The Preserve: Exceptional Glamping Near Saratoga Springs, NY
Your expectations about riverside luxury camping will be exceeded at this hidden gem on the shores of the Battenkill. The Preserve in Washington County offers glamping near Saratoga Springs, NY that is unparalleled in this region.
Keep reading to learn more, and scroll to the bottom for a promo code to use when you book.
Experience Luxury Cabins Surrounded by Nature
The Preserve, named such because guests feel like they're on a nature preserve, offers a few different glamping options:
- Wood-framed, deluxe glamping tent cabins
- Rustic, riverside cabins
- Star-gazing, geodesic domes
- Riverside, off-grid travel trailers
Deluxe cabins sleep 2, riverside cabins 4, domes 2, and trailers 4. The cabins include a full bathroom with a rain showerhead, hotel-quality bedding and linens, bathrobes, 100% cotton bath towels, and more perks.
Each lodging option comes with everything you need to enjoy a relaxing, back-to-nature getaway by the Battenkill. Every unit has its own Breeo smokeless open fire cooking pit too, and there are communal fire pits and gas-lit fire pits under a pavilion.
"They ask us what to pack and we tell them everything is taken care of, but when they come, they still say they overpacked," owner Michele Morrissey told us.
Dining While Camping Just Got Better
There's no need to bring food or firewood at The Preserve, where every little detail has been attended to!
You'll get your meals or ready-to-cook, farm-fresh market items from the on-site Provisions Outdoor Bistro and Food Counter. Dine in style with a craft beer or a glass of wine, or cook out over your own campfire.
There's also wood-fired pizza cooked at the on-site pavilion, a food truck, and an Outpost Resort store that's a 1/4-mile away, for purchasing any essentials you need. Each cabin is equipped with a refrigerator/freezer, and domes have coolers to store food.
All the Best Parts of Camping Are at Your Fingertips
If you love roaring fires underneath starlit skies, spending meaningful time with your partner or friends in a nature-soaked setting, and all the "good parts" of camping without the hassle of pitching a tent or having to sleep on the ground, this glamping paradise is for you.
On-site activities campers love include fishing, kayaking, tubing, hiking, biking, yard games, and there's a putting range. Guests can bring their own kayak or canoe, or rent one from The Preserve. Complimentary tubes are provided for guests, or they can arrange a tubing expedition with a local outfitter.
More activities are available close by like horseback riding, wine tastings, fishing lessons, and more - just ask The Preserve if you want help arranging fun things to do near the Battenkill.
Feel Free to Relax: It's Your Riverfront Glamping Getaway
Although options for things to do on site and close by abound, Morrissey stresses that there's no pressure to participate in activities.
Kick back and observe the wildlife and flora, watch the calming Battenkill flow, and be able to retreat back to your cabin and feel like you're at a luxury hotel.
"The goal for me is to have somewhere where people can breathe and relax, take walks, and not feel pressured to engage in an activity," Morrissey said.
There's even a sauna on the property for further relaxation and rejuvenation!
The Ideal Location: A Secluded Sanctuary Close to Area Hotspots
The Preserve is situated in Cambridge, in between the Green Mountain Forest and the Adirondack Park. It's about 45 minutes from Saratoga Springs, 1 hour from Albany, 1 hour from Lake George, and under 30 minutes from Manchester, Vermont.
Go hiking at Battenkill State Forest or the Pember Nature Preserve, take a scenic drive into Vermont, or keep an eye out for farm tours, antique fairs, and other Washington County events.
You never need to leave The Preserve during your stay, but if you want to do some exploring, more nature-filled adventures, craft beverages, horse racing, and more are a driving distance away.
What Else to Know About This Riverside Glamping Paradise
The Preserve is a private riverfront property for nature lovers ages 13 and up. Only guests have access to the grounds. The owners lives 3 miles away and are always available.
The entire property is able to be rented out for large celebrations, reunions, corporate retreats, or weddings. They also work in conjunction with wedding barns like Lakota Farm. Group discounts apply.
Their season starts May 1, 2024, and they often have promotions going on so you can save on your glamping experience, including right now.
Use the promo code Promo2024 to receive a 10% discount off the first night when you book today.