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Broadalbin, NY (August 4, 2023) – Do you find yourself seeking a last-minute getaway to savor the last of summer? The owners of Glampful, a 50-acre glampsite near the Adirondacks' 'Best-kept Secret', are revealing an affordable ADK getaway for you to squeeze the most out of the season.

A Blend of Nature and Luxury

Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, Glampful offers a unique experience for you to enjoy the great outdoors with modern comforts and plan a budget-friendly getaway without having to travel too far from home.

Callicoon Center, N.Y. - Callicoon Hills – the hotel celebrating all that nature has to offer in the Catskills, New York – debuts new amenities, including eleven A-frame glamping cabins with a dedicated bathhouse, a fully outfitted indoor-outdoor gym and yoga deck, Scandinavian saunas in a picturesque setting, and a retrofitted Citroen van cocktail bar at the Pool, in addition to re-concepted grounds.

Beginning the Week of July 3, 2023, Reservations Will Become Available at 335 Campsites at State Parks Across Eight Counties in New York

Path of Totality to Pass Through Western New York, Finger Lakes, Central New York, and Adirondacks

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that people who want to experience a rare total solar eclipse in April 2024 can stay at seven State Park campgrounds that will open for the event. The early opening will help accommodate an expected influx of visitors heading to several regions of the state to witness the celestial event.

Deerpark, NY (May 2023) — Upstate New York’s newest destination for outdoor and camping enthusiasts, Neversink River Resort, has begun welcoming guests – just in time for the summer season. 

An hour and a half from New York City, Neversink River Resort is the brainchild of hospitality company Team Outsider and design agency Time Studio, who set about to create a relaxed and stylish campground that bridges the gap between rugged camping and high-end retreats. The resort promises the simple pleasures of traditional camping with modern comforts and hospitality-led amenities and activities.

An unexpected encounter inspires the creation of a wellness retreat for first responders.

Ithaca, NY (March 15, 2023) — A new tradition is developing at Spruce Row Campground & RV Park in Ithaca, New York. From June 23 to June 25, 2023 the park will host the 2nd annual Cops and Campers wellness retreat for first responders and their families.

Each meeting with trade show repeats in Albany, Auburn, and Batavia, NY.

Pittsford, N.Y. (February 3, 2023) — Campground Owners of New York (CONY), the trade association for independently owned campgrounds in New York State, announces the dates and locations for its Spring Zone Meetings. Campground operators and staff, prospective operators, and industry vendors are invited to participate.

2021 State Parks Campground Overnight Stays Up 15 Percent from Previous 2019 Record

2021 DEC Campground Overnight Stays Up More Than 10 Percent from Previous 2016 Record

Campsites, Cabins, Cottages, Yurts Occupied Nearly 1.2 Million Nights

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that overnight reservations at campgrounds operated by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) climbed to record highs this year as visitors embraced safe, healthy, and affordable recreation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Latest exhibit created in conjunction with the Upper Delaware Council is "Geology of the Ten Mile River Scout Camps"

Narrowsburg, N.Y. (July 6, 2021) --  The Ten Mile River Scout Museum, located on the grounds of Ten Mile River Scout Camps’ headquarters, 1481 County Road 26, Narrowsburg, N.Y. will open for the summer season beginning Tues., July 13.  Locals can visit on Saturdays.  All visits should be scheduled by calling 845-252-2063. …

Give the Gift of Camping this Holiday Season                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC gift cards and electronic gift certificates for stays and services at all DEC campgrounds are now available for purchase online.   

“DEC camping gift cards are the perfect gift for campground-loving visitors,” Commissioner Seggos said. “This year, DEC makes it easy to give the gift of camping with gift cards and electronic, print-it-yourself gift certificates available online. We have you covered for the upcoming holiday season with excellent camping opportunities at DEC campgrounds in 2021.”…

Business up 25 to 40 percent at some locations

Some park operators say they already have large numbers of reservations for the 2021 camping season

After initially bracing for economic catastrophe as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of New York’s private campground and RV resort operators have had their best year ever as families have embraced camping and the Great Outdoors in record numbers.           

Year-to-date business levels at some New York campgrounds are up by as much as 25 to 40 percent over 2019 figures, according to Campground Owners of New York (CONY), which hosts CampNewYork.com, the travel planning website.