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May 5, 2021Glamping Comes to Schuylerville, NY!
Immerse yourself in nature, history and the unparalleled experience of upstate New York by camping along one of America’s most iconic waterways. The banks of the Hudson River and the Champlain Canal are your basecamp and launching point for scenic adventure and waterfront relaxation. Located less than a mile from the charming village of Schuylerville and surrounded by revolutionary war history , the campground is perfect for families, friends, couples and solo travelers looking to get away yet still have easy access to activities and amenities.
Camp Rockaway at Schuylerville will feature fully furnished safari-style canvas tents, set on the banks of the historic canal near Lock C-5. Sites include a pre-pitched 10 x 12 wall tent on a raised wood platform, a front deck with lounge chairs, and a shaded back porch with a hammock. Families and pods can add on a pre-pitched “pup” tent with cots and sleeping bags for kids or friends.
The village of Schuylerville is a short walk or a quick bike ride down the original Champlain Canal towpath, where guests can expect to find dining and entertainment. Hudson Crossing Park offers picnic facilities, fishing and birding sites, a children’s play garden and more than two miles of nature trails with panoramic Hudson River vistas and Champlain Canal overlooks. A floating dock and kayak launch provide access to the Hudson River and Champlain Canal. Also nearby is the “Caldwell Belle”, a paddlewheel tour vessel owned by Mohawk Maiden Cruises which operates the only cruise boat on the upper Hudson. There’s a marina, waterfront restaurant, even a brewery very close by.
“I’m really excited to have Camp Rockaway opening in our region,” says Pete Bardunias, Senior Vice President, Community Advancement, Capital Region Chamber. “We have so many opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities in the Schuylerville area, and introducing glamping to the mix will ensure that this historic community is on the cutting edge of today’s recreation choices. Visitors from New York City and other areas will be able to try activities ranging from fishing, bicycling and kayaking to boat cruises, waterfront dining, shops, a brewery, historic tours, nature walks and even apple picking, all within walking distance.”
The camping experience is made possible through the Reimagine the Canals initiative, and will operate from May 28th – September 8th (with a possible extension through early October.) Camp Rockaway is now taking bookings online. For more information on the available offerings at the Schuylerville site, please visit camprockaway.com.
