Best Glamping near Columbia Cross Roads, PA
Hills Creek State Park Campground and Ricketts Glen State Park Campground provide upscale glamping options in the northern Pennsylvania wilderness. Both parks feature modern yurts with comfortable furnishings, electricity, and climate control systems that blend outdoor adventure with indoor comfort. "We loved the yurt, which are round tents with a cozy wooden deck and slept four people in two bunk beds. We also had a cooking stove, refrigerator, heat and electricity," one reviewer highlighted. The glamping accommodations at Hills Creek include refrigerators, cooking facilities, and covered porches perfect for relaxing during morning rainfall. Tompkins Campground also offers yurt accommodations along the waterfront with paved access roads leading to each site, making these elevated camping experiences accessible for visitors seeking nature without sacrificing comfort.
Hiking trails surrounding the glamping sites connect directly to natural attractions including the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon and Pine Creek Gorge. Watkins Glen State Park, just across the New York border, provides additional glamping options with proximity to the famous gorge trail system. A recent visitor mentioned, "The cabin was excellent with all amenities. Trees on our plot perfect for a hammock. You could get on the trail easily and hike the lake that tempted you from the cabin as the sun glistened off the water." Swimming beaches with concession stands operate during summer months at many of these glamping resorts. Most parks maintain clean shower facilities and modern restrooms exclusively for guests. Seasonal operation varies by location, with Hills Creek's glamping accommodations typically available from April through October, while some sites like Ricketts Glen maintain year-round availability.
