Maureen F.
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TravelerSmith Point County Park
Family friendly and clean
Families are all around. Place is clean. Several play areas for children. Office upon 24/7. Also they added an Activity Room for kids. Beach accessible and great views.
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Wildwood State Park Campground provides upscale glamping accommodations along the North Shore of Long Island, complemented by easy beach access on the Long Island Sound. The glamping options feature comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control, making it an ideal eco-friendly retreat for those seeking enhanced outdoor experiences without sacrificing modern comforts. Several sites include wooden platforms that elevate the safari-style canvas tent experience, with convenient proximity to clean, modern bathrooms and shower facilities. Collective Governors Island also offers distinctive glamping experiences with luxurious yurts and canvas accommodations, providing upscale amenities like picnic tables, electric hookups, and shower access. One visitor noted, "The cabins look amazing, all booked, you gotta book a year in advance, sunset is beyond amazing."
The glamping resort at Wildwood provides convenient access to the beach, just a short paved walk from most sites. Activities nearby include swimming in the Long Island Sound, fishing along the shoreline, and hiking through wooded trails. Guests particularly appreciate the combination of natural surroundings with resort-like convenience, with the canvas tent accommodations providing a perfect base for exploring local wineries and farms in the area. The nearby East Wind shops offer additional entertainment options for glampers seeking local experiences. Mountain Lakes Park features distinctive yurt accommodations for a more secluded glamping experience. According to a camper, "This is a popular site in the peak season. The beach is in a walking distance. You can swim or fish there. This camp site has a relatively new and clean facility." Seasonal availability varies by location, with most glamping sites operating from April through October.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near St. James (7)
1. Wildwood State Park Campground
"Big Park 3 minute walk to the Long Island Sound. Have to rent a fire pit, so that is kind of lame. However Big restrooms with free luke warm showers, so that is kind of good."
"Well , one of the best sites , big enough, some have platform, clean bathrooms,many showers ."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $250 / night
2. Smith Point County Park
"An on site firepit was cozy at night. A general store, complete with an ice cream shop window, on the grounds was a treat. And sweet deer. I watcheda momma deer nursing two of her babies."
"Bathroom lights are bright. 10 would be better. I also like the corner sites as they are bigger. The 230-70 overlook the ocean which is great. Little pricey compared to nys parks."
3. Indian Island County Park
"Campsites are located close enough to the beach/marsh. Multiple playgrounds for the kids although they were closed due to Covid."
"Nice location but previous campers did not clean up after their visit. Shore power was without any problems and park has clean heated bathroom and bike station near dump site."
4. Riverdale Farm Campsites
"Decent location, not overrun with seasonal campers. We stayed for 3 nights, kids loved the area and playground. Wi-Fi was not so great unless we paid $6 a day for premium access."
"Facilities are in good shape, friendly staff. Sites are very close to one another. Level pull through site. Quit in the evening!"
5. Mountain Lakes Park
"Mountain Lakes park is a great place to camp within driving distance from NYC. A fun option available at Mountain lakes is to rent a yurt to camp in."
"A gorgeous piece of land that contains lakes, a lookout and Mt. Bailey, the highest point in Westchester County. A dirt road loops through the property with trails off and through it."
6. Branchbrook campground
7. Collective Governors Island
Check Availabilityfrom $529 - $1200 / night
Drive Time
- 58 min from Bridgeport, CT
- 1 hr 1 min from New York, NY
- 1 hr 14 min from New Haven, CT
- 1 hr 27 min from Waterbury, CT
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Glamping Reviews near St. James, NY
77 Reviews of 7 St. James Campgrounds
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Emily E.TravelerRiverdale Farm Campsites
Rv park
Cute Rv park. Very family friendly, the women who at the office are also incredibly nice and helpful! Seems like a lot of people either live full time or come on weekends but we were able to book a spot for a week.
- JJames O.
ScoutWildwood State Park Campground
Our go-to spot
My wife and I love this campground. It is right at the entrance to wine country on Long Island and has a beach on the Long Island Sound. (A little rocky on the north shore)
- GGiselle P.
GuideWildwood State Park Campground
Nice campground with lots of sites
I've been going to this campground every summer for at least 5 years. Recently they became very stringent about parking to vehicles at the site making it very difficult to visit with a family and 2 vehicles. I usually host group camping trips and the single vehicle rule makes that very difficult.
That aside, this is a very nice campground with various kinds of sites. You can find sites that are less wooded and better suited to group camping, as well as sites that are a little more secluded. This is one of my favorite campgrounds solely because there are platform sites so I can place my tent on a concrete or wooden platform. There is a separate area for RVs vs tents. There is also a store where you can get a cup of coffee in the morning and lots of goodies throughout the day.
There are hiking trails and you can walk to the beach. Note - it is a downhill walk to the beach. The beach is fairly clean and has a small boardwalk.
There are lots of stores nearby as well as orchards to pick your own fruits. I stayed there one weekend and went to Splish Splash waterpark that's not far away. There is also a Tanger Outlet nearby. I've been there during a full on thunderstorm and watched as the trees swayed in the wind.
Lovely campground with lots of activities to entertain you.
Prashant M.ScoutIndian Island County Park
Very Busy! Close quarters! Can be loud and neighbors are ignorant of rules
Stayed at this campground this past weekend and yes it was a long weekend so the campground was packed. All the camping spots are pretty much right next to each one with hardly any space, packed like Sardines. Neighbors are loud and some of them are ignorant of the park rules. Staying on the phones in the middle of the night while talking so loud that all camping neighbors can hear their whole story
Its a pity that they take a nice park and remove the fun out of camping.
However the walk to the beach area was very serene, especially early morning before sunrise and didn't feel like we live in dense suburbia and sunrise from the beach was worth the trip
Camp site itself was pretty flat, had a water station, bathrooms were well kept , no fire ring (BYOFP)
- GGiannaGuide
Smith Point County Park
Lovely campsite
Truly great spot. Amazing sites with plenty of room, though they are close together. But was worth it for the amenities and fantastic views. Stayed on the bayside (site 30), which had a fantastic direct bay view. Although most sites have views of the bay, some are blocked by seagrass (for example site 28 - huge corner spot but the flat spot to park has an obstructed view). Literally steps to the beach.
CM M.TravelerWildwood State Park Campground
Proceed With Caution
Perhaps it was the weekend we went but this was an extremely unpleasant trip. The bathroom facilities are wonderful as is the beach but the crowd stayed awake playing music all night very loudly. I think the cabins here are the way to go.
- PPatrick C.Scout
Smith Point County Park
Paradise
Our 36ft motorhome backed up to a raised balcony overlooking the bay. Less than 100 feet from the front of our site was the beach and the Atlantic Ocean view. A stones throw away was one of several shower and rest room buildings. Clean and well lit. Our site had a trex picnic table on a cement patio. An on site firepit was cozy at night. A general store, complete with an ice cream shop window, on the grounds was a treat. And sweet deer. I watcheda momma deer nursing two of her babies. This is paradise.
Igor K.TravelerWildwood State Park Campground
Great for families but a lot of people on the beach
Been to this campsite 2 times. Nice beach with no waves. A lot of fishermen. 5-7 minutes by car to the store, gas station and farms.
Guide to St. James
Wildwood State Park Campground sits on the North Shore of Long Island, offering 600 acres of undeveloped forest with camping options near the Long Island Sound. The park maintains 70 platform sites for tenters seeking a more stable surface. Winter weather typically ranges from 20-40°F while summer temperatures average 65-85°F with moderate humidity.
What to do
Beach activities on Long Island Sound: At Wildwood State Park Campground, the beach requires water shoes due to rocky terrain. "Beach is beautiful, very rocky, bring your water shoes, sunset scenery is beautiful!" reports camper Ossama B.
Long Island attractions: The surrounding area offers diverse activities beyond swimming. "I stayed there one weekend and went to Splish Splash waterpark that's not far away. There is also a Tanger Outlet nearby," notes Giselle P. from Wildwood State Park.
Local exploration: Smith Point County Park provides access to both ocean and bay within walking distance. "Truly great spot. Amazing sites with plenty of room... Stayed on the bayside (site 30), which had a fantastic direct bay view. Literally steps to the beach," reports Gianna.
What campers like
Site layout options: At Wildwood State Park, campers appreciate the variety of site configurations. "This is a very nice campground with various kinds of sites. You can find sites that are less wooded and better suited to group camping, as well as sites that are a little more secluded," explains Giselle P.
Family-friendly atmosphere: Safety ranks high for families at Smith Point County Park. "A short walk from the ocean to the bay, both accessible by walking from your campsite... Kids of all ages are generally running and playing day and night in the loud and unreserved way they do," notes Ali O.
Wildlife encounters: Wildlife viewing adds to the glamping experience near St. James. "I watched a momma deer nursing two of her babies. This is paradise," says Patrick C. about Smith Point County Park, mentioning the sweet deer that visit the campground.
What you should know
Reservation timelines: Prime season books far in advance at these locations. Mountain Lakes Park offers yurt rentals for luxury glamping near St. James, with multiple lakes for recreation. "Mountain Lakes park is a great place to camp within driving distance from NYC. A fun option available at Mountain lakes is to rent a yurt to camp in," explains Ethan K.
No fire rings provided: Campers must bring their own fire containers at some locations. "Lame not having a fire ring, you have to rent one or bring your own," notes Ossama B. about Wildwood State Park.
Site privacy varies: Expect different levels of seclusion depending on location. "Sites had zero privacy and were all pull through. There was water, electric and sewer hookups at each site, but this was an expensive place to 'camp'," explains Michael G. about his experience at Wildwood.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Indian Island County Park offers recreational facilities for children. "It's nice for kids they have an open field with a playground for kids. There are dog friendly which was very nice," shares Gino D.
Beach swimming considerations: Beach conditions vary across locations. "The beach is within walking distance, lots of little trails, and plenty of activities for the whole family. The bathrooms were mostly clean, and the shower was hot," reports Maxime T. about Indian Island County Park.
Entertainment options: Some glamping sites offer organized activities. At Riverdale Farm Campsites, "They did a show on the beach one night that was fun too. We did bingo too," shares Nick H.
Tips from RVers
Site types and hookups: RV sites include different levels of service across parks. "RV pull through sites were fantastic. It was a great campground for maiden voyage in new rig. Plenty of amenities," shares Lori R. about Wildwood State Park Campground.
Accessibility for large rigs: Consider size limitations when bringing larger RVs. "Most of the roads are paved, the sites are large and level, there are full hookups, and a dump station. There are a lot of seasonal residents, but still plenty of open sites for travelers," notes Joel R. about Riverdale Farm Campsites.
Vehicle restrictions: Some locations limit vehicles per site. "Recently they became very stringent about parking to vehicles at the site making it very difficult to visit with a family and 2 vehicles," reports Giselle P. from her Wildwood State Park experience.
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