Best Glamping near Utica, NY

Several upscale glamping destinations surround the central New York community of Utica, with premier options including Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA and Glimmerglass State Park Campground. These locations feature luxury canvas accommodations with comfortable beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces where guests can unwind after exploring local attractions. "What a great Holiday campground. This was a wayside stop for us getting between Niagara & Bar Harbor. And what a treat," one visitor noted about their glamping experience at Herkimer. The boutique camping accommodations typically include premium mattresses, quality linens, climate control systems, and decorative touches that elevate the outdoor experience beyond traditional camping, while still maintaining a connection to nature.

Mining for Herkimer diamonds represents a unique activity exclusive to the glamping sites near West Canada Creek, where guests can hunt for double-terminated quartz crystals between relaxation sessions. According to a camper, "We stayed and hammered for 3 hours and came home with great treasures." Beyond crystal hunting, eco-friendly glamping experiences in the region feature river activities like tubing, kayaking, and fishing directly accessible from luxury tent sites. Green Lakes State Park offers glamping accommodations near its distinctive meromictic lakes with their striking blue-green waters. Most glamping locations remain open from May through October, with premium sites requiring advance reservations during peak summer weekends when visitors seek these unique outdoor getaways that combine comfort with natural immersion.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Utica, New York (26)

1. Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA
16 Reviews
Herkimer, NY
13 miles
Website
+1 (315) 891-7355
"An incredible plethora of things to do - river floating, great play ground and pool, well stocked store, the restaurant across the street at the mines is delicious, the diamond mines were AWESOME."

"Clean ...clean bathrooms ...large sites lots of fun activities for the kids fishing and tubing on the creek...well stocked store reasonable prices...pool is clean well maintained...pet friendly...enclosed"
2. Delta Lake State Park Campground
15 Reviews
Westernville, NY
16 miles
Website
+1 (315) 337-4670
$24 - $32 / night
"We stayed here a while ago while running the Boilermaker, at the time we had outfitted our twelve passenger van with a bed and used the electric hookups for our fans and chargers."

"It was pretty quiet especially after quiet hours everyone was very respectful. It got really windy at night which was nice to keep the bugs away. Friendly neighbors as well."

3. Ace of Diamonds Mine & Campground
3 Reviews
Herkimer, NY
13 miles
Website
+1 (315) 891-7355
"Electric and water only on lower sites. Very steep driveway.

Very busy during the day. But great diamonds to find!"
4. Glimmerglass State Park Campground
21 Reviews
Springfield Center, NY
28 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."

5. Kayuta Lake Campground and Marina
8 Reviews
Forestport, NY
22 miles
Website
+1 (315) 831-5077
$57 - $67 / night
"Easy access, great staff, well kept facilities and a beautiful setting. What more can you ask for?

The sites themselves are a good size."

"Bathrooms are a little old but very clean. Had fun shooting archery targets. They also have lazer tag but we didn't participate. No cable but you can buy 5g wifi."
6. Green Lakes State Park Campground
43 Reviews
Kirkville, NY
38 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."

7. Cooperstown KOA
6 Reviews
Springfield Center, NY
24 miles
Website
+1 (315) 858-0236
"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 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."
8. Treasure Isle RV Park
2 Reviews
Verona Beach, NY
24 miles
Website
+1 (315) 245-5228
"The sites are a good size with water and electric on each site. There is a dumping station to use, some sewer sites. There is a nice bathhouse, playground, basketball court, Beach and walking trails."

9. Ta-Ga-Soke Campgrounds
2 Reviews
Verona Beach, NY
25 miles
Website
+1 (315) 245-1744
"Site however was very close to other sites and not very private. had to pay with quarters to shower not a problem but inconvenient."
10. Mayfair Campground NY
2 Reviews
Blossvale, NY
24 miles
Website
+1 (315) 245-3870
"Many fishing areas and several boat launch places with water access to large Oneida Lake. Bathrooms and showers are immaculate and well stocked. "

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Yoni N.
Traveler
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.
Oleńka S.
Guide
Jul. 16, 2023
Bowman Lake State Park Campground
Woodsy, pet friendly, and private
We booked this as our first real camping trip with our new trailer, can’t recommend that for everyone lol, but we had a lovely time.

We had a back in site with a fire pit, picnic table, and no hook ups. It was gravel and not super level, but we made it work. There was a potable water spigot a few sites over and a bathroom with showers a short walk away.

This is a great spot for tent camping, so if that’s your vibe this place is perfect. We had a lot of tree cover so we didn’t even need our air conditioning on during an 85 degree day. There are a lot of mosquitoes, but with some bug spray and a couple thermacell mosquito repellents, we were comfortable the whole time. I loved cooking over the fire, the pit had a cinder block wall around it to set a grate on and block the wind. We had a lot of privacy because the campgrounds next to us were empty, but even if there were people nearby there was about 20-30 ft between our site and the next.

The lake is small but calm and great for kayaking. There is a little “beach” there for swimming, but know that it’s a soft lake bottom further out.

We really liked it here and booked another visit in August.
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Rebecca F.
Scout
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.
Legend
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.
Oleńka S.
Guide
Jul. 17, 2023
Delta Lake State Park Campground
Perfect place to unwind after Boilermaker
We stayed here a while ago while running the Boilermaker, at the time we had outfitted our twelve passenger van with a bed and used the electric hookups for our fans and chargers. We had a fire pit and picnic table as well. It was a beautiful spot on the Delta Reservoir, had plenty of trees and access to the reservoir for wading and swimming. The bath houses were clean and centrally located. Nice little no-frills campsite.
Danielle S.
Ranger
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.
Rachel P.
Ranger
Jul. 13, 2018
Delta Lake State Park Campground
Delta Lake State Park
Delta Lake State Park sits at the foothills of the Adirondack Park, just outside Rome, New York. Pretty and well-kempt, Delta Lake is a nice option for those looking to stay close to home and within proximity to civilization. You can enjoy the great outdoors, while only being a few miles away from a restaurant or grocery store.

The campground isn‘t the best I’ve experienced, a bit on the crowded side-similar to a woodsy suburb- but this could have been distinctive to Loop A where I stayed. I stayed in site 35 and was intermixed with all the campers and RV’s, so it got a bit noisy. Not that restful, secluded experience I typically go for, but I should have planned further in advance.

However, what the park lacked in terms of its campground, it totally made up for in its beach, swimming and picnic areas! This place was awesome for hosting a birthday party for my niece and relaxing at the beach/ day facilities. They have plenty of picnic tables, charcoal grills, a huge beach and locker rooms. This is really a great place to spend a day with your family!
Tris W.
Guide
Sep. 18, 2020
Delta Lake State Park Campground
Great spot for the night!!
We had a waterfront hookup ! So pretty especially in the morning with the sunrise. The road to get in was for the most part well taken care of. It was pretty quiet especially after quiet hours everyone was very respectful. It got really windy at night which was nice to keep the bugs away. Friendly neighbors as well. There’s a few steps down to a gravel beach and an expansive view of the delta lake. There were bathrooms in the middle of our loop which was great and easy to walk to and it was very clean. There is a water full station when you enter but there are also a couple water spigots in our loop.
Tate T.
Guide
Aug. 10, 2024
Delta Lake State Park Campground
Nice but BUSY
This was our first time here, and we were looking forward to a relaxing visit. The sites were very large and well spaced out, with a beautiful fire ring. The bathrooms were clean. This campground got a 3/5 mainly because quiet hours are not enforced. Unfortunately, people were up blaring radios until approximately 3 am, being roudy. At approximately 2 am, someone decided it would be a good idea to do burnouts with their diesel truck, and went around the camp loop twice, doing just that. Vehicles were driving by the campsites all night long. This is naturally not entirely the campgrounds fault, but it was unfortunate to be misled by the campground rules. On a positive note, the campground is dog friendly, in certain areas, with proof of rabies vaccination, of course. Overall, I would say that this campground is geared more toward the RV and trailer crowd.