The best bell tent rentals near Elmira, New York

Looking for a camping adventure near Elmira, New York? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 146 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect bell tent accommodation for your stay. Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to the outdoors, Hipcamp offers a variety of top campsites with rave reviews from fellow campers. Check out Camp Earth Connection (34 reviews), Forrest For The Trees Campground and Retreat (17 reviews), and LionsGate (12 reviews) for some highly recommended options. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like cooking equipment, potable water, and toilets. And if you're up for some thrilling activities, you'll have plenty to choose from, including whitewater paddling, climbing, and surfing. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in Elmira, New York!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping adventure near Elmira, New York? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 146 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect bell tent accommodation for your stay. Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to the outdoors, Hipcamp offers a variety of top campsites with rave reviews from fellow campers. Check out Camp Earth Connection (34 reviews), Forrest For The Trees Campground and Retreat (17 reviews), and LionsGate (12 reviews) for some highly recommended options. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like cooking equipment, potable water, and toilets. And if you're up for some thrilling activities, you'll have plenty to choose from, including whitewater paddling, climbing, and surfing. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in Elmira, New York!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Camp Earth Connection

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35mi from Elmira · 26 sites · Tents, Lodging · Freeville, NY

Camp Earth Connection is located in the town of Dryden, NY just 12 miles from Ithaca, NY. Camp Earth Connection offers a relaxing stay with a variety of camping options including Log Cabins, Rustic Cabins and Tent-Sites. Camp Earth Connection is an alcohol and drug free facility, offering guests the opportunity to connect with nature and each other in a serene and beautiful natural setting. The Hammond Hill trail system, which offers hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing connects to the 950 mileFinger Lakes Trail system. Wildlife is abundant in the area. It is common to hear the Coyotes and Owls throughout the day. In addition,Mink, Fishers, Bald Eagles, Turkey Buzzards, Porcupines, Raccoons, Skunks, Wild Turkeys, Ravens, Grouse, Red and Grey Fox and an occasional Black Bear are some of the inhabitants of the local forest. Guests can choose to have some peaceful alone time or be more engaged in our small community during scheduled community campfires, campfire pancake breakfasts or workshops. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Camp Earth Connection offers a Community Saturday Morning Campfire Pancake Breakfast. Camp Earth Connection values Diversity, Acceptance and Community. It is more than just a campground, it is an experience that can be life-changing. Guests enjoy making meaningful connections with hosts, guests, family and friends. In addition they experience the beauty and healing that is provided by this sacred natural environment. Camp Earth Connection is open to everyone and provides an accepting and safe space for folks who can't always count on that, including the the LGBTQ +, BIPOC and Recovery communities as well as other culturally diverse individuals, families and groups.

2. Trees and Dreams

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45mi from Elmira · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging · Naples, NY

Trees and Dreams is a 15-acre property 2000 feet above the Canandaigua Lake Valley. It is located atop the High Tor Preserve, nestled in mature maple and oak trees with a half-acre pond. Beautiful day hikes of Conklin's Gully, Grimes Glen, and Clark's Gully are nearby. The site is only 5 miles from idyllic Naples, NY (home of the annual Naples Grape Festival in September).

3. Water to Wine Glampground

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50mi from Elmira · 6 sites · Lodging · Rushville, NY

My husband and I bought our camp property when our children were young, and our kids grew up there. Between frog-catching contests, paddle boats, picnics, dirt biking, bonfires, camp outs, and the occasional wedding it was our special getaway. Now that the kids are growing up and going out on adventures of their own, we decided it's time we share our little piece of heaven with others, and so here we are, meeting new people from all over the world, making new connections, and enjoying the opportunity to share this beautiful woodland and pond property that we've been blessed with. We'd love for YOU to come enjoy a stay at this whimsical, delightful, sacred place.

4. Vixen Vacations

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25mi from Elmira · 1 site · Lodging · Bradford, NY

Nestled in the heart of the finger lakes we offer an off-grid glamping experience utilizing solar energy and gravity fed water with luxurious amenities including a full personal bathroom and shower and fully stocked kitchen. Currently one completed unit and two more to come!

5. Two Bees Escape

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35mi from Elmira · 3 sites · Lodging · Lodi, NY

Enjoy the lovely setting of this romantic spot in nature with all the luxury of a hotel! Two Bees Escape is a sensational new glampground. Rose Cottage Tent is a spacious and luxuriously furnished canvas bell tent with private balcony nestled in a secluded and woodsy corner of a beautiful and tranquil field. Boasting a king sized memory foam mattress, twin memory foam daybed, outdoor dining area, a private fire pit and solar powered lights and USB ports for your convenience. Portable restrooms and a hand sanitizing station are available for your convenience. We have potable drinking water. Showers are not available at this time.

Stories from the community

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Dave

August 2025

With kids

3 nights at Vixen Vacations

This is a really wonderful spot. It was so relaxing to be there and everything was clean and comfortable. I would recommend bringing flip flops or slippers to wear during the night in between the tent and bathroom. I forgot mine but picked some up at the local store. My family and I loved spending the weekend here! Definitely one of our favorite spots.

Amy

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Trees and Dreams

Staying here was such a great experience! The tent and surrounding property are stunning! A cart was provided to wheel out things to the tent. There was a composting toilet, fire pit and picnic table near the tent. It was so nice looking out at the pond and hearing the bull frogs. Away from it all yet about 10 mins into Naples. Plus, the bed was very comfy!

Brendan

July 2025

1 night at Vixen Vacations

We had an awesome night in the Bungalow! Breonna and her husband had the tent set up with everything we needed for the night. We had a welcome basket with toiletries, firewood and plenty of room to explore. Having the outdoor kitchen and bathroom sitting right next to the tent was perfect as well. We would love a return visit and would highly recommend staying.