Best Glamping near Stamford, NY

Whispering Timbers Glamping and My Friends Place provide exclusive luxury outdoor stays just outside of Stamford, New York in the picturesque Catskill region. Glamping accommodations in the area include canvas tents, yurts, and safari tents fully equipped with comfortable beds, linens, and electricity. Many sites feature private decks overlooking mountain vistas, with some offering kitchenettes and en-suite bathrooms. One visitor noted, "Super friendly and helpful staff. The bath house is clean and modern with new facilities." Country Roads Campground and Crazy Acres Campground supplement the area's glamping options with their own unique accommodations situated on spacious, wooded properties that blend naturally with the surrounding landscape. Most glamping tents include climate control for year-round comfort, while some properties provide special touches like firewood delivery and outdoor dining setups.

Trails from Crazy Acres Campground lead directly to Beaver Spring Lake, offering glamping guests exceptional water recreation opportunities without leaving the property. According to a camper, "The grounds are clean, kids were constantly busy and happy. Seasonal sites are extremely well kept." Max V. Shaul State Park Campground, located in nearby Fultonham, connects visitors to several waterfalls and hiking trails including the popular Vroman's Nose. Most glamping sites in the region operate seasonally from May through October, with some properties like Crazy Acres extending their season from April 15 to October 31. Many locations provide stargazing opportunities from private decks, while safari tents at Glamping Camp in the Catskills offer drinking water and firewood with each booking. Harmony Hill Lodging and Retreat stands out for visitors seeking a pet-free environment with its unique yurt accommodations that blend rustic charm with modern comforts.

Best Glamping Sites Near Stamford, New York (38)

    1. Nickerson Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Gilboa, NY
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 588-7327

    "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."

    2. Max V. Shaul State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Fultonham, NY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 827-4711

    $17 - $50 / night

    "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!"

    3. Crazy Acres Campground at Beaver Spring Lake

    5 Reviews
    Maryland, NY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 278-5293

    "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."

    4. Country Roads Campground

    3 Reviews
    North Blenheim, NY
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 827-6397

    $34 - $55 / night

    "There are water spigots near all the tent sites and they are nice and spread out. They have special events in a pavilion near the RVs including bingo"

    "We were escorted to our site upon arrival and I certainly appreciated that as we were very tired after a long day of travel"

    5. Glimmerglass State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Springfield Center, NY
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 547-8662

    $14 - $26 / night

    "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."

    6. Alder lake

    7 Reviews
    Margaretville, NY
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 256-3076

    "We arrived here early afternoon, which ended up being perfect timing as we could set up everything and catch sunset by the fire."

    "There are several beautiful, secluded hike-in sites along the lake which I would love to return to someday. The hike around the lake is a lovely, easy walk."

    7. My Friends Place

    1 Review
    Oneonta, NY
    21 miles
    +1 (845) 222-1302

    $90 - $110 / night

    9. Harmony Hill Lodging and Retreat

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    Bloomville, NY
    12 miles
    +1 (607) 278-6609

    10. Whispering Timbers Glamping

    1 Review
    Hensonville, NY
    22 miles
    +1 (516) 729-6558

    $125 - $160 / night

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Glamping Reviews near Stamford, NY

122 Reviews of 38 Stamford Campgrounds


  • Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure
    Jul. 6, 2022

    Treetopia Campground

    Amazing camping/Glamping!

    Treetopia is a unique and truly amazing camping/Glamping experience in the Catskills, New York! We were able to meet Betty, Treetopia’s manager, who toured us around the campground and took us into each type of rental they provide for that special camping trip. They have RV sites, yurts, custom furnished treehouses with electricity, beautiful tiny homes with outdoor living spaces, completely remodeled vintage airstreams, and gorgeous private cabins! Every unit was more beautiful and comfortable than the next. The backdrop for the campground is the wonderful Catskill Mountains and all of the nature that includes. A wonderfully inspiring place! 😊👍🏻

    If you have an RV, they have 30/50 amp with electric and water. There is no sewer, but they have a dump-station and on-site Honeywagon truck that you can schedule. They staff was wonderful and went out of their way to make our stay perfect! 💗

    For videos on this campground and others, check out our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.

  • Nora S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 24, 2021

    Alder lake

    One of our favorites!!

    We arrived here early afternoon, which ended up being perfect timing as we could set up everything and catch sunset by the fire. The place is pretty easy to access with paved road the whole way there except for the last 1/2 mile where it is very bumpy. Some might say 4*4 but we made it just fine in our little Camry. There are two campsites located right outside of the park where you can park your car next to your tent but we opted to hike in. The first spot is less than 1/2 mile down the path, with the next three in the next mile. The campsites are very spacious with lots of room between you and other campers, and have a fire pit and some have picnic tables. We had a stellar time just hiking down the path and relaxing by the water. There’s no noise at night apart from the running water of the stream and we had a very peaceful weekend. We’re most definitely returning!

  • Y
    Jul. 5, 2021

    Caroga Lake Campground

    Good facility, lacks much to do

    We were there 4th of July weekend, and the park was fully booked. Very friendly rangers, electricity in bathrooms, hot showers, and a nice dishwashing and recycling center.

    The campsite connects to the beach area and there is boat rental, but no pets allowed in the beach area.

    For us, a drawback was a lack of any hikes connecting to the campsite.

  • R
    May. 28, 2019

    Cooperstown KOA

    Clean, friendly, quiet

    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 is our second Memorial Day weekend stay here and we chose it because the facilities are clean, the owners, staff and other guests are friendly and people respect the quiet hours which was really appreciated as we had a couple early mornings.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 24, 2020

    Cooperstown KOA

    Nice Park

    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. There is a mix of sites varying from tent, RV, rental trailers, and camping cabins/cottages/lodges bringing the total number of sites to 120. Back-in and pull-thru sites are available. Site types include full hookup, water and electric, and no hookup with prices varying depending upon site. You can choose between 30/20 or 50 amp electric service. Interior roads are gravel and some site pads are gravel while others are grass. 

    The park is nicely terraced and all the sites are level. Patios were a grassy/dirt area with a picnic table and fire pit. 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. The free wifi worked well as did our Verizon 4G phone and hotspot. We picked up a dozen or so television channels with our antenna. 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. But, there are some 30 amp and no hook-up sites that are clear. This is a typical KOA with lots of amenities including a swimming pool(which was closed for the season when we were there), a playground, volleyball court, basketball court, jump house, pavilion, recreation room, bicycle rental, and horseshoes. Showers, restrooms and laundry are also present and clean. There is a propane filling station. While there is no fenced-in dog park there is a pet walking area. The surrounding area is pretty rural and the closest town (Richfield Springs– which is very small) is five miles away and where you will find restaurants, gas station, grocery store, and more. A few miles from the park is a creamery that has a café. 

    Approximately five miles away is Glimmerglass State Park which was great for hiking and kayaking Otsego Lake. There is a also a historic house at the park that you can tour and the country’s oldest covered bridge. Cooperstown is a little over twelve miles away from the park but well worth a trip. Not only is Cooperstown home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame but it is a charming downtown well worth exploring. Other nearby attractions include The Farmers Museum, Fenimore Art Museum, Hero’s of Baseball Wax Museum, Glimmerglass Opera, and Cooperstown Brewing Company.

  • Danielle S.
    Oct. 15, 2020

    Caroga Lake Campground

    Overall, nice.

    We spent a relatively quiet long weekend here on loop F 97, which is a bit removed from the main campground. It was a bit noisy on Saturday night but nothing disturbing.  This site also is bordered by a small stream so expect mosquitoes and the occasional visit from wildlife (we had raccoons at our site each night, so kept food in the car). Each site has a fire pit and a picnic table.

    There is a store just outside the entrance that sells ice, wood, groceries.  There are quite a few roadside firewood sellers that are reasonably priced.  The fire pit does not have a narrow grilling grate so bringing something to ensure your food won't fall through the widely spaced bars is helpful.  

    As I said, our site was out of the main population, but it was a bit of a hike to the restroom which is something to keep in mind if you've really got to get to a bathroom first thing in the morning.  

    There is a Walmart about 10 miles away in Gloverville, so keep this in mind if you are planning on picking up essentials when you arrive.  

    There are no sites with electric.

  • Kasey M.
    Sep. 13, 2020

    Thousand Trails Rondout Valley

    Beautiful campground

    As part of the Thousand Trails group, this campground has many amenities. It offers a pool, playground, and activities that include bocce ball, shuffleboard, and horseshoes. We loved our full hookup site minus the neighbors’ weekend ragers. (At least they turned off the music at quiet hours).

    The creek that runs by the campground is gorgeous, and my kids had fun finding Crayfish.

    The nearby towns are adorable and offer shopping, hiking, farms, and more.

  • A
    Oct. 7, 2025

    Russell Brook Campsites

    Clean, Friendly, and Right on the Water

    Loved this place! It's clean and well-maintained - even the restrooms. Every site is well-equipped with its own water, electricity, fire pit, and picnic table. The best part is the waterfront sites. We were right next to a small brook, and falling asleep to the sound of the water behind our tent was amazing. Everyone we met was super friendly. We will definitely be back!

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 20, 2025

    Glimmerglass State Park Campground

    Nice small campground close to Cooperstown

    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. Very nice bathrooms w shower and wash station. Electricity and water available at or near each campsite.


Guide to Stamford

Stamford, New York camping spots sit within the western Catskill Mountains at elevations between 1,800-2,200 feet. The region features a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters, making May through October the primary camping season. Most campgrounds near Stamford close by late October due to the area's significant snowfall, which averages 60-80 inches annually.

What to do

Hiking to waterfalls: Max V. Shaul State Park Campground offers access to several nearby waterfall trails including paths to local cascades. "There's no pond/lake here but there's several waterfalls nearby and vromans nose," notes Brian H. The park's strategic location makes it ideal for waterfall enthusiasts.

Lake swimming: Glimmerglass State Park Campground features a spacious beach area for swimming and water recreation. "The lake is pristine and wonderful to swim in. Nice beach. Also a place for showers and a bathroom and small place for food and extras things you might need for camping," shares Patti M. The beach accommodates numerous visitors without feeling crowded.

Family water recreation: At Crazy Acres Campground at Beaver Spring Lake, guests can access water activities directly from the property. "We had fun, plenty of activities, a big lake to fish in and a pool to relax by. Nighttime family fun as well," says Robert M., highlighting the dual swimming options available to campers.

What campers like

Spacious campsites: Nickerson Park Campground provides generously-sized sites arranged on terraced levels. "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," explains Sarah S. The terraced design gives each site ample room.

Clean facilities: Country Roads Campground maintains well-kept bathrooms and shower facilities. "Super friendly and helpful staff. The bath house is clean and modern," notes Tom R. The campground's attention to cleanliness extends throughout the property.

Nighttime atmosphere: Alder Lake campground offers peaceful evenings away from urban noise. "There's no noise at night apart from the running water of the stream and we had a very peaceful weekend," shares Nora S. The remote setting allows for exceptional stargazing opportunities without light pollution.

What you should know

Water quality varies: Some campgrounds in the Stamford area have inconsistent water quality. At Nickerson Park Campground, recent ownership changes have affected services. "The water smelled like raw sewage, loaded with sediment and very discolored. Little to no pressure and a couple times no water at all," reports Peter S. from a recent stay. Bringing additional drinking water is recommended.

Limited cell service: Many Catskill camping areas have minimal or no cellular coverage. "Verizon cell service was decent, and enough to work remotely," notes Taylor H. about Nickerson Park, though this is not typical for most campgrounds in the region.

Seasonal operation: Most glamping in Stamford, New York operates during a specific window. Max V. Shaul State Park Campground runs "May 19 to October 10," while Crazy Acres extends slightly longer from "April 15 to October 31," allowing for early spring and late fall camping opportunities.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas for children. At Glimmerglass State Park Campground, "Trails for walking" complement the beach activities, according to Patti M., providing diverse recreation options for families with varied interests.

Kid-friendly scheduling: Plan activities around campground quiet hours. At Crazy Acres Campground, structured evening programs help transition kids to bedtime. "Nighttime family fun as well. We worth a weekend of fun for the whole family," mentions Robert M., highlighting the organized evening activities.

Site selection for groups: For family camping near Stamford, New York, choose sites that accommodate multiple tents. "The sites are a great size for accomadating two tents and have many people gather at meals," shares Leah B. about Glimmerglass State Park Campground, noting the spaciousness helps with family gatherings.

Tips from RVers

RV site accessibility: Country Roads Campground offers escort service to help navigate to your site. "We were escorted to our site upon arrival and I certainly appreciated that as we were very tired after a long day of travel," mentions Philip M., highlighting the helpful arrival procedure.

Hookup availability: Campgrounds near Stamford vary in hookup options. At Crazy Acres Campground, "My site had 30 amp electric (also 2 extension cord outlets in the box) and water," reports Wilson W., noting the additional electrical connections available beyond standard hookups.

Seasonal site options: For regular visitors considering luxury camping in the Stamford area, seasonal sites offer value. "Seasonal sites are extremely well kept," observes Jen C. about Crazy Acres Campground, pointing out the care long-term campers take with their sites.

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