The best yurts in Shawangunk Mountains
99% (212) • 3 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Shawangunk Mountains
Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
1. Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
97%
(270)
Downsville, NY · 4 sites
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Stay in our cozy 8’x10 ‘ wall tent on a 14’x16’ deck built next to a waterfall. The site includes include a private outdoor shower and a well serviced outhouse per site. Relax in front of the fire pit and grill that overlooks the falls. You will have plenty of privacy, surrounded by woods, access to lush forest, and modern amenities such as: WiFiprovided by Starlink, queen bed, propane tent heater to keep you warm in the cooler months, Brooklinen sheets.
The property allows lots of beauty, peace, and serenity. Feel free to roam the 12 acres of woods, fields, waterfalls, and brooks. There are 3 historic waterfalls on the property. Within our small town, you can find all your essential needs met at the stores close by, as well as some great restaurants.
Area surrounding the site as well as the areas not surrounding the main house, are accessible with caution.
Access to the brook is at your own risk. Brook subject to flooding.
Please note location of water rescue equipment at the site.
Don’t forget the ice for the Yeti cooler!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$120
/ night
The Awakening Garden
2. The Awakening Garden
100%
(14)
Saugerties, NY · 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.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$93
/ night
99% (212) • 3 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Shawangunk Mountains
Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
1. Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
97%
(270)
Downsville, NY · 4 sites
Learn more about this land:
Stay in our cozy 8’x10 ‘ wall tent on a 14’x16’ deck built next to a waterfall. The site includes include a private outdoor shower and a well serviced outhouse per site. Relax in front of the fire pit and grill that overlooks the falls. You will have plenty of privacy, surrounded by woods, access to lush forest, and modern amenities such as: WiFiprovided by Starlink, queen bed, propane tent heater to keep you warm in the cooler months, Brooklinen sheets.
The property allows lots of beauty, peace, and serenity. Feel free to roam the 12 acres of woods, fields, waterfalls, and brooks. There are 3 historic waterfalls on the property. Within our small town, you can find all your essential needs met at the stores close by, as well as some great restaurants.
Area surrounding the site as well as the areas not surrounding the main house, are accessible with caution.
Access to the brook is at your own risk. Brook subject to flooding.
Please note location of water rescue equipment at the site.
Don’t forget the ice for the Yeti cooler!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$120
/ night
The Awakening Garden
2. The Awakening Garden
100%
(14)
Saugerties, NY · 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.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$93
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Meaghan
January 2026
With pets
Sam has a wonderful, well maintained camp. He was eager to help in any way he could, and we never needed anything.
Things to note
Bath tub!!! Not hot tub!!! (Does have hot water)
The tent was PLENTY warm with the propane heater provided.
Tent kept out the wind, rain, and cold.
20 bucks for a wagon of pre chopped wood on site. wonderful price, great quality wood.
The snow was plowed perfectly but it was very icy. Just be careful.
11/10 would stay again.
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Eddie
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
Awesome spot! Sam was a super responsive host and a made sure we had a great stay. Would totally recommend.
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Adrienne
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
This was a great sight! The tub and waterfall view absolutely made our trip! Would definitely come back for another stay!
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Abbey
October 2025
2 nights at Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
Sam’s got a really special place here! While not quite as private as I’d assumed (the sites are somewhat close together and near a road and you’d occasionally run into another guest at the toilets), the sound of the water from the waterfall drowns out almost all noise and you still feel like you’re in the middle of the woods. We stayed at the waterfall site with the bathtub, which we did not bathe in, but it was nice to have hot water on site to wash hands, brush teeth etc. The tent was cozy once we got the propane heater going and the added amenities (coffee maker, electric kettle, fire pit with an attached grill…) were nice. There’s even firewood onsite for purchase. Sam responded immediately when we had any questions or issues and was very helpful. Would absolutely stay again!
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Alli
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
My bestie and I had a blast at the Waterfall campsite on Sam’s property. The waterfall was gorgeous, the firepit perfect and wonderful to cook on, the bed was comfy and the entire experience lovely. Sam is a gracious host. I highly recommend the site for people who are looking for something picturesque but not terribly rustic.
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Jesika
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
Really great little glamping spot. We loved how the tent was up on a platform, and the bed was extremely comfortable. The waterfall right next to the site was an added bonus. We loved wandering down by it. Good amount of privacy being that this site was set behind and down a small hill from the other sites. The bathtub and shower were amazing! Water got nice and hot, though you might want to bring something to hang in front of it if you are shy 😉. Sam was friendly and helpful, and kept to himself. The outhouses were very clean and not smelly at all. The firepit was a great size with a built-in grill grate for cooking. We had a really nice time hiking near Andes (25 min, beautiful drive) and having lunch in the quaint little town. There is also a bar/restaurant and some convenience stores and gas station right down the road in Downsville, but we did not visit. This is not deep woods camping, but was perfect for us. We will definitely go back one day in the future. Thanks Sam!!!
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zach
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
We arrived to a beautifully lit glamping experience for our one year wedding anniversary and it ended up being everything we hoped for! We loved going to sleep to the sound of the waterfall, and how otherwise quiet it was. Having hot water and a working propane stove made this feel so much more special than our usual camping trips. Wood was easy to find. Camp grill was solid too. Thanks Sam for all the hard work it takes to run this glamping operation.
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Aaron
September 2025
With pets
Pictures alone can't compare to how gorgeous the property is. The sounds, the vegetation, the smells, etc. All wonderful. The accommodations were great. The tub/shower was glorious. The tent was spacious and warm with the gas heater. The grounds were well kept, and the bathrooms were a short walk away, down the path. Near the bathrooms, there was plenty of firewood to purchase for a very reasonable price. A very beautiful, sweet and kind cat named Cliff stands guard. The best part of the experience however, was Sam. His patience, his kindness, and willingness to accommodate whenever possible turned a great experience into an amazing one. 15/10. Would go back and recommend! Thanks, Sam!
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Lindsay
August 2025
1 night at Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
I absolutely loved my stay! It was so easy to get to, and the custom welcome sign was the sweetest, homey touch. The tent was spotless, super cozy, and falling asleep to the sound of the waterfall was incredibly calming. Everything about the space made it so easy to relax and soak up some peaceful time in nature. The WiFi was a nice bonus too.. perfect for staying a little connected while still unplugging. Can’t wait to come back!
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Brittany
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
Great site by a beautiful waterfall! Everything was nice and clean and was a great experience. Wood is for sale and it’s a good deal. Only downside was that the wooden hot tub was updated to a regular bath tub, but there is hot water and a shower which is a plus.
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Avery
July 2025
2 nights at Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
Beautiful scenery, we really enjoyed our stay at the yurt next to the waterfall, and Sam was very helpful to any issues we had
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Nicholas
July 2025
1 night at Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
Sad to leave this wonderful piece of heaven. Sam was very kind and understanding. Can’t wait to stay there again 💚
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Christine
July 2025
1 night at Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
My daughter picked out this spot because of the nearby waterfall and we loved it! We were celebrating her birthday and she didn’t want to leave! Sam was wonderful, and his place is gorgeous! I enjoyed the outdoor tub and fairy lights- great place for some cosmic tranquility!
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Fred
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
Awesome views great place to stay. My wife loved the bath tub next to the falls
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Sydney
May 2025
With pets
We had a great stay here. Very scenic and well maintained. Sam supplied a charcoal grill and portable stove, but we used our own so I cannot attest to their functionality! The space heater came in handy, as did the complimentary firewood when we ran out of our own! The mineral tub was a bonus as well.
The downside- you’re not going to get the privacy you might expect at a campsite. There are cars coming by all hours of the day (even 1030 at night) and delivery trucks. Of course not a deal breaker but good to know!
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Jonathan
May 2025
1 night at Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
Great experience even with the rain! Everthing was perfect and Sam responded and helped us very quickly!
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Giovanni
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
Me and my wife stayed at Sam’s Glamping tent and it went phenomenal. The view was beautiful and the tent was super spacious, the entire vibe of the campsite was great. We felt welcomed and any issue we had was solved by our host. The campsite came with a lot of amenities that was nice to have like a propane cooktop, a cooktop for the fire pit, aswell as silverware and a pan, Another thing to note is the bathrooms and campsite in general was very well contained and clean. There is also a yeti cooler on site which is a very large cooler and was super helpful in keeping our food fresh and bugs out. The hot tub was large enough to comfortably fit 2 people and got super hot, the hot tub was also overlooking the waterfall. Sam was great, anytime any unexpected issue arose for us he went out of his way to help as much as he could, I would definitely recommend the camp site and and definitely the host he was a super down to earth guy. We had a great time and definitely will come back sometime soon. I rate the whole trip a 5/5 with everything involved.
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Jazmyne
April 2025
With pets
Views were beautiful and everything you needed was there. The hot tub is such a special added touch, it was amazing and we will definitely be back!
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Tracy
March 2025
Weekend Trip to Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
Really enjoyed our weekend, listening to the sounds of the waterfall while soaking in the mineral tub!! Everything was exactly as we hope for!!! Sam was an excellent host!! It got pretty cold but the tent stayed nice and warm. Oohhh the stars we amazing twinkling through out the trees. Hope to come back again when it’s a little warmer and try out one of the other sites on this beautiful property!!
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Mike
March 2025
Weekend Trip to Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall
Amazing setting with the waterfall. On demand hot tub certainly made things seamless and easy. Sam was great and super responsive.
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