Whether you’re looking for something unique to do this summer or planning ahead for the fall, taking the fam on a camping experience could be just the thing for a nature-centric escape. But we aren’t talking about hitching a DIY tent and sleeping in a zippered bag. The solution? Glamping (aka glamorous camping) sites all across the state for the chance to sleep under the stars in a more elevated structure. Scroll down for where to go glamping in New Jersey and nearby. Prefer to have four solid walls around you? Check out the best cabin rentals in NJ. (featured photo credit: @shawneeinn)

Where To Go Glamping In New Jersey

Moon Valley Campground
Settled between the “Stairway to Heaven” and “Pochuck Boardwalk” on the Appalachian Trail, this glamping complex is a gorgeous spot with four different spaces for you to choose from. You’ll find some of the most picturesque views right from your site, and bonus—the glamping site is on an active farm with animals. From inside the dome, aka The Lookout, one of the sides is clear, so you can see the sunset right from your bed. Included is a grassy area with a fire pit and picnic table.
Cost: Prices start at $300 for two nights (there is a two-night minimum)
442 NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ 07462

Savannah Sunset Resort & Spa
With animals from all over the world within your view, this glamping site near the Six Flags Safari area is the closest you can get to being on a real Safari reserve without having a passport. This overnight oasis offers panoramic views of the 350-acre Wild Safari at Six Flags Great Adventure, home to over 1200 animals from six continents. Opt for a Family Glamping Suite (there are different levels of views) with daily gourmet breakfast, nightly s’mores, and a multi-park ticket of your choice. You can also add on giraffe feeding encounters and behind-the-scenes tours. 
Cost: Prices start at $549.99 a night with a two-night minimum stay
1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson Township, NJ 08527

Sun Outdoors Cape May
With a pool, activities, RV hookups, and cabins, Sun Outdoors accommodates any type of camping experience you want. For the glamping experience, book a Safari Glamping Tent. Each of these 16’x20′ canvas tents includes a king-size bed, two twin beds, a small refrigerator, a charcoal grill, a picnic table, and a firepit ring. You will find a private bathroom in each tent, as well as enough space to spread out and make many memories. Make sure you take a dip in the pool before you head into Cape May and see all the sights.
Cost: Glamping tent starts at $180 per night
491 US 9, Cape May, NJ 08204

Glamping sites near New Jersey

AutoCamp
Prime location, premium tents, and private Airstreams? Yes, please. With four different Airstreams to choose from, this is a one-of-a-kind experience in the comfy accommodations, including a sitting room, private bathroom, kitchenette, a private outdoor fire pit, and more. Or opt for a luxury canvas tent, where you can commune with the great outdoors (bathrooms are available in the luxe clubhouse). Stay for a weekend to experience Food Truck Fridays, hiking, movie night, and morning yoga classes. 
Cost: Prices start at $198 a night
882 NY 212, Saugerties, New York 12477

Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain’s glamping site offers the chance to escape from everyday life and dive into the great outdoors without having the hassle of pitching your own tent. Each cozy spot is on a raised platform (some have bunk beds), giving you a beautiful view of the Pocono Mountains. Activities like ziplining, mountain biking, scenic lift rides, a high ropes course, and more are also available. Then, at night, relax by the fire and roast s’mores or listen to live music while you eat a delicious meal.
Cost: Prices start at $159 a night
1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton, PA 18071

Collective Retreats Governors Island
Want a glamping experience in the big city? Hop on the tram to Collective Retreats Governors Island, where you can get a unique view of New York City from your own private outdoor glamping suite. The Summit Tents offer the best riverside views from the furnished terraces. Inside, they have all the amenities of a posh resort, including high-thread-count bedding, designer lighting, air conditioning, and luxurious bath products in the seamless en-suite bathroom structures. 
Cost: Prices start at $234 a night
10 South Street, Slip 7, New York, NY, 10004

North Lawn Glamping at Shawnee Inn
Head to the Pocono region for a luxurious outdoor retreat that you won’t want to leave. The gorgeous glamping tents feature one queen bed and one daybed, stunning views, a canoe trip, breakfast, fire-making materials, and s’mores supplies, plus internet access (so you don’t feel too far away). Bathrooms are nearby, and you can take advantage of all the Shawnee Inn amenities, like live music, hayrides, archery, and ax throwing. 
Cost: Prices start at $189 a night
100 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356

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