Editor’s Note: This column was written by Adrienne Jordan and first appeared on the Matador Network.
As a certified Northeast city dweller, I’ve committed to the traffic, noise, and hustle that come with urban living. Consistent weekends in upstate New York are what my internal doctor recommends: a chance to decompress from city life, forest bathe, and dare I say, have conversations with the odd farm animal.
Camp Hudson Pines was just the prescription I needed on an early fall trip to Saratoga, New York, a combination of a vintage campground wrapped in modern comforts. Located between Lake George and Saratoga Springs, Camp Hudson Pines is situated on the Hudson River with tranquil waterside views that allow even the most tightly wound traveler to decompress.
Plentiful pine trees and crisp mountain air presented a peaceful start to my visit when I arrived at the campground. Driving around, I saw the different types of accommodations available at Camp Hudson Pines.
There were areas of the campground that had classic portable tents pitched with cots on the inside; RVs parked with Adirondack chairs; a vintage Airstream with a full-sized bed, kitchenette, and bathroom; and a tiny home called the “Acorn,” which was also decked out with a full-sized bed, kitchenette, and bathroom.
For those seeking the closest approximation of a home away from home, there were also modern renovated waterfront cabins that slept three to four people with full kitchens and washer-dryers.
