Best Glamping near Ellenville, NY

Jellystone Park Gardiner and Thousand Trails Rondout Valley house some of the finest glamping accommodations in the Catskill Mountain region north of Ellenville. These destinations feature luxury canvas tent accommodations, fully furnished yurts, and even custom treehouses equipped with electricity. "Treetopia is a unique and truly amazing camping/Glamping experience in the Catskills, New York! They have yurts, custom furnished treehouses with electricity, beautiful tiny homes with outdoor living spaces, completely remodeled vintage airstreams, and gorgeous private cabins," noted one enthusiastic visitor. Most luxury sites include queen-sized beds with proper linens, electricity, climate control options, and outdoor living spaces with fire pits and picnic tables. Skyway Camping Resort offers additional premium glamping accommodations with comfortable amenities not found at standard campgrounds, including full bathrooms with showers and outdoor decks where guests can enjoy mountain views.

The surrounding landscape provides a perfect backdrop for glamping experiences, with the Neversink River and Catskill Mountains offering scenic beauty and outdoor recreation. Hiking trails connect directly to several glamping sites, allowing guests to explore the natural surroundings without driving. A recent visitor mentioned, "We had a stellar time just hiking down the path and relaxing by the water. There's no noise at night apart from the running water of the stream and we had a very peaceful weekend." Safari tents and yurts remain available from April through November at most properties, with a few year-round options for winter glamping experiences. The proximity to local attractions like Minnewaska State Park and the charming town of Woodstock (just 15 minutes from some locations) makes these glamping sites ideal basecamps for exploring the region's cultural and natural offerings while returning to comfortable accommodations each evening.

Best Glamping Sites Near Ellenville, New York (46)

    1. Jellystone Park Gardiner

    32 Reviews
    Gardiner, NY
    10 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."

    2. Thousand Trails Rondout Valley

    13 Reviews
    Accord, NY
    9 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."

    3. Skyway Camping Resort

    2 Reviews
    Woodridge, NY
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 253-5023

    "Very nice staff."

    4. Year-Round Scenic Lakefront Glamping

    1 Review
    Woodridge, NY
    10 miles

    $220 / night

    "We're so happy to welcome this new listing to our platform. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love!"

    5. Osa Trail

    1 Review
    Kerhonkson, NY
    12 miles
    +1 (845) 626-8787

    $135 - $155 / night

    7. Oakland Valley Campground

    6 Reviews
    Cuddebackville, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 754-8732

    "Top level has a pool, showers and bathrooms with laundry area and game room. Middle level has open field with bathrooms with sinks and running water."

    "It was Memorial Day Sunday when we stopped in, staff was friendly. Our location was by the river and did not disappoint. It was a rocky location but we didn’t mind."

    8. Neversink River Resort

    6 Reviews
    Cuddebackville, NY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 239-7598

    $41 - $375 / night

    "Some of the sites are literally on the road - stay away from the sites on the same side of the road as the pond. "

    "Lots of organized activities are closed but the stores are open via Campers App with free delivery to your site!"

    9. Kittatinny Campground

    31 Reviews
    Milford, PA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 682-3539

    $75 - $400 / night

    "The staff was friendly and accommodating, and the camp store was well-stocked with essentials."

    "Rafting and hiking is always a great time, and you can have a good campfire with music and a few beers and nobody is  going to bother you."

    10. High Point State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Matamoras, NJ
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 875-4800

    $5 - $20 / night

    "Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping."

    "It is not very private/secluded as it is right by the road, but we enjoy waving at neighbors driving or walking by. Short 5-10 min walk to the restroom and water, no sinks or showers."

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Glamping Reviews near Ellenville, NY

277 Reviews of 46 Ellenville Campgrounds


  • Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure
    Jul. 6, 2022

    Treetopia Campground

    Amazing camping/Glamping!

    Treetopia is a unique and truly amazing camping/Glamping experience in the Catskills, New York! We were able to meet Betty, Treetopia’s manager, who toured us around the campground and took us into each type of rental they provide for that special camping trip. They have RV sites, yurts, custom furnished treehouses with electricity, beautiful tiny homes with outdoor living spaces, completely remodeled vintage airstreams, and gorgeous private cabins! Every unit was more beautiful and comfortable than the next. The backdrop for the campground is the wonderful Catskill Mountains and all of the nature that includes. A wonderfully inspiring place! 😊👍🏻

    If you have an RV, they have 30/50 amp with electric and water. There is no sewer, but they have a dump-station and on-site Honeywagon truck that you can schedule. They staff was wonderful and went out of their way to make our stay perfect! 💗

    For videos on this campground and others, check out our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.

  • Bob F.
    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.

  • Brooks B.
    May. 31, 2023

    Slumberland at the River's Edge

    Kayak camping at its finest, right on the upper Delaware River!

    Me and two friends do a yearly kayak trip down the Delaware river and have progressively moved north each year. This year, MDW of 2023, we were traveling between Narrowsburg, NY and Port Jervis, NY. Traveling 10-15 miles a day, we ended our second day of paddling at Slumberland on the Rivers Edge. The host put out a orange cone that made finding our campsite easy and a nice beach made unloading and loading kayaks pretty easy. The accommodations were top notch, with lights already on, and a table set, along with a grill, fire pit, and covered porch and canvas tent that housed two queen sized beds along with an electric stove and a woodstove. We were able to relax on the adirondack chairs on the deck as the sun went down and our fire (wood provided by host) and the porch lights remained glowing. It was nice change from camping in our tents and sleeping pads as we are used to along the river, as the beds were very comfortable, and the heater and canvas tent kept us warm during 40 degree temperatures at night. It was quiet and peaceful and you had your own space far from the other sites at slumberland (unlike many other campgrounds along the river). We all enjoyed our stay and had a great time and I would highly recommend to any kayak campers along the river looking for more than just a patch of grass to set up a tent on.

  • Nora S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 24, 2021

    Alder lake

    One of our favorites!!

    We arrived here early afternoon, which ended up being perfect timing as we could set up everything and catch sunset by the fire. The place is pretty easy to access with paved road the whole way there except for the last 1/2 mile where it is very bumpy. Some might say 4*4 but we made it just fine in our little Camry. There are two campsites located right outside of the park where you can park your car next to your tent but we opted to hike in. The first spot is less than 1/2 mile down the path, with the next three in the next mile. The campsites are very spacious with lots of room between you and other campers, and have a fire pit and some have picnic tables. We had a stellar time just hiking down the path and relaxing by the water. There’s no noise at night apart from the running water of the stream and we had a very peaceful weekend. We’re most definitely returning!

  • Damia F.
    Aug. 29, 2025

    High Point State Park Campground

    Relaxing and Well-Maintained

    Stayed 2 nights and it was really nice. Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping. Camps are secluded from each other and most if not all have an elevated space to put tents or chairs. Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire pit, and a picnic table. Bathrooms are spaced out. No running water except for pump founded outside of the bathrooms. Toilets are pump flushed. Showers are only located INSIDE High Point State Park, not throughout the campsites, but entry is free for campers. One hiking trail is accessible in Sawmill campground, 3 others are accessible on the road outside of the campground and the rest are located inside the park. When you arrive you have to check in with the park office for your campsite tag. Hours are 8-4. Park officials come through the campsites pretty regularly, a few times a day which is nice. Areas are clean and well maintained.

  • Trip Over Life
    Oct. 23, 2018

    Stokes State Forest

    Ranger Review: humangear FlexiBowl and GoBites at Steam Mill Campground

    Campground Review

    Stokes State Forest has four campgrounds. The Steam Mill Camping Area is tucked out the of the way and is the most primitive. It is the smallest of the campgrounds with 27 sites only suitable for tents or small trailers/campervans. No pets or alcohol allowed.

    The campground has a pit toilet and a well. Each large campsite has a picnic table, fire pit, and lantern hook. Some sites also have a tent platform. Many sites are a bit rocky.

    We selected site T219. It was a solid choice: private but close to the toilet and water. Some sites located around the opposite side of the ring back up to a babbling brook. The rushing water will soothe you to sleep.

    Remember, this is bear country so proper food storage is a must. Bear lockers are not provided. The area also has ticks and rattlesnakes.

    Outdoor activities in the area abound. Go fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, and more. There are 21 marked trails that cover over 63 miles within the boundaries of Stokes State Forest. Twelve miles are part of the Appalachian Trail. Pick up a hiking map at the park office or download the Avenza Maps app.

    This visit we hiked the Tillman Ravine trail (tip: make the trail a loop and visit both the ravine and the nearby old cemetery).

    You can also drive or hike to Sunset Mountain Scenic Overlook for a view of High Point Monument. High Point Monument is the highest elevation in New Jersey and is located in High Point State Park which borders Stokes State Forest on the north. High Point State Park also offers camping, hiking, sightseeing opportunities. And, on the western border of Stokes State Forest is the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. So, there is lots of outdoors to get out and explore!

    Product Review

    We camped at the Steam Mill Camping Area in Stokes State Forest in our campervan over a chilly autumn weekend. We had the opportunity to cook some soup on our stovetop and chill out by the campfire. And, as Rangers for The Dyrt, we get products to test from time to time so we were psyched to try out some new dinnerware and cutlery. This included the FlexiBowl and GoBites from humangear.

    What made these humangear products pretty awesome? Well, the fun colors to start. I mean, seriously, my orange bowl rules. The FlexiBowl also has some neat features: it’s flexible - just like the name suggests - and foldable. The bowl can be squished and stuffed anywhere. And, the top section can be folded down to create a smaller bowl. The FlexiBowl is versatile yet durable. It held my hearty, warm soup just perfectly.

    I paired the FlexiBowl with one of the GoBites utensils (the Uno model). The Uno model is my favorite - it has a fork on one side and a spoon on the other side. Very simple and convenient. The other GoBites models include the Duo (separate fork and spoon that can snap together) and the Trio (a fork, spoon, and knife - with bottle opener - in a case).

    PRO TIP: I keep the Trio GoBites model in my travel pack at all times. It recently came in handy on a (non-camping) trip to Sardinia. The knife on the Trio allowed me to slice some delicious local cheese to pair with bread, jam, and wine that was purchased from the grocery store. YUM.

  • J
    Sep. 14, 2018

    Oakland Valley Campground

    Family friendly campground

    Nice, family friendly campground with 3 levels to camp at. Top level has a pool, showers and bathrooms with laundry area and game room. Middle level has open field with bathrooms with sinks and running water. There is water and electric on the sites at the middle level. River level has more primitive bathrooms and some bathrooms with running water. You can camp right next to the river and it has a great view.

  • Dwight D.
    Jun. 6, 2021

    Swartswood State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    Good State Park Campground

    My first trip to this campground was September 2020. We wanted to get out of the house, but stay clear of other campers during the pandemic. This campsite, CS52, was in the woods and we were able to get the illusion of privacy by parking the cars along the road as a makeshift wall and pitching our tents beside them, facing inward. The other 3/4 of the campsite was bound by trees and shrubs which was nice and why we chose the spot. Other sites are more open and only the darkness of night will give you privacy. Each campsite has a firepit/ring, picnic table, and lantern hook.

    We hung out at the campsite mostly, using the fire pit, playing frisbee, and relaxing in our hammocks. When we did roam a bit, there was a nice lake, with seating every so often and a boat dock ramp thing in the campground. There was also a playground, beach, pavilion, and picnic tables, but we did not use any of that. 

    Campsite sells fire wood. Clean bathrooms with flush toilets and showers, masks required for the pandemic.


Guide to Ellenville

Yurt camping options near Ellenville, New York, offer access to the western Catskill Mountains where elevations range from 1,200 to 4,000 feet. Camping facilities are concentrated along the Neversink and Rondout Creek watersheds, with most sites open from April through October due to the region's seasonal temperature variations. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing while summer camping conditions typically include mild 70-80°F days and cooler evenings.

What to do

Riverside recreation: fishing and kayaking: Campgrounds along the Neversink River provide direct water access for fishing and swimming. At Oakland Valley Campground, visitors can camp at riverfront sites: "You can camp right next to the river and it has a great view." Another camper noted, "We spent most of early spring at Oakland Valley right on the river... They loved to fish and play in the river, explore the woods and ride bikes around."

Kid-focused activities: water parks and bounce pillows: Jellystone Park Gardiner offers numerous children's activities year-round. A visitor commented, "This campground is great for kids. It has a event just about every weekend with kid activity." Another visitor mentioned the water features: "Nice pool that is shallow so you can relax and let the little ones go in the water park section alone or they have a 3 ft pool also."

Hiking trails: Appalachian Trail access: High Point State Park provides direct access to the Appalachian Trail from camping areas. A camper reported, "We fit in a hike up to the Appalachian Trail from our campsite, swam at the pond (Lake Marcia), and got in a fishing session at Steeny Kill Lake." Trail connections vary by campsite location, with some requiring short drives between trailheads.

What campers like

Large group accommodations: Kittatinny Campground offers specific sites designed for larger gatherings. "My college friends go here each year to meet up and we have so much fun. The group sites are great and perfect for our 30-50 people," one camper shared. Group sites typically include extra picnic tables and expanded fire rings.

Secluded camping experiences: Some campsites offer more privacy than others. At High Point State Park, a camper mentioned, "The site was maybe a 50-yard walk-in and we barely heard anyone around us and had a real wilderness feel." These walk-in sites require additional planning for gear transport but provide enhanced seclusion.

Yurt accommodation options: Thousand Trails Rondout Valley offers yurt camping near Ellenville with comfortable amenities. "This is what I want for a Catskill campground. It is not a concrete pad haven and yes, there is mud. Our site was even and easy to level on," shared one visitor. The campground provides full hookup options for those wanting more creature comforts while enjoying yurt accommodations.

What you should know

Bathroom facilities vary widely: Facility quality differs significantly between campgrounds. At Skyway Camping Resort, a visitor noted, "Very nice and clean." However, at other locations, bathroom maintenance may be inconsistent. "The bathrooms needed updating and people at the tent area made a comment that it took a while to get a turn at the showers," mentioned one camper.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Ellenville, NY is Jellystone Park Gardiner with a 4.3-star rating from 32 reviews.

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