Best Glamping near Phelps, NY

Located near the pristine Finger Lakes region, Canandaigua-Rochester KOA and Cheerful Valley Campground feature premium glamping accommodations for those seeking upscale outdoor experiences. Cheerful Valley's yurt options provide circular canvas structures with comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control features while maintaining a connection to nature. The Canandaigua-Rochester KOA houses deluxe glamping cabins and structures with hotel-quality amenities including full kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and furnished porches overlooking scenic countryside vistas. Both locations include fire rings and picnic tables at each site, allowing for outdoor cooking and dining while enjoying luxury accommodations. "This was one of our favorite campgrounds of our cross country journey so far," noted one visitor about their glamping experience.

The glamping sites within the Finger Lakes region blend natural beauty with modern comforts, providing easy access to renowned wineries, hiking trails, and water recreation. Junius Ponds Cabins and Campgrounds maintains several upscale glamping options surrounded by meticulously landscaped grounds, with a clean swimming pool, game areas, and organized weekend activities enhancing the luxury camping experience. A recent visitor mentioned, "There's so much to do between swimming, golf, bike and paddle boat rentals, ziplines with treetop walk and a bounce area." Most glamping accommodations remain open from April through October, with peak season extending from Memorial Day through Labor Day when advanced reservations are essential. Winter glamping options are limited but available at select locations including Sampson State Park, which offers heated structures with views of Seneca Lake.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Phelps, New York (29)

1. Junius Ponds
10 Reviews
Phelps, NY
5 miles
Website
+1 (315) 781-5120
$39 - $999 / night
"They had a oversized, long pull through available (site 88) that made entering and exiting the site nice and easy. 50amp and water was used, didn’t dump."

"Well maintained and friendly staff. Clean facilities. Most sites can accommodate large rigs with full hookups. Reservations recommended especially during summer weekends."
2. Canandaigua-Rochester KOA
12 Reviews
Farmington, NY
13 miles
Website
+1 (585) 398-3582
"Just minutes from downtown, Canandaigua City Park Campground offers easy access to local shops and the lakefront beach, making it a convenient base for those who want town amenities within walking distance"

"Bathrooms were very clean and well maintained. Our gravel site had a nice shady tree and well maintained grass and fire pit. Cleanliness is my top priority and this place gets an A+."

3. Sampson State Park Campground
20 Reviews
Willard, NY
18 miles
Website
+1 (315) 585-6392
$24 - $350 / night
"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."
4. Cayuga Lake State Park Campground
14 Reviews
Cayuga, NY
16 miles
Website
+1 (315) 568-5163
$17 - $107 / night
"I was too busy playing in the lake, hiking, and riding my bike on some paths. I also saw a few people fishing in the lake, but not really sure what kind of fish you can catch."

"These are non-electric tent camping loops, bathrooms are a short walk from spots, if you have kids there is a playground by the more open spots in the inner part of each loop or you can stay in the more"

5. Cheerful Valley Campground
3 Reviews
Phelps, NY
4 miles
Website
+1 (315) 781-1222
$30 - $110 / night
"More of an open campground vs. secluded. I didn't use their bathrooms or showers. Many seasonal campers. Live music and friendly neighbors. It was a nice stop as I headed up."
6. Lake Bluff RV Park
13 Reviews
Sodus Point, NY
23 miles
Website
+1 (315) 291-6866
$40 - $999 / night
"Solar"

"Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, there is to be no interaction with other campers and a mask must be worn when walking around campground. Everything for the kids was closed due to social distancing."

7. Watkins Glen State Park Campground
90 Reviews
Watkins Glen, NY
42 miles
Website
+1 (607) 535-4511
$20 - $58 / night
"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."
8. Sned Acres Campground
9 Reviews
Aurora, NY
24 miles
Website
+1 (607) 869-9787
$25 - $99 / night
"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"

9. Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill
8 Reviews
Naples, NY
25 miles
Website
+1 (585) 374-6250
"Great secluded tent camping (recomend numbers 7 and 8), cabins are new and ample beds and space. Camper camping is close to everything, but less privacy."

"We used the open area to set up volley ball and it was nice having the mini fridge. The only con was the weather! We were there during a crappy time so it was super foggy."
10. Letchworth State Park Campground
77 Reviews
Perry, NY
48 miles
Website
+1 (585) 493-3600
$300 / night
"Every few miles the winding pavement breaks out onto a few of the ridges and valley below, before ducking back into the forest of Western New York."

"We stayed in a cute cabin with running water, a stove, and a heater for cold nights! Outside we had a picnic table and a campfire pit. The park itself has amazing hiking with awesome views."

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Maureen F.
Guide
Dec. 4, 2020
Firelight Camps
Such a unique Glamping experience!
Stayed 2 nights for my birthday and loved it. One of the first places to open after COVID shutdown. Normally they have a large gathering area for cooking, games and a bar tent. 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. Also close to Cornell University which is a beautiful campus.

I loved sleeping in the huge canvas tent and listening to the rain safe and warm under many quilts. The breakfast baskets the made for us each day were so nice to wake up to. And the bar and fire pits were maintained for you by the staff - such luxury. I loved it.
Cheryl W.
Guide
Aug. 31, 2018
Pinecreek Campground
Beautiful Park, beautiful area could be so much more with a little effort!
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. Fabulous State Parks with spectacular waterfalls, a farmers market right on the lake front, Cornell University and so much more. That being said it may be the reason the campground doesn't offer any planned activities. They do have a swimming pool and what appears to be a large clubhouse/meeting area that is not or was not used while we were there, nor were any activities publicized. They do have a small arcade but it did not stay open past 8 pm and did not appear to be air-conditioned.

Our campsite was a full hookup with a large grassy area for setting up our outside chairs and picnic table. Although we enjoyed our stay we felt it was a bit overpriced for not having much to offer. They also have a very long list of rules & while they do allow pets there is a list of breed restrictions you need to be aware of before booking a reservation. They also charge for electricity on any stays one week or longer which we had not encountered previously at campgrounds where we have stayed.

Overall we enjoyed our stay but not sure we would stay again.
Jess W.
Scout
Aug. 19, 2018
Watkins Glen State Park Campground
Wonderful
Bathrooms were clean. The site was huge, the campfire ring was lovely. The gorge trail is absolutely amazing- beautiful waterfalls!! Quiet hours were honored even by the crazy Nascar fans (we were there race weekend)! Great time had here! Highly recommend!!
Sue T.
Guide
Sep. 12, 2016
Watkins Glen State Park Campground
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. It's located in Upstate New York, so it's close enough to the city but you feel like you are far away from the city. The campsites are great, clean and well kept. This park does get pretty busy though, because it is open to campers and people who just want to visit for the day to walk the trails. I love that they have trails that lead very close to the waterfalls..lots of rim trails that literally overlook the waterfalls and gorges. In the campground they do offer a pool, which again, does get busy because it's open to everyone regardless if you are camping or not. There also is tours you can take in the summer that will take you along the waterfalls and gorge, they have a playground for kids and an area with picnic tables. I went mid July and it was extremely busy, not sure when a good time to go during the summer when it's not as busy. That was the only downside I would say, is how crowded it was. There is also Seneca Lake nearby that many people go to fish in, however I didn't go on this trip but plan to next time. There are restrooms on site, however I didn't think they were that clean. Toilet paper and seat covers were out in most stalls, so I would advise to bring your own when you go. There is also some gift shops and food stands set up...one food stand has some pretty good hot dogs! The hikes to the gorge and waterfalls is pretty well maintained, however there are quite a bit of stairs. There were some people with kids in strollers that had to turn around because the stairs made it difficult. Not handicap friendly. I would advise to wear a good pair of walking shoes, and not sandals because it is slippery in some spots and again, a lot of stairs! I would highly recommend coming here, even if you don't decide to stay the night!
Shari G.
Legend
Jul. 9, 2021
Letchworth State Park Campground
Unexpected Surroundings
In most states, those without falls like Niagara, this state park would be the pride of the land. With three serious drops in as many miles, the Genesse River winds it’s way through what locals call the “Grand Canyon of the East.” Many states try to make such claims, but this might be the closest any come to actually living up to such. It is stunning!

Along the river this park gives the motorist the distinct feel that she is on a parkway, not unlike Shenendoah, or Blue Ridge. Every few miles the winding pavement breaks out onto a few of the ridges and valley below, before ducking back into the forest of Western New York.

The campground, which is about 15 miles from the major falls area, offers what many come to expect from state parks. There are a wide variety of campsites, all reservable online, which can accommodate lots of different types of camping, large RV’s, small tents, and everything in between. Most, if not all, campsites offer electrical and water is available close by.

The bathrooms are practically luxurious by most camping standards, with single-use restroom/ showers available at all hours. The camp store offered a few grocery items, along with cold drinks, firewood and ice in addition to laundry facilities. Within a short walk were many hiking trails, an old-school fitness path, and a stellar playground where anyone under 9 years of age should get a great workout.

But let’s be honest, we’re not coming here for the campground, it’s the rest of the park that makes the drive worth it. So, check it out and get to know this stunning place first hand and be sure to bring a picnic basket.
Brian K.
Traveler
Sep. 28, 2016
Watkins Glen State Park Campground
Convenient Campground for the Area
If you're looking for a nice campground to see Watkins Glen or go to the racetrack, these are fantastic! Right up the hill from the Glen and a short walk or drive into the village with tiny restaurants and shopping. These are going to be pretty crowded in the summer and are not very secluded sites. Quiet hours are well enforced and campsite loops are regularly patrolled. Overall, a well maintained campground for seeing Watkins Glen for a weekend.
Rachel P.
Ranger
May. 28, 2018
Watkins Glen State Park Campground
Watkins Glen State Park
Watkins Glen boasts one of New York’s most beautiful state parks! I last camped here in 2012 and absolutely loved hiking along the gorges. Also- the camping was next to perfect. Sites are decently sized and well secluded from one another.

in addition, the park is so well situated within the Finger Lakes and all the various wine trails! Made for a perfect girls weekend! Definitely recommend!
Katie H.
Guide
Jul. 8, 2019
Letchworth State Park Campground
Cute cabins and amazing views
We stayed in a cute cabin with running water, a stove, and a heater for cold nights! Outside we had a picnic table and a campfire pit. The park itself has amazing hiking with awesome views. Highly recommend!
Katie K.
Guide
Aug. 30, 2018
Sned Acres Campground
Nice place to stay while exploring the Finger Lakes
We happened upon Sned Acres when Curveball was cancelled and had to make lemons out of lemonade. 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. The showers were hot and the facilities were clean. It is a family campground w quiet hours after 9pm, so consider that when booking.