Glimmerglass State Park Campground and Crazy Acres Campground include upscale glamping accommodations within reach of Cooperstown attractions. Glimmerglass offers safari-style canvas tents with comfortable queen beds, electrical outlets, and private decks overlooking Otsego Lake. Crazy Acres features both yurt rentals and luxury canvas tents with premium mattresses, climate control, and rustic-chic furnishings. Both locations provide upgraded bathroom facilities with hot showers nearby, while some premium glamping units include en-suite facilities. My Friends Place offers unique yurt accommodations with modern amenities including fully-made beds with linens, heating options for cooler nights, and access to clean shower facilities. One guest highlighted, "An easy glamping experience with peaceful surroundings and great facilities."
Visitors at these glamping destinations can explore hiking trails through wooded terrain, enjoy swimming at Glimmerglass's "huge beach area," and access waterfront activities including kayaking and fishing on Otsego Lake. Grandpa's Back 40 Glamping specializes in secluded nature experiences with only two premium safari tent sites available, offering exceptional privacy for stargazing and wildlife viewing. The Cooperstown area attractions, including the Baseball Hall of Fame, are approximately 8-10 miles from most glamping sites, making day trips convenient for guests. Deer Haven Campground features glamping options with scenic views where wildlife frequently visits. According to a camper, "We saw deer on our site a few mornings! The owners are very sweet and accommodating." Most glamping accommodations in the region operate seasonally from May through October, with some sites requiring advance reservations.
"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
"Two bedrooms, one with bunk beds and another with a full. There were dressers in each room. Also in the main room with a fireplace, futon, and table with benches."
"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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $17 - $156 / night
"The tone of the place is set when you drive in (although we drove past it). Everyone, staff and campers are friendly respectful even the kids!"
"Very clean bathrooms and showers. My site had 30 amp electric (also 2 extension cord outlets in the box) and water. Very quiet as they had just opened."
from $125 - $145 / night
"On top of hill right outside of town. Stayed during the week and was able to get a more secluded, wooded site. (Most of them are pretty open) It was quiet at night."
from $90 - $110 / night
"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."
"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!"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $17 - $50 / night
"We had reservations about being side by side with other RVs but the site we were in was so big and being in a valley with huge trees all around a large open grassy area in the middle made everything feel"
"Groups of sites sit on level terraces stepped down toward the river. The center area of each grouping of sites had a common use area with tether ball, playgrounds, privies, or additional parking."
ScoutOctober leaves starting to fall makes for a very quiet, peaceful midweek evening in one of the two dispersed car camping sites. Exactly what I was hoping for - private and empty and lovely. Easy to find - two dispersed car sites are to the left at the fork in the road before the trailhead.
TravelerSpaces were easy in/out. Mature trees between sites. Pool, office, pickleball, k9kamp, bathrooms were all nice.
GuideReally liked it. Love the layout, with camp sites having mowed paths to the restrooms and showers in the middle of each loop. Nicest showers and rest rooms we have seen so far. Each site has brush between them so you can not see your neighbors. Pretty, quiet, relaxing. The groomed hiking trails are the best and Arctic Lake is beautiful. Staff were so nice, and loved doing the scavenger hunt!
ScoutGilbert 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.
ScoutNow 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.
GuideWe'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.
GuideOur 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.
ScoutOwners are amazing, family oriented, campground has tons for kids to do and is close to Roscoe. Our family goes every year
ScoutLong 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.
Glamping options near Maryland, New York provide rustic-luxury experiences at several seasonal campgrounds throughout the region. Most accommodations operate from May through October, with earlier spring and later fall openings at some locations. Temperatures in this part of the Catskill foothills range from daytime averages of 75-85°F in summer to 45-60°F during spring and fall, requiring appropriate clothing and bedding for comfort.
Hiking at nearby state parks: Max V. Shaul State Park Campground offers access to several waterfall trails and Vroman's Nose, a popular hiking destination. As one camper notes, "There's no pond/lake here but there's several waterfalls nearby and Vroman's Nose."
Swimming access: While glamping accommodations focus on comfort, many visitors appreciate water activities at nearby Glimmerglass State Park. According to one review, the park features a "nice beach. Also a place for showers and a bathroom and small place for food and extras things you might need for camping."
Baseball heritage tourism: Cooperstown KOA provides convenient access to Cooperstown attractions despite being outside town. A visitor explains, "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!"
Seasonal entertainment: Fall visitors enjoy spectacular foliage viewing. As one camper at Cooperstown KOA mentioned, "The mature trees make for beautiful scenery in the fall." Many glamping sites arrange seasonal activities like community bonfires and outdoor movie nights during peak summer months.
Privacy between sites: Grandpa's Back 40 Glamping offers extremely limited capacity with only two sites available, making it ideal for those seeking seclusion. The property emphasizes natural surroundings with minimal development beyond comfortable safari tents.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently highlight bathroom cleanliness at Max V. Shaul State Park Campground with reviews like "cleanest facilities ever!" and "The bathrooms and showers are clean and well-kept." Another camper emphasized, "The bath house is clean and modern."
Family activities: Crazy Acres Campground receives praise for its organized recreation. One full-time RVer who visited with family noted, "We had fun, plenty of activities, a big lake to fish in and a pool to relax by. Nighttime family fun as well."
Wildlife viewing: Several glamping sites offer opportunities to observe local wildlife. Deer Haven Campground features "a nice walking trail around the property through woods and field" where visitors might spot deer. The rural setting of most glamping accommodations increases chances for wildlife sightings.
Reservation requirements: Most glamping sites require advance booking, particularly during peak summer months. Deer Haven Campground has specific communication challenges as noted by a visitor: "It was hard to pre book a site. You can't do it online, you have to email, and it can take a while to hear back from anyone confirming a reservation."
Limited hookups: My Friends Place and other glamping-focused accommodations typically provide comfortable bedding and structures but may have minimal utility connections. Check specific amenities before booking, particularly if electricity access is important.
Distance from attractions: While marketed as being near Cooperstown, many glamping sites require driving. As one camper noted about Cooperstown KOA, "This park is located approximately 12.5 miles from downtown Cooperstown and is set in the quiet rural countryside of New York."
Water pressure variations: Some facilities experience utility challenges. Campers should bring backup drinking water as water systems occasionally require maintenance or experience pressure issues, especially during peak season when facilities are at capacity.
Child-friendly amenities: Nickerson Park Campground offers excellent recreation facilities. A visitor highlighted, "They had a pool and water slides for the kids. The owner and staff were so friendly and welcoming."
Space for group activities: Many sites accommodate multi-family gatherings with communal areas. A camper at Glimmerglass State Park noted, "The sites are a great size for accommodating two tents and have many people gather at meals."
Activity planning: Prepare for both on-site and off-site adventures. Several campgrounds provide recreation for various age groups. At Nickerson Park, "Groups of sites sit on level terraces stepped down toward the river. The center area of each grouping of sites had a common use area with tether ball, playgrounds, privies, or additional parking."
Weather preparation: Temperature fluctuations require packing layers, particularly for spring and fall glamping. Evening temperatures can drop significantly even during summer months, so additional blankets are recommended for comfort.
Site selection considerations: At Unadilla KOA, location within the campground matters. One RVer shared, "It looks like permanent campers take up most of the real estate along the stream, but we lucked out with a spot one row back with two empty sites in front of us. With the autumn foliage, it was a spectacular camp site."
Power adapter requirements: RVers should verify electrical connection types. At Unadilla KOA, "The tent sites with electric like the one we took used 240v 50A plugs, so we had to borrow a converter plug from the office for our 120v equipment."
Navigation challenges: Some parks have tight turns requiring planning. A camper at Cooperstown KOA observed, "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."
Satellite connectivity: Tree coverage impacts technology. At Cooperstown KOA, a reviewer noted, "The park does have a fair amount of trees that would interfere with roof-mounted satellite dishes so you would have to pick your site carefully."
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