Have you ever been camping in a yurt? If not, it’s something you should try soon. Camping in a yurt is a huge upgrade from camping in a tent, and it’s far less of a hassle than camping in a camper. Yurts are similar to cabins, but due to the canvas walls, you’ll feel a bit more directly connected to nature than you might in most cabins.
Yurts were invented by the nomadic people of central Asia thousands of years ago. They are the perfect homes for groups who relocate often as they are sturdy, durable, and spacious. They are also relatively lightweight and are easily movable.
People in the West adopted the yurt concept more recently over the past several decades. Here in the United States, they are stationary structures that are used mostly for camping but many people live in them year-round, too.
Yurts are becoming more common and popular at campgrounds around the nation. They are furnished, heated, and comfortable, and a yurt is a fantastic place to spend a weekend or longer. Read on to learn about five places in New York that have yurts waiting for you!
- Four Mile Creek State Park
Ralph Abramo/Google Local Four Mile Creek State Park is located in Youngstown, New York on the shore of Lake Ontario. It’s only about 15 minutes from Niagara Falls and offers great opportunities for camping, hiking, fishing, and biking. The views of the lake are spectacular. Four Mile Creek State Park, 1055 Lake Rd, Youngstown, NY 14174, USA
Jeff Forcier/Google Local Four Mile Creek has a huge campground that is popular with locals and travelers alike. There are six yurts that you can rent here that sleep six people each. They are right on the lake and include refrigerators, microwaves, air conditioning, and electricity.
- Golden Hill State Park
Deniale Steffen/Google Local Golden Hill State Park is also on Lake Ontario near the town of Barker. There’s plenty to do in this small state park, including boating, fishing, and hiking, but the big draw for many is the historic Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse. Golden Hill State Park, Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse, 9691 Lower Lake Rd, Barker, NY 14012, USA
Matthew/Google Local The yurts here are quite similar to those at Four Mile Creek State Park as they were both built by the NY State Parks Service. Again, there are six yurts here that each sleep six people.
- Evangola State Park
Amol Mahajan/Google Local Evangola State Park is south of Buffalo in the town of Irving. It’s located on Lake Erie. Beach swimming is a popular activity here, and many people come to this park for its annual tomato festival. The cliffs along the water make this park unique. Evangola State Park Road, Evangola State Park Rd, New York, USA
Kevin T/Google Local The yurts at Evangola State Park match those at Four Mile Creek and Golden Hill State Parks mentioned above. Again, there are six of them.
- Andelyn Farm
Andelyn Farm/Google Local Andelyn Farm is a campground and wedding and event venue in Granville. Granville is near the Vermont border, just east of Glens Falls. Andelyn Farm, 5499 County Rte 30, Granville, NY 12832, USA
Allison Buchholz/Google Local The proprietors of Andelyn Farm offer four yurts on their property. The largest of them sleeps ten; the others sleep eight or six. All of them include refrigerators, microwaves, WiFi, outdoor grills, comfortable beds and more.
- Harmony Hill Retreat Center
Harmony Hill Retreat Center/Google Local Harmony Hill Retreat Center is a a meditation, mindfulness, and yoga retreat in the Catskills near Oneonta. 694 McKee Hill Rd, East Meredith, NY 13757, USA
Harmony Hill Retreat/Google Local Harmony Hill offers two yurts for guests. They both include bathrooms and kitchens, grills, picnic tables, comfortable beds, and heating as needed.
Surely, one or more of these yurt campgrounds appeals to you. So then, what are you waiting for? Book a yurt today and get ready to camp in style!
Ralph Abramo/Google Local
Four Mile Creek State Park is located in Youngstown, New York on the shore of Lake Ontario. It’s only about 15 minutes from Niagara Falls and offers great opportunities for camping, hiking, fishing, and biking. The views of the lake are spectacular.
Four Mile Creek State Park, 1055 Lake Rd, Youngstown, NY 14174, USA
Jeff Forcier/Google Local
Four Mile Creek has a huge campground that is popular with locals and travelers alike. There are six yurts that you can rent here that sleep six people each. They are right on the lake and include refrigerators, microwaves, air conditioning, and electricity.
Deniale Steffen/Google Local
Golden Hill State Park is also on Lake Ontario near the town of Barker. There’s plenty to do in this small state park, including boating, fishing, and hiking, but the big draw for many is the historic Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse.
Golden Hill State Park, Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse, 9691 Lower Lake Rd, Barker, NY 14012, USA
Matthew/Google Local
The yurts here are quite similar to those at Four Mile Creek State Park as they were both built by the NY State Parks Service. Again, there are six yurts here that each sleep six people.
Amol Mahajan/Google Local
Evangola State Park is south of Buffalo in the town of Irving. It’s located on Lake Erie. Beach swimming is a popular activity here, and many people come to this park for its annual tomato festival. The cliffs along the water make this park unique.
Evangola State Park Road, Evangola State Park Rd, New York, USA
Kevin T/Google Local
The yurts at Evangola State Park match those at Four Mile Creek and Golden Hill State Parks mentioned above. Again, there are six of them.
Andelyn Farm/Google Local
Andelyn Farm is a campground and wedding and event venue in Granville. Granville is near the Vermont border, just east of Glens Falls.
Andelyn Farm, 5499 County Rte 30, Granville, NY 12832, USA
Allison Buchholz/Google Local
The proprietors of Andelyn Farm offer four yurts on their property. The largest of them sleeps ten; the others sleep eight or six. All of them include refrigerators, microwaves, WiFi, outdoor grills, comfortable beds and more.
Harmony Hill Retreat Center/Google Local
Harmony Hill Retreat Center is a a meditation, mindfulness, and yoga retreat in the Catskills near Oneonta.
694 McKee Hill Rd, East Meredith, NY 13757, USA
Harmony Hill Retreat/Google Local
Harmony Hill offers two yurts for guests. They both include bathrooms and kitchens, grills, picnic tables, comfortable beds, and heating as needed.
If you’re looking for more upscale camping opportunities, then check out this post: These 9 Luxury Glampgrounds In New York Will Give You An Unforgettable Experience.
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