Best Glamping near Ellisburg, NY

Sun Outdoors Association Island and Southwick Beach State Park Campground provide upscale glamping accommodations near Ellisburg, overlooking Lake Ontario. Both locations feature climate-controlled safari tents and canvas structures with comfortable queen beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. The glamping sites at Southwick Beach offer direct beach access with patios perfectly positioned for sunset viewing. "Beautiful new buildings on site, variety of campsites. Favorites are the beachfront sites, access to the beach and beautiful Lake Ontario," noted one visitor about Southwick Beach. These luxury accommodations include furnished interiors with quality linens, mini-refrigerators, and charging stations for devices—significantly elevating the traditional camping experience while maintaining connection to the natural surroundings.

Lake Ontario provides the backdrop for exceptional glamping experiences with water-based activities dominating the recreational options. Southwick Beach State Park's expansive sandy shoreline extends for nearly a mile, ideal for swimming, paddleboarding, and kayaking during summer months. Selkirk Shores and Association Island glamping resorts organize guided fishing excursions, with salmon and trout being primary catches during season. A recent visitor mentioned, "Lake Ontario has great fishing. This is a great spot for large gatherings." The glamping sites operate primarily from May through mid-October, with peak season reservations often required months in advance. Nearby attractions include the Thousand Islands region approximately 30 minutes north, offering boat tours, wine tastings, and historic lighthouse visits that complement the luxury outdoor accommodation experience.

Best Glamping Sites Near Ellisburg, New York (24)

    1. Sun Outdoors Association Island

    15 Reviews
    Henderson Harbor, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 709-1174

    $53 - $116 / night

    "The sunsets were spectacular and our site was literally just steps from Lake Ontario. All sites are full hook up. Wifi is available and fairly good."

    "Great location offering both sunrise and sunsets over the water of Lake Ontario. Loved the access to the water for our dogs to swim and for beautiful views."

    2. Southwick Beach State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Ellisburg, NY
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 846-5338

    $20 - $35 / night

    "There is TONS of beach to explore at this little State Park in New York. I used to visit here as a kid years ago because my grandparents owned a cottage on the lake."

    "Beautiful new buildings on site, variety of campsites. Favorites are the beachfront sites, access to the beach and beautiful Lake Ontario. Small campground but very nice."

    3. Selkirk Shores State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Pulaski, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 298-5737

    $24 - $135 / night

    "Electricity is available on many sites. The beach is good for children and they have a great recreation program for the kids."

    "Nice place to camp all electric no water hook ups bath house clean but could use more"

    4. Brennan Beach Campground

    4 Reviews
    Pulaski, NY
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Very nice thousand trail campgrounds. Very large I believe it's 1300 + sites. We went late summer show it was becoming offseason. Most amenities close down."

    "It was PACKED on the weekend, but they have a really efficient check in process and the staff is super nice. Probably some of the nicest campground staff we've met yet."

    5. Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp Resort at Mexico

    9 Reviews
    Pulaski, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 963-7096

    "The staff here is excellent, and are always willing to do what they can to make sure you're having a great stay. The setting is absolutely gorgeous."

    "The campground was clean and staff was super nice. Organized the Halloween activities nicely. Yogi and the characters were very involved."

    6. Ontario Shores RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Pulaski, NY
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 298-4407

    "Open field to walk the dog or for children. Lake Ontario a short walk away, the lake level flooding a few yrs ago ruined the sandy beach,but it's still a great view."

    7. Long Point State Park Campground — Thousand Islands

    4 Reviews
    Chaumont, NY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 649-5258

    $17 - $26 / night

    "Some bathrooms are older. Nice play spaces for kids of all ages, and also has a nice playground area."

    "This campground is part of the Long Point State Park, a long spit on the shore of Lake Ontario. Part of the Thousand Islands."

    8. Green Lakes State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Kirkville, NY
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 637-6111

    $20 - $116 / night

    "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."

    9. Bass Lake Resort

    2 Reviews
    Altmar, NY
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 728-9437

    $66 - $81 / night

    "Very nice and great to see kids ridding bikes and walking around without adults. It is safe and they can be kids."

    10. Travel Resorts of America Bass Lake Resort

    1 Review
    Altmar, NY
    23 miles
    +1 (315) 728-9437

    "Staff was very friendly and helpful. Very peaceful and quiet. I have grown kids but for what I could see, the kids there stayed busy with tons of activities."

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Glamping Reviews near Ellisburg, NY

154 Reviews of 24 Ellisburg Campgrounds


  • Oleńka S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 17, 2023

    Delta Lake State Park Campground

    Perfect place to unwind after Boilermaker

    We stayed here a while ago while running the Boilermaker, at the time we had outfitted our twelve passenger van with a bed and used the electric hookups for our fans and chargers. We had a fire pit and picnic table as well. It was a beautiful spot on the Delta Reservoir, had plenty of trees and access to the reservoir for wading and swimming. The bath houses were clean and centrally located. Nice little no-frills campsite.

  • Bella J.
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Southwick Beach State Park Campground

    Not for me

    Unfortunately when we arrived at southwick the rangers & staff had all gone home so we were unable to get a map or check in. We went to our camp site & there were people playing very loud music until about 12am, no rangers around the say anything about quiet hours so I had to. Sites are on top of eachother & there’s no boarders inbetween, fine for some people but not for me. After it rained one night our site & others around us were completely flooded. The beach area & bathhouses we’re nice though so that helped the stay not be a complete wash

  • Rachel P.
    Jul. 13, 2018

    Delta Lake State Park Campground

    Delta Lake State Park

    Delta Lake State Park sits at the foothills of the Adirondack Park, just outside Rome, New York. Pretty and well-kempt, Delta Lake is a nice option for those looking to stay close to home and within proximity to civilization. You can enjoy the great outdoors, while only being a few miles away from a restaurant or grocery store.

    The campground isn‘t the best I’ve experienced, a bit on the crowded side-similar to a woodsy suburb- but this could have been distinctive to Loop A where I stayed. I stayed in site 35 and was intermixed with all the campers and RV’s, so it got a bit noisy. Not that restful, secluded experience I typically go for, but I should have planned further in advance.

    However, what the park lacked in terms of its campground, it totally made up for in its beach, swimming and picnic areas! This place was awesome for hosting a birthday party for my niece and relaxing at the beach/ day facilities. They have plenty of picnic tables, charcoal grills, a huge beach and locker rooms. This is really a great place to spend a day with your family!

  • L
    Jun. 18, 2023

    Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA

    Nice KOA, great owners

    The sites are small, but there are mature trees between them & woodsy areas around the campsites. The campground is clean and well kept. The laundry room and bathrooms were clean. I didn’t have a chance to use the deck or the indoor pool.

    The owners made me feel welcome from the minute I arrived. They went above & beyond for me.

    The facilities are not wheelchair accessible. The owners said that they are working on that.

  • Colleen S.
    Aug. 9, 2018

    Selkirk Shores State Park Campground

    NYS's best kept secret

    Selkirk is quiet and peaceful. Electricity is available on many sites. The beach is good for children and they have a great recreation program for the kids. While we were there they had a reptile exhibit with huge snakes and crocodiles, another day they had tie dyeing t-shirts, other days they had bingo(candy was the prize), exercises, and crafty things to make. Firewood is available on site, with delivery if you buy 1/4 cord and up.

  • Tris W.
    Sep. 18, 2020

    Delta Lake State Park Campground

    Great spot for the night!!

    We had a waterfront hookup ! So pretty especially in the morning with the sunrise. The road to get in was for the most part well taken care of. It was pretty quiet especially after quiet hours everyone was very respectful. It got really windy at night which was nice to keep the bugs away. Friendly neighbors as well. There’s a few steps down to a gravel beach and an expansive view of the delta lake. There were bathrooms in the middle of our loop which was great and easy to walk to and it was very clean. There is a water full station when you enter but there are also a couple water spigots in our loop.

  • Tate T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2024

    Delta Lake State Park Campground

    Nice but BUSY

    This was our first time here, and we were looking forward to a relaxing visit. The sites were very large and well spaced out, with a beautiful fire ring. The bathrooms were clean. This campground got a 3/5 mainly because quiet hours are not enforced. Unfortunately, people were up blaring radios until approximately 3 am, being roudy. At approximately 2 am, someone decided it would be a good idea to do burnouts with their diesel truck, and went around the camp loop twice, doing just that. Vehicles were driving by the campsites all night long. This is naturally not entirely the campgrounds fault, but it was unfortunate to be misled by the campground rules. On a positive note, the campground is dog friendly, in certain areas, with proof of rabies vaccination, of course. Overall, I would say that this campground is geared more toward the RV and trailer crowd.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 18, 2017

    Green Lakes State Park Campground

    Green Lakes is a model state park

    This is a great example of what a state park should be. It not only preserves a place of unique biological diversity and geologic interest, it is also well set up and well maintained to maximize low impact outdoor recreation and environmental education. A new state of the art regional environmental education center is being built now that will open in spring, as well as new handicapped access kayaking docks that complement Accessible trails and campsites throughout the park. This is a great destination for families, handicapped campers, and natural history enthusiasts. There are several campgrounds, one is large and open and meant for large RVs, others are drive-in forested tent sites or trailer sites with hookups, and several walkin sites. There is also a colony of rustic camper cabins. The campgrounds have brand new restroom facilities and playgrounds, and the main lake has a new beach house. 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 and very deep. There are hiking trails, paved bike trails, a nature preserve for bird watching at Round Lake, a golf course, and great kayaking or canoeing. It is also located right next door to the Erie Canal State Park for those who want to hike or bike the historic Erie Canal. Though you might expect a park like this to be in a remote location, it is actually just a short distance east of the suburbs of the Syracuse metro area, so it is an easy park to get to, plus staying there also provides easy access to stores for supplies, or access to local cultural activities or restaurants for those who want that. One of my favorite state parks in New York!

  • M
    Aug. 23, 2018

    Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp Resort at Mexico

    One of the best campgrounds for kids of all ages!

    Quickly becoming one of our favorite campgrounds! So much to do here for the little ones, and so much beauty to soak in for us older ones! The staff here is excellent, and are always willing to do what they can to make sure you're having a great stay. The setting is absolutely gorgeous. Well treed, nicely sized spaces and fairly easy access for large rigs. Bathrooms are well spaced and plentiful, and well maintained. The showers are actual showers, and are taller than I am (which is nice!). So many activities for the kids, a great pool, mini-golf, parades, just non stop action to keep them going and tire them out! Highly recommended! Well worth the short drive up from Syracuse, or a longer drive from elsewhere!


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