Best Glamping near Clarence, NY

Darien Lakes State Park Campground and Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground include upscale glamping accommodations near Clarence, providing a luxurious camping experience without sacrificing comfort. Both locations feature yurt options with proper bedding, electricity, and climate control systems that maintain comfortable temperatures regardless of weather conditions. Safari tents at these glamping sites include raised wooden platforms, quality mattresses with linens, and private decks for enjoying morning coffee or evening stargazing. Some units include kitchenettes with basic cooking equipment, while others provide access to communal cooking areas with premium grills. One guest noted, "The campground was great, well maintained, and there are security trucks enforcing quiet hours, making it perfect for a peaceful glamping experience."

Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground offers exceptional on-site activities including a saltwater pool, fitness center, and lake access for swimming and fishing. The property maintains hiking trails through scenic woodland areas and provides golf cart rentals for easy navigation around the expansive grounds. Six Flags Darien Lake sits minutes from the glamping accommodations at Darien Lakes State Park, combining luxury camping with nearby entertainment options. Most glamping units remain available from May through mid-October, with peak season reservations often booking months in advance. Many yurts and safari tents include private fire pits with complimentary firewood, enhancing the upscale outdoor experience. A recent visitor mentioned, "Great campground, they have it all, a huge lake to swim in, a salt water pool, fitness center, well stocked store, small restaurant with finger foods."

Best Glamping Sites Near Clarence, New York (25)

    1. Darien Lakes State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Darien Center, NY
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 547-9242

    $20 - $29 / night

    "The show is right next to the campground. We had just gotten our two kids down to sleep when it started and of course everyone was back up again until Midnight."

    "9/25-9/29/22- The park was nearly empty, perhaps 6 or 8 other campers widely spread out. It was immaculate and the sites well spaced apart. All site have a picnic table and fire pit."

    2. Six Flags Darien Lake Campground

    17 Reviews
    Darien Center, NY
    11 miles
    Website

    "Unless you're a season ticket holder at Darien Lake, you will be forced to purchase tickets to the Darien Lake amusement park when camping here."

    "Lots of fun we had breakfast there and lunch was pretty expensive near the pools. Would not camp there if we weren’t going to Darien lake."

    3. Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground

    11 Reviews
    Akron, NY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 542-4336

    $30 - $42 / night

    "Great campground, they have it all, a huge lake to swim in, a salt water pool, fitness center, well stocked store, small restaurant with finger foods."

    "Roads paved throughout, great laundry facilities, lots for kids, cabins available. clean friendly campground."

    4. HTR Niagara Campground

    36 Reviews
    Grand Island, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 773-7600

    $77 / night

    "Great location just 15 minutes from American Falls. Staff is friendly and professional making check-in a breeze. The camp store is a cute, well-stocked and organized "camping boutique"."

    "Bathrooms, as usual, were pristine, with regular visits from the staff to disinfect and make sure campers were satisfied."

    5. Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday

    23 Reviews
    Grand Island, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 773-7583

    "Tent sites with water and electricity are well maintained and work as advertised.  There is little shade in the campground which can make tents hot during the day.  Campground services are good. "

    "Sites are easy access, rock bed for the sites, you are escorted to site. Easy access to local attractions, including Niagara Falls. Multiple things to do around the local community and on the park."

    6. Four Mile Creek State Park Campground

    54 Reviews
    Youngstown, NY
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 745-3802

    $20 - $100 / night

    "We our family of 5 tent camped on site 155 & 157. The sites were right next to the bathrooms/showers/laundry. The bathrooms were very clean."

    "We had a site with electric hook up and you fill with water. There are fill stations all throughout the campground. Very well maintained park."

    7. Letchworth State Park Campground

    77 Reviews
    Perry, NY
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 493-3600

    $300 / night

    "Every few miles the winding pavement breaks out onto a few of the ridges and valley below, before ducking back into the forest of Western New York."

    "We stayed in a cute cabin with running water, a stove, and a heater for cold nights! Outside we had a picnic table and a campfire pit. The park itself has amazing hiking with awesome views."

    8. Niagara County Camping Resort

    5 Reviews
    Gasport, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 434-3991

    "Nice secluded place. Quiet surroundings with lots of stuff for kids to do. Swimming, fishing, putt putt, petting zoo. Camp sites are clean and large. Ownership is extremely friendly."

    9. Jellystone Park™ of Western New York

    14 Reviews
    North Java, NY
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 457-9644

    $31 - $276 / night

    "Heated pools. Beach was clean."

    "I dont even know where to start 2 water parks for kids and adults play areas for pets DEFINITELY BRING OR RENT THE GOLF CART , very hilly but tons of fun"

    10. Niagara Falls North / Lewiston KOA

    11 Reviews
    Lewiston, NY
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 754-8013

    "This is a good campground that's not too far away from Niagara Falls."

    "They do trash pickup every morning."

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Glamping Reviews near Clarence, NY

339 Reviews of 25 Clarence Campgrounds


  • M
    Jun. 22, 2018

    Four Mile Creek State Park Campground

    lakeside camping

    We our family of 5 tent camped on site 155 & 157. The sites were right next to the bathrooms/showers/laundry. The bathrooms were very clean. The showers had 2 separate privacy shower curtains and a bench to put your things in the shower stall. It was 2.25 to wash clothes. There were 2 water fountains outside the bath house. The sites were very quiet and shaded. It was short driving distance to Niagara Falls and our NY state park pass got us free parking at Niagara Falls State Park during our stay. We watched the sun set on Lake Ontario. It was a beautiful place to stay!

  • Amanda S.
    Jul. 8, 2020

    All Media Marketing: Driving Digital Innovation and Brand Growth Since 2008

    Horrible Customer Service

    I would like to start off by saying this was our first time visiting the Medina Wildwood Koa and unfortunately it will have to be our last. Our camp ground it’s self was great. Lots of space, a picnic bench, a fire pit, a grill and even a lake you can fish/rent boats to go on right behind us!

    There were many different ways to keep busy and have fun. We were able to float in tubes at the creek, go swimming, rent a peddle boat, play at the playground, rent a golf cart, and jump on a big jumping pillow. And I must say the bathrooms were pristine and air conditioned! Loved that!!

    The major problem with this campground is the very rude people. Not only was the customer service absolutely horrible and spoke to not only adults but also children in a very rude harsh way making us ALL feel incompetent/uneducated but the regulars at this campground are just as rude and disrespectful. How can you ever feel welcome or want to come back to a campground with staff saying things like: “You must not know how to read” and clearing there throats very loudly with their arms crossed before telling us other things we may have been doing wrong very sarcastically.

    I do admit that we did do some things the wrong way and as soon as we found out or saw on our own we corrected them. It’s just not something I would ever want to endure again especially since my kids feelings were hurt the most and this was ment for them to have fun.

  • Danielle S.
    Oct. 11, 2020

    Four Mile Creek State Park Campground

    Field Camping

    It's not all bad! It took a while to find our site in the dark as site markers are small. The sites are decent size, the bathrooms are clean but spiders will hang out. Showers are hot. Sites are available with electric and there is an RV dump station if you have one. There are a lot of RVs at this campground, a large playground, and a field with soccer goals (no net). Niagara Falls is 15 or so miles away, and Buffalo NY is a short drive. The bathroom building has an outdoor sink with heated water, and this is also where the trash bins are.  Firewood is available in front of many nearby homes (a couple of miles, max,and $4-5 a bundle). The fire pits are either low or leaning, so we found a camp stove to be essential. It can get quite windy, we saw a tent buckle and our stakes were pulled up from the wind. It can get loud at night and it doesn't seem as if quiet hours are enforced. I'd stay again but only if a more private campground was unavailable.

  • Connie J.
    Jun. 15, 2018

    Niagaras Lazy Lakes Camping Resort

    Clean & Friendly

    We have camped here several times. Bathrooms are very clean along with the showers. They are cleaned on a daily basis. Store on site has just the bare amenities. Big clubhouse, 2 heated pools and a pond to fish (catch & release). Sites are big. Pet friendly. Staff are very friendly. 10-15 minutes from Niagara Falls and close to stores. It does have 2 on site laundry facilities but the dryers take a while. Enjoy going there.

  • Amy G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 13, 2022

    Evangola State Park Campground

    Nice but not great

    The facilities in the campground are very good (relatively new bath house with nice clean showers). The campsites are a good size although most have no natural shade or privacy. My only real complaint is that this seemed like a "party park" with music playing and people being loud after quiet hours. In addition, the beach area had a lot of trash laying around.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    Unexpected Surroundings

    In most states, those without falls like Niagara, this state park would be the pride of the land. With three serious drops in as many miles, the Genesse River winds it’s way through what locals call the “Grand Canyon of the East.” Many states try to make such claims, but this might be the closest any come to actually living up to such. It is stunning! 

    Along the river this park gives the motorist the distinct feel that she is on a parkway, not unlike Shenendoah, or Blue Ridge. Every few miles the winding pavement breaks out onto a few of the ridges and valley below, before ducking back into the forest of Western New York.

    The campground, which is about 15 miles from the major falls area, offers what many come to expect from state parks. There are a wide variety of campsites, all reservable online, which can accommodate lots of different types of camping, large RV’s, small tents, and everything in between. Most, if not all, campsites offer electrical and water is available close by.

    The bathrooms are practically luxurious by most camping standards, with single-use restroom/ showers available at all hours. The camp store offered a few grocery items, along with cold drinks, firewood and ice in addition to laundry facilities. Within a short walk were many hiking trails, an old-school fitness path, and a stellar playground where anyone under 9 years of age should get a great workout. 

    But let’s be honest, we’re not coming here for the campground, it’s the rest of the park that makes the drive worth it. So, check it out and get to know this stunning place first hand and be sure to bring a picnic basket.

  • Katie H.
    Jul. 8, 2019

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    Cute cabins and amazing views

    We stayed in a cute cabin with running water, a stove, and a heater for cold nights! Outside we had a picnic table and a campfire pit. The park itself has amazing hiking with awesome views. Highly recommend!

  • Jess W.
    Aug. 19, 2018

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    Amazing state park, crappy campground

    The state park is breathtaking. The campground is horrendous. The restrooms were disgusting. The site barely fit our one tent (8man Coleman) even though it was advertised as a two tent site. The camp fire ring had no solid base- it just sat on the grass and fires would not stay lit. The quiet hours were not enforced. Yelling and loud music kept us up until ridiculous hours. I would not rate this as family friendly.

  • D
    Aug. 25, 2021

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    Beautiful place

    Letchworth is absolutely stunning. The views are beautiful, however the scenic areas are at least a 10 minute drive from the campground. The park is massive.

    There is a huge variation in site sizes. We lucked out and got a large site with privacy and an area for the kids to run around, however the site directly across from us was little more than the gravel pad and fire pit. Some of the sites are right on top of each other. Great for group camping, not so much if you want any privacy.

    Only two out of the 8 loops (200 and 700 loops) have updated bathrooms (single toilet with handheld showers in half of the bathrooms). The others loops have older facilities with three traditional toilet stalls and two showers.

    We loved our site but would’ve preferred to stay in a loop with the updated bath houses as we have younger children and a tent trailer.

    All sites have electricity. Some loops are pet friendly, some are pet free. The camp store has a good selection of necessities, albeit expensive for discount brands. The pool is 4-5 miles down the road from the camping area.

    Would absolutely camp here again.


Guide to Clarence

Camping areas near Clarence, New York offer diverse overnight options within a 30-minute drive radius. Located in the western region of New York between Buffalo and Rochester, this area experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and winter lows often below freezing. Sites in this region typically open from May through October, with most campgrounds closing during the snowy winter months when temperatures regularly drop below freezing.

What to do

Hiking opportunities: Four Mile Creek State Park Campground provides multiple trails with Lake Ontario views. "There are miles of hiking trails, nice 'lakes' to fish and swim in. There is a fairly new Frisbee golf course as well," notes Jeremy H., highlighting recreational diversity beyond standard camping.

Family entertainment: HTR Niagara Campground offers activities for all ages close to Niagara Falls. "Wicked friendly staff, CLEAN!! peaceful and beautiful!! The pictures on the site do this place no justice," shares Laura D. The campground features ziplines, boat rentals, and multiple swimming pools.

Winter camping options: While most sites close seasonally, Letchworth State Park Campground offers limited winter camping opportunities. "We did some winter camping here. We backpacked into the lean to along the Conservation Trail. It was in good condition and we had a large clearing for activities," explains Leah W., describing off-season options not commonly advertised.

Local attractions access: For yurt camping near Clarence, New York that connects to regional attractions, consider staying at Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA. "Easy access to local attractions, including Niagara Falls. Multiple things to do around the local community and on the park," reports Kirk S., noting the campground's strategic location.

What campers like

Natural beauty: Campers consistently praise the scenic landscapes at Four Mile Creek State Park Campground, especially sunset views. "Sunsets were beautiful and a lot of campers come to the lake in the evening to watch it," notes Stacia R., describing a nightly community tradition.

Variety of accommodations: Many sites offer alternatives to traditional tents and RVs. "The sites are very nice and well maintained. There are campers for rent, cabins for rent, tent sites, RV sites and premium RV sites. It is a great family campground," explains Mary H. about Six Flags Darien Lake Campground's versatility.

Clean facilities: Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday maintains high cleanliness standards. "Bathrooms are clean and functional. Staff is very polite," Kirk S. mentions, while another camper adds, "Great amenities pool/showers/games for kids. Very safe feeling and friendly staff."

Quiet atmosphere: Several campgrounds balance activity options with peaceful environments. "This park is a nicely kept, clean and quiet gem. I live local to the area and still find a time to setup the tent and enjoy some peace and quiet away from the noise of daily life," Jeremy H. reports about Darien Lakes State Park.

What you should know

Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate May through October. "Sites well spaced. Clean and well maintained. We were there on a weekday, told weekends are busy. Not buggy," Carol B. notes about Darien Lakes State Park, suggesting mid-week visits for a quieter experience.

Reservation timing: Popular yurt camping options near Clarence fill quickly. One visitor to Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground advises, "Plenty of activities around the campground. Golf cart rentals available. Clean restrooms near the store," highlighting amenities that make this location popular and quick to book.

Transportation options: Some campgrounds offer shuttle services to attractions. "You can schedule tours of the falls in the office. Tour bus stops at office," mentions Mike H. about Niagara Falls KOA, which simplifies transportation logistics for visitors without vehicles.

Site differences: Campgrounds offer varying levels of privacy. "The 100 loop with large playground (lots of sites with electric hookups, though not a lot of shade) is for you!...Interested in a less social scene, then the 200 loop (has electric hookups) or the 300 loop (no hookups) might be for you," explains Paula about Four Mile Creek's layout options.

Tips for camping with families

Activity planning: Jellystone Park of Western New York specializes in family entertainment. "Put put was free. So many things to do with the kids. Heated pools. Beach was clean," Sara H. reports, while Matthew M. adds, "Water park, fishing, kayaking, swimming. It has it all. We went on the 4th of July and they had amazing fireworks and activities galore for the kids."

Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas. "The back sites were perfect and decent sized. They have every amenity you could need and the grounds are pristine. Our favorites were the 3 pools and brand new playground. We have little kids and they were just as entertained as all the big kids," notes L.W. about HTR Niagara Campground.

Budget considerations: When planning yurt or cabin rentals near Clarence, consider included amenities. "Walking distance to the theme park. Campground fees include admission to the theme park," shares Mary H. about Six Flags Darien Lake Campground, pointing out value-added features that offset accommodation costs.

Safety features: Family-focused campgrounds often provide additional security. "The campground was great, well maintained, and there are security trucks enforcing quiet hours," one visitor notes, making these locations suitable for families with young children who need consistent sleep schedules.

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Niagara Falls North/Lewiston KOA offers various hookup options but with spatial considerations. "Gravel sites. Easy pull through sites. Pool near camp store. Friendly staff," reports Krista F., though another RVer notes, "The campground is very small. It makes for challenging entry and exit for Class A, especially if towing."

Site selection: RVers recommend researching specific site dimensions. "Some sites are a little bigger than others but most are quite small," Karen P. observes about one campground, while at Four Mile Creek, Paula notes, "It had a lot of joyful kid activity on the weekend, but quieted down like a library on the Monday night we stayed over."

Power reliability: Check electrical capacity if using energy-intensive RV systems. "Our problem was that the low voltage power would trip our EMS. Power went to as low as 109 volts that I saw," reports Gary P. about one location, highlighting infrastructure limitations that affect larger RVs.

Leveling requirements: Site grading varies significantly between campgrounds. "All gravel sites. Many are not very level," Santiago O. warns about one location, suggesting RVers bring additional leveling equipment regardless of campground descriptions.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Clarence, NY is Darien Lakes State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 20 reviews.

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