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Glamping campsites near Cortland, NY range from upscale canvas tents with delivered breakfast baskets to yurts positioned steps from gorge trails, giving visitors resort-style comfort alongside genuine natural access. Firelight Camps in Ithaca houses upscale canvas tents with electricity, comfortable beds, and modern amenities just minutes from Cortland. The safari-style accommodations offer guests electricity, shared bathrooms with hot showers, and thoughtfully designed communal spaces. Taughannock Falls State Park Campground includes glamping accommodations and cabins with picturesque lake views and trail access to the 215-foot waterfall. Empire Haven Nudist Park provides glamping options in a secluded natural setting with electric hookups, showers, and recreation facilities, while Watkins Glen State Park houses both yurts and glamping structures within its stunning gorge landscape. According to a camper, "Sleeping in the huge canvas tent and listening to the rain safe and warm under many quilts was lovely, with breakfast baskets delivered each morning."
Watkins Glen's yurts position guests minutes from the park's renowned gorge trail featuring 19 waterfalls. Guests at Firelight Camps receive complementary breakfast baskets delivered each morning, with maintained fire pits and bar service enhancing the resort-style camping experience. The location connects directly to Buttermilk Falls State Park's hiking network, allowing visitors to explore multiple waterfall formations. Green Lakes State Park offers glamping accommodations near Fayetteville with access to two glacial lakes known for their distinctive blue-green color. Several properties maintain season-specific operations, with most open from May through October to accommodate the region's peak travel season. One visitor highlighted, "The bar and fire pits were maintained for you by the staff - such luxury. I loved it."
"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"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"Bathrooms were clean. The site was huge, the campfire ring was lovely. The gorge trail is absolutely amazing- beautiful waterfalls!!"
"I absolutely love coming to Watkins Glen Campground, especially when I went to get away from the busy city. This park has gorgeous waterfalls, and great paths to walk and hike on."
from $20 - $58 / 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"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"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"Pinecreek is a beautiful park in a great area 10 minutes from downtown Ithica New York and Lake Cayuga. The area has everything you could possibly want or need."
"Beautiful lake, woodland and natural surrounding. Friendly campground visitors and staff. Open to seasonal and day campers alike. Playground needs improving."
"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"Even with the restrictions we had a great visit and felt safely distanced from other campers and staff. Great hiking trails because it is attached to Buttermilk Falls State Park."
TravelerSpent a peaceful night car camping in site 151. Beautiful trees, nice shower houses, quiet neighbors. Just a beautiful and very affordable - $32 - stay. We’ll be back whenever we pass this way.
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.
TravelerClean, safe RV park off a small lake. Functioning electric and water hookups as well as sewage. Very kind and helpful owners and friendly campers.
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!
ScoutSpent 7 days here with the family. Campsite is packed with things to do and very family friends. Great for kids. Activities and live band on Saturday’s.
TravelerSecond year we have camped here in June prior to the IMSA race at the racetrack. The sites are all spread out with a nice tree canopy. There are two loops (Mohawk and Seneca) with electric, and 5 more for tent camping or boon docking RV. There is a trail that connects directly with the state park with all the waterfalls. Water spigots onsite liberally spread out and the showers/ toilets pristine. With my senior America pass it cost me $103 for 3 days. Love this place
ScoutEverything was great, RIGHT UP UNTIL some inconsiderate neighbor rolled in with their RV and let their generator roar from 7am to 10pm, ALL. DAY. If you’ve ever had to endure that mind-numbing drone, you know exactly how close it comes to making you lose your mind. We ended up cutting our trip short just to escape it. Absolutely miserable, selfish people who clearly don’t care who they ruin a trip for
ScoutThe problems started before we even arrived. When I called to make a reservation, the owner was rude and impatient, repeatedly complaining that he couldn't hear me, despite me having full service. I discovered cell service at the campground was spotty, which made his attitude even more frustrating in hindsight. I told him it would be us and our dog, his immediate response was,"IT'S NOT A PIT BULL, IS IT?" in a hostile tone. I said no, she's an American Staffordshire, and my husband's service dog. He rudely replied that it was"THE SAME THING" and that they have breed restrictions. When I asked whether he was denying us, he avoided answering and demanded"legal paperwork" for her. I told him that no such paperwork exists, but she is trained to perform a task. He completed the reservation, took my payment, gave us a site number, and hung up. Since the office was closed and we had already been assigned a site number and paid, we assumed we could go directly to our site and finish any details in the morning. While setting up, the owner drove over and confronted us for not reporting to the office first. He then demanded proof of rabies vaccination, which is reasonable. We apologized that we had forgotten the paperwork and said we'd email it to him first thing in the morning. We were extremely annoyed that we saw multiple pit bulls as soon as we pulled in the campground. The next morning, we emailed the records to the campground around 10:10 AM, exactly as promised, as soon as our vet's office had opened. About 11:00, the owner left a voicemail demanding that we leave the property immediately because he had not received the paperwork. I called back and asked him to check his email again, he accused me of sending it to the wrong address. I told him that if he still couldn't find it after checking again, I would come to the office once I was dressed. 30 minutes later, he left another voicemail saying he had escalated it to the sheriff's office because we had not complied. Meanwhile, my husband was already walking to the office to handle things and the owner informed him that we were no longer welcome and that he had called the sheriff's office. Again, my husband told them to check their spam folder, and the email had been there all along. We communicated throughout the entire process and did exactly what we said we would do. The owner's son was far more reasonable and they did apologize, but it didn't make the situation right. The sites were tight, muddy, unlevel, and had awkwardly placed hookups. We were packed so close together that the row behind us overlapped the rear of our camper by a few feet. We had to share water with the neighboring site through a splitter at the spigot. We didn't use the restrooms or amenities because after our interactions with management, we felt completely unwelcome. We only stayed because we were in town for our grandson's first birthday and couldn't find another campground on such short notice.
Robert H. Treman State Park provides a mix of wilderness and convenience for campers visiting Cortland, New York. Located in the Finger Lakes region at around 1,200 feet elevation, the park features rocky gorges and glacial features characteristic of central New York. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F with cooler evenings, while spring and fall camping requires preparation for overnight temperatures that can drop below freezing.
Swimming at natural waterfall pools: Robert H. Treman State Park offers a unique swimming experience at the base of a waterfall. "Not just about the water falls... there is a diving board into a swimming hole filled by a waterfall which draws so many but the camping is great too," writes camper Paully B.
Hiking gorge trails: The area features multiple parks with gorge hiking opportunities. According to Matt G. from Robert H. Treman State Park, "Don't let the beginning steps fool you, the rim trail can be very strenuous." Many trails connect to waterfalls and offer varying difficulty levels.
Fishing in stocked lakes: Several parks in the region maintain stocked fishing areas. Brian O. from Bowman Lake State Park notes, "We loved that the rangers told us that the lake was regularly stocked with trout and other game fish."
Winter activities: Some parks remain open year-round. According to Scott M., who visited Treman State Park off-season, "Went in the fall, very quiet and peaceful. Woke to snow on the tent. Had a great time listening to the birds and enjoying the trails."
Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds offer wooded sites that provide separation from neighbors. At Chenango Valley State Park, Mary P. found that "Campsites are in the woods with picnic tables and fire ring, plenty of shade and a good amount of space between camps."
Clean facilities: Bathroom and shower quality varies by park. At Green Lakes State Park, Chelsea B. notes, "As clean as the bathrooms are, the showers still suck... It's best to use the ADA bathrooms because those shower heads are normal and have wands."
Lake access: Most parks feature lake access for various activities. According to Barbara S. at Taughannock Falls State Park, "The campground is very walkable to the swimming area, which goes to 12 feet deep and has a dock to jump off of."
Family-oriented atmosphere: The region caters well to family camping. Mary P. at Chenango Valley says, "They have so many birds, squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits and insects that it was a veritable wonderland. Playground and shallow swimming area for children with life guards and a sandy beach."
Site terrain varies: Some campgrounds have challenging terrain. At Watkins Glen State Park, Laura L. mentioned, "The sites are quite wooded with plenty of space in between. We stayed in a 30 ft. motorhome, and the roads within the campground were kind of tight to get through with trees and curves."
Seasonal availability: Most campgrounds operate from May to October. Green Lakes State Park runs from May 13 to October 9, while Taughannock Falls is open April 15 to October 16.
Weather considerations: Rain can impact camping experience. One camper at Bowman Lake noted, "Our entire campsite was flooded so we just set up our tent on my brother's site with them. Ended up being wonderful and the lake was beautiful."
Glamping in Cortland options: Beyond traditional camping, the area offers various luxury outdoor accommodations. Joseph S. at Empire Haven Nudist Park shares, "We've camped in two rustic cabins over the years. The campground is as quiet and peaceful as anyone would like, but the community enables campers the freedom to socialize and share meals."
Playground access: Some parks have better playground facilities than others. At Green Lakes State Park, Sara H. reports, "Great playgrounds for the kids," while at Pinecreek Campground, Sarah S. cautions, "Playground was really run down. Nice campground if you do not have children."
Shallow swimming areas: Locations with gradual water entry work best for young children. Chenango Valley offers a "shallow swimming area for children with lifeguards and a sandy beach and new bath house," according to Mary P.
Biking opportunities: Several parks feature bike-friendly areas. Courtney Z. recommends, "Bring your bikes, the swimming is great and the entire swimming/boating area just underwent a major renovation."
Cost considerations: Some campgrounds charge extra for children. Sarah S. notes about Pinecreek Campground, "The weekend got pretty pricey after adding our children to the site. They even charged us extra for our 8 month old."
Hookup availability: Electric hookups are common but not universal. Cheryl W. from Pinecreek Campground mentions, "Our campsite was a full hookup with a large grassy area for setting up our outside chairs and picnic table."
Site levelness: Some parks have challenges with level sites. Victoria from Robert Treman warns, "Electric sites are not the best though. Rocky and unlevel. Not made for large campers."
Road conditions: Internal roads vary in quality. At Pinecreek, Mindie C. cautions, "My only complaint is the condition of the roads. They are in dire need of grading and new gravel. Be careful!"
Dump station access: Most state parks provide dump stations. Mary S. notes at Chenango Valley, "Water spigots on the loops and more water at the dump station."
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