Best Glamping near Lawrenceville, PA

Hills Creek State Park Campground houses spacious yurts with comfortable furnishings that provide a distinctive glamping experience near Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon. The round canvas structures include two bunk beds sleeping four people, along with modern conveniences like refrigerators, cooking stoves, electricity, and heat for year-round comfort. Guests enjoy private wooden decks that extend the living space into nature. Tompkins Campground and other area glamping destinations feature similar luxury outdoor stays with climate control and amenities far beyond basic camping. The sites are strategically positioned to maximize privacy while maintaining accessibility to recreation areas. A recent visitor noted, "The yurt 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."

Trails surrounding the glamping sites connect directly to waterfront activities on Hills Creek Lake, where guests find swimming beaches, fishing opportunities, and boat rentals during the peak season from April through October. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound with many reviewers mentioning encounters with local fauna. The Pennsylvania Grand Canyon/Pine Creek Gorge sits just a short drive away, offering dramatic vistas and additional hiking experiences. Each glamping location maintains clean, modern bathroom facilities with shower access. Wellsboro, a charming nearby town, provides dining options and tourist attractions to complement the nature experience. According to a camper, "During the hike you would pass a red pine plantation, a reminder of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The nature talks were really fun for the kids and interesting for the adults." Seasonal programming includes ranger-led educational events focusing on local ecology.

Best Glamping Sites Near Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania (30)

    1. Hills Creek State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Middlebury Center, PA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 724-4246

    $20 - $75 / night

    "We had a cozy wooden deck and slept four people in two bunk beds. We also had a cooking stove, refrigerator, heat and electricity. There is plenty of fishing and hiking to go around."

    "When we arrived we were pleasantly surprised by the size of the sites and many sites now offer full hook up!!! We did not know this on arrival as it wasn't on the site!"

    2. Watkins Glen State Park Campground

    90 Reviews
    Watkins Glen, NY
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 535-4511

    $20 - $58 / night

    "Bathrooms were clean. The site was huge, the campfire ring was lovely. The gorge trail is absolutely amazing- beautiful waterfalls!!"

    "Right up the hill from the Glen and a short walk or drive into the village with tiny restaurants and shopping. These are going to be pretty crowded in the summer and are not very secluded sites."

    3. Tompkins

    4 Reviews
    Lawrenceville, PA
    3 miles
    Website

    $24 - $46 / night

    "Just off US 15 at the New York border. All roads and parking pads are paved. The sites are closer together than most other COE parks where we’ve stayed."

    "It is run by Army Corp of Engineers because it is on a lake with a dam. Spots are level and paved. It is always clean."

    4. Ferenbaugh Campground

    7 Reviews
    Big Flats, NY
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 962-6193

    "I have found the staff to be accommodating. They offer 30/50 amp sites, also have full hook ups and some primitive sites."

    "Near many attractions close to Watkins Glen. Clean and the staff was a pleasure to deal with"

    5. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park PA Wilds

    3 Reviews
    Mansfield, PA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 662-2923

    "The staff was really great during this whole visit. The new site was a few down from where we originally booked and it was much better."

    "We always get a site on the outside of the main circle by the tower slide. There’s lots of shade and optimum view of both playgrounds to keep an eye on the kiddos."

    6. Camp Bell Campground

    5 Reviews
    Campbell, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 527-3301

    "Bathrooms were clean. Had a pool and playground. Friendly staff."

    "It is mostly occupied by regulars but the rental sites are close to the very clean bathrooms and showers. The swimming pool is a nice bonus!"

    7. Watkins Glen / Corning KOA

    18 Reviews
    Montour Falls, NY
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 535-7404

    "We were looking to spend a couple of nights near Watkins Glen to hit the wineries, waterfalls, and nearby museums around the finger lakes of New York and this park seemed to be in a good location for us"

    "Lots of activities for kids and families on site and near by. Quite campground with KOA expected cleanliness and staff courtesy."

    8. Newtown Battlefield State Park Campground

    2 Reviews
    Elmira, NY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 732-6067

    $17 - $81 / night

    "Pretty self serve, rangers drive through often but never seems to be anyone at the check-in. You can reserve a site or a cabin, or you can show up after three and see what is open."

    9. Colton Point State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Gaines, PA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 724-3061

    "The campsites are private and you get to hike in (varying amounts of distance.)"

    "I loved that you can pick your own tucked away spot within the camp area but yet still close enough to other people. ~$20 a night which isn't to bad."

    10. Canyon Country Campground

    6 Reviews
    Gaines, PA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 724-3818

    $40 - $60 / night

    "Sites are not very level nor private, but the staff is great and the grounds are walking distance to the canyon. Met some great fellow campers here, biked the river trail, and hiked the state park."

    "Very friendly staff. Minutes away from a town and the gorge. Hiking trail from the campground to the gorge! Highly recommended!!"

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Glamping Reviews near Lawrenceville, PA

302 Reviews of 30 Lawrenceville Campgrounds


  • Maureen F.
    Dec. 4, 2020

    Firelight Camps

    Such a unique Glamping experience!

    Stayed 2 nights for my birthday and loved it. One of the first places to open after COVID shutdown. Normally they have a large gathering area for cooking, games and a bar tent. Even with the restrictions we had a great visit and felt safely distanced from other campers and staff. Great hiking trails because it is attached to Buttermilk Falls State Park. Also close to Cornell University which is a beautiful campus.

    I loved sleeping in the huge canvas tent and listening to the rain safe and warm under many quilts. The breakfast baskets the made for us each day were so nice to wake up to. And the bar and fire pits were maintained for you by the staff -  such luxury. I loved it.

  • David S.
    May. 16, 2022

    Camp Kit Adin Outfitters

    A great camping experience! Owner review!

    Hello! I'm Dave Smith and host at Camp Kit Adin Outfitters! You will have use of the 16' x 28' Wall tent with 8 ' x 16' deck over looking the woods!(sleeps 5 to 6) , cook tent 15' x 20' fully equipped gas stove, charcoal table, 10.1 cf. Refrigerator,micro range, toaster , coffee maker ( drip) dishes silverware ect. Or cook outside on the big grill. 2 inside showers, porta potty! Lots to do! Ricketts Glen, World's End state park, numerous overlooks, plenty of hiking, fishing ,bicycle and a great swimming hole on the Loyalsock creek!

  • Amy R.
    Jul. 16, 2019

    Pine Cradle Lake Family Campground

    RV/tent campground in a beautiful setting

    This is a gated campground that we stayed at 6/30/19-7/04/19. We are NOT an RV. We own a Napier tent that hooks to our truck so that we can sleep up in the bed. However, due to it being a holiday week, the tent sites were completely booked and they only have 4(which also have water& electric). The tent sites are located in the back of the campground behind the sports field within the trees. I unfortunately didn’t get a chance to see them but they have them pictured on their website. They let us book an RV site and it was rough setting up on a gravel RV site but we understood that we were not within a normal tent element and placed an extra tarp under the tent. The campground is located at the top of some beautiful and scenic driving through farmland in Pennsylvania and you will be 30 minutes from anything like shopping or small town amenities(we drove to Walmart after setting up to get our perishables since we drive up from Virginia). Our site had water and electric, was a drive through spot for a typical RV with a section to the side of the drive through for the fire pit and picnic table. We were located right next to the shower/bathrooms/playground and had some tree coverage and shade. A lot of the RVs in the campground are permanent sites and our neighbors never showed so we had a quiet buffer but it was not a noisy campground. It appeared that they cleaned the bathrooms twice daily and we were impressed with the cleanliness of the bathroom/showers. There were 4 in the building so we never had to wait. The staff were friendly and helpful. They had a store right next to the pool area that offered common items and RV'er might need with a small grocery area as well which included bundles of wood($6 honor system after hours) and Ice($1.78 per bag). We were allowed to run an account which we paid at the end of our stay. Our campsite was required to be paid at check in. The campground is 18 acres with gravel roads, a sports field, fishing, horse shoes, bocce ball, multiple playgrounds, a rec center with some games, claw machines etc. a splash pad and salt water pool. You will be doing a lot of walking or bring your bicycles like we did. They offer scheduled activities for holidays etc and various weekend activities. You can rent non electric boats and they offer catch& release fishing without a PA license in the lake. My son caught 2 sunfish :) They have guidelines for visitors and quiet hours(my cousin came to visit us in the evenings as she lived close by). We enjoyed camping here even if we were on an RV site. We booked site 211 which had the little bit of tree coverage and was located right next to the showers/bathrooms/playground with a quick walk to the lake for fishing. Most of the other available sites in the road ahead of us had no tree coverage but closer to the lake had more trees and shade. OR, just get an actual tent site :) but they are all the way at the back of the campground, furthest from the lake so I actually preferred our site.

  • L
    Aug. 1, 2021

    Pettecote Junction Campground

    Beautiful campground between the creek and the rail trail!

    Absolutely beautiful well kept campground situated between Pine Creek and the rail trail! Great facilities...there's even glamping tents!

  • Jess W.
    Aug. 19, 2018

    Watkins Glen State Park Campground

    Wonderful

    Bathrooms were clean. The site was huge, the campfire ring was lovely. The gorge trail is absolutely amazing- beautiful waterfalls!! Quiet hours were honored even by the crazy Nascar fans (we were there race weekend)! Great time had here! Highly recommend!!

  • Cheryl W.
    Aug. 31, 2018

    Pinecreek Campground

    Beautiful Park, beautiful area could be so much more with a little effort!

    Pinecreek is a beautiful park in a great area 10 minutes from downtown Ithica New York and Lake Cayuga. The area has everything you could possibly want or need. Fabulous State Parks with spectacular waterfalls, a farmers market right on the lake front, Cornell University and so much more. That being said it may be the reason the campground doesn't offer any planned activities. They do have a swimming pool and what appears to be a large clubhouse/meeting area that is not or was not used while we were there, nor were any activities publicized. They do have a small arcade but it did not stay open past 8 pm and did not appear to be air-conditioned.

    Our campsite was a full hookup with a large grassy area for setting up our outside chairs and picnic table. Although we enjoyed our stay we felt it was a bit overpriced for not having much to offer. They also have a very long list of rules & while they do allow pets there is a list of breed restrictions you need to be aware of before booking a reservation. They also charge for electricity on any stays one week or longer which we had not encountered previously at campgrounds where we have stayed.

    Overall we enjoyed our stay but not sure we would stay again.

  • Joshua L.
    Jun. 29, 2017

    Hills Creek State Park Campground

    Well established and popular- perfect for groups

    This is one of the main attractions for the area. Locals come here when the weather is nice.

    We stayed in yurts, which are round tents ($38 per night). We had a cozy wooden deck and slept four people in two bunk beds. We also had a cooking stove, refrigerator, heat and electricity.

    There is plenty of fishing and hiking to go around.

    Really recommend this campsite if you have a little extra money to spend and are looking for a light getaway with friends.

    If you're looking for a secluded place for yourself or with a loved one, I would look around the area for a less-popular campsite.

  • Craig F.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Pettecote Junction Campground

    Soul Cleansing

    Petticoat Junction campground is nestled in the PA Grand Canyon with Pine Creek on one side and the Rails to Trails on the other of the campground. This ideal location provides a nice tranquil environment with opportunities for active adventures. It had been several years since our last stay at PJC, but the new owners have done amazing improvements and upgrades to many areas of the campground which are greatly appreciated. Everyone we interacted with(owners/employees) were friendly and gave us the feeling that they were glad we chose to stay with them. 

    There are a variety of camping options from season sites, primitive sites, cabins, glamping tents, and RV hook-ups for water and electric(along the creek). We stated in one of the water/electric hook-up sites along the creek, which was wonderful. Very flat and larger than average in size, which was nice not being on top of your neighbor. Water pressure was very good and the WIFI signal was better than many campgrounds we have stayed. 

    The location of PJC is perfect for fishing, floating/kayaking, and biking/hiking the rails to trail. There are many nearby hikes throughout the canyon for the more adventures travelers. The office has biking/tubing/boating rentals for its campers. Additionally the firewood for sale is priced well and is very good quality, not the cheap smoky pine found in most places. If you need a break from civilization to reset and relax, I highly recommend PJC!

  • Brian K.
    Sep. 28, 2016

    Watkins Glen State Park Campground

    Convenient Campground for the Area

    If you're looking for a nice campground to see Watkins Glen or go to the racetrack, these are fantastic! Right up the hill from the Glen and a short walk or drive into the village with tiny restaurants and shopping. These are going to be pretty crowded in the summer and are not very secluded sites. Quiet hours are well enforced and campsite loops are regularly patrolled. Overall, a well maintained campground for seeing Watkins Glen for a weekend.


Guide to Lawrenceville

Pennsylvania's Pine Creek Gorge region near Lawrenceville sits at elevations between 800-1,900 feet, creating significant temperature variations between canyon rims and floor. The area receives approximately 41 inches of precipitation annually, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak season. Most glamping sites near Lawrenceville maintain accessibility from April through late October, with limited winter operations at select locations.

What to Do

Fishing opportunities: 4 miles from Hills Creek State Park Campground, Pine Creek offers excellent trout fishing with local licenses required. "Generously sized park with something for everyone. Clean, good facilities. Good walking, hiking, kayaking. Private sites can be found pretty easily," notes Rebecca E. about the surrounding recreation options.

Hiking the West Rim: The Turkey Path trail at Colton Point State Park Campground descends 800 feet over 1 mile to Pine Creek. "I loved that you can pick your own tucked away spot within the camp area but yet still close enough to other people. Hiking trails close by, wish I brought my fishing pole to fish down in Pine Creek," shares Marisa L. The trail follows a stream with several small waterfalls.

Educational programming: Seasonal ranger-led programs focus on local history and wildlife identification. "The campground also does nature tours for local flora/fauna," explains Dave G. from Hills Creek State Park Campground, highlighting the educational opportunities beyond standard hiking.

What Campers Like

Privacy options: Sites at Tompkins Campground offer spacious layouts with good separation. "We love this campground. We come every year. It is run by Army Corp of Engineers because it is on a lake with a dam. Spots are level and paved. It is always clean. There is a beach for swimming, marina for boating and the sites are huge and grassy," explains Stacey C.

Luxury alternatives: Premium glamping in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania includes both modern cabin and yurt options. "The modern cabins are available for a week at a time in the summer. We paid for the week but knew we could only stay for 5 nights. We were impressed with the 2 bedroom cabin. The kitchen had the usual plus a microwave, toaster and coffee pot," notes Barbara S. from Hills Creek State Park Campground.

Proximity to attractions: Many sites provide direct trail access to major scenic areas. "I love this campground! A family atmosphere very clean and the best part is a mile walk to the rim of the canyon! Very dog friendly with a tower you can walk up to enjoy the view," shares Jen O. from Canyon Country Campground.

What You Should Know

Water quality issues: Multiple campgrounds report sediment problems in water systems. "Make sure you use a water filter, there was a lot of sediment in the water when we were there. See pictures of 4 days on a new cartridge," warns Michael H. from Ferenbaugh Campground.

Seasonal limitations: Most facilities operate from mid-April through October with reduced amenities during shoulder seasons. "We revisited childhood camping memories! Camped here often as a child. Now back as an adult. Great site lakeside. Very dark at night which is great. Quiet campground. Need to do self check-in if after hours," explains Shirley M. about Hills Creek State Park Campground's operations.

Accessibility challenges: Some glamping sites in Lawrenceville require walking to reach amenities. "This is one of the main attractions for the area. Locals come here when the weather is nice. We stayed in yurts, which are round tents ($38 per night). We had a cozy wooden deck and slept four people in two bunk beds. We also had a cooking stove, refrigerator, heat and electricity," details Joshua L. about the Hills Creek experience.

Tips for Camping with Families

Playground access: Consider sites near recreational facilities for easier supervision. "Very clean facilities, lots for kids to do despite Covid. We always get a site on the outside of the main circle by the tower slide. There's lots of shade and optimum view of both playgrounds to keep an eye on the kiddos," recommends Missy from Bucktail Camping Resort.

Educational activities: Schedule around ranger programs for child-friendly learning. "Kids loved it. Was a nice get away for the time we were there. Lots of things to do," notes Daniel K. about Bucktail's family offerings.

Beach proximity: Select sites within walking distance to swimming areas during summer months. "The swim area is one of the best around. Playgrounds are fun. The snack stand is a little expensive, but delicious! I think we picked the week with the most rain of the year to camp but it was still a lot of fun," shares J K. from Hills Creek State Park Campground.

Tips from RVers

Site selection for larger rigs: Main service roads accommodate large vehicles but interior roads may present challenges. "About an hour away is the Pine Creek Rail Trail in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon," notes Bran P. from Tompkins Campground, who adds: "All roads and parking pads are paved. The sites are closer together than most other COE parks where we've stayed."

Hookup variations: Full-service sites with 50-amp service are available at several campgrounds but require advance booking. "We stayed in the Bench Loop which is very busy since it is waterfront. Our first week, we were on site 54 (W/E 50A) and waterfront. Our second week, we stayed on site 44 (FHU 50A) right across from the seldom used playground," reports Bran P., highlighting the options at Watkins Glen / Corning KOA.

Accessibility issues: Entry roads to some campgrounds feature steep grades and tight turns. "The campground and shower houses are clean and well lit at night. This is definitely a large family area. Expect to hear your neighbors once and a while," advises Deb S., noting the social atmosphere that may not appeal to all RVers.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Lawrenceville, PA is Hills Creek State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 16 reviews.

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