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Firelight Camps and Harpy Hollow cater to travelers seeking refined outdoor accommodations in the Finger Lakes region. Firelight Camps offers luxury safari tent accommodations with electricity, comfortable beds, clean bathrooms, and showers. Harpy Hollow boasts yurts with picnic tables, drinking water, trash disposal, and toilets on site. Both glamping destinations provide fire pits with firewood available for purchase, allowing guests to enjoy evenings under the stars without sacrificing comfort. Located near Ithaca and Watkins Glen, these upscale outdoor retreats combine natural surroundings with resort-style amenities. According to a recent visitor, "Taughannock Gorge Trail with waterfall is beautiful. The tent sites are spacious and somewhat private."
Hiking trails connect directly to these glamping properties, with Taughannock Falls State Park featuring spectacular waterfall views just minutes away. Guests can access Cayuga Lake for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, and boating during summer months. The proximity to multiple state parks makes these glamping sites ideal baseboard for exploring the region's natural wonders. The Finger Lakes wine trail, local breweries, and farm-to-table restaurants are all within easy driving distance. Seasonal availability varies, with most glamping accommodations open from May through October. One camper noted, "I love the NY state parks. The sheer beauty of seeing 400 foot vertical strips of rock wall is just amazing. The finger lakes region is amazing."
"Bathrooms were clean. The site was huge, the campfire ring was lovely. The gorge trail is absolutely amazing- beautiful waterfalls!!"
"I absolutely love coming to Watkins Glen Campground, especially when I went to get away from the busy city. This park has gorgeous waterfalls, and great paths to walk and hike on."
from $20 - $58 / night
Check Availability"Taughannock Falls State Park is one of my favorite parks in New York."
"Went for a quick getaway to this little gem of a state park in the finger lakes region of New York. I’ll be coy, and use their slogan ‘Ithaca is Gorges’ and Gorgeous!!!"
from $20 - $67 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful walking trails, waterfalls and a natural swimming area. The playgrounds are better than most we’ve seen."
"Located in Tompkins County, Ithaca New York has beautiful gorges and hiking trails. Robert Treman is a treat and a gorgeous place to camp in the Ithaca, NY area."
from $20 - $128 / night
Check Availability"Pinecreek is a beautiful park in a great area 10 minutes from downtown Ithica New York and Lake Cayuga. The area has everything you could possibly want or need."
"Beautiful lake, woodland and natural surrounding. Friendly campground visitors and staff. Open to seasonal and day campers alike. Playground needs improving."
"There is a museum, boat launch, pavilions, and ice cream shop on the camp ground. The bathrooms are great with showers and each camp spot has plenty of distance away from the next one."
"large tent and rv sites most with electric. Potable water fill station and dump tanks at entrance/exit. Bathrooms were very clean and had dish washing stations in them."
from $24 / night
Check Availability"We were welcomed w a fresh loaf of bread and the owners made sure our group was able to stay together on neighboring sites. Out site was nicely shaded and across from the small lake."
"It was easy to find, relatively easy to pull in (would’ve been easier if someone hadn’t parked their car in the grass directly across from our campsite), and the staff we dealt with (Wendy and Reid) were"
from $25 - $99 / night
Check Availability"We were looking to spend a couple of nights near Watkins Glen to hit the wineries, waterfalls, and nearby museums around the finger lakes of New York and this park seemed to be in a good location for us"
"Lots of activities for kids and families on site and near by. Quite campground with KOA expected cleanliness and staff courtesy."
"Harpy hollow not only has a great location in northern New York but is veteran owned and operated and ready to host more campers. Check them out and leave a review on the Dyrt when you stay!"
"Our tent site was spacious and secluded nestled in a ton of trees. I was able to hang my hammock up and set up my 6 person tent no problem!"
from $45 / night
"The best thing about this park is location, location, location! Situated on the bottom of Seneca Lake you are just a short walk to downtown and Watkins Glen State Park."
"The park was clean and the staff was friendly. It was close to town, with a park and swimming beach across the street."
"Even with the restrictions we had a great visit and felt safely distanced from other campers and staff. Great hiking trails because it is attached to Buttermilk Falls State Park."
TravelerSpent a peaceful night car camping in site 151. Beautiful trees, nice shower houses, quiet neighbors. Just a beautiful and very affordable - $32 - stay. We’ll be back whenever we pass this way.
GuideThis was a great camping trip! We had site 29, nice spot with the North Rim trail right behind our site. Trails are beautiful. Restroom and shower close. You do need to be careful, lots of oaks trees and falling acorns! Easily dings you car hood, watch where you park. Close to down town for a visit to the awesome farmers market in Ithaca.
GuidePros: clean, good location,nice bathrooms,hot showers nice playground.
Cons: this cabin was on main thoroughfare,so people and traffic, stiff mattresses, very large religious group singing and playing loud music.
ScoutSpent 7 days here with the family. Campsite is packed with things to do and very family friends. Great for kids. Activities and live band on Saturday’s.
TravelerSecond year we have camped here in June prior to the IMSA race at the racetrack. The sites are all spread out with a nice tree canopy. There are two loops (Mohawk and Seneca) with electric, and 5 more for tent camping or boon docking RV. There is a trail that connects directly with the state park with all the waterfalls. Water spigots onsite liberally spread out and the showers/ toilets pristine. With my senior America pass it cost me $103 for 3 days. Love this place
ScoutEverything was great, RIGHT UP UNTIL some inconsiderate neighbor rolled in with their RV and let their generator roar from 7am to 10pm, ALL. DAY. If you’ve ever had to endure that mind-numbing drone, you know exactly how close it comes to making you lose your mind. We ended up cutting our trip short just to escape it. Absolutely miserable, selfish people who clearly don’t care who they ruin a trip for
TravelerCampground is quiet, bathrooms are OK. Some sites have power, some don’t, none have water or sewer. Lots of things to do here. Been here 5 days and still haven’t done it all.
TravelerSite 80 is across from water access. But only 5 minutes to fill your tank. If you book an inside loop close to #80 you will be close to water.
GuideWe got a spot last minute on the loop nearest the lake. Did not have a lot of shade so it was hot but the park is lovely. Decent bath houses— not well cleaned especially on the weekend. Utilities can be far from the parking spot.
The Finger Lakes region receives approximately 36 inches of rainfall annually, allowing for verdant forests and diverse wildlife near Jacksonville, New York. Summer temperatures typically range from 65-85°F, creating ideal conditions for camping from May through October. Fall brings cooler temperatures and spectacular foliage around local campsites and yurts.
Hike the gorge trails: At Watkins Glen State Park Campground, visitors can explore the dramatic stone formations with 19 waterfalls cascading through narrow walls. "Watkins Glen was absolutely beautiful. The sites are quite wooded with plenty of space in between. The gorge trail is a MUST," notes Laura L. who stayed in a 30-foot motorhome.
Swim in natural settings: Taughannock Falls State Park Campground offers a designated swimming area with impressive depth variations. "The swimming area goes to 12 feet deep and has a dock to jump off of. The hiking to the waterfall is very manageable," explains Barbara S., who stayed at site 42.
Visit wineries and breweries: The region surrounding Sned Acres Campground provides access to numerous vineyards and craft breweries. "Conveniently located close to lots of wineries," reports Debbie C., a first-time camper who "really enjoyed" her stay at this facility.
Clean facilities: Robert H. Treman State Park Campground maintains well-kept restrooms and shower areas according to recent visitors. "Bathrooms were nice. Sites were really flat with some tree coverage for shade. Great water for older kids that can swim," shares Kelly J., who appreciated the flat terrain and swimming options.
Family-friendly amenities: Sampson State Park Campground features playgrounds, swimming areas, and educational opportunities. "There is a museum, boat launch, pavilions, and ice cream shop on the camp ground. The bathrooms are great with showers and each camp spot has plenty of distance away from the next one," states Kate W., highlighting the diverse offerings.
Private yurt accommodations: Harpy Hollow provides secluded yurt camping near Jacksonville, New York, with thoughtful amenities. "Our tent site was spacious and secluded nestled in a ton of trees. I was able to hang my hammock up and set up my 6 person tent no problem! We rarely heard anyone, and felt like we had the place to ourselves," reports Lara Star M.
Booking requirements: During peak season (June-August), reservations for yurt camping in Jacksonville, New York and surrounding areas should be made 2-3 months in advance. Most state parks accept reservations through the Reserve America system.
Site variations: At Watkins Glen / Corning KOA, site quality can vary significantly. "We got lucky and got a good site with shade but most sites are tiny and wide open. The full hookups were good, there was a concrete pad and nice fire ring in our site," explains Secc P.
Seasonal considerations: Bathroom facilities at many campgrounds close during off-season months. Most area campgrounds operate from mid-April through mid-October, with limited options during winter months.
Playground access: Pinecreek Campground offers recreational facilities but reviews indicate maintenance issues. "Playground was really run down. Nice campground if you do not have children," cautions Sarah S., noting the condition of play areas.
Quiet time enforcement: Most campgrounds maintain strict quiet hours starting at 9 or 10 PM. "Friendly staff, good patrols at night to keep people from being too noisy, tent sites are nice and shaded," reports Lori F. about her experience at Watkins Glen State Park.
Kid-friendly swimming: Clute Park and Campground provides nearby swimming access across the street. "The park was clean and the staff was friendly. It was close to town, with a park and swimming beach across the street," notes Stacy E. about this convenient arrangement.
Hookup positioning: When staying at Taughannock Falls State Park Campground, check your site layout before arrival. "Check out which side the hookups are on. Some not situated on the right side so you'll need extra long cords," advises Beth after staying during a storm.
Maneuverability concerns: Larger rigs may face challenges at some campgrounds. "We stayed in a 30 ft. motorhome, and the roads within the campground were kind of tight to get through with trees and curves," explains Laura L. about navigating Watkins Glen State Park.
Limited water fill stations: Some parks restrict access to water connections. "There is only one source for water fill up. This could end up being a very very long wait if you arrive at the same time as other campers," warns Amanda K. about Sampson State Park, also noting there are only two dump stations available.
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