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Several glamping-friendly parks surround Cincinnatus, including Green Lakes State Park and Chenango Valley State Park, both offering upscale outdoor accommodations with modern comforts. These destinations feature glamping options with amenities far beyond traditional camping, including electricity, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and access to clean shower facilities. "This is a beautiful park, the hiking is great with varied trails, nice changes in elevation due to the glacial geology of the landscape, and scenic vistas overlooking 2 beautiful lakes," notes one visitor about Chenango Valley. The Empire Haven Nudist Park also provides glamping accommodations in a unique setting for those seeking an alternative outdoor experience. Many locations offer canvas structures with real beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces, all within minutes of natural attractions.
Taughannock Falls State Park Campground provides glamping opportunities near scenic waterfalls, with easy access to boating, hiking, and walking trails. Guests can explore multiple bodies of water for kayaking and paddleboarding, with Chenango Valley recently upgrading its beach and swimming facilities to include a splash pad. According to one visitor, "The park is very family friendly. It has numerous hiking and biking trails, two lakes (Lily and Kettle) and an 18-hole golf course for guests to enjoy." Round Top Retreat offers a more secluded glamping experience surrounded by wild berry bushes and wildflowers. Most glamping sites in the region operate seasonally from May through October, with some locations like Robert H. Treman State Park extending their season from April through November.
"We had a back in site with a fire pit, picnic table, and no hook ups. It was gravel and not super level, but we made it work."
"We had never been to site before so when we booked, we thought we were next to a bathroom. Turns out you had to walk through woods to get there in the mud."
from $17 - $65 / night
Check Availability"This is a beautiful park, the hiking is great with varied trails, nice changes in elevation due to the glacial geology of the landscape, and scenic vistas overlooking 2 beautiful lakes."
"Short easy trails. Lots of info about the glaciers that formed the lakes you can swim in. Great wildlife (wood ducks & kingfishers)."
from $17 - $123 / night
Check Availability"The lake is a fascinating meromictic lake with clear calcium-rich waters that are not only pristine and beautiful to look at, but also great for swimming and snorkeling as the waters are crystal clear"
"There are many sites with electric available at every site. There are some sites with full hook-up available and also specific areas that allow pets. Swimming is available at the large beach."
from $20 - $116 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful walking trails, waterfalls and a natural swimming area. The playgrounds are better than most we’ve seen."
"Located in Tompkins County, Ithaca New York has beautiful gorges and hiking trails. Robert Treman is a treat and a gorgeous place to camp in the Ithaca, NY area."
from $20 - $128 / night
Check Availability"Taughannock Falls State Park is one of my favorite parks in New York."
"Went for a quick getaway to this little gem of a state park in the finger lakes region of New York. I’ll be coy, and use their slogan ‘Ithaca is Gorges’ and Gorgeous!!!"
from $20 - $67 / night
Check Availability"we just returned to philly after a long weekend here. this was our 6th consecutive summer visiting here. very secluded. we let the kids and dogs run pretty much wherever without worry. and close to ithaca"
from $85 / night
Check Availability"Lovely but simple views all around and rolling green hills in the distance. Campground is well-kept and relatively modern but not particularly memorable. Nice little stopover on a road trip."
"i pulled in at about 6pm mid week, the ranger station was closed drove around & found tent site 79 open, it's next to the river."
"There are plenty of well-marked trails to hike. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. The staff were very friendly."
"Sites are large with a good buffer, fire ring & grill. Good mix of tent & trailer. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Great little lake for swimming & fishing."
from $17 - $150 / night
Check Availability"They have hayrides in the summer and swimming in the lake. Lakeside sites are spacious and reasonably priced. The owners are always accessible."
"The staff, the grounds, the amenities made me wish we were closer. So many things for kids to do. From boating, to giant swimming inflatables, putt putt even a giant slide."
GuideThis was a great camping trip! We had site 29, nice spot with the North Rim trail right behind our site. Trails are beautiful. Restroom and shower close. You do need to be careful, lots of oaks trees and falling acorns! Easily dings you car hood, watch where you park. Close to down town for a visit to the awesome farmers market in Ithaca.
GuidePros: clean, good location,nice bathrooms,hot showers nice playground.
Cons: this cabin was on main thoroughfare,so people and traffic, stiff mattresses, very large religious group singing and playing loud music.
GuideReally liked it. Love the layout, with camp sites having mowed paths to the restrooms and showers in the middle of each loop. Nicest showers and rest rooms we have seen so far. Each site has brush between them so you can not see your neighbors. Pretty, quiet, relaxing. The groomed hiking trails are the best and Arctic Lake is beautiful. Staff were so nice, and loved doing the scavenger hunt!
ScoutGilbert Lake State Park is located about 11 miles north of Oneonta, New York. I have camped here for a number of summers at their Hilltop Section, never dissapointed. There are a few trails that traverse the park for a few miles that are always green and shady. The lake offers swimming and kayaking. There is a concession stand and even a small museum that chronicles the efforts of the national CCC program under Roosevelt that constructed the park in the 1930's. After a long day of hiking, the campgrounds hot showers offer a great reprieve.
ScoutNow that All Star Baseball purchased this Oneonta campground this year, don't expect to stay here if you are not a baseball family. I went there in person yesterday for two nights at their"primitive" tent sites. After Hanna checked her computer, my dates were all cleared...great, then let me pay the $70... but no... she had to check with management first. I thought that was strange since that never happened to me before when getting any campsites elsewhere. I was told I'd be called later that day but nobody called me. I went back the next day only to be told all sites for the summer were rented out. Clearly that was not true based on her computer check the day before. BOTTOMLINE: if you are not a baseball family spending $1000's here, don't expect to even get the time of day. Therefore, they do not deserve anyone's business.
LegendThis is a state park centered on the amazing geologic features of Enfield Glen. A waterfall cascades through a gorge here, ending in a beautiful pool for swimming at the base of the falls, with a trout stream flowing out of it towards nearby Cayuga Lake. For the geologically curious, the trails through the gorge are fascinating and educational. And fossils abound, easily visible in the stream flowing out of the falls. This was a main draw for me about this park, as was the proximity to the paleontology institute and Museum of the Earth just to the north in the hamlet of Trumansburg. https://www.museumoftheearth.org/
Within the park itself, there are camping options for both tent and trailer camping. However, even if you usually prefer campground camping, it might be well worth your while to consider the camper cabins. These beautiful rustic cabins are located alongshore and adjacent to the falls in one of the most beautiful parts of the park! Although hikers and swimmers walk the trails nearby to the cabins alot during the day, they are usually done by late afternoon and then your cabin site is peaceful, shady and quiet, with the main sound being wind through the hemlocks and rippling of water over the stones in the brook closeby. Pull up a rocker and ease your way into a peaceful evening! Great location as a basecamp not only to explore the park, but also the nearby Geology museum as mentioned, plus Ithaca, Cayuga Lake, and area vineyards
LegendThis is a campground set in a nice forest location, but close by to Treman State Park and Ithaca, so a good base for day trips. They offer mostly RV camping, but do have a substantial area for tent camping and also have nice some rustic camper cabins as well as cottages and regular full service cabins. For families who enjoy neighbors, this is a good campground. Lots of families, lots of kids riding bikes and doing activities, nice kid-friendly fishing pond, lots of open space for ball games etc. There is even an offleash dog park so Fido can come along and have fun. This is a busier campground than I ordinarily would have chosen as a tent camper, but I was joining friends for a cabin stay on Labor Day weekend as nearby state park campgrounds were full. The whole grounds are well maintained and well landscaped, they did have some scheduled activities, and the pool looked sparkling clean. The cabin we stayed in was very nice, and set back into the woods along a small river and with good access to hiking trails. The camper cabins looked brand new, and I spoke to a family staying in one and they really liked it. My friends son loved the fishing, swimming, and meeting other kids to play with. The campground was not noisy for the size, and though it was large and nearly full everything was nice and all the campers respectful of each others space. Ithaca is not far for activities and supplies, and there are many local state parks that are easy to get to. I would rather camp right in a state park but this would be a great alternative especially for folks with RVs
ScoutBeautiful park - some road noise from 17c. Sites are spacious
RangerThe sites are good, level, and the campsite is pretty but as clean as the bathrooms are, the showers still suck. I’ll never understand why parks use the misting shower heads. Maybe TMI, but sorry ladies, you’ll never get the soap out of your bits. It’s best to use the ADA bathrooms because those shower heads are normal and have wands. I can’t say much about the amenities since we camped in the off season (really bummed not to rent a boat), but the trails around the lake are great! Beautiful water and various difficulties on the trails make it pretty fun to explore. Overall a good stay but took a star away for the showers and the landscapers. They spent at least 5-6 hours the Monday we were here mowing around our campsite, coming within inches of our power and Starlink cords. Really annoyed by that and when we called the park office, they said they’d take care of it but we still endured 4 more hours of multiple mowers going over the same areas multiple times. Honestly think they were messing with us at that point…
Glamping sites near Cincinnatus occupy a rural region in central New York approximately 30 miles southeast of Syracuse. The area sits at elevations ranging from 1,000-1,300 feet, creating cooler summer temperatures compared to surrounding lowlands. Many glamping sites operate on a seasonal basis, typically closing during winter months when temperatures regularly drop below freezing and snowfall accumulation makes access difficult.
Swimming in natural settings: At Oquaga Creek State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy lake swimming with lifeguards present. "Nice park with area loops that all have a central bath house. Lake with a nice beach and swimming area," notes Mary H. The park offers clean water and beach facilities.
Boating options: Bowman Lake State Park Campground provides multiple boating opportunities. According to Brian O., "For the boaters there is an ample ramp to launch as well as boat rentals on the marina." The lake allows non-motorized craft, making it ideal for peaceful paddling.
Hiking accessible trails: The region offers numerous hiking trails of varying difficulty. Gerald L. describes Robert H. Treman State Park: "Sites were really flat with some tree coverage for shade. Great water for older kids that can swim. Lots of hiking trails that were along the gorge with water scenic views."
Privacy between sites: Campers appreciate secluded camping spots at Robert H. Treman State Park Campground. Emma N. shares, "There was little privacy between sites, but there were a few trees for shade. The bathrooms were clean, with multiple free, hot showers. I believe there were separate dishwashing sinks inside the restrooms."
Clean facilities: Taughannock Falls State Park Campground maintains well-kept facilities. Barbara S. reports, "The bathrooms are fairly clean and well maintained. For washing dishes there is a sink in each bathroom. The campground is very walkable to the swimming area, which goes to 12 feet deep and has a dock to jump off of."
Natural surroundings: The wooded settings create peaceful camping environments. At Round Top Retreat, Tara D. explains, "Very secluded. We let the kids and dogs run pretty much wherever without worry. The yard is surrounded by wild berry bushes and every year the kids walk up the lane and pick beautiful wildflower bouquets for me."
Weather considerations: Weather can change rapidly in this region. At Bowman Lake, Kelly J. shares an experience: "Other than getting rained out of my site it was great. We had never been to site before so when we booked, we thought we were next to a bathroom. Turns out you had to walk through woods to get there in the mud. Our entire campsite was flooded."
Site selection matters: Choose sites based on specific needs. At Chenango Valley State Park Campground, Mary S. advises, "We usually prefer sites on the outer part of a loop, and this was no exception. The sites have more trees."
Water access: Access to clean water varies by site. Oleńka S. at Bowman Lake notes, "We had a back in site with a fire pit, picnic table, and no hook ups. It was gravel and not super level, but we made it work. There was a potable water spigot a few sites over and a bathroom with showers a short walk away."
Child-friendly activities: Pine Valley RV Park & Campground offers numerous family amenities. "This is by far one of the best family oriented campgrounds we've ever been in. From boating, to giant swimming inflatables, putt putt even a giant slide. All part of the price of the campground," reports Mommy D.
Playground access: Consider campsites near play areas. Fred C. notes about Oquaga Creek: "Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. The staff were very friendly." Other reviewers mention playground facilities at several parks in the region.
Safety considerations: For families with children, select sites away from water. Cheryl S. observed at Oquaga Creek: "Memorial Day weekend, campground was full but never felt crowded. Sites are large with a good buffer, fire ring & grill. Good mix of tent & trailer."
Site levelness: Many glamping sites require leveling. At Hickories Park, Amber A. advises, "The park itself is pretty small but it's in a really cute area with a lot of outdoor recreational activities. Campground is well-kept and relatively modern but not particularly memorable."
Power availability: Not all sites offer electrical hookups. At Green Lakes, Cindy H. shares, "There are many sites with electric available at every site. There are some sites with full hook-up available and also specific areas that allow pets."
Access roads: Some campgrounds have challenging access. Chelsea B. at Green Lakes warns, "The sites are good, level, and the campsite is pretty but as clean as the bathrooms are, the showers still suck. I'll never understand why parks use the misting shower heads."
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