98% (3.2K) • 153 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Albany
The Awakening Garden
1. The Awakening Garden
100%
(14)
37mi from Albany · 4 sites
This piece of land was developed by my mother, and named after my grandmother: The Awakening Garden is a translation of her name in Chinese.
It is tucked in between the Hudson River (8 miles to the East) and the Catskill Mountains (10 miles to the west). It is just 6 miles from the Village of Saugerties and 14 miles to Woodstock, NY.
The piece available for camping is 10 acres, but the entire Garden is comprised of 98 acres of rolling land (most of it in a forestry protection plan) bordered on the west by acres of marshland. Many trails criss-cross the Garden and lead one to pretty or interesting vistas including a large mountain laurel patch, ancient graveyard, and different stands of mixed wood forests.
There’s lots of wildlife both on land and in the marshes.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$93
/ night
Gatherwild Ranch
2. Gatherwild Ranch
92%
(13)
38mi from Albany · 13 sites
Welcome to Gatherwild Ranch, featured in The New York Times and home to 8 beautiful and unique accommodations spread out on the rolling hills of a former apple orchard in the heart of the Hudson Valley in Upstate NY. We provide a luxurious farmstead experience, and offer a place to comfortably reconnect with nature. Enjoy the privacy of your site or meet meaningful community in the common areas. Explore the bustling nearby upstate town of Germantown, Hudson and Rhinebeck, drop in a swimming hole, cool off in our sprinklers, enjoy our beautiful bathhouse amenities, pet a goat and collect duck eggs for your breakfast, and stargaze by your private fire at night. The experience of a lifetime is at your fingertips.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$207
/ night
High Peak Meadows
3. High Peak Meadows
99%
(43)
39mi from Albany · 2 sites
Unplug, unwind, and recharge amongst 250 acres of private property conservation forest at our peaceful waterfall campsite in a secluded 3-acre meadow . Just off the NY Scenic Byway County Route 16, there is tons of space for larger groups. A New York favorite. Greet the morning sun from your tent as it rises above High Peak. Surrounded by the Indian Head Wilderness peaks, you'll enjoy the cool mountain air at night and stunning views all day long. Hike the trails and then dip in the creek when you get back. This campsite is equipped with a single Queen-sized cot with air mattress, woodstove, portable camp toilet, solar heated sun shower. Bring your own bedding/sleeping bags. Drive-up access requires SUV-type clearance for the creek crossings. For easier 2 wheel access check out my other 5-star secluded campsite- Schoharie Creekside Tent. Only a quick drive to Tannersville, Hunter, Windham, Palenville, Woodstock, Phoenicia, Catskill and Saugerties where you can explore the cute town, restaurants, and shops. The site is perched on the banks of the Roaring Kill Stream, perfect for swimming and fishing. There are also lots of flat areas to put additional tents. Great access to the Roaring Kill Trailhead and to the Devil's Path Hiking Trail. If you're looking for some water activities take a short drive to Colgate Lake. Site guidelines Do be careful driving on the dirt jeep track out to the camp. Don't miss swimming in the Roaring Kill Falls. Do leave the campsite just as you found it. "Don't feed the bears." Seriously, do keep a very clean camp. Do ask questions about local activities- swimming holes, hiking, etc. Please take all trash with you, leave no trace!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$124
/ night
Riverfront Ritz Campsite
4. Riverfront Ritz Campsite
100%
(20)
41mi from Albany · 1 site
Amazing Adirondack Mountain Retreat, secluded among the trees fronting on the Hudson River, keep alert and you may see the bald eagles, deer, geese, turkey and other wildlife that call this home. Close to Lake George and Saratoga in the Adirondack mountains foothills. Perfect romantic getaway or just a place to relax and get away from it all. You will have the campsite all to yourself with no neighbors. Perfect to let the kids enjoy nature.
Off site, guests can enjoy an array of local attractions and activities. Take a steamboat cruise, brave the thrilling rides at The Great Escape, or walk through a thrilling wax museum in Lake George Village. Grab a bite to eat at a Saratoga restaurant or shop along Victoria Broadway. Together, Saratoga Springs and Lake George have everything to make a memorable family vacation.
Water levels in the Hudson River may be lower this year than usual. Perfect time to explore the shores of the river that never get seen, maybe even find some treasures with your metal detector.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$131
/ night
PRIVATE Glamping Tents - Sleeps 16!
5. PRIVATE Glamping Tents - Sleeps 16!
100%
(11)
42mi from Albany · 1 site
Vacation to your very own, PRIVATE Glamping Site on our 200-acre family farm!
You'll have acres of nature to yourselves with FOUR canvas, fully furnished sleeping tents. The EXCLUSIVE site is ALL YOURS and can accommodate up to 16 people.
What are you waiting for? Grab your friends and family and come visit our farm stay for a weekend or longer! The farm has so much to offer, from hiking to visiting our animals, and we are a short drive from beaches, lakes, shopping and MORE!
Nestled in a grove of pine trees, this glamping site is perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature, without roughing it. Light up the fire pit, make s’mores and share stories, then sit back and let nature do the talking. We provide everything you'll need for sleeping, cooking and more - just bring yourselves! GREAT for large groups, multiple families, and bachelorette parties! Grab your friends & family... let's go glamping at our FARM STAY!
Each of our FOUR fully furnished tents has one queen-sized bed and up to two twin mattresses can be added to each tent to accommodate additional people. There are games & activities GALORE on the farm, and we are just minutes away from hiking, shopping, tubing, kayaking and MORE!!
Our Farm Stay has TONS of activities to keep you busy - outdoor games, wagon rides, farm tours, farm-to-table picnics, nature hikes, wildlife watching and stargazing. Enjoy a guided farm tour to play with our friendly goats, donkeys, cows, pony, horses, and barn cats. Then visit the Chicken Coop and garden to collect fresh eggs and vegetables – straight from our farm to your picnic table. In September, visit our pumpkin patch and pick-your-own pumpkin for carving!!
Stay with us for a PRIVATE, comfortable, glamping experience where you can relax and reconnect with friends. Enjoy your holiday in the heart of nature in a whole new way!
The farm is within 35 minutes of Saratoga Springs, Lake George, and southern Vermont, but it's close to the Battenkill for activities that coincide perfectly with camping or glamping like kayaking, tubing, swimming, and fishing. We are your home base in a gorgeous setting, but you have access to so many fun things for all ages to make the vacation really special.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$405
/ night
98% (3.2K) • 153 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Albany
The Awakening Garden
1. The Awakening Garden
100%
(14)
37mi from Albany · 4 sites
This piece of land was developed by my mother, and named after my grandmother: The Awakening Garden is a translation of her name in Chinese.
It is tucked in between the Hudson River (8 miles to the East) and the Catskill Mountains (10 miles to the west). It is just 6 miles from the Village of Saugerties and 14 miles to Woodstock, NY.
The piece available for camping is 10 acres, but the entire Garden is comprised of 98 acres of rolling land (most of it in a forestry protection plan) bordered on the west by acres of marshland. Many trails criss-cross the Garden and lead one to pretty or interesting vistas including a large mountain laurel patch, ancient graveyard, and different stands of mixed wood forests.
There’s lots of wildlife both on land and in the marshes.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$93
/ night
Gatherwild Ranch
2. Gatherwild Ranch
92%
(13)
38mi from Albany · 13 sites
Welcome to Gatherwild Ranch, featured in The New York Times and home to 8 beautiful and unique accommodations spread out on the rolling hills of a former apple orchard in the heart of the Hudson Valley in Upstate NY. We provide a luxurious farmstead experience, and offer a place to comfortably reconnect with nature. Enjoy the privacy of your site or meet meaningful community in the common areas. Explore the bustling nearby upstate town of Germantown, Hudson and Rhinebeck, drop in a swimming hole, cool off in our sprinklers, enjoy our beautiful bathhouse amenities, pet a goat and collect duck eggs for your breakfast, and stargaze by your private fire at night. The experience of a lifetime is at your fingertips.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$207
/ night
High Peak Meadows
3. High Peak Meadows
99%
(43)
39mi from Albany · 2 sites
Unplug, unwind, and recharge amongst 250 acres of private property conservation forest at our peaceful waterfall campsite in a secluded 3-acre meadow . Just off the NY Scenic Byway County Route 16, there is tons of space for larger groups. A New York favorite. Greet the morning sun from your tent as it rises above High Peak. Surrounded by the Indian Head Wilderness peaks, you'll enjoy the cool mountain air at night and stunning views all day long. Hike the trails and then dip in the creek when you get back. This campsite is equipped with a single Queen-sized cot with air mattress, woodstove, portable camp toilet, solar heated sun shower. Bring your own bedding/sleeping bags. Drive-up access requires SUV-type clearance for the creek crossings. For easier 2 wheel access check out my other 5-star secluded campsite- Schoharie Creekside Tent. Only a quick drive to Tannersville, Hunter, Windham, Palenville, Woodstock, Phoenicia, Catskill and Saugerties where you can explore the cute town, restaurants, and shops. The site is perched on the banks of the Roaring Kill Stream, perfect for swimming and fishing. There are also lots of flat areas to put additional tents. Great access to the Roaring Kill Trailhead and to the Devil's Path Hiking Trail. If you're looking for some water activities take a short drive to Colgate Lake. Site guidelines Do be careful driving on the dirt jeep track out to the camp. Don't miss swimming in the Roaring Kill Falls. Do leave the campsite just as you found it. "Don't feed the bears." Seriously, do keep a very clean camp. Do ask questions about local activities- swimming holes, hiking, etc. Please take all trash with you, leave no trace!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$124
/ night
Riverfront Ritz Campsite
4. Riverfront Ritz Campsite
100%
(20)
41mi from Albany · 1 site
Amazing Adirondack Mountain Retreat, secluded among the trees fronting on the Hudson River, keep alert and you may see the bald eagles, deer, geese, turkey and other wildlife that call this home. Close to Lake George and Saratoga in the Adirondack mountains foothills. Perfect romantic getaway or just a place to relax and get away from it all. You will have the campsite all to yourself with no neighbors. Perfect to let the kids enjoy nature.
Off site, guests can enjoy an array of local attractions and activities. Take a steamboat cruise, brave the thrilling rides at The Great Escape, or walk through a thrilling wax museum in Lake George Village. Grab a bite to eat at a Saratoga restaurant or shop along Victoria Broadway. Together, Saratoga Springs and Lake George have everything to make a memorable family vacation.
Water levels in the Hudson River may be lower this year than usual. Perfect time to explore the shores of the river that never get seen, maybe even find some treasures with your metal detector.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$131
/ night
PRIVATE Glamping Tents - Sleeps 16!
5. PRIVATE Glamping Tents - Sleeps 16!
100%
(11)
42mi from Albany · 1 site
Vacation to your very own, PRIVATE Glamping Site on our 200-acre family farm!
You'll have acres of nature to yourselves with FOUR canvas, fully furnished sleeping tents. The EXCLUSIVE site is ALL YOURS and can accommodate up to 16 people.
What are you waiting for? Grab your friends and family and come visit our farm stay for a weekend or longer! The farm has so much to offer, from hiking to visiting our animals, and we are a short drive from beaches, lakes, shopping and MORE!
Nestled in a grove of pine trees, this glamping site is perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature, without roughing it. Light up the fire pit, make s’mores and share stories, then sit back and let nature do the talking. We provide everything you'll need for sleeping, cooking and more - just bring yourselves! GREAT for large groups, multiple families, and bachelorette parties! Grab your friends & family... let's go glamping at our FARM STAY!
Each of our FOUR fully furnished tents has one queen-sized bed and up to two twin mattresses can be added to each tent to accommodate additional people. There are games & activities GALORE on the farm, and we are just minutes away from hiking, shopping, tubing, kayaking and MORE!!
Our Farm Stay has TONS of activities to keep you busy - outdoor games, wagon rides, farm tours, farm-to-table picnics, nature hikes, wildlife watching and stargazing. Enjoy a guided farm tour to play with our friendly goats, donkeys, cows, pony, horses, and barn cats. Then visit the Chicken Coop and garden to collect fresh eggs and vegetables – straight from our farm to your picnic table. In September, visit our pumpkin patch and pick-your-own pumpkin for carving!!
Stay with us for a PRIVATE, comfortable, glamping experience where you can relax and reconnect with friends. Enjoy your holiday in the heart of nature in a whole new way!
The farm is within 35 minutes of Saratoga Springs, Lake George, and southern Vermont, but it's close to the Battenkill for activities that coincide perfectly with camping or glamping like kayaking, tubing, swimming, and fishing. We are your home base in a gorgeous setting, but you have access to so many fun things for all ages to make the vacation really special.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$405
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Mads
January 2026
2 nights at The Awakening Garden
This was such a cozy and wintery cabin experience. My partner and I stayed over New Years Eve and enjoyed the snow falling, the wood stove firing away, a full moon, and blissfully almost no cell service at all (relief!). It was magical to drop into quiet woods and appreciate an absolutely tranquil experience all around. We decided we want to come back for another round once it warms up this spring/summer!
Tips for future guests: in the cold season, acquire PLENTY of firewood as it takes a lot to stay warm! But once the little cabin heats up, its plenty hot, especially up in the loft. We loved going to Ambrosia Diner down the road too, and bearing witness to the waterfalls of the Catskills.
Thank you for everything, Peter!
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Anthony
December 2025
2 nights at The Awakening Garden
Really peaceful and clarifying time here. I stayed at the Twin Oaks Cabin with the wood stove, which was cozy on the cold winter nights. Lots of trails nearby in the catskills. Friendly host. Would recommend!
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Harris
December 2025
Weekend Trip to The Awakening Garden
We had a great time at this cozy cabin! Would love to stay again!
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Mike
December 2025
Weekend Trip to The Awakening Garden
I had a fantastic time at Peter’s Awakening Cabin. It was incredibly peaceful - I enjoyed using the fire pit out front and the wood burning stove inside. Perfect place to read audiobooks, think, and enjoy time in nature.
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rick
November 2025
Weekend Trip to High Peak Meadows
Marks land is def the best campsite I've been to and I've been to a bunch. Def recommended A+
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Lillian
October 2025
Weekend Trip to The Awakening Garden
My partner and I were able to spend a really lovely weekend at the Twin Oaks cabin on Peter's campgrounds. We spent most of our time riding around on motorcycle and got in after dark on both nights. The view of the stars just overhead of the cabin was gorgeous. It felt gratifying to build the fire in the woodstove each night, which heat up the little cabin in no time. We got to see more of the thoughtful details in the cabin and even in the outhouse and outdoor shower as we were packing up on our last morning there. We'll be back in the area this time next year and would love to make it a new tradition to come back to theTwin Oaks cabin! Thank you for offering this space!
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Arin
October 2025
Weekend Trip to High Peak Meadows
Amazing site! Front country camping with big back country feels!
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Badr
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Riverfront Ritz Campsite
I strongly recommend staying at this beautiful camp site, Rita is absolutely amazing we had great time, watching the stars at night was very nice and relaxing. Lake George is near by for great times and views. I’d recommend bringing at AWD car or suv/truck. RITA is the best host ever anything you need she will respond and give right away. We will definitely come back in the summer.
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Trisia
October 2025
Weekend Trip to High Peak Meadows
The site was beyond amazing! So gorgeous, well equipped, and the adventure trail to get there was so fun! We’re already planning a trip back to explore the hiking trail off the site and all the other great ones nearby. Don’t plan on having phone service while there, but who cares when you’re at such a beautiful piece of land.
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Bethany
September 2025
Group trip
Such an amazing weekend! Spectacular views, kayaking down the river, glamping at its finest with literally everything you need. Seriously, bring bedding, food, a good book, and a power bank and you are set. Rita is such a lovely and thoughtful host. We will definitely be back. Very limited service with Verizon which personally I loved to be able to escape for a weekend. We've been fortunate to stay at a lot of cool hipcamps and airbnbs/vrbos but this is one for the books 😊
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Meg
September 2025
3 nights at High Peak Meadows
We had a wonderful trip at High Peak Meadows. We had an issue because of weather, but we pivoted and changed sites. All worked out fine. We got lucky and still had a couple clear nights where the stars were magnificent! The leaves were just changing and the property had some decent views. We set up a project and fairy lights.. it was pretty magical. ❤️ Good location and Mark was so very helpful even though he wasn't physically there.
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Ella
September 2025
With pets
This private peaceful oasis is such a beautiful property. We really felt like we were out in the woods- no service and coyotes howling in the distance! The stars are incredible. We accessed one hike right from camp and did a few others that were just a few minutes away. We had fun exploring Woodstock on a Saturday and burgers from Mamas Boy in Tannersville.
The tent stayed cozy at night with the stove and we really felt like we had everything we needed. We will be back!
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Austin
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Riverfront Ritz Campsite
Rita was an amazing host and the camping area was awesome! She was super friendly and walked us through how to use everything right when we got there. We loved being secluded on the water and spent a lot of time kayaking on the River. She really has thought about everything you could want in a glamping situation and it was more stocked than any other hip camp we’ve stayed in. We also had our two dogs who were able to be off leash and they had a blast! We would highly suggest this to anybody looking for a great experience
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Shannon
September 2025
With pets
This is such a beautiful piece of land, and a jaw-dropping view driving up! As noted a 4W drive is needed for crossing creeks, but that's part of the adventure! We had a bit of an issue with the air mattress squeakiness, but the hosts were gracious in how they handled it. They had the fire wood and a jug of water at the tent for us and were responsive in all of our questions.
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Ertis
September 2025
Group trip
We had a wonderful experience at this campsite! The property is beautiful, peaceful, and well cared for, making it the perfect place to relax and celebrate special moments. The host is incredibly attentive and thoughtful, providing clear guidance to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable stay while also respecting the land.
The campsite itself is well maintained, with great amenities that make the stay comfortable while still giving you that true outdoor experience. Our group especially appreciated the spacious setup and the chance to enjoy nature together in such a welcoming environment.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to stay here and look forward to returning. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a clean, organized, and enjoyable camping spot!
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Steve
August 2025
With pets
A really beautiful setting with a platform tent and firepit/picnic area. We truly appreciated the trails, creek and mountains nearby. The stargazing was phenomenal. Mark was a responsive and helpful communicator, and the camp directions were clear. Highly recommend!
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Kate
August 2025
With kids
There are so many positives about the Scoharie Creekside site! Our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids, 1 dog) had a wonderful weekend relaxing, exploring the creek and Roaring Kill Waterfall, and watching our dog enjoy the off leash splendor of the very large and private camp site! During our stay, Max was helpful and polite to us. We appreciated he was close by if we needed something.
I don't want to necessarily give a bad review, we had a wonderful time and it's a beautiful location/set up. However, some things that bothered us - 1) At the time of booking, we were surprised with an extra $100 in charges which, after I inquired, turned out to be $25/person/night for "extra person" fees (for anything more than 2 people). There was nothing at all in the listing stating this. After inquiry, the owner adjusted the listing, but did not refund us the charge. I simply can't imagine the extravagance of such a charge if a group of substantial size decides to reserve this site (which is set up beautifully with a ton of flat space for extra tents). With a group of 10 people you'd be paying $200 extra per night?!?! Feels like price gouging to me. 2) The cost of the fire wood is extravagant, and you have no choice but to use the owner's wood. He did allow a discount for us which we appreciated but again, $15 for a plastic tote of wood which last for a 1-2 hour fire is crazy. Ultimately, though we had a great time, we won't return because the cost is too much for what it is.
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Betsy
August 2025
Weekend Trip to High Peak Meadows
This is the best campsite. It’s in an area of the Catskills that gets really congested with tourists and this place.. lets you enjoy all of the beauty with none of the crowds. (Kaaterskill falls, for example, is completely empty at 7am, and it’s just a few minutes away.. North Point, too). There is some water crossing you have to do to get to the campsite. We do it on foot and carry our stuff in (might be 1/4 mile?) but if you aren’t going to do that you need something that you can realistically drive across a creek with at least 12 inches of water. Also- the dragonflies. You will never see so many… It’s beautiful and kind of otherworldly.
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Andrew AJ
August 2025
With kids
Incredible, private, picturesque place to camp with your own meadow to yourself, not to mention all the basics covered for you and a very sweet and helpful host! We stayed in the smaller / less expensive site but are interested in coming back and renting out the larger meadow, maybe with a couple friends.
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Cathy
August 2025
With pets
We had a wonderful experience staying at Schoharie Creekside Tent at High Meadow for a few days. We found it to be a lovely spot, peaceful and quiet, yet our hosts were nearby and responsive if we needed anything. The tent was in good condition and we were grateful for the woodstove on the chilly nights. We enjoyed the hammock located in a nice shady grove of pine trees, and We took advantage of the inner tubes our hosts supplied to float on the creek behind the campsite. Highly recommend!! 😁
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