The best forest glamping near Shelter Island, New York

Looking for a unique camping experience in a forest near Shelter Island, New York? Hipcamp has over 88 available options for glamping and forest enthusiasts. With an average price of $82 per night and options as low as $25, you'll be sure to find a site that fits your budget. Check out top-rated campsites like Moon In The Pond Farm (100 reviews), Magpie and Jaebird's Little A-frame cabin (73 reviews), and Vintage camper, wifi & firepit (68 reviews) for an unforgettable trip. Popular amenities include showers, pets, and potable water, while swimming, climbing, and surfing are just a few of the activities you can enjoy in the great outdoors. Book now for a one-of-a-kind camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a unique camping experience in a forest near Shelter Island, New York? Hipcamp has over 88 available options for glamping and forest enthusiasts. With an average price of $82 per night and options as low as $25, you'll be sure to find a site that fits your budget. Check out top-rated campsites like Moon In The Pond Farm (100 reviews), Magpie and Jaebird's Little A-frame cabin (73 reviews), and Vintage camper, wifi & firepit (68 reviews) for an unforgettable trip. Popular amenities include showers, pets, and potable water, while swimming, climbing, and surfing are just a few of the activities you can enjoy in the great outdoors. Book now for a one-of-a-kind camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Humble Farm with Simplicity

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29mi from Shelter Island · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Higganum, CT

Bring your family and friends to camp at our quiet and very earthy and modest small family farm. Located in backwoods horse pastures with chickens, a dog, and a few horses. The property is very spread out and there are 2 outhouses for all sites to use. Your pets are welcome too! Locally there are state parks with beaches, and state forest for trails and lakes, hiking and biking. Or you can just relax and enjoy the serenity! OUR ADDRESS IS #200 NOT #204 Two parallel driveways THE DRIVEWAY TO THE LEFT FROM THE STREET IS OURS. Other attractions include local farmers markets, Millers Pond, Hammonassette State Park Beach, Gilette's Castle, with the famous River Ferry crossing the Connecticut River with a vehicle across to East Haddam at end of Rt. 148... We offer an hot H2O outdoor shower here for the comfort of out clients. It is located on the back of main house in corner. Entrance through gate is marked. Also See map in photos. We cannot allow any wood for camp fires to be brought in form the outside for environmental reasons. It can be pre-purchased for $12 per bundle on this site, or $10.00 cash here at farm. Farm Fresh eggs daily when available for $5.00 per 1/2 dozen. Blankets and pillows only are provided, NO LINENS for cabin or trailer sites only. Garbage removal is available as well $5 per bag provided.

2. The Sandbox Campground

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28mi from Shelter Island · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Groton, CT

The Sandbox campground was born from The Sandbox Indoor Beach Sports and Events facility, which mainly focuses on providing year round beach volleyball. We bought the property in 2015 and opened the facility in 2019. As it happens, it's a 12+ acre lot surrounded by wetlands, hiking and biking trails ... there will never be another building built within view of our facility. We are surrounded by nature, and will be forever. So what a great opportunity to offer camping and access to all of the forests, woodlands, wetlands and trails around! And if you're up for it, come play some beach volleyball and meet new lifelong friends :)

3. Water Forest Retreat

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33mi from Shelter Island · 3 sites · Lodging · Bozrah, CT

This property has been in my family for three generations. It is classic Connecticut with hills and streams and stone walls. The octagon is a private 122 ft.² that is electrified and heated. It has a full size bed, cabinet and table with chairs. It sits next to a brook on 56 acres of forest with a pond, small waterfall, marsh and 2 1/2 miles of hiking trails. There is a fire pit and outdoor dining area next to the octagon. We also have a propane outdoor grill and propane two burner camp stove. Out house with composting toilet close to octagon is heated. A great place to rejuvenate in the forest! Dogs welcome.

Public campgrounds near Shelter Island

Legend Wood Shelter

38mi from Shelter Island · 1 site · in Pachaug State Forest

Peg Mill Shelter

43mi from Shelter Island · 1 site · in Pachaug State Forest

Dry Reservoir Shelter

43mi from Shelter Island · 1 site · in Pachaug State Forest

Dawley Pond Shelter

47mi from Shelter Island · 1 site · in Pachaug State Forest

Stories from the community

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Debra

September 2025

With pets

1 night at Humble Farm with Simplicity

Stayed overnight in the remodeled horsetrailer in the field. Quiet. Large enough for 2 adults and 2 dogs. Hosts were nice and the horses were beautiful.

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Kornil

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Humble Farm with Simplicity

Great place and friendly people! Highly recommend!

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Robert

August 2025

3 nights at Humble Farm with Simplicity

The property is beautiful and well maintained. Victor & Mary are wonderful and very accommodating. The Cozy Cabin is my favorite getaway.

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Devin

July 2025

1 night at Water Forest Retreat

We had such an amazing time at the octagon! The grounds are very well maintained and everything we could've needed and more was provided by our hosts. There was an amazing amount of detail and care put into everything. We could not have had a better stay!

Amanda + Shannon

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Humble Farm with Simplicity

This spot was absolutely beautiful 😍❤️ We had a great experience. Both host were so friendly and welcoming. Horses that came up to our trailer was an incredible experience. I've never slept in a horse trailer, but there's a first for everything. I didn't get the greatest sleep. But hey, it's a horse trailer. There's a few minor things I would update, but honestly for the spot, cost and just amazing time we had. It was perfect! And literally no bugs when we were outside hanging out.

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Robert

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Humble Farm with Simplicity

Beautiful setting for a peaceful & relaxing retreat.

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Eve

July 2025

1 night at Water Forest Retreat

Five stars aren’t enough to describe our stay at the picturesque Octagon. This is a perfect getaway for a solo traveler or couple. Nancy thought of all the details, and we felt so welcomed. We cooked dinner over the bonfire, and in addition to the tiny house, enjoyed the outdoor shower and a hike through this beautiful property. I hope to return one day!

Sophie

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Humble Farm with Simplicity

We had such a nice time staying at Mary and Victor’s cabin! We brought our cat with us and we all got to watch the horses graze all day, had a perfect setup for fire and cooking. The bed was super comfortable and we slept amazingly. I would definitely recommend this place to others and we would love to come back and stay sometime soon. Victor and Mary were both extremely kind and welcoming, thank you for such a lovely stay!

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Dhdnd

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Humble Farm with Simplicity

Great hospitality from Mary & Victor. The horses were friendly to my dog & I. There are also chickens on the site as well. You can tell a lot of thought was put into the cabin. It’s very homey & cozy. I stayed for one night and going to stay for more whenever I need a getaway! Recommend. :)

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John

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Humble Farm with Simplicity

Mary and Víctor’s farm was exactly I was looking for, a place out of the city to connect with nature, Mary and Victor are an amazing hostess, I went with my dogs and they really had fun, I recommend this place, the best

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Said

April 2025

Weekend Trip to Water Forest Retreat

Very nice place and people. I recommend to visit the place .

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Eric

March 2025

Weekend Trip to Water Forest Retreat

This was our second time staying at the Hiker's Haven. It was very peaceful and relaxing. We had a lovely little fire in the fire pit. The trails are well maintained. It all made for a very rejuvenating stay. We do hope to stay again in the future, maybe it will become a yearly tradition.

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cassidy

January 2025

1 night at Humble Farm with Simplicity

We spent the night there during a snow storm and Mary and Victor were so kind and helpful with everything! Super accommodating, we had a great stay there and would definitely stay here again !

Jodene

December 2024

1 night at Water Forest Retreat

I would love to take this time to express the wonderful time I had. The tranquility was exactly what I was looking for. The cabin had all the necessities needed to get comfortable and enjoy nature right at your feet. Nancy was such a joy to speak with and to get to know. The land itself is beautiful with so many wonderful trails to walk along. Would definitely recommend staying here to anyone and everyone. AHO!