The best yurt rentals near Walden, New York

The Hudson Valley village of Walden is just an hour and a half north of New York City, making it an easy escape from the city. Surrounded by the gentle rolling hills of the Great Appalachian Valley and the Hudson Highlands to the southwest, it’s an attractive place to spend a while. Visitors will find plenty to do in the village’s surroundings, from visiting contemporary art galleries and sculpture parks to hiking in the Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve. Those who want to set up camp will find plenty of nearby options.

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The Hudson Valley village of Walden is just an hour and a half north of New York City, making it an easy escape from the city. Surrounded by the gentle rolling hills of the Great Appalachian Valley and the Hudson Highlands to the southwest, it’s an attractive place to spend a while. Visitors will find plenty to do in the village’s surroundings, from visiting contemporary art galleries and sculpture parks to hiking in the Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve. Those who want to set up camp will find plenty of nearby options.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. The Awakening Garden

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42mi from Walden · 4 sites · Lodging · Saugerties, NY

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.

2. Sacred Hollow in Heart of Hudson

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27mi from Walden · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Hurley, NY

the locals know our street because of the indigenous people and early Dutch settlers mixing with the slaves. Much history here, with the small town of stone houses, making Hurley a national historic destination. This serene is secluded on a mountain surrounded by trees with seasonal views. The campsite is neighboring 105 acres of beautiful conservatory land available for hiking. No true trails are available, but you can be adventurous and hike further up the mountain, arriving to a clearing, providing you with a lovely mountainous view. From the mountain, you can hike to a waterfall or even hike across a lovely plain field surrounded by mountain ranges on both sides and crossing the creek over to Historic Stone houses in Hurley. Within a 10 minute drive check out some of the local restaurants like Alebrijes, Hickory BBQ & Smokehouse, and the Hurley Inn where the movie “Tootsie” was filmed!. Hurley Marbletown Trailhead and Rail trail parking are only a 6 minute drive away! The town of Kingston is about 15 minutes from our site where you will find Bluestone Wild Forest, antique shops, restaurants, other outdoor activities! The nights are just spectacular as you look into the sky surrounded by a blanket of stars, able to see the many constellations looking like jewels on a black cloth. The sounds of nature and all of it's distinct calls including that of eagles, is truly an experience. And we cannot forget our other friendly neighbors, the wild turkeys and deer! We are very appreciative of this beauty and would love to share this sacred place with you. Learn more about this land: Feels like you’re away from civilization but yet close to all the Hudson valley has to offer. 15-20min from Woodstock, rosendale, stone ridge, Rhinebeck, red hook, New Paltz and Mohawnk short 30 min drive. The glampsite is a yurt with a fire pit and a full modern bathroom just a short walk away. For a small fee, you can also rent our bikes for riding the nearby rail trail or just visit the waterfall 2 miles away. Wood available for purchase. THE HOT TUB IS PART OF A MINI-SPA PACKAGE AAND IS AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE. Not only will You be relaxing, but also connecting with the cosmos through a 1 hr transformative healing session offered by the host for an extra fee.

3. Glamping Yurt on a Farm

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42mi from Walden · 1 site · Lodging · New Milford, CT

Our 18 acres has been farm land for hundreds of years. After many years of overgrowth, we homesteaded the property in 2012. We cut trees, milled wood and built our homes and barn. We live in harmony with our animals and our crops in a permaculture environment. We are just miles from many beautiful lakes, rivers and spectacular parks. Enjoy a farm stay in our luxurious yurt tent complete with queen size bed and outdoor shower. Meet the goats, cows, ducks, chickens, our pony, Mr. BoJangles and our thoroughbred, Ruby Tuesday, and have a walk. Plenty of things to do locally. Visit the many vineyards and breweries, take a cooking class at Hunt Hill across the street, visit the quaint NE towns such as Kent or Washington.

Stories from the community

Aaron

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Glamping Yurt on a Farm

Great spot with lots of animals, privacy, and a clean place to sleep!

This little building on the hill is where Howards wife offers

Angelique

August 2025

1 night at Sacred Hollow in Heart of Hudson

Lovely stay! I really enjoyed feeling truly in the middle of the woods and the hot tub & ice bath were definitely bonuses! Thanks Howard!

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Lindsay

August 2025

With kids

1 night at Glamping Yurt on a Farm

My 9 y/o daughter and I had a nice time staying on Amy and Bill's farm. It was a lovely and quiet place to land for a night, and they were wonderful hosts. My daughter enjoyed tagging along to feed the many animals. We made an easy dinner over the fire, although there were also nice restaurants nearby. We had a great hike at the nearby Hidden Valley Preserve.

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Connie

July 2025

1 night at Glamping Yurt on a Farm

Lovely Connecticut setting. The hosts were very kind. The yurt was cute and comfortable and the Scottish Highland cows are adorable!

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Tessa

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Glamping Yurt on a Farm

We loved the yurt experience! Amy and Bill were great hosts and it was so lovely to share part of their beautiful farm!

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Shani

June 2025

2 nights at Glamping Yurt on a Farm

I absolutely loved staying in Amy and Bill’s Yurt! The farm is delightful with horses, cows, goats, chickens and ducks. Amy and Bill were friendly and welcoming and gave me great recommendations in the area. The yurt is clean, the bed is super comfortable, the outhouse is clean and smells fresh like pine. There is a nice outdoor shower with hot water. They provided a cooler, you just have to get ice. A bbq and fire pit are available for you. Overall a fantastic stay, would definitely come again!

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Mark

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Glamping Yurt on a Farm

My girlfriend and I absolutely loved it !! Already planning on coming back. My girlfriend has never been camping and she had a great time . Very comfortable. Bill and Amy our hosts were awesome definitely made us feel at home showed us the animals and made sure we were settled in. Can't wait to go back !!

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best yurts near Walden guide

Where to go

Beacon

Just a 20-minute drive east over the Hudson from Walden, Beacon is famed as the home of the contemporary art gallery Dia: Beacon and home to a number of galleries, boutiques and antique stores. Another 25 minutes east of Beacon, Fahnestock State Park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who can hike, bird, boat, fish, and set up camp at the seasonal Fahnestock State Park Campground.

Cornwall-on-Hudson

A 25-minute drive south of Walden takes you to the outdoor sculpture park, Storm King Art Centre, named for nearby Storm King Mountain. You can spend all your time here wandering around the sprawling, 500-acre park, but don’t miss hiking in the pristine Storm King State Park nearby.

Poughkeepsie

Heading 40 minutes northeast out of Walden, the city of Poughkeepsie is home to Hudson Valley's most unique state park. The 1.28-mile Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park spans the Hudson River and is the world's longest elevated pedestrian bridge, offering excellent views of the Hudson Valley.

Bear Mountain

A 40-minute drive south of Walden, Bear Mountain State Park offers hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails as well as river fishing access. Adjacent to Bear Mountain is Harriman State Park with 31 lakes, two beaches, 200 miles of trails and camping at primitive Beaver Pond Campground.

When to go

Spring and summer are the ideal times to visit to enjoy the trails and water activities on offer in the Hudson Valley. However, given the area’s proximity to New York City, you should expect crowds in the peak summer season, especially on weekends and holidays. September and October can also get busy with visitors arriving to see the vibrant colors of fall foliage while winters offer skiing and snowshoeing. Note that some popular attractions in the area, such as Storm Mountain Art Center, close in winter.