Best Glamping near Orwell, VT

Half Moon Pond State Park Campground in Fair Haven, Vermont houses upscale glamping accommodations within a serene wooded setting around a small pond. The park features luxury canvas tents and boutique glamping cabins with comfortable furnishings and scenic waterfront views. Each glamping unit includes picnic tables and designated fire pits for evening relaxation. One visitor highlighted that "the park is small, quiet and very well cared for. Restrooms are modern and clean. Everyone seems to adhere to quiet hours so it was easy to get a good night's sleep." Lake Bomoseen KOA, located in Bomoseen, also offers premium glamping options with firewood available for purchase on site, making it convenient for guests who want to enjoy evenings by the fire without hauling their own supplies.

Waterfront glamping sites at Half Moon Pond allow guests to launch kayaks directly from their accommodation, providing immediate access to peaceful paddling experiences. The pond supports fishing opportunities, though some visitors note it can be somewhat weedy. According to a camper, "We were easily able to go straight from the tent to our kayak, which was so awesome." The surrounding area features multiple hiking trails accessible directly from the glamping sites, with many guests reporting sightings of local wildlife. Beyond the immediate grounds, guests can access the larger swimming beach at nearby Bomoseen State Park, plus numerous other ponds and lakes in the region. The glamping season typically runs from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend, with reservations strongly recommended during peak summer months.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Orwell, Vermont (47)

1. Rogers Rock Campground
31 Reviews
Hague, NY
9 miles
Website
+1 (518) 585-6746
$22 - $172 / night
"The bathrooms and shower houses are maintained and cleaned daily, which is good because some campers are just inconsiderate and disgusting."

"great campground, perfect location to also drive up to the high peaks"
2. Half Moon Pond State Park Campground
7 Reviews
Bomoseen, VT
8 miles
Website
+1 (802) 273-2848
"Everyone seems to adhere to quiet hours so it was easy to get a good night's sleep."

"Oddly, our fire pit faced the neighboring site rather than the pond. There are some hiking trails right from the campground and we saw lots of efts!"

3. Lake Bomoseen KOA
10 Reviews
Bomoseen, VT
10 miles
Website
+1 (802) 273-2061
"Odd $10 CASH deposit for gate key that no one asked for. No ATM on site to get cash… The sites are spacious enough, but are very close to each other."

"The Campground has a nice staff, a very well appointed general store, laundry, arcade, marina with boat rentals, mini theater, and indoor mini put. Most of the sites are wooded and nice."
4. TentinADK
1 Review
Ticonderoga, NY
11 miles
$150 - $200 / night

5. Gifford Woods State Park Campground
17 Reviews
Killington, VT
26 miles
Website
+1 (802) 775-5354
"This campground is the number one rated in Vermont for a reason. The staff were wonderful, the sites are pristine and picturesque, the faculties are decorated with wildflowers."

"Gifford Woods takes the cake in friendliness of its staff. The park is amazingly clean, well run, located just of RT 4 and very near to Killington, Vermont."
6. Lake George Escape Campground
25 Reviews
Warrensburg, NY
31 miles
Website
+1 (888) 707-1477
"Linens, blankets and pillows were provided. There was a fire pit, BBQ, picnic table with umbrella, covered platform, and a partition between campsites."

"You’ll also a well stocked store as well as a really good restaurant/bar on site. The purple section is the quietest and the blue is closest to the activities."

7. Button Bay State Park Campground
12 Reviews
Westport, NY
26 miles
Website
+1 (802) 475-2377
"We selected it because it was nearby for our second outing with our new (used) R-Pod camper. Turns out it's a wonderful park."

"There is a pool for swimming, paved roads are good for bikes & scooters, pavilion for activities, lake for swimming & fishing and hiking trails."
8. Moose Hillock Camping Resorts
22 Reviews
Queensbury, NY
31 miles
Website
+1 (518) 792-4500
"Dunno why others are complaining about the 3 rocks as a fire pit. Plenty functional and directs the heat out towards the seating area. The pool is as good as it looks in the pictures."

"Great pool (actually boasts the largest heated pool in the Northeast US) and activities. super clean bathrooms and laundry."

9. Scaroon Manor Campground
7 Reviews
Adirondack, NY
25 miles
Website
+1 (518) 494-2631
$20 - $25 / night
"We parked in a lot and walked about 5 minutes to the campgrounds on the lake. They were beautiful and well kept, even had a small pile of fire wood for us."

"There is a beach, fishing dock, pavilion and plenty to do in the area. This is dispersed camping but every site has water nearby. The water is difficult to get as you can’t connect a regular hose."
10. Medcalf Acres Riverfront Campground
5 Reviews
Severance, NY
23 miles
Website
+1 (518) 461-1730
"The owner is very nice and accommodating and the staff, in particular Michael is always doing something to make the campground look better(cleaning, mowing and weed whacking) just to name a few."

"right on the paradox river; they rent tubes ; they have a heated pool, a couple different playgrounds and an arcade for those rainy days."

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Cynthia K.
Guide
Aug. 28, 2020
Half Moon Pond State Park Campground
Beautifully Well Kept
We camped here for two nights for a mid-week getaway. The park is small, quiet and very well cared for. Restrooms are modern and clean. Everyone seems to adhere to quiet hours so it was easy to get a good night's sleep. There's no difficulty with fires here, because the firewood sold on site is kiln dried and kept in a shed, and the fire pits are 3 - sided concrete block. We had a waterfront site so we could launch our kayaks right from our site. The pond is very weedy, so fishing was not so great, but the hiking trails around the park were fun. Half Moon is a hidden gem!
Beau B.
Guide
Aug. 16, 2018
Mount Philo State Park Campground
Great little park
What a great little park! apparently this is the first state park in Vermont. Only 8 campsites so try to book early. Nice trails that lead to scenic views of Lake Champlain. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Showers were quarter operated, 50 cents for 5 minutes. Firewood sold on site. Sites are well groomed and have a fire pit and picnic table.
Sammii D.
Ranger
Jun. 20, 2019
Lake George Riverview Campground
Great campsite!
We pulled in in the middle of memorial day weekend. The place was sold out. Staff was super friendly and had us check in on no time. The campground loses a start only because when it's at full capacity, it is very cramped. Some sites are much bigger than others and have more space though. The Schroon River run right through the campgrounds and you can rent kayaks and canoes or bring your own to go a ride. There is a little beach and just launch on site. The bathrooms are very nice and all individual with a toilet and shower in one. Another downside of you're more full-time is there is no laundry on site. You're 4 miles away from Lake George's downtown which is a great area. Plenty of nearby hikes. Each campsite had a BBQ-like fire pit. Campground has a very nice basketball court, pool and playground. Dog friendly and even we were there it looks like their looking to expand and make more sites. Only one cabin available at the moment.
Laure D.
Legend
Jun. 28, 2024
Moose Hillock Camping Resorts
Nothing special
The good: large, spacious, private sites that are all fairly level and all about the same size. Beautiful pool with 2 water slides, arcade, and cafe that wasn’t opened during the week but will be starting July 1. Clean facilities. Store was fairly well stocked with things you might’ve forgot to pack. Staff was nice.
The not so good: lots of rules and charges for every little thing, our walkie talkies picked up on staff conversations and we heard they wanted to charge a family a guest fee for a delivery driver if he was on site more than 15 minutes, Showers cost money at $0.25 per 4 minutes, no wifi at all and poor cell reception, pool is NOT heated as they state all over their website, trash is not picked up, no activities or anything to do other than swim. Far from downtown Lake George and no trolley service, charges for early arrival regardless of whether sites is available or not and you can’t sit in their parking arrival area and wait. I would not choose this campground again. It wasn’t horrible. There is so much more they could offer for their resort prices that they charge. Drove through Lake George RV resort on Rt. 149 and I think I’d choose that campground next time. Check out the boats you ride on Lake George! The Adirondack is dog friendly! Get the coupon at the arcade for $3 off the $25 cost. Frontier Town gift shop on Rt 9 with the big teepee out front had great selection of stuff for good prices. Northway Brewing was fun with good beer!
Nancy W.
Legend
Jan. 1, 2022
Quechee-Pine Valley KOA
Typical KOA
This KOA is what you expect from a KOA– lots of amenities, sites of all sizes and levels of cost, tons of activities, and in a vacation destination area. We spent five nights at the campground and found lots to do in the area and that we had an enjoyable and pleasant stay.

The park is a large park that is terraced since it is in a pretty hilly area. There is the range of sites from pull-thrus, pull-ins and back-in sites and can accommodate RVs of any size. Some sites are full hookup while others are not and that is reflected in the cost. We paid $57/nigh for our full hookup site which is pretty costly especially since we did not use any of the amenities. Most sites are gravel with gravel patios but there are deluxe sites with paved patios, patio furniture, umbrella, and gas bbq grill. There are also camping cabins, some of which have kitchenettes and bathrooms that sleep six people.

Our site, was located in the back of the park in a quieter section because it was away from most of the activities and park entrance. The site was a pull-in which was kind of nice because the view out of our front windshield was of a wooded area. Our fire pit was in the front of our site so there was a nice amount of privacy when we sat outside by a campfire and didn’t feel like we were on the side of the road. Despite the hilliness of the park and all the trees, we did not have any trouble navigating our 45’ RV to our site. The trees at our site would prevent satellite television reception but our site had cable and we got about 20 or so channels. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Like many KOAs there are tons of amenities and things for kids to do – swimming pool, fishing ponds, bike rental, scheduled activities, propane sales, camp store, fire wood delivery, and more. There is a fenced dog park which was a fairly good size and our lab was happy to chase a ball.

As a whole, the park was very clean and manicured. No trash laying around and the gravel roads were free of potholes. The campground is located near the Queechee Gorge, covered bridges, hiking trails (including sections of the Appalachian Trail), good dining, maple syrup/cheese farm, the Marsh Billings- Rockefeller National Historic Park.
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Tony F.
Guide
Sep. 1, 2018
Little River State Park Campground
One super state park campground for the entire family
This is the only campground in the area I will stay at. It has so many benefits, I may not be able to do it justice in this review. The sites are huge. We fit two camper vans, two tents and put up a 20x20 rain tarp on Site 5. The site was freshly raked when we got there, and the leftover wood was stacked next to the fire pit. Picnic table easily seats 8. Lots of bathrooms around the park, each with showers. Firewood and Ice, along with some necessities are available at the office. Cell phone service is touchy depending on where you are in the park. There is fresh water available. Lots of activities to do here, from the Nature Center and hiking trails to seriously wicked mountain biking trails designed by Mr. Knight overlooking the reservoir where boating of all kinds is allowed. And the fishing in the river below is quite stellar. There's even an abandoned town up on top of the mountain for younto check out.
Andrea T.
Scout
Aug. 7, 2018
Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday
was great, slipping some.
I have done tent, cabin and t.v. camping here. a lot of family activity in my favorite place. the outdoor choices are plenty, but the campground is slipping trying to be too much and seems to let the infrastructure slip. it is owned by corporate KOA and it shows that the making money is more important than making it a home away from home that I use to love.. still will come back
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Michael K.
Guide
Jul. 18, 2019
Moose Hillock Camping Resorts
Great campsite, great pool. Cafe service is horrendous. Preachy.
The goods:

Campsites are the largest and most private I've ever seen. Fantastic. Good privacy.

Dunno why others are complaining about the 3 rocks as a fire pit. Plenty functional and directs the heat out towards the seating area.

The pool is as good as it looks in the pictures. Your kids will be here every day and love it. The deepest the pool gets is around 4 feet. There are 2 slides and they are pretty well monitored.

The check in staff and the store staff are great. Very helpful. The camp store is pretty well stocked.

The needs improvement:

The café staff are completely incompetent. I went through 3 people to find someone that spoke English. A very basic order of 2 slushies took over 20 minutes and they were both wrong. I watched the same thing happen to the next 4-5 families while my kids drank their slushies. It has a ton of potential but terrible execution. I tried again a day or two later and bought some lunch, it took an hour and the order was wrong.

The playlist at the pool area seems to alternate between Jimmy buffett / Bob marley (great!) and a 5 year old's sunday school religious kid songs (wth??). Super annoying. Combine that with the pamphlets handed out at check-in, it's a little preachy. Save that for church, I'm here to camp, Thank you.
Christina M.
Guide
Jul. 28, 2017
Lake George Escape Campground
Glamping at its Finest!
The tent we stayed in was gorgeous! We fit 5 of us comfortably. Linens, blankets and pillows were provided. There was a fire pit, BBQ, picnic table with umbrella, covered platform, and a partition between campsites. There were plenty or outdoor activities to do such as swimming, tubing, kayaking, sports, and bike rentals. They had a gift shop and arcade on site as well. We unfortunately got hit with some pretty bad weather so we couldn't enjoy the grounds as much as we would have liked to but that was obviously not their fault. We had to evacuate the mountain our last evening because of really bad thunder and lightening but the ranger was very helpful and came around to warn us all and encourage us to be careful. They even refunded us for that last night. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a real "glamping" experience! You always see those fancy campsites on Pinterest or Instagram so now you can experience it yourself close to home if you live in NY.

We made the most of our rainy weekend by checking out the town and some caves. Plenty to do in the area of you want to venture out of the campgrounds but if you're there with good weather I doubt you will be bored!!