Best Glamping near Star Lake, NY

Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA and Swan Bay Resort provide luxury glamping accommodations near Star Lake, New York. The Natural Bridge KOA houses upscale glamping cabins with comfortable beds, electricity, and essential amenities for a refined outdoor experience. Located approximately 30 miles from Star Lake, this KOA maintains a pristine campground with clean facilities, an indoor pool, and a market for provisions. Swan Bay Resort complements the area with premium waterfront glamping options accessible by boat or vehicle. Both locations feature picnic tables, fire rings, and proximity to scenic Adirondack waterways, creating ideal basecamp locations for exploring the region's natural beauty. A visitor noted, "The campground is clean and well kept with mature trees between sites and woodsy areas around the campsites."

Kayaking, canoeing, and wildlife viewing enhance the glamping experience at these luxury retreats. Brown Tract Pond Campground provides glamping structures with views of a peaceful lake where motorboats are prohibited, creating an ideal setting for paddling adventures and wildlife observation. At Rollins Pond, glampers enjoy water access directly from their accommodations, with sites like #247 offering immediate lake entry for kayaking through the interconnected St. Regis/Saranac lake system. The region's natural attractions include excellent stargazing opportunities away from light pollution. According to a camper, "As the sun sets and the stars come out, you'll look up and suddenly realize just how small you are as you stare at the heavens and see the Milky Way." Most glamping sites in the area operate seasonally from May through September or October, with reservations recommended for premium waterfront locations.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Star Lake, New York (14)

1. Stillwater Reservoir
9 Reviews
Old Forge, NY
18 miles
Website
+1 (315) 785-2239
"It's first come first serve so best to find another place if you intend to drive up to your campsite. The drive up campsite had an outhouse though so that was nice"

"Cooler weather meant no bugs to contend with Next year we took a canoe to our site, it was July, warm weather, warm water and the bugs were not terrible, we were at Site 1, secluded in a cove, not a lot"
2. Rollins Pond Campground
20 Reviews
Tupper Lake, NY
33 miles
Website
+1 (518) 891-3239
$20 / night
"As it isn't too far of a drive for us, it quickly became our go-to campgrounds for quite a while due to the mostly flat campground and who doesn't love hearing the slow trickle of water splashing close"

"With the coronavirus concerns, they have made changes to their cleaning schedules and social distancing rules. While there this year, my site was right across from one of the bathrooms. "

3. Adirondack Mennonite Camping Associates Inc
1 Review
Croghan, NY
21 miles
Website
+1 (315) 376-2640
"Beaver Camp (or, officially Adirondack Mennonite Camping Assoc.), is a classic summer youth sleep-away camp on Beaver Lake."
4. Francis Lake
1 Review
Croghan, NY
22 miles
Website
"Great for swimming, kayaking, and a gorgeous place to wake up next to the water. There are two access points to the water, the more hidden point is where you hike in for camping."

5. Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA
1 Review
Natural Bridge, NY
22 miles
Website
+1 (315) 644-4098
$40 - $131 / night
"The sites are small, but there are mature trees between them & woodsy areas around the campsites. The campground is clean and well kept. The laundry room and bathrooms were clean."
6. Brown Tract Pond Campground
7 Reviews
Raquette Lake, NY
29 miles
Website
+1 (315) 354-4412
$18 / night
"No electric or water hook ups (for RVs) and no shower facilities, but there are restrooms. Staff was friendly and helpful. Helped me pick out a site and made sure I was good once I set up."

"Beautiful, peaceful large pond/small lake. Loons. Ducks and ducklings. Beaver. Canoes($20/day) and kayak rentals. Firewood for sale ($9?) or gather downed wood. Fishing."

7. Swan Bay Resort - The 1000 Islands Premier RV Park & Marina
13 Reviews
Thousand Island Park, NY
47 miles
Website
+1 (315) 262-8297
"We arrived on a weekend and it was pretty busy but loved it during the week when everybody left and things were quieter."

"It’s an easy mile from I-81 and just 10-minutes drive to Alexandria Bay downtown. The staff was great— friendly and helpful."
8. Eel Weir State Park Campground
6 Reviews
Ogdensburg, NY
39 miles
Website
+1 (315) 393-1138
$21 / night
"Some sites along the river, lovely sunrises, great place for a campfire. Almost everyone was there to fish, not much else to do on site but plenty to do in the area."

"About 35 spots all non electric, many on the water of the oswegatchie river. There is shower and rest rooms. A small boat launch area. A new playground in 2017."

9. Kring Point State Park Campground
8 Reviews
Alexandria Bay, NY
43 miles
Website
+1 (315) 482-2444
$24 - $109 / night
"I am tent camping and found my site (105) to have a couple of relatively level areas to choose to set up my tent on."

"There is a lot to do, not only in the park, but also in nearby Alex Bay. Facilities on site, friendly neighbors, and lots of swimming areas."
10. Jacques Cartier State Park Campground
6 Reviews
Hammond, NY
42 miles
Website
+1 (315) 375-6371
$21 - $34 / night
"We stayed in the non-electric loop with a small travel trailer and it was great. Half of the loop is in the woods and the other half has spacious, grassy sites bordered with woods behind them."

"There’s a great guarded beach if you have young ones with a newer playground right next to it. They pick up your trash everyday, just leave by the road."

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Liz M.
Traveler
Jun. 18, 2023
Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA
Nice KOA, great owners
The sites are small, but there are mature trees between them & woodsy areas around the campsites. The campground is clean and well kept. The laundry room and bathrooms were clean. I didn’t have a chance to use the deck or the indoor pool.

The owners made me feel welcome from the minute I arrived. They went above & beyond for me.

The facilities are not wheelchair accessible. The owners said that they are working on that.
John E.
Guide
Jun. 19, 2018
Brown Tract Pond Campground
I fell in love with this place
As I sat having by my coffee, watching steam rise from the pond, I listened to the distant calls of Loons.

I’d describe this campground as a hidden gem, but it’s not for everyone. To get here you leave the paved road and take a gravel road a little ways. On our way we spotted a group of Turkeys wandering about. This campground is for the adventurous. No electric or water hook ups (for RVs) and no shower facilities, but there are restrooms.

Staff was friendly and helpful. Helped me pick out a site and made sure I was good once I set up. Bring or rent a Canoe and you can travel out to an island in the middle of the pond from which families jump from a large rock into the lake.

As the sun sets and the stars come out, you’ll look up and suddenly realize just how small you are as you stare at the heavens and see the Milky Way.

Nothing but peace and quiet. When it’s quiet hours, the only thing you here is nature and the occasional crackle of someone’s fire.

Would I go here again? Brown Tract is one of those places that after you go once, you find yourself going again and again. Our tripped was booked as soon as we could.
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Monica F.
Guide
Jul. 13, 2018
Brown Tract Pond Campground
Just what we needed. Rustic peace.
Beautiful, peaceful large pond/small lake. Loons. Ducks and ducklings. Beaver. Canoes($20/day) and kayak rentals. Firewood for sale ($9?) or gather downed wood. Fishing. Large sandy Adirondack beach and day use area. Pet friendly. Very friendly staff. Clean, stocked bathrooms/toilet with sink and soap. Well located water spigots. Nearby trails. Dump station. Boat launch (no motorboats allowed).

No hookups. No onsite showers (can use another Golden Beach Campground showers a few miles away.) No cell or internet. Maybe wifi near entrance?

Easiest access is from Raquette Lake. From the west you will drive over 5 miles on a dirt road (slow going if towing).
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Kane
Scout
Aug. 4, 2021
Stillwater Reservoir
Need a boat
I came here a couple days ago only to realize that all except one campsite needs a boat to be reached. It's first come first serve so best to find another place if you intend to drive up to your campsite. The drive up campsite had an outhouse though so that was nice
Angela
Traveler
Jul. 2, 2018
Meacham Lake Campground
2 campgrounds in one
This campground is like having 2 campgrounds in one. One side of the lake is a bit crowded and can get rowdy. This side has flush toilets and showers. There are waterfront sites here. The other side of the campground is completely different, and a bit hidden. (Meacham Lake West) No flush toilets or showers, simply outhouses at each site. There may be a couple flush toilets you can walk to. Also, you will need to park and hike in a bit, but the views are so worth it! You can have a beautiful site right on the lake, and your neighbors are not on top of you. There is running water as well.
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Justin S.
Guide
Sep. 29, 2016
Eel Weir State Park Campground
Little park near Canada
Small but pretty park with basic accommodations. Some sites along the river, lovely sunrises, great place for a campfire. Almost everyone was there to fish, not much else to do on site but plenty to do in the area. We were there in June or July and it didn’t fill up. No sign of eels.
Michael M.
Guide
Jun. 22, 2020
Swan Bay Resort - The 1000 Islands Premier RV Park & Marina
Right on the Saint Lawrence River
Swan Bay Resort is exactly that. All of there sites are on slabs,neat and clean hook ups. There is riverviews from just about every site which is nice and then there are sites right on the river, the river sites do face west , so you do get beautiful sunsets. Check-in was smooth and the staff was very helpful. There are plenty of bathrooms and washing machines are in all of them. They offer boat, kayak, and paddle board rentals. They have 2 pools and a tiki bar on site. They looked beautiful but they were crowded and nobody was practicing social distancing , and for me we are still in the unknown with covid so we stayed away. No judging at all just a personal preference call. The shop was mostly chatchskis and except for the normal staple items sewer hoses and stuff of that nature. There is a supermarket that is walkable which was nice. Now for the downside and it's only 1 , this place is a bit pricey. What I spent here for 2 nights I could have stayed a week at a KOA, so I did pay for those beautiful river sunsets.
Elizabeth B.
Ranger
Sep. 10, 2020
Adirondack Mennonite Camping Associates Inc
Sleepaway camp, family camp, day use
Beaver Camp (or, officially Adirondack Mennonite Camping Assoc.), is a classic summer youth sleep-away camp on Beaver Lake. Sleeping in cabins with bunk beds, swimming, canoes, and a high ropes course, gathering around the campfire to end the day- Beaver Camp has it all.

Weekend and week long programming for youth and families, or site rental of cabins and platform tents is available, as well as day use access to the beach and high ropes course.

This camp is a great way to access a beautiful area in a way customized for your family!
Nancy W.
Legend
May. 29, 2021
Swan Bay Resort - The 1000 Islands Premier RV Park & Marina
Great Resort Campground
I’ll start by saying Swan Bay is a busy, family-oriented campground. We arrived on a weekend and it was pretty busy but loved it during the week when everybody left and things were quieter. Our site (#38) was a Passport America site so we got a great nightly rate of $42 which is half of the regular nightly rate. Our site was a “standard site” near the pool, boat launch, activities, and Tiki Bar which surprised us because sites close to activities are usually desired and not discounted. Campsite costs depends on whether you get a waterfront (which is $95/night even in the off-season), water view, pull thru, or standard site. Most sites do not have shade but they added a new section that does have some old mature trees and sporadic shade. All the sites are the same in that they have paved parking areas with gravel in front, pavers for a patio and full hook-up. Some of the newer sites now have a bit of shade from trees. There are lots of rental park models and cottages close to the pool and Tiki Bar. Within walking distance is a Price Chopper Grocery, Dollar General, gas station, and wine and liquor store.

There is a free boat launch and boat slips (not sure if they are free) for guests. I was hoping to spend a bit of time on my paddleboard but soon realized it is very windy here and found very few windows to paddle. Our neighbor (who has camped here seasonally for the last four years) mentioned that he lost three awnings to the wind. So, don’t leave your awning out when you leave your camper and beware of winds if you want to be on the water. Check-in was quick and easy. The park is gated so you get a gate card to enter the park. You also get a BOGO card to use at the Tiki Bar which has specials during the week (like margarita Monday, bucket of beer, bloody Mary’s, etc.). The pool and Tiki Bar were not very busy when we were there. There is a second pool but it was not open yet for the season. In between the pools is a community fire pit with nice Adirondack chairs which is pretty cool. The playground is awesome and huge with lots of cool features for kids to explore. The dog park is very nice and a decent size to throw a ball for your dog. It also has potable water for drinking, which, for some reason, did not work during our stay. There are gobs of activities for kids and adults. Plenty of rentals too – ranging from boats, kayaks, golf carts, etc.

A couple of the downsides of this park are the price (unless you get a discount like we did), sites don’t have much privacy, the park gets crowded and noisy, and there was lots of noise from the construction work within the park they were doing. If you are in the back of the park, you get some road noise from Route 12 and the refrigerated truck at the neighboring Price Chopper. Overall, we loved this park during the slow season and during the week when there were not kids running around and adults playing loud music and drinking constantly.