Breaking news: If you haven’t already heard, Outdoorsy has teamed up with Collective Retreats! This collaboration pairs your RV road trip with an unforgettable stay at mesmerizing locations across the U.S. — like New York City. And even better and more breaking news — as of today, you can book your stay at Governor’s Island! This is your sign to go glamping in New York.
Sunday through Thursdays, embrace island living on Governors Island while gazing at the city landscape of Manhattan. It’s the best of both worlds!
Here’s what you can expect from the RV & the Sea Experience.
Glamorous accommodations
Take a break from camping in your RV and spend the night in a private, temperature-controlled tent, overlooking the Manhattan skyline. You can safely park your RV rental at Liberty Harbor RV in New Jersey. And from there, a boat will take you on a scenic harbor cruise to Collective Governors Island.
You have your choice of two packages:
- The Journey Tent Experience
- The Summit Tent Experience
The Journey Tent Experience
This camp experience promises a relaxed, eclectic getaway.
In your Journey Tent, you’ll find:
- a comfy queen-sized bed
- electricity
- modern decor
- city view and connective environment
The Summit Tent Experience
If you’re looking for the most luxurious New York glamping experience, this it it!
In your Summit Tent, you’ll find:
- a plush king-sized bed
- a private, en suite bathroom
- modern amenities including electricity, bedside lamps, and sockets
- an incredible view of Lady Liberty
Extensive amenities
You’ll feel like camp royalty during your stay. As if glamping the night away in your gorgeous tent wasn’t enough, the experience also comes with:
- In-tent wine or champagne
- Two daily epicurean or mixology classes
- Evening gourmet s’mores
- Morning yoga wellness class
- Gourmet continental breakfast
- Light housekeeping (with your permission) on your RV
- 2 pm late check-out
- Two keepsake Collective Retreats nylon overnight bags
- Boat Ride NYC water taxi return-trip to Liberty Harbor RV
Various activities
Governor’s Island, in all its car-free glory, is the perfect place for some laid-back recreation. Bike around the winding paths, ride the 300-foot zip line, or lounge at Hammock Grove and take in the breathtaking scenery.
At Governor’s Island Collective Retreat, enjoy on-site activities like:
- Morning yoga, elixirs, and oils
- Drinks with Lady Liberty
- Lawn games
- Bike rentals
- Massages
- Boat rides
- Happy hour
- And more!
Explore 120-acres of open space admire the beauty of New York without the hustling, bustling, and honking of the city.
Go glamping in New York this Summer
Book your RV and your Collective Retreat experience, and start packing! That New York skyline is calling your name.
Travelers are seeking a bridge between camping somewhere convenient and camping somewhere they can anticipate a high level of quality, consistency, and care. They’ll drive the extra mile if it means sleeping in comfort, and through our vision for new hybrid campground offerings with Collective Retreats, we are answering that question of ‘Where do I camp?’
Jeff Cavins, Outdoorsy co-founder and CEO
Want the Outdoorsy x Collective Retreats experience in other locations? Well, you’re in luck! Similar experiences are coming very soon. Stay tuned for an RV and the Mountain Experience in Vail and RV and the Ranch Experience in the Hill Country.
And that’s not all — there’s much more to come with this collaboration, so we’ll be sure to keep you in the loop!
Happy camping and glamping, New York!
