New York City can be one of the most thrilling and rewarding places on earth, but it also gets exhausting. So taking a break from all that NYC has to offer to relax in nature can be beneficial. Luckily, New York State offers plenty of outdoor attractions – from stunning beaches to incredible hiking trails – so that you can get out there and appreciate all that this incredible state has to offer.
If you’re searching for a luxurious camping experience in Upstate New York and New York State, glamping is your perfect solution. These luxury camping getaways provide an idyllic escape from city life for a weekend and allow you to reconnect with nature.
Governors Island
Get away from it all at this idyllic glampsite on Governors Island. Just a short ferry ride away from downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn, this waterfront oasis provides an unforgettably upscale camping experience.
Accommodations here include three types of tents: Summit Tents and Outlook Shelters offer more privacy with their own bathrooms and hot showers, while Journey Tents are shared with other guests but still feel intimate due to their king-sized beds, private decks and elegant designer furnishings.
Enjoy a luxurious in-tent breakfast and other amenities, like climate control, spa-style bathrooms and full electricity. From your vantage point on Lower Manhattan, New York Harbor and Lady Liberty you’ll have an unbeatable view.
Firelight Camps
At Firelight Camps, you’ll stay in a cozy canvas tent. Plus, they provide complimentary breakfast to start the day off right! Plus, there’s access to their bathhouse with hot showers and so much more – perfect for an unforgettable camping experience!
The best part of this property is that it’s only 90 minutes from NYC! Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the nearby mountains and forest before retiring to your glamping tent for some rest and relaxation.
This glamping site in the Hudson Valley, situated within the Catskills, is an ideal getaway for anyone wanting to experience Upstate New York’s beauty without leaving city life. They offer 28 cabins designed with a Scandinavian-meets-Hudson Valley aesthetic as well as plenty of activities to do during your stay.
Star Wars fans will adore this glamping spot. It’s a vintage 1955 Spartan Royal Manor that will allow you to experience life as it was back then.
If you’re not feeling adventurous enough to head out into the stars or relax by the lake, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy such as hiking, biking, birding and whale watching. And if cooking is more your style, restaurants and grocery stores in the area will deliver meals or pick them up curbside for convenience!