Glamping takes root in New York City beginning\u00a0August 11\u00a0with the launch of\u00a0Terra Glamping: Fort Tilden, a luxury camp pop-up in\u00a0Fort Tilden, part of the Jamaica Bay Unit of\u00a0Gateway National Recreation Area\u00a0on the Rockaway Peninsula. The first of its kind, Terra Glamping: Fort Tilden is home to fully furnished, safari-style tents for overnight guests to enjoy through late September, providing a fresh new way to have an outdoor, overnight adventure in one of the city\u2019s most scenic parks — all with the comfort and style of a hotel.<\/p>\n
Camp in Style<\/strong><\/p>\n Terra Glamping features five fully furnished safari-style tents, as comfortable as hotel rooms. Fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean in 12×14 tents that accommodate 2 and boast a queen memory-foam mattress dressed with linens, comforters, fluffy blankets and memory-foam pillows. Additional tent amenities include side tables, decorative rugs, mirrors, seating and camp necessities such as a lantern. Bathroom and shower facilities are on site, along with a camp store selling everything from beach towels to beverages.<\/p>\n The site is also home to an outdoor lounge complete with seating and hammocks. Guests can have an outdoor barbecue with the on-site grill, along with a nightly campfire for roasting marshmallows and making s\u2019mores.<\/p>\n Fort Tilden Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n Terra Glamping gives guests easy access to a vibrant natural setting, including some of the most beautiful beaches (un-lifeguarded) in New York that are perfect for walking, hiking, biking and fishing. Tours and other ranger-led programs highlight spots to see wildlife in the maritime forest, along the Atlantic shore, and near the fort’s freshwater pond. The observatory deck on top of Battery Harris East, a historic gun site, offers dramatic 360-degree panoramic views of Jamaica Bay <\/a>and New York Harbor, and is a great vantage point from which to spot migrating birds. Terra Glamping: Fort Tilden<\/a> is also a stone\u2019s throw from the popular swimming beach,\u00a0Jacob Riis.<\/p>\n Rockaway<\/a> is packed with edible treats so come ready to explore the culinary landscape.<\/p>\n