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Best Glamping near Port Byron, NY

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Cayuga Lake State Park Campground stands among the most luxurious glamping destinations in the Finger Lakes region near Port Byron, with safari-style canvas accommodations that blend outdoor adventure with upscale comfort. Glamping options include premium yurts at Watkins Glen State Park Campground just 45 minutes away, featuring plush queen beds with high-thread-count linens, climate control systems, and private decks overlooking the lake. These eco-friendly structures provide electricity, USB charging stations, and elegant rustic furnishings crafted from sustainable materials. Some units include ensuite bathrooms with hot showers, while others offer exclusive access to deluxe bath facilities. The glamping cabins feature kitchenettes with mini-refrigerators and coffee service. "Cayuga Lake Campground is honestly one of my favorite places to visit and spend time with family and friends. There is just something about this place that always leaves me wanting to come back again," one visitor noted.

The waterfront location of these glamping pods creates exceptional outdoor experiences with immediate access to kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming in Cayuga Lake. Each glamping site includes a private fire ring for evening relaxation and stargazing, with firewood delivery available upon request. Guests at the geodesic domes enjoy proximity to the Finger Lakes wine trail, with several award-winning wineries within a 15-minute drive. Taughannock Falls State Park, featuring one of the tallest waterfalls east of the Mississippi, lies just 30 minutes from these glamping accommodations. The sites maintain strong environmental commitments with solar lighting, composting facilities, and locally-sourced breakfast options. A recent visitor mentioned, "We stayed only one night at this park but wish we could have stayed longer as there seems to be quite a bit to enjoy here." Reservations for these premium glamping experiences are recommended 3-6 months in advance, especially during the peak season from May through October.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Port Byron, New York (33)

    1. Cayuga Lake State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Cayuga, NY
    12 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"

    2. Junius Ponds

    10 Reviews
    Phelps, NY
    18 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."

    3. Lake Bluff RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Sodus Point, NY
    22 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."

    4. Sampson State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Willard, NY
    26 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."

    5. Green Lakes State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    Kirkville, NY
    33 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."

    6. Cherry Grove Campground

    1 Review
    Wolcott, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 594-8320

    7. Watkins Glen State Park Campground

    89 Reviews
    Watkins Glen, NY
    48 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. Cheerful Valley Campground

    3 Reviews
    Phelps, NY
    19 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."

    10. Taughannock Falls State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Jacksonville, NY
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 387-6739

    $20 - $67 / night

    "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!!!"

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329 Reviews of 33 Port Byron Campgrounds

  • Maureen F.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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!

  • Rachel P.
    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!

  • Brian K.
    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.

  • Katie K.
    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.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Jan. 20, 2023

    Harpy Hollow

    Camping near the finger lakes

    Jake here from the Dyrt!  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!

  • 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.

Guide to Port Byron

Cayuga Lake State Park Campground offers tent and RV camping on wooded sites with electric hookups within 30 minutes of Port Byron. The campground sits at approximately 435 feet elevation with access to Cayuga Lake, the longest of the Finger Lakes at 38.1 miles in length. Summer temperatures average 71-84°F during camping season, with water temperatures reaching 70-75°F in July and August.

What to do

Hiking at nearby trails: Taughannock Falls State Park has several well-maintained trails leading to one of the tallest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. "The falls trails were all well defined and excellent for a beginner, moderate hiker. More advanced trails were also offered as well as biking trails, so plenty for any level of adventurer," notes Steve W. in his review of Taughannock Falls State Park Campground.

Fishing in Cayuga Lake: The lake offers abundant fishing opportunities year-round with several species available. "My campsite was very clean and was well equipped with a fire ring picnic table and a restroom nearby. There was a lot of seed weed washed up and you can smell it. That was the only downside. The night is very quiet and and a nice breeze," shares Kevin T. about his fishing experience at Cayuga Lake.

Visit historic sites: The region features several historical attractions including the former Naval training base at Sampson State Park Campground. "It was a Naval training base during WWll. About 45 minutes from Rochester and about hr and half from Syracuse. It has a Naval museum with many authentic items from that era," explains Brian O. in his review.

Swimming in designated areas: Many campgrounds feature swimming beaches with lifeguards during summer months. "Swimming is available at the large beach. You can rent a kayak and enjoy the beautiful lake. There are miles of trails to explore," mentions Cindy H. about Green Lakes State Park.

What campers like

Spacious campsites: Sites at several campgrounds provide ample room without feeling crowded. "We stayed in the 800 loop along the tree line. Sites were very spacious! Great camping location with plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy or just sit and enjoy the peace," writes Colleen M. about Cayuga Lake State Park.

Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain clean restrooms and shower facilities. "The bathrooms have been remodeled and most are private with a toilet, shower and sink which makes this a wonderful family campground," states Sheri S. about Green Lakes State Park Campground.

Lake access: Direct access to lakes for swimming, fishing and boating ranks high among camper preferences. "The lake is gorgeous, and if you go at the right time of year, the flowers are blooming and it's just amazing. The campsites are pretty close together, so it does lack some privacy from your neighbors, but I felt like I was hardly around my campsite to even notice. I was too busy playing in the lake, hiking, and riding my bike on some paths," shares Kari M.

Proximity to attractions: Convenient location near wineries, waterfalls and towns makes Port Byron camping appealing. "The location is perfect for exploring the Finger Lakes region, with wineries, hiking, and local attractions just a short drive away," notes Rui T. about Sned Acres Campground.

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