Best Glamping near Deer Park, NY

Wildwood State Park Campground and Smith Point County Park feature upscale glamping accommodations along Long Island's scenic coastline. Both destinations offer elevated camping experiences with full hookups, heated facilities, and proximity to beaches. "Camping on the beach with all the amenities. At nite an ice cream truck comes by, you get visits from the nearby deer. It is paradise," one visitor noted about Smith Point County Park. Glamping sites at Wildwood State Park include canvas accommodations with comfortable furnishings and modern amenities like electric hookups, clean shower facilities, and picnic areas. Both locations provide drinking water, reservable sites, and pet-friendly options, making them popular destinations for travelers seeking outdoor luxury without sacrificing comfort.

The Long Island Sound shoreline creates a stunning backdrop for glamping experiences at these locations, with direct beach access from most sites. One guest shared, "Our 36ft motorhome backed up to a raised balcony overlooking the bay. Less than 100 feet from the front of our site was the beach and the Atlantic Ocean view." Safari-style accommodations and yurt options can be found at Collective Governors Island and Mountain Lakes Park, additional glamping resorts within driving distance of Deer Park. Activities include swimming in the Atlantic Ocean or Long Island Sound, wildlife viewing, hiking along coastal trails, and visiting nearby attractions. Smith Point County Park glamping sites operate year-round, while Wildwood State Park offers seasonal accommodations from April through October, with advance reservations recommended for premium waterfront glamping tents.

Best Glamping Sites Near Deer Park, New York (6)

    1. Wildwood State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Wading River, NY
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 929-4314

    $20 - $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 ."

    2. Smith Point County Park

    9 Reviews
    Mastic Beach, NY
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 852-1315

    "An on site firepit was cozy at night. A general store, complete with an ice cream shop window, on the grounds was a treat. And sweet deer. I watcheda momma deer nursing two of her babies."

    "Bathroom lights are bright. 10 would be better. I also like the corner sites as they are bigger. The 230-70 overlook the ocean which is great. Little pricey compared to nys parks."

    3. Indian Island County Park

    10 Reviews
    Riverhead, NY
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 852-3232

    "Campsites are located close enough to the beach/marsh. Multiple playgrounds for the kids although they were closed due to Covid."

    "Nice location but previous campers did not clean up after their visit. Shore power was without any problems and park has clean heated bathroom and bike station near dump site."

    4. Collective Governors Island

    6 Reviews
    Jersey City, NJ
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 445-2033

    $529 - $1200 / night

    "The article also mentions the benefits of camping on Governor Island, such as feeling close to nature, relaxing and enjoying a peaceful space, away from the noise of the city."

    5. Mountain Lakes Park

    3 Reviews
    North Salem, NY
    40 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."

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Glamping Reviews near Deer Park, NY

65 Reviews of 6 Deer Park Campgrounds


  • J
    Mar. 15, 2021

    Indian Island County Park

    Great location, beautiful views

    Wonderful weekend visit in the off season. Site was level, pretty spacious and easy to back into. Campsites are located close enough to the beach/marsh. Multiple playgrounds for the kids although they were closed due to Covid. No sewers sites that I could tell, and water was off because we were a week shy of the season opening. Needed to move to dump station prior to leaving (2 night visit) and had to drive to fill the fresh water tank once while there. Nice neighbors. Dog friendly. People obeyed the quiet hours. I have not one complaint. There were hiking trails and geocaching on site. 4 stars bc no sewer at the campsite and we like full hook ups and honestly I’m guessing this is a county rule but the playgrounds could’ve been open. Outside and socially distanced after dealing with Covid for a whole year and most local parks and playgrounds being open since last May... that was upsetting. All in all we had a great weekend. Close to the LI aquarium as well! Many stores and a golf course near by too!

  • Nadia V.
    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.

  • Christy C.
    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.

  • Carrie J.
    Sep. 30, 2016

    Camp Gateway- Brooklyn NY - CLOSED — Gateway National Recreation Area

    Weird One

    This place is kind of a toss up for me. On one hand, I enjoy it because it's a little slice of heaven in the hell of one of the busy areas of New York. I hate this place for the same reason. It's not really camping if you're going to see a play and then go tour the Statue of Liberty. It just doesn't seem right to me. If I HAVE to be in New York, maybe I'd consider staying here again just to get myself out of the city for a bit. But this definitely isn't your "great outdoors/rest and relaxation" kind of place.

  • Michael K.
    Jun. 23, 2016

    Wildwood State Park Campground

    Right next to the Long Island Sound

    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.

  • Amber A.
    Jul. 31, 2016

    Camp Gateway- Brooklyn NY - CLOSED — Gateway National Recreation Area

    Ok if you don’t have another choice

    The park itself is lovely and close to some other green areas. The nice thing about this campsite is that it’s so close to NYC. The bad thing about this campsite is that it’s so close to NYC. If you live in NYC this is a good, cheap, super quick escape accessible by public transport. If you’re visiting the area I’d recommend staying in Manhattan/Queens in an AirBNB for the full NYC experience or heading to Long Island, Pennsylvania, “Upstate” New York, or New Jersey for a better nature camping experience. For what it is, this site is a nice green little oasis. It’s National Park Service land and they try really hard to keep things clean and working well with so much traffic. Bring earplus for the airport traffic and the noisy neighbors. Tent sites are pretty and wooded, but there is also a TON of concrete from an old WW2 airfield.

  • Charmaine R.
    Oct. 14, 2017

    Camp Gateway- Brooklyn NY - CLOSED — Gateway National Recreation Area

    Urban Camping

    Not too far away from home you can feel secluded in this great national park. Although some campsites are 2 steps away from each other, we got lucky to be in G25 a little camp spot that's in a cul de sac. You'll hear crickets and tiny paws walking around while you sleep and of course, the airplanes landing and departing from the nearby aiport. The amenities are great. 24/7 bathroom and showers, a camp store that has all the necessary things you need. So try out the experience for only $30. $10.38 for the firewood but priceless memories are created

  • O
    Aug. 5, 2020

    Wildwood State Park Campground

    Get your family and friends and GO

    Well , one of the best sites , big enough, some have platform, clean bathrooms,many showers . Walk to the beach on Long Island sound , rocky beach you need water shoes or sandals , sunset is beyond amazing . Fire allowed, but no fire ring , rent it for $8 per day (rip off) so bring yours ! Quiet place , cabins look amazing, all booked , you gotta book a year in advance :( fishing and swimming allowed. Cell service available. Ticks signs everywhere, just be careful and wear light colors clothes. I’m going again this summer !

  • Kari M.
    Sep. 16, 2016

    Camp Gateway- Brooklyn NY - CLOSED — Gateway National Recreation Area

    Best getaway in New York!

    Camp Gateway is one of my favorite places to go when I want to get away from the busy city! It's in such a great location because it's close to the city yet seems so far away. You feel like you are miles away from the busy city because of all the trees, and the campground creates a great outdoor feel. If camping is "boring" for you, this still is a great place to go because you can schedule tours and the Statue of Liberty isn't far away, so you can go visit that. I really enjoy hiking around the area, and they also have some great paths for biking. I rented my bike from a local shop close by- Avaitor Sports Shop. The only downside is that they do have a few guidelines and rules- lets are not allowed in the tent sites, no alcochol allowed and no charcoal grills. This does help keep the campground pretty clean, which is always nice. There is a lake nearby that has boat launches and I've seen people kayaking too. The campground was nice, and the campsite had a fire ring and table. Our camp spot was a little farther away from the restrooms, but it wasn't too bad. They also have showers available too. I would recommend this campsite!


Guide to Deer Park

Glamping options near Deer Park, New York feature both seasonal and year-round access to coastal and woodland settings. The region sits along Long Island's north and south shores, offering distinct camping environments with different beach characteristics. North Shore sites typically feature bluff views over Long Island Sound with rocky beaches, while South Shore locations provide Atlantic Ocean access with sandier shorelines.

What to do

Hiking coastal trails: Indian Island County Park offers several walking paths along marshland and beaches. A visitor noted, "We are a short walk from beach access and kayak launch. There is a playground for kids and clean facilities."

Beach activities: Wildwood State Park Campground sits on Long Island Sound with rocky shoreline access. "The beach is fairly clean and has a small boardwalk," mentions one camper, while another notes the "high bluffs, sandy calm beaches along the Long Island Sound, and views of CT across the water."

Explore nearby attractions: Several campgrounds offer access to regional points of interest. "There are lots of stores nearby as well as orchards to pick your own fruits. I stayed there one weekend and went to Splish Splash waterpark that's not far away. There is also a Tanger Outlet nearby," shares a Wildwood State Park visitor.

Stargazing permits: For night sky viewing, some parks require special access. "You have to buy a stargazing permit to be out on the beach after sunset, which is kind of strange but really helps prevent hooligans from taking over the beach."

What campers like

Waterfront privacy options: Indian Island County Park offers sites with varying degrees of seclusion. "The sites close to water are nice. They offer more to see and feel a little more like camping," notes one visitor.

Platform tent sites: Some campers appreciate the structural advantages at certain parks. One Wildwood visitor mentioned, "This is one of my favorite campgrounds solely because there are platform sites so I can place my tent on a concrete or wooden platform."

Wildlife encounters: Natural interactions add to the camping experience. At Mountain Lakes Park, the landscape includes "several lakes which can be used for various recreational purposes. There are also many hikes which can be trekked straight from the campgrounds."

Heated facilities: Winter campers appreciate campgrounds with year-round amenities. An Indian Island visitor noted the park has "clean heated bathroom and bike station near dump site."

What you should know

Site spacing varies: Campground density differs significantly between parks. At Smith Point County Park, expect "close sites with no privacy," while another visitor mentions sites are "great overlookng the bay" but "bathroom lights are bright."

Fire pit policies: Several campgrounds require campers to bring or rent fire pits. One camper at Wildwood State Park noted "a little bit of a bummer on the rental for a firepit," while an Indian Island visitor mentioned, "campsites don't come with a fire ring... it just wasn't super apparent until we got there."

Beach conditions: North Shore beaches tend to be rockier than South Shore locations. A Wildwood camper warns the beach is "very rocky, bring your water shoes," while Smith Point offers more traditional sandy beaches where "a stones throw away was one of several shower and rest room buildings."

Seasonal access: Not all facilities operate year-round or maintain full services in off-seasons. As one Indian Island visitor discovered, "water was off because we were a week shy of the season opening. Needed to move to dump station prior to leaving and had to drive to fill the fresh water tank once while there."

Tips for camping with families

Playground availability: Mountain Lakes Park provides recreational options beyond the campsite. The area "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."

Noise expectations: Several campgrounds have active social scenes. At Smith Point, "this is not a quiet campground, campers stay up late drinking by the fire. Kids of all ages are generally running and playing day and night in the loud and unreserved way they do."

Bathhouse quality: Facilities vary between parks. Wildwood State Park features "among the most modern bathrooms I've seen at a State Park campground," though another camper notes "the showers could be a little bit warmer."

Campsite selection: For family gatherings, specific site types offer advantages. Wildwood State Park has "sites that are less wooded and better suited to group camping, as well as sites that are a little more secluded."

Tips from RVers

Site dimensions: Branchbrook Campground offers full hookups but recently changed management policies. A visitor noted rates have increased significantly, reporting "it's a $1000 a month" under new ownership.

Pull-through convenience: Certain parks offer easier access for larger rigs. At Wildwood State Park, "RV pull through sites were fantastic. It was a great campground for maiden voyage in new rig."

Hookup availability: Water access varies between parks and seasons. At Indian Island, a visitor noted their site "was level, pretty spacious and easy to back into" but discovered "water was off because we were a week shy of the season opening."

Vehicle restrictions: Some parks limit the number of vehicles per site. One Wildwood camper mentioned, "Recently they became very stringent about parking to vehicles at the site making it very difficult to visit with a family and 2 vehicles."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Deer Park, NY is Wildwood State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 24 reviews.

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