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Best Glamping near Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

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Stokes State Forest and Camp Taylor Campground accommodate luxury glampers in New Jersey's scenic woodlands adjacent to Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Both locations offer upscale canvas accommodations with comfortable queen beds, electricity, and rustic furnishings that provide a more refined outdoor experience. Camp Taylor includes glamping sites with picnic tables, fire rings with cooking grates, and access to clean shower facilities. Glampers also benefit from on-site markets for essential supplies, drinkable water stations, and reservable accommodations that guarantee availability during peak seasons. The nearby Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA provides alternative glamping options with similar amenities and water hookups. "This was the first campground we stayed in and, because sites are first come first serve, we weren't sure what to expect. Thankfully, there were many sites available and they were all good sizes."

The surrounding area offers exceptional outdoor activities accessible directly from glamping accommodations. High Point State Park Campground provides immediate trail access for glampers seeking day hikes with panoramic views of the Delaware River valley, while Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South features pool access and shuffleboard for more relaxed entertainment options. Most glamping sites maintain proximity to Delaware Water Gap's renowned paddling routes, with Alosa Boat-In Campsites providing unique water-based safari tent experiences for multi-day river trips. According to a camper, "We cooked S'mores, ate hot dogs, and used a Jet boil for our meals. Overall I would recommend the site as it was clean, well maintained, and relatively easy to unload on small sand beach on the Delaware." Several eco-friendly glamping options incorporate solar lighting, composting facilities, and sustainable design principles that minimize environmental impact while maintaining comfort.

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    1. Stokes State Forest

    27 Reviews
    Layton, NJ
    8 miles
    Website

    $7 - $55 / night

    "No pets or alcohol allowed. The campground has a pit toilet and a well. Each large campsite has a picnic table, fire pit, and lantern hook. Some sites also have a tent platform."

    "So it rained during set up and it rained during take down. It stopped raining for a bit and we took a nice walk around the campsite, out to the lake and back. Then night fell and so did the rain."

    2. Camp Taylor Campground

    24 Reviews
    Pahaquarry, NJ
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 496-4333

    $33 - $42 / night

    "Easy access from Rt 80 and located close to the Lakota Wolf Preserve."

    "Positives: sites are decent sized with fire pits and picnic tables. easy access to hiking, convenient to a beautiful vineyard, peaceful region, and the most amazing wolf preserve is right next to you.  "

    3. Swartswood State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    13 Reviews
    Newton, NJ
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 383-5230

    "This campsite, CS52, was in the woods and we were able to get the illusion of privacy by parking the cars along the road as a makeshift wall and pitching our tents beside them, facing inward."

    "This campsite was in the open grass area and not very private, but that was okay for this trip as I spent the days hiking around lakes and waterfalls in the area(45min drive)."

    4. Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA

    14 Reviews
    Shawnee on Delaware, PA
    10 miles
    Website

    $45 - $250 / night

    "The site was very kid and pet friendly, outfitted with both a pet and children's playground(see pictures and videos)."

    "The staff are very helpful and accommodateing. This campground although dated offers all the necessary comforts-Wifi, hot showers, electric etc."

    5. Kittatinny Campground

    31 Reviews
    Milford, PA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 682-3539

    $75 - $400 / night

    "The staff was friendly and accommodating, and the camp store was well-stocked with essentials."

    "Nestled along the scenic Delaware River in Milford, Pennsylvania, Kittatinny Canoes River Beach Campsites offers a delightful blend of relaxation and adventure."

    6. Great Divide Campground

    16 Reviews
    Andover, NJ
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 383-4026

    "The pool was great and the laundry room was immaculate. Within about an hour from NYC...it appeared to be the closest nice campground we could find to explore the city."

    "Love the pool and small pond for fishing it is well stocked with little fish. The barn with games is nice. They have theme weekends with lots of activities. Nice store & food by the pool."

    7. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South

    10 Reviews
    Unity House, PA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "No lake in site. Standard amenities, like pool, hot tub, laundry, outdoor games a community fire pit etc.. Small store as well. 5 minutes to town. Sites are large in most cases."

    "Staff are great and responsive. Pull through spots a a bit tight together but at least they have some. Cell service is awful for AT&T and our T-Mobile gateway."

    8. Otter Lake Camp Resort

    12 Reviews
    Henryville, PA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 223-0123

    "Otter Lake Campground was one of the best campgrounds we went to.... pros and cons Pros- Beautiful Lake with fishing & boating -Pools indoor and outdoor -Great playgrounds -Great biking even a trail"

    "We had a water/electric site that was big and very level. We were close enough to bath house but not too close. There is a steam and some wet areas behind the row of sites we were in."

    9. High Point State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Matamoras, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 875-4800

    $5 - $20 / night

    "Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping."

    "It is not very private/secluded as it is right by the road, but we enjoy waving at neighbors driving or walking by. Short 5-10 min walk to the restroom and water, no sinks or showers."

    10. Shotwell

    7 Reviews
    Layton, NJ
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 948-3820

    "To get there, you have to drive about 2 miles down a road away from the welcome center. This is nice because it is quiet from traffic from cars."

    "You can here road noise which was covered up mostly by the crickets in September but might be really annoying in winter. Otherwise great for solitude"

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  • Trip Over Life
    Oct. 23, 2018

    Stokes State Forest

    Ranger Review: humangear FlexiBowl and GoBites at Steam Mill Campground

    Campground Review

    Stokes State Forest has four campgrounds. The Steam Mill Camping Area is tucked out the of the way and is the most primitive. It is the smallest of the campgrounds with 27 sites only suitable for tents or small trailers/campervans. No pets or alcohol allowed.

    The campground has a pit toilet and a well. Each large campsite has a picnic table, fire pit, and lantern hook. Some sites also have a tent platform. Many sites are a bit rocky.

    We selected site T219. It was a solid choice: private but close to the toilet and water. Some sites located around the opposite side of the ring back up to a babbling brook. The rushing water will soothe you to sleep.

    Remember, this is bear country so proper food storage is a must. Bear lockers are not provided. The area also has ticks and rattlesnakes.

    Outdoor activities in the area abound. Go fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, and more. There are 21 marked trails that cover over 63 miles within the boundaries of Stokes State Forest. Twelve miles are part of the Appalachian Trail. Pick up a hiking map at the park office or download the Avenza Maps app.

    This visit we hiked the Tillman Ravine trail (tip: make the trail a loop and visit both the ravine and the nearby old cemetery).

    You can also drive or hike to Sunset Mountain Scenic Overlook for a view of High Point Monument. High Point Monument is the highest elevation in New Jersey and is located in High Point State Park which borders Stokes State Forest on the north. High Point State Park also offers camping, hiking, sightseeing opportunities. And, on the western border of Stokes State Forest is the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. So, there is lots of outdoors to get out and explore!

    Product Review

    We camped at the Steam Mill Camping Area in Stokes State Forest in our campervan over a chilly autumn weekend. We had the opportunity to cook some soup on our stovetop and chill out by the campfire. And, as Rangers for The Dyrt, we get products to test from time to time so we were psyched to try out some new dinnerware and cutlery. This included the FlexiBowl and GoBites from humangear.

    What made these humangear products pretty awesome? Well, the fun colors to start. I mean, seriously, my orange bowl rules. The FlexiBowl also has some neat features: it’s flexible - just like the name suggests - and foldable. The bowl can be squished and stuffed anywhere. And, the top section can be folded down to create a smaller bowl. The FlexiBowl is versatile yet durable. It held my hearty, warm soup just perfectly.

    I paired the FlexiBowl with one of the GoBites utensils (the Uno model). The Uno model is my favorite - it has a fork on one side and a spoon on the other side. Very simple and convenient. The other GoBites models include the Duo (separate fork and spoon that can snap together) and the Trio (a fork, spoon, and knife - with bottle opener - in a case).

    PRO TIP: I keep the Trio GoBites model in my travel pack at all times. It recently came in handy on a (non-camping) trip to Sardinia. The knife on the Trio allowed me to slice some delicious local cheese to pair with bread, jam, and wine that was purchased from the grocery store. YUM.

  • Bob F.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Moon Valley Campground

    Very unique smaller private campground

    This was a great campsite nestled in the foothills of Northern NJ on the NY border. Small, clean with great views and great location for hiking , cruising etc. Bring your tent or use the existing glamping tents. Headed back for a fall weekend in the "dome" which has incredible views. Try it you won't be sorry.

  • Denise D.
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Camp Taylor Campground

    A beautiful forested campground with plenty of wildlife and birds.

    Easy access from Rt 80 and located close to the Lakota Wolf Preserve. With tours leaving them campground twice a day on both Saturday and Sundays for the wolf preserve, I was glad there was camping so close. The camping selection of sites is excellent with Cabins, Glamping tents, primitive tent sites and of course RV sites. I choose to stay in one of the glamping tents and was pleasantly surprised at the space inside the tent even with a double bed and two other fold out couches to beds. Water is available at the site. A small lake for swimming and boating. And lots of trails linking you to the Delaware river water gap area.

  • Brooks B.
    May. 31, 2023

    Slumberland at the River's Edge

    Kayak camping at its finest, right on the upper Delaware River!

    Me and two friends do a yearly kayak trip down the Delaware river and have progressively moved north each year. This year, MDW of 2023, we were traveling between Narrowsburg, NY and Port Jervis, NY. Traveling 10-15 miles a day, we ended our second day of paddling at Slumberland on the Rivers Edge. The host put out a orange cone that made finding our campsite easy and a nice beach made unloading and loading kayaks pretty easy. The accommodations were top notch, with lights already on, and a table set, along with a grill, fire pit, and covered porch and canvas tent that housed two queen sized beds along with an electric stove and a woodstove. We were able to relax on the adirondack chairs on the deck as the sun went down and our fire (wood provided by host) and the porch lights remained glowing. It was nice change from camping in our tents and sleeping pads as we are used to along the river, as the beds were very comfortable, and the heater and canvas tent kept us warm during 40 degree temperatures at night. It was quiet and peaceful and you had your own space far from the other sites at slumberland (unlike many other campgrounds along the river). We all enjoyed our stay and had a great time and I would highly recommend to any kayak campers along the river looking for more than just a patch of grass to set up a tent on.

  • Maureen F.
    Dec. 4, 2020

    Tohickon Valley County Park

    Great stop for a Bikepacker

    No electrical and no pets allowed in camp sites. But plenty of trees and huge fire rings in each spot. An RV would have a tough time but for car camping it’s great. The Delaware Canal is nearby with the tow path for biking. That makes this a nice Bikepacking stop.

  • J
    Oct. 16, 2020

    Camp Taylor Campground

    Great as long as you behave

    Having been here on a few occasions I will say it is def a beautiful spot in many regards. However, there are some downsides.

    Positives: sites are decent sized with fire pits and picnic tables. easy access to hiking, convenient to a beautiful vineyard, peaceful region, and the most amazing wolf preserve is right next to you.  

    Negative: limited access to firewood. sites are picked clean, quiet hours are strongly enforced- which can be a good thing depending upon who you are, the lake is anything but refreshing.

  • Damia F.
    Aug. 29, 2025

    High Point State Park Campground

    Relaxing and Well-Maintained

    Stayed 2 nights and it was really nice. Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping. Camps are secluded from each other and most if not all have an elevated space to put tents or chairs. Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire pit, and a picnic table. Bathrooms are spaced out. No running water except for pump founded outside of the bathrooms. Toilets are pump flushed. Showers are only located INSIDE High Point State Park, not throughout the campsites, but entry is free for campers. One hiking trail is accessible in Sawmill campground, 3 others are accessible on the road outside of the campground and the rest are located inside the park. When you arrive you have to check in with the park office for your campsite tag. Hours are 8-4. Park officials come through the campsites pretty regularly, a few times a day which is nice. Areas are clean and well maintained.

  • Lucy P.
    Sep. 18, 2024

    Tobyhanna State Park Campground

    Pretty but cramped

    The lake is gorgeous and there are nice hiking trails, but sites are very small and close together. Let’s are allowed in less than half of the campground, which means all the dogs are in a smaller area and barking at each other more than other places. The no-pet area was practically empty when we were there midweek but the pets-allowed area was much more crowded than we would have liked.

    Also rules and signage are wildly confusing, lots of things contradict each other. Cell service exists but not great for remote work.

  • J
    Sep. 14, 2018

    Oakland Valley Campground

    Family friendly campground

    Nice, family friendly campground with 3 levels to camp at. Top level has a pool, showers and bathrooms with laundry area and game room. Middle level has open field with bathrooms with sinks and running water. There is water and electric on the sites at the middle level. River level has more primitive bathrooms and some bathrooms with running water. You can camp right next to the river and it has a great view.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best glamping sites in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area?

While Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area itself doesn't offer glamping directly within park boundaries, you'll find exceptional glamping experiences at Moon Valley Campground located in the foothills of Northern NJ near the NY border. This site offers pre-set glamping tents and a unique dome accommodation with incredible views of the surrounding landscape. The location provides excellent access to hiking trails and the natural beauty of the Delaware Water Gap region. For best availability, especially for the popular dome accommodation, booking well in advance is recommended, particularly for fall weekends when the foliage views are spectacular.

What amenities are included at Delaware Water Gap glamping sites?

Glamping sites near Delaware Water Gap typically include amenities that blend comfort with nature. At Camp Taylor Campground, glamping tents come with fire pits and picnic tables, with easy access to hiking trails. The campground offers convenient proximity to attractions like the Lakota Wolf Preserve with twice-daily tours on weekends. Many glamping accommodations in the area provide elevated platforms for tents, comfortable bedding, and some form of electricity. Bathroom facilities typically include flush toilets and running water, with shower access depending on the specific location. Some sites also offer additional amenities like pools, game rooms, and laundry facilities to enhance your outdoor experience.

What glamping options are available near Delaware Water Gap that aren't inside the park?

Several excellent glamping options exist near Delaware Water Gap outside park boundaries. Slumberland at the River's Edge offers a premium riverside glamping experience, perfect for those paddling the Delaware River between Narrowsburg and Port Jervis. Oakland Valley Campground provides a family-friendly atmosphere with multiple camping levels including more comfortable options with water and electric hookups. Other nearby options include Kittatinny Campground near Milford and Otter Lake Camp Resort near Marshalls Creek, both offering various comfort levels beyond traditional camping. These locations provide ideal bases for exploring the Delaware Water Gap region while enjoying more luxurious accommodations than standard tent camping.

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