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Top-rated campgrounds
99% (303)
Top-rated campgrounds
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Alex
October 2025
1 night at Waterfall Sanctuary & Quiet Retreat
This was perfect! Everything was as stated. I just packed like I would for a camping trip and was pleased. Even the trail to the waterfall was pretty easy even with the leaves.
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Alex
October 2025
With pets
We loved our stay, such a beautiful and well kept spot! Can’t wait to come back.
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Nicole
October 2025
With kids
We had a great weekend at John and AC’s spot! Great set up - our kids loves running around, playing in the stream, roasting marshmallows. Overall great experience!
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kyrie
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Waterfall Sanctuary & Quiet Retreat
What an amazing place. The cabin was so clean and the outhouse was spotless. I had a great time.
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Tianna
October 2025
2 nights at Waterfall Sanctuary & Quiet Retreat
I had a wonderful experience staying at this cabin. The land is breathtaking. The waterfall was everything I could’ve asked for on my birthday for fun swimming adventures. The cabin was clean and cozy. Loved using the solar shower bags under the full moon for an additional cold plunge indulgence. Diner nearby makes a mean strawberry shortcake with biscuits. Awesome farmers market. Stay here-you will love it!
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Bernie
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Campaway on Cotton Hill
My two buddies and I really enjoyed this place. Beautiful view of the stars at night and nice quiet space for us for the weekend. The tent was big enough for three of us and we enjoyed plenty of the amenities (firewood, water, kitchen, smores). We also heard plenty of wildlife - owls, coyotes.. made for a fun experience. Plenty of great hiking nearby.
It's a small walk from the parking area but they have a wagon that you can use to help bring your stuff.
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Katherine
September 2025
2 nights at Waterfall Sanctuary & Quiet Retreat
Beautiful property, well kept clean cabins and such a wonderful hike down to the waterfalls! Would definitely stay again.
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Sven
September 2025
With pets
We loved everything about our time at David and Peggy’s spot, highly recommend and we’ll definitely be back!
Everything as described, David and Peggy are great hosts.
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Erika
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Waterfall Sanctuary & Quiet Retreat
Everything was perfect! The waterfall was stunning and a fun scramble to get to. The water was quite chilly as it was the last week of September, but we still went for a swim and it was a great spot with plenty of room. Have a good swi. The cabin is adorable, and the bed was so comfortable. The deck was really nice for doing yoga on and the fire pit set up was lovely.. We took a little hike that was about 10 minutes away that had beautiful views and stopped at a farm stand that had tons of beautiful produce and delicious treats. We could have easily bought all the food we needed for the weekend at that one farm stand. The site was very private and a very short walk from the car to the site. It was a perfect weekend getaway!
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Sierra
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Waterfall Sanctuary & Quiet Retreat
Great location, private and waterfall was an easy hike down
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Diamond
September 2025
With pets
I had such a wonderful time during my stay. Everything is so well thought out. Heidi has done such a great job with this set up, I had everything I could possibly need and more! So many thoughtful touches and kind gestures. Will definitely be returning.
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Sella
September 2025
With kids
Took my two daughters for the weekend. The cabin was very well maintained, was clean, comfortable and had plenty of light at night. The picnic table, fire pit and campfire area outside were fantastic during night time and breakfast. Most importantly - the short hike to the waterfall was a wonderful early morning adventure.
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Kathryn
September 2025
2 nights at Waterfall Sanctuary & Quiet Retreat
So peaceful and beautifully designed. The cabin was immaculate and the grounds were just as perfect. I had everything I needed and it was so fun having the neighbor’s cat nearby as a feline companion 🩷 I’d love to come back someday when it’s warmer so I can do more waterfall swimming!
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Melissa
September 2025
2 nights at Waterfall Sanctuary & Quiet Retreat
The cabins and sites are well maintained with many amenities, and conveniently located to local farm stands and things to do. The gorge and sacred waterfall are truly a special place to spend the day surrounded with afternoon. This was my 2nd stay here and would absolutely return again!
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Giancarlo
September 2025
With pets
What a wonderful stay! the location was so so peaceful and the waterfall was absolutely beautiful and serene. The landscape was gorgeous and we really enjoyed the Vromans Noise Loop trail -- a must-see --that offered stunning views of the valley below. The cabin was clean and well maintained (the bed was super comfy), and the rustic community room area was great for 'as-needed' supplies, like cooking pans, a coffee maker, and a place to wash the dishes . We felt like we were the only ones there in a very lush natural setting. Looking forward to returning!!! highly recommended.
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Hillary
September 2025
With pets
We had such an amazing time camping on Heidi’s beautiful wildflower covered hill. The spot had a gorgeous view that’s perfect for stargazing and watching epic sunsets. The tent was cozy and clean. We had everything we needed for a perfect stay, including fresh cut flowers and s’mores supplies. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend this spot.
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Robert
August 2025
With kids
This was our first time camping at this site and we absolutely loved it. The location wonderful - the campsite sits in a large open field and is a very short hike away from a large creek. Our kids had a blast exploring the creek and surrounding area. The site was very well maintained, organized and clean. The host was very responsive and helpful and gave us a great tour of the site upon our arrival. We loved our visit here!!
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Ramona
August 2025
With kids
This campsite is absolutely beautiful! My kids and I had an amazing time ! I will be definitely returning next year ! Thank you so much Amy for sharing your beautiful land !
Oh I don’t wanna forget the waterfall is breathtaking my kids and I was spending all day in it 😅 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Lisa
August 2025
2 nights at Waterfall Sanctuary & Quiet Retreat
What an absolutely amazing place! Communication with Amy was perfect leading up to our stay and getting there was very easy. My son and I were so, so impressed with the cabin and the little area around it. We had everything we could have needed between the cabin and community room. The hike to the falls is tough (watch out for spots of clay in the river...they steal shoes! lol) but so, so worth it. One of the highlights of our trip was the visit from the sweet little cat that came while we were packing up, We will definitely be back!
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Madeline
August 2025
With pets
We really enjoyed our stay at Amy’s Forest cabin. The cabin itself was super cozy and the bed was comfortable. My husband and I enjoy the feeling of being in nature while still having a bed to sleep on, so this was perfect for us. The campsite was very private and access to the waterfall was definitely a highlight. We will be back!
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The best family-friendly glamping near Cooperstown guide
Where to go
Otsego Lake
Otsego Lake got its “glimmerglass” nickname from James Fenimore Cooper in his “Leatherstocking Tales.” Head 10 miles north of Cooperstown into Glimmerglass State Park, which overlooks the shimmering lake, and you’ll understand why. The rolling, partially wooded terrain is the setting for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and swimming in summer and tubing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, and ice fishing in winter. The park’s campground is open from May to October.
Howe Caverns
Fifty minutes east of Cooperstown, you can explore the rock formations and twisting corridors of the largest cavern in the northeast by taking a boat ride on the underground river. Above ground is an adventure park featuring a zip line, ropes course, and rock wall.
Little Falls
A 45-minute drive north of Cooperstown, Little Falls lies in a deep gorge of the Mohawk River Valley and is a popular spot for rock climbing. Moss Island, on the river in the middle of town, has a wide range of easy to challenging climbs.
When to go
Cooperstown and surrounding Otsego County is a four-season destination. The long, sunny days of spring and summer are ideal for enjoying hiking trails and swimming beaches, but the rich colors of fall draw visitors out of season, while winter offers lots of fun snowy activities, from cross-country skiing to snowshoeing and ice fishing.