Firelight Camps is rooted in the idea that comfort and wilderness don't have to be opposites. Tents are tucked along a wooded ridge, with Buttermilk Falls State Park practically at your doorstep and trails winding right into the trees. It feels remote, but Cornell University, Ithaca College, the Finger Lakes wine country, and downtown Ithaca nightlife are just minutes away. Campfires crackle, conversation flows, and time stretches in the best way. It's playful, peaceful, and just wild enough to feel like you've really gotten away.

Unplugged on purpose.

Each tent is its own forest retreat, with battery-powered lanterns, a writer's desk, and ultra-soft linens for crisp Upstate nights. Of the 22 tents, four offer electric heaters, floor lamps, and outlets, but even the classic setups keep you warm with extra bedding and blankets. A short stroll from your tent brings you to the full-service bathhouse with hot-water showers, eco-friendly bath products, and freshly laundered towels. Camp hosts help you settle in, and quiet hours ensure the soundtrack stays natural. For even deeper relaxation, unwind next door at August Moon Spa, where steam rooms, saunas, and soul-soothing treatments offer a whole other kind of recharge.

Mornings begin with a spread of locally sourced breakfast favorites served in the lobby tent, including fresh fruit, granola, pastries, bagels, and Firelight's signature campfire coffee brewed just right. Come afternoon, the bar opens with Finger Lakes local wines, beers, ciders, seasonal cocktails, and an ever-changing menu of fireside favorites. BYO picnics are encouraged, and grills await those ready to sizzle under the stars. And of course, no evening is complete without a homemade s'more by the fire. Tuesdays bring live music and wood-fired pizza right to Firelight, while nearby La Tourelle Inn & Spa offers even more food and drink options throughout the week.

Though Firelight Camps feels like it's in a world of its own, it's just a short walk from its sister property, La Tourelle Inn & Spa. That means easy access to La Tourelle's lounge, spa, and other guest amenities, so you can get a massage, a cozy drink by the fire, or a little added indulgence between adventures.