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ScoutCooperstown KOA
Great location and campground
Spaces were easy in/out. Mature trees between sites. Pool, office, pickleball, k9kamp, bathrooms were all nice.
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Cooperstown KOA and Glimmerglass State Park house the region's premier glamping accommodations within 12-15 miles of Fort Plain. Canvas-walled safari tents and boutique camping lodges feature comfortable queen beds with linens, electricity, climate control, and private patios overlooking pastoral countryside. Deluxe glamping units include kitchenettes, private bathrooms with hot showers, and cozy sitting areas for relaxing after exploring the Adirondack foothills. Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA offers unique geodesic dome accommodations with modern comforts including Wi-Fi reaching 60Mbps speeds, while DevilDoc Campsites provides canvas bell tents with rustic-chic furnishings. One guest shared, "This campground was incredibly peaceful with wonderful views of the surrounding hills and modern amenities that made our glamping experience truly comfortable."
Hiking trails connect directly from several glamping sites to scenic vistas overlooking Otsego Lake and the Mohawk Valley. The glamping pods at Glimmerglass provide direct access to the pristine beach area and boat rentals for exploring the crystal-clear waters. Nearby attractions include the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, just 20 minutes from several glamping resorts, with a convenient trolley service from designated parking areas. Seasonal considerations impact availability, with most glamping accommodations operating from May through October. The Farmers Museum, Fenimore Art Museum, and Glimmerglass Opera complement outdoor adventures with cultural experiences. A visitor noted, "The idyllic setting in fall when leaves change creates a perfect backdrop for glamping, with hot showers and electricity making the experience comfortable regardless of temperature fluctuations."
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Fort Plain (30)
1. Glimmerglass State Park Campground
"Very quiet small campground - friendly staff - large spots/mainly bigger setups. Only downside is there is not a hiking/walking path down to the lake from the campground."
"Beautiful views and great staff. Each tent site has its own fire pit with a grate for cooking."
from $14 - $26 / night
Check Availability2. DevilDoc Campsites
"My buddy and I were looking for a campsite for a quick overnight stay before a bike trip around the Adirondacks, and this spot was a perfect fit."
"He and his buddy, Rick, live on acres and acres of forested property, with my favorite campsites located at a seemingly magical pond surrounded by beautiful pine and birch trees."
from $15 - $25 / night
Check Availability3. Cooperstown KOA
"Most people that stay here are in RVs but we were tent camping and they have a nice wooded area with fire pits and a view of the rolling hills. Beautiful!"
"This park is located approximately 12.5 miles from downtown Cooperstown and is set in the quiet rural countryside of New York. The mature trees make for beautiful scenery in the fall."
4. Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA
"An incredible plethora of things to do - river floating, great play ground and pool, well stocked store, the restaurant across the street at the mines is delicious, the diamond mines were AWESOME."
"Clean ...clean bathrooms ...large sites lots of fun activities for the kids fishing and tubing on the creek...well stocked store reasonable prices...pool is clean well maintained...pet friendly...enclosed"
5. Caroga Lake Campground
"Very friendly rangers, electricity in bathrooms, hot showers, and a nice dishwashing and recycling center."
"This site also is bordered by a small stream so expect mosquitoes and the occasional visit from wildlife (we had raccoons at our site each night, so kept food in the car)."
from $20 / night
Check Availability6. Max V. Shaul State Park Campground
"No hook ups, but there are water spigots nearby. There is a children's playground and pavilion. Firewood is available to purchase. The bathrooms and showers are clean and well-kept."
"They have new bathrooms/showers and family bathrooms. There's a playground, a pavilion, they do fireside jams. I wish they'd bring back open mic!"
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability7. Ace of Diamonds Mine & Campground
"Electric and water only on lower sites. Very steep driveway. Very busy during the day. But great diamonds to find!"
8. Whitetail Meadows
from $65 - $110 / night
Check Availability9. Little Sandpoint Campground — Piseco Lake
"The short but steep trail to Echo Cliffs within walking distance was my favorite part because it was so close and you could see Piseco Lake below."
"Camped right on the lake. Kayak rentals available and super close to hiking trails."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability10. Frosty Acres Campground
"Winter campfires. Owners Mike and Sherri are great. Dumpsters, laundry with coin machine. Very remote. Windy as all get out. Elevation about 1409 feet."
Drive Time
- 29 min from Utica, NY
- 44 min from Albany, NY
- 1 hr 12 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 1 hr 30 min from Kingston, NY
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Glamping Reviews near Fort Plain, NY
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LegendDelta Lake State Park Campground
Nice Park!
Had an overnight stay here and it was really peaceful. The reservoir had been drained but it was still lovely to look out across the property. You definitely can’t beat $30 for an electric site! Restrooms were a bit dated but clean. Staff was very friendly. Our site was spacious and next to a short walking trail through the trees.
Anthony
TravelerDelta Lake State Park Campground
Nice Campgrounds, Beautiful Lake.
The campground facilities are very outdated. That's most likely due to the majority of "campers" having RV's and not needing to use the facilities. The restrooms/dish sink area Only having Cold water to wash up hands & dishes, the 1 and Only shower area for All 3 Loops reminded me of being in a horror film...full of dead insects everywhere, ther are signs posted letting you know its gonna take about 5 minutes to semi-heat up, and the shower spray directly on the floor vs staying contained withvh
Howard S.ScoutGilbert Lake State Park Campground
Staff is great as well as the campgrounds
Gilbert Lake State Park is located about 11 miles north of Oneonta, New York. I have camped here for a number of summers at their Hilltop Section, never dissapointed. There are a few trails that traverse the park for a few miles that are always green and shady. The lake offers swimming and kayaking. There is a concession stand and even a small museum that chronicles the efforts of the national CCC program under Roosevelt that constructed the park in the 1930's. After a long day of hiking, the campgrounds hot showers offer a great reprieve.
- Howard S.Scout
Deer Haven Campground and Cabins
New management is awful.
Now that All Star Baseball purchased this Oneonta campground this year, don't expect to stay here if you are not a baseball family. I went there in person yesterday for two nights at their"primitive" tent sites. After Hanna checked her computer, my dates were all cleared...great, then let me pay the $70... but no... she had to check with management first. I thought that was strange since that never happened to me before when getting any campsites elsewhere. I was told I'd be called later that day but nobody called me. I went back the next day only to be told all sites for the summer were rented out. Clearly that was not true based on her computer check the day before. BOTTOMLINE: if you are not a baseball family spending $1000's here, don't expect to even get the time of day. Therefore, they do not deserve anyone's business.
- MMark M.
GuideHerkimer Diamond Mine KOA
Interesting things to do at this campground
We've stayed here half a dozen times, usually for an evening along our camping trips. We did stay an extra day once to do some of the activities available.
It's a bit of a haul to get to the campground and the first time we were sure that we had missed a turn as we left Herkimer and headed up smaller and more winding roads to the campground. The turn off to the campground comes up fast and is quite sharp so be on the lookout for it.
The campground has many sites including back in and pull through. Not the largest of sites, but lots of green space to give the campground a park like feel. Some camp sites are right along the West Canada Creek. You can swim/wade in it, in addition to riding rafts along it.
There is a working "diamond" mine at the campground where you can try your hand at mining, or just buy some of the crystals that someone else did the work to get. There is a nice restaurant open most days (we have always managed to miss the days that it's open) in addition to stands near the mine that sell hot dogs and burgers.
There is a nice, large pool. In the park like area around it they have stands that sell mixed drinks, and others that sell ice cream and other deserts. The camp store is medium-large and has supplies, food, souvenirs (including Herkimer Diamond), etc.
- Emily F.Guide
Max V. Shaul State Park Campground
Site 13
Our site had a lot of space. Watched a video on YouTube that was a walk through of each site. So peaceful. Lots of good hiking. Sinks for dishes, clean bathrooms and showers.
Abby H.ScoutHerkimer Diamond Mine KOA
Disrespect & Discrimination
Long read, but so worth it! Below is the review that I posted last August after our vacation. Mind you, the vacation for my immediate family has been 10 years in a row and when I was a kid the same! The incident that happened was with our friends and therefore when I wrote the review, it stated what I witnessed! I was hoping that management changed and/ or they fixed the problems so I was willing to give it another try, I mean, this has been apart of my childhood and my children’s so why not! I called today, lady was super nice and helping me look through all the campsites because we come with so many people! I paid and then friends of ours called. After they called, our friends said that my reservation was cancelled. What??? So I called back thinking it was something on my end. I then had to wait for management to call back. Called back, and whoever I spoke with was extremely rude! She basically told me I was never welcome back and that the owners said so! Now mind you through this whole thing, I never talked to the owners. So do the owners only take one side of the story? I’m not even someone that this incident directly happened to! I said, well can I please speak to your manager or the owner. No, i am the manager, you are not welcome back. I told her that everyone in our party will probably cancel as well and her response was“I’m just waiting for 1 person to call me”! I said a few choice words and I hung up. CRYING. WHAT????? Are you discriminating me because of an issue you had with another camper???? I can’t believe what this has amounted to. So instead of dealing with your issues you just don’t allow people back? Instead of having the owner or management actually call and have a respectful, which was not had, conversation with someone you just brush it off! I have come to Herkimer longer than some of these people have worked there! I really don’t have words for how I feel. And to make matters worse I always go over my dad’s anniversary of his death, August 5, because this was his favorite place and now I can’t go and neither can my children. Great job herkimer diamond mines koa! I applaud you on your discrimination, disrespect and the lack of empathy you have for your campers! Especially the ones who have been a constant! I’m assuming Phil and his wife are still management, good luck! And to the campers that wish to go there, I really hope you enjoy yourselves because it truly is an amazing place. Unfortunately, my memories had to stop here! August 2025 This review is extremely hard for me to write, but what I had witnessed for a week of being there is disgusting& just simply not right. My family has been coming to Herkimer KOA for decades. Throughout the years, we have shown many other families this"gem"... or so we thought. This year was a bit different, there are new camp managers... This week I have witnessed human waste being sprayed all over campsites, management that discredits everything you say, management that thinks its okay to have charges on your bill that they cant even explain, ice cream cart that closes right before the last kid orders& leaves in tears, bathrooms that are disgusting! This is NOT THE HERKIMER I REMEMBER AS A KID! If you look on google, the owners of this campground is a family that has owned it for 50 years! That's amazing& kudos to them! But Phil, Phil is going to ruin every ounce of what they have worked so hard for!& being a business owner, you want management there representing YOU! Doing what YOU would do if you were there. Those owners should not be receiving mine& my friends reviews today if management did their job! Unfortunately, again very hard to say, we will not be returning if Phil is there.& I can honestly say, that the 14-20 families we bring every time, that spend thousands of dollars, will not be as well! Thank you Phil for ruining a vacation I personally held so close to my heart.& because you don't care about how you treat people& how you manage, you have lost years& years& years of loyalty.
- HHeather E.Guide
Glimmerglass State Park Campground
Nice small campground close to Cooperstown
Very quiet small campground - friendly staff - large spots/mainly bigger setups. Only downside is there is not a hiking/walking path down to the lake from the campground. Very nice bathrooms w shower and wash station. Electricity and water available at or near each campsite.
Guide to Fort Plain
Glamping options near Fort Plain combine rustic charm with modern amenities at several key locations within a 15-20 mile radius. Situated in the western foothills of the Adirondacks at approximately 700 feet elevation, Fort Plain experiences distinct seasonal temperature fluctuations that affect camping availability, with most facilities closing by mid-October. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing while summer evenings remain cool even after warm days.
What to do
Hiking nearby trails: Sites at Little Sandpoint Campground provide direct access to Echo Cliffs with relatively short but rewarding climbs. "The short but steep trail to Echo Cliffs within walking distance was my favorite part because it was so close and you could see Piseco Lake below," notes Jessica W., highlighting the accessible nature of this popular trail.
Diamond mining excursions: The Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA offers direct access to quartz crystal hunting activities. "The mines are so much fun," shares Kelly F., who spent three nights exploring the area. This unique geological feature allows visitors to search for double-terminated quartz crystals directly across from the campground.
River tubing: West Canada Creek runs through several camping areas, providing natural water recreation. "The creek is AMAZING. Both kid and adult friendly and it's free, just bring a tube or purchase for cheap at the camp store," Julia P. explains about her experience at Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA. The gentle current creates a natural lazy river effect with access points directly from camping areas.
What campers like
Privacy and seclusion: DevilDoc Campsites offers secluded camping with private pond access. "We had the whole camp ground to myself so that was even better. It is definitely off the beaten path but well worth it if you're just trying to escape a little bit," shares Ashley L. about her primitive camping experience, noting that Verizon service still functions despite the remote location.
Clean facilities: The bathhouses at Max V. Shaul State Park consistently receive positive reviews for maintenance standards. "Great small campground. Very clean facilities and incredibly nice staff," notes Ryan S., while another camper described it as having the "cleanest facilities ever!" The park recently upgraded its bathroom infrastructure with modern family bathrooms.
Lakefront access: Waterfront sites provide direct water access without crowds. "Very quiet small campground with a lot of waterfront sites," Kyle M. says about Little Sandpoint Campground. Most waterfront sites include private water access points with room for personal watercraft storage overnight.
What you should know
Limited hookups: Many state park campgrounds near Fort Plain offer electric but not full hookups. "Very quiet small campground - friendly staff - large spots/mainly bigger setups. Only downside is there is not a hiking/walking path down to the lake from the campground," notes Heather E. about Glimmerglass State Park Campground.
Early seasonal closures: Most non-private campgrounds close by early October. "Glimmerglass in late September" is described by Carol C. as "Quiet campground near Cooperstown. Lots of little shops and entertainment. Clean. Friendly staff." When planning fall trips, verify operational dates as many facilities shut down before leaf-peeping season ends.
Variable site conditions: Terrain differs significantly between campgrounds in the region. "LSP on Piseco Lake is just ok. There is nothing but campsites and RV sites. The RV sites are tiny and close together. The majority of tent sites on the water are uneven," reports Kathy S. about Little Sandpoint, indicating the importance of researching specific site characteristics.
Tips for camping with families
Beach activities: Caroga Lake Campground connects directly to swimming areas but with some restrictions. "The campsite connects to the beach area and there is boat rental, but no pets allowed in the beach area," explains Yoni N., highlighting important considerations for families with both children and pets.
Playground access: Several campgrounds maintain playground facilities for younger visitors. "In July we took our new camper to Glimmerglass State Park. This was our 2nd time at the park. It is clean great bathroom and showers. Very friendly campers and plenty to do at camp grounds and around the area," shares Patti M., emphasizing family-friendly amenities.
Activity scheduling: Check for planned events during your stay. "Great for families, the parking lots is huge, there's easy hiking on the grounds, and it's close to cooperstown- visit the baseball hall of fame!" recommends Brian H. about Glimmerglass State Park, noting the combination of on-site and nearby activities.
Tips from RVers
Parking limitations: RVs over 20 feet cannot park directly in Cooperstown. "You can't park any vehicle over 20' in Cooperstown, but you can park for free (even a motorhome) in the Yellow Lot and take the Trolley into town for $2.50. Super convenient!" shares Jim G. from his stay at Cooperstown KOA.
Site navigation challenges: Some pull-through sites have limitations despite their designation. "Our site (#41) was a pull-thru but there was no way we could drive our 45' motorhome forward out of the site because of a large tree and narrow roads. So we ended up having to back out," warns Nancy W. about Cooperstown KOA, providing crucial information for drivers of larger rigs.
Connectivity considerations: WiFi quality varies significantly between campgrounds. "The WiFi is very good-- modern and surprising speeds (60Mbps) and cell phone for AT&T was decent," notes Jim G. about Cooperstown KOA, valuable information for those needing to stay connected while glamping near Fort Plain.
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