Best Glamping near Stony Brook, NY
Wildwood State Park Campground provides upscale glamping accommodations on the North Shore of Long Island, just a short drive from Stony Brook. The park features comfortable climate-controlled safari tents and cabins with modern amenities including electric hookups, picnic tables, and access to clean shower facilities. Glampers enjoy proximity to the Long Island Sound beach with views of Connecticut across the water. The beachfront location provides a perfect balance of comfort and natural surroundings with full water and sewer hookups for a more refined outdoor experience. Mountain Lakes Park and Collective Governors Island expand the glamping options in the region with yurt accommodations set in picturesque natural settings. According to a camper, "The cabins look amazing, sunset is beyond amazing, and it's a perfect site for a family getaway with all the amenities you need."
The Long Island Sound beach at Wildwood State Park offers glamping visitors swimming, fishing, and spectacular sunset views. Guests can explore hiking trails through pine barrens and hardwood forests where wildlife viewing opportunities include numerous deer sightings and bird watching. The surrounding area provides easy access to Long Island wineries, farms selling fresh produce, the Riverhead Aquarium, and seasonal activities. Smith Point County Park adds another glamping destination with safari-style accommodations overlooking the bay and Atlantic Ocean. One visitor noted, "Our site backed up to a raised balcony overlooking the bay with the Atlantic Ocean view less than 100 feet away, complete with an on-site firepit that was cozy at night." Reservations for these popular glamping sites should be made well in advance, especially for summer weekends when availability becomes limited.
