Best Glamping near Cross River, NY

Mountain Lakes Park features yurts as a distinctive glamping option in Westchester County, just a driving distance from NYC. The park's glamping accommodations are situated near several recreational lakes, providing comfortable alternatives to traditional camping with amenities like electricity and proper bedding. One visitor noted, "Mountain lakes is a great place to camp within driving distance from NYC. A fun option available at Mountain lakes is to rent a yurt to camp in." The glamping sites offer scenic views of the surrounding natural landscape, which includes Mount Bailey, the highest point in Westchester County. Jellystone Park Gardiner also provides glamping experiences with yurt options, electricity hookups, and access to modern facilities like showers and bathrooms.

Hiking trails accessible directly from the glamping areas allow guests to explore the natural surroundings without needing to drive elsewhere. According to a camper, "There are also many hikes which can be trekked straight from the campgrounds which is always a huge plus." Water recreation opportunities abound at these glamping destinations, with activities including fishing, swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding available at the various lakes. The locations provide fire rings and picnic tables at glamping sites while maintaining accessibility to modern conveniences. Seasonal considerations include Mountain Lakes Park being particularly popular in warmer months when water activities are in full swing, while some locations like Jellystone Park Gardiner operate from April through November, offering different glamping experiences throughout the seasons.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Cross River, New York (14)

1. Mountain Lakes Park
3 Reviews
North Salem, NY
4 miles
Website
+1 (914) 864-7312
"Mountain Lakes park is a great place to camp within driving distance from NYC. A fun option available at Mountain lakes is to rent a yurt to camp in."

"A gorgeous piece of land that contains lakes, a lookout and Mt. Bailey, the highest point in Westchester County. A dirt road loops through the property with trails off and through it."
2. West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area
6 Reviews
Highland Falls, NY
23 miles
Website
+1 (315) 774-9524
$25 - $40 / night
"Bath houses are absolutely spotless. Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only. Will return! Staff is friendly and helpful. Military families should check it out!"

"The campground is beautiful and the staff was wonderful! We started our camping season off right with a quick weekend stay at Round Pound. We were very impressed with the playground on site!"

3. Jellystone Park Gardiner
32 Reviews
Gardiner, NY
40 miles
Website
+1 (845) 255-5193
"The camp is set up in a “blank slate, parking lot” type style, with a big field, center for tent camping or to be used for sports or other activities."

"We had full hookups with 50-amp electrical service- which all worked fine.

The entire park seemed to be well maintained and clean."
4. West Point FMWR Lake Frederick Outdoor Recreation Area
1 Review
Highland Mills, NY
26 miles
Website
$20 - $150 / night
"Yes, this is a military-only campground but, that doesn't take away from how incredible it is and that is properly advertised.

This place is incredible. "

5. Lake Waramaug State Park Campground
9 Reviews
New Preston, CT
33 miles
Website
+1 (860) 868-0220
$17 - $50 / night
"One of my favorite so far , went with family , to comply w covid and social distancing, the camp only rent your site and no one on your left or right or across ! Amazing !"

"My family has been camping at Lake Waramaug for over 20 years. I can say most of what’s been said is true or partially so but whether it’s bad or good depends on your point of view."
6. Wildwood State Park Campground
24 Reviews
Wading River, NY
46 miles
Website
+1 (631) 929-4314
$24 - $250 / night
"Big Park 3 minute walk to the Long Island Sound. Have to rent a fire pit, so that is kind of lame. However Big restrooms with free luke warm showers, so that is kind of good."

"Well , one of the best sites , big enough, some have platform, clean bathrooms,many showers ."

7. Lake Compounce Campground
12 Reviews
Bristol, CT
45 miles
Website
+1 (860) 583-3300
"As I am set up for bed I see one other large green tent that looks deserted."

"Has electric, water and cable TV connections.

Clean bathrooms and nice store.

It is part of the Lake Compounce Amusement Park.

Stayed in September 2021."
8. Branchbrook campground
2 Reviews
Ansonia, CT
30 miles

9. Thousand Trails Rondout Valley
13 Reviews
Accord, NY
49 miles
Website
+1 (888) 707-1477
"As part of the Thousand Trails group, this campground has many amenities. It offers a pool, playground, and activities that include bocce ball, shuffleboard, and horseshoes."

"This is a Thousand trails campground so it was free. I think the regular price is $64. Full hookups, tents and cabins to rent. Pleanty to do in and around campground."
10. Camp Glen Gray
2 Reviews
Oakland, NJ
35 miles
Website
+1 (201) 327-7234
$5 - $200 / night
"Cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood. Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions"

"One rustic place with many hiking trails to choose from. Camp also provides trucking of gear weather permitting. No vehicles allowed to drive through camp. Trading Post for treats and other items."

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Bob F.
Scout
Aug. 10, 2025
Moon Valley Campground
Very unique smaller private campground
This was a great campsite nestled in the foothills of Northern NJ on the NY border. Small, clean with great views and great location for hiking , cruising etc. Bring your tent or use the existing glamping tents. Headed back for a fall weekend in the "dome" which has incredible views. Try it you won't be sorry.
Nadia V.
Guide
Aug. 24, 2016
Camp Gateway- Brooklyn NY - CLOSED — Gateway National Recreation Area
Definitely a place to visit!
Camp Gateway in Brooklyn New York is one of my favorite places to visit. I went to college in New York, and loved to get out of the busy city and go camping and be outdoors. Camp Gateway was always a place that I loved to go. It is pretty close to town-which is crazy because you feel like you are miles away. Camp Gateway does offer a lot of different activities for everyone. One thing I love to do is go kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. My girlfriends and I tried to do this once a month to get away from the city and school. Because you are so close to the city, you can plan outdoor activities as well as some activities in the city. My friends and I stayed 1 night in the campground, and the next day went to a recital show that took us 10 minutes to get to. You can also walk, hike or ride your bike along multiple paths- I have done the Fort Tilden trail (I just walked, but there were multiple people that passed us on their bikes). Within the campground they do have some fire pits- which my friends and I always use because we love cooking smores and hot dogs for dinner. A little further away from the campground, about 10-15 miles there is a place where you can do horseback riding, see the Statue of Liberty (which is gorgeous!), and there is a little beach area. This beach area is where I do my kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Again, its not very far away...you can either drive there, walk or ride your bike. The road is paved, which is nice. I stayed here also with my parents, and I know my dad went golfing one day (I didn't go, but he said it was awesome)- and again that was only a 10 minute drive from our camping spot. This campground like I said, does offer quite a bit. Sometimes it doesn't really feel like you are "camping" because things are pretty close by, but it definitely is worth going to and trying.
Mindie C.
Guide
Sep. 27, 2025
West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area
West Point
No frills but beautiful. Bath houses are absolutely spotless. Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only. Will return! Staff is friendly and helpful. Military families should check it out!
Jake C.
Legend
Aug. 22, 2023
Moon Valley Campground
The Best of both worlds
Jake from the Dyrt here! The Moon Valley Campground is an awesome spot for those who want to camp in luxury, with their awesome dome structures. The campground is also near the Appalachian trail while still only about an hour from Manhattan! Check them out and leave a review with your adventures during your stay!
Christy C.
Legend
Jun. 10, 2017
Camp Gateway- Brooklyn NY - CLOSED — Gateway National Recreation Area
"Camping" in Brooklyn
We tried this campground without knowing what was safe and where to stay for visit New York City. It is located in Brooklyn and is little removed from everything. The sites are at Floyd Bennett Field which is an old airfield. The atmosphere here is eerily cool at the same time. You basically park and camp on the asphalt by the old hangars. No hookups at all but they do have a camp store and bath house. If you are tent camping, there are some grassy sites.

The campground is located right on Jamaica Bay so there were people fishing all the time from the seawall. At night, you could hear cars doing burnouts right next to us. To get to all the action in the city, we had to take a bus and then the subway. The travel was a headache but better than trying to drive in to New York City in our RV. One way to improve here would be to have some security at night as well as access to clean water and dump station. They remained locked most of the time for some reason.

The best part of this place was the free tour of Hangar B by some guys doing restoration of old planes (HARP). They had some great stories and gave us history of the planes on display.
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Tom J.
Scout
Feb. 28, 2019
Lake Waramaug State Park Campground
A very tired campground. Full of problems and inconsistencies.
This campground changed in the last few years, but not for the better. It is apparent that the manager does not like campers. If you have a tent, you are treated ok, until you violate one of their endless rules. Then they have the police escort you out.. If you have a pop-up or anything above the ground on wheels they make your life miserable and prevent you from camping in the front row where the sites are larger, level, and have a lake view. Bathrooms are dirty and uncared for, toilet paper is non-existent in the afternoon. Alcohol is not allowed but is poorly enforced. Quiet hours are not enforced. Two cars per site is not enforced. Loud Boomboxes are the norm. People using the lakeside state park walk through your campsite to go use the campground bathroom and showers - hence the toilet paper issue in the bathroom. Unfortunately, some of those day picnickers think your stuff is free for the taking. NEVER LEAVE YOUR STUFF UNGUARDED. The numerous skunks are an unwelcomed camp amenity. Watch your children, cars go racing through the campground! If you are looking for stress free and peaceful, this is not the place. It is party central on the weekends.The staff leaves at random times, either 3 pm, 5 pm or 9 pm and then you are on your own. But don't worry, there is a sometimes functioning emergency phone outside the camp office. Oh yes, and there is no cell service in that area. Have fun. But I'm not going back. Are you sure you want to camp here?
Eugene T.
Traveler
Aug. 15, 2019
Jellystone Park Gardiner
Great for beginners
The camp is set up in a “blank slate, parking lot” type style, with a big field, center for tent camping or to be used for sports or other activities. There’s a “lazy river” at one side and a small RV village on the other, and tent sites with water or dry tent camping. Restrooms are available with hot and cold running water, showers and toilets.
Kasey M.
Ranger
Sep. 13, 2020
Thousand Trails Rondout Valley
Beautiful campground
As part of the Thousand Trails group, this campground has many amenities. It offers a pool, playground, and activities that include bocce ball, shuffleboard, and horseshoes. We loved our full hookup site minus the neighbors’ weekend ragers. (At least they turned off the music at quiet hours).

The creek that runs by the campground is gorgeous, and my kids had fun finding Crayfish.

The nearby towns are adorable and offer shopping, hiking, farms, and more.
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Heather M.
Guide
Jun. 5, 2024
West Point FMWR Lake Frederick Outdoor Recreation Area
Beloved Family Spot
Yes, this is a military-only campground but, that doesn't take away from how incredible it is and that is properly advertised.

This place is incredible. Being military-only keeps standards high, the campground clean and well maintained. We've spent years here, with Dan & Janet but, are looking forward to returning this year under new management, as they enjoy retirement after many years of hard work. Boy, does their hard work show! They have poured so much love and attention into the building and maintaining of Lake Frederick!

Between rustic power-only campsites that give you a true camping experience and upgraded but, still simple cabins which allow campers of all ages and abilities to enjoy the outdoor experience, there is something for everyone. The new docks around the swimming area create a safer swimming experience for even the most inexperienced swimmers, allowing them safe and obvious perimeters. The bath house is always well stocked and clean, ready for end of the day cleanup and the laundry facilities are a great bonus for those of us who like to stay longer than a couple days.

You won't want for anything at Lake Frederick and it will be a great way to unplug, kick back and enjoy God's Creation!