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Firelight Camps

2.5 star property
Lodge with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Buttermilk Falls State Park

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King Tent | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Daily continental breakfast (USD 7 per person)
Interior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Escape to Firelight Camps, where the great outdoors meets modern comforts. Located near Ithaca College and State Theatre of Ithaca, this lodge offers shopping on site, a cozy firepit, and a serene garden for relaxation. Treat yourself to hiking/biking trails or unwind with a Swedish massage at the spa. Enjoy in-room WiFi and family-friendly fun at the arcade/game room or library.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

King Tent

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
6 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Queen | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Double Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
6 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Electric King tent

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
6 bathrooms
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1150 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850

What's nearby

  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ithaca College - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ithaca Commons - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • State Theatre of Ithaca - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Cornell University - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Firelight Camps

Lodge near Buttermilk Falls State Park
Located close to Ithaca College and State Theatre of Ithaca, Firelight Camps provides shopping on site, a firepit, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this lodge. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a gift shop
  • Outdoor furniture, coffee/tea in the lobby, and gas grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Firelight Camps boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • 6 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 2014
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 6 shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 2 AM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 29 and April 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Firelight Camps Safari Ithaca
Firelight Camps Safari
Firelight Camps Ithaca
Firelight Camps Campground Ithaca
Firelight Camps Campground
Firelight Camps Campsite Ithaca
Firelight Camps Campsite
Firelight Camps Lodge
Firelight Camps Ithaca
Firelight Camps Lodge Ithaca

Frequently asked questions

Is Firelight Camps pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Firelight Camps?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Firelight Camps?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Firelight Camps?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Firelight Camps located?

Situated near the airport, this spa lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Buttermilk Falls State Park and Ithaca College. State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Firelight Camps Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 149 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, breakfast, and bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, magical camping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It had beautiful canvas tent cabins with lovely decor
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute spot with lovely little touches like smores for guests! Will definitely return :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Amenities
Loved the warm vibes! Everything we needed was provided. Full bar, smores, breakfast, cozy and super relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really loved the
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First glamping experience, and very nice indeed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was such a beautifully relaxing stay. My kids, husband and I had such a nice time even with the crazy thunder storms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Clean relaxing and friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing. The staff is so welcoming and accomodating. The tent was clean, beautiful and spacious. Bath area was a tad famurther away from ourvtent, but the facilities were excellent. There were plenty of areas around the property to relax and enjoy nature, hammocks, pucnic tables, fire pit areas. Great trails for hiking. So close to downtown Ithaca, state parks,restaurants and shopping. I highly recommend visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience! Amazing plus staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so surprised and delighted to find this property as we were passing through Ithaca. What a beautiful spot. The facilities were clean and comfortable. The communal areas/firepits were fantastic and the breakfast offerings were healthy, local and delicious. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People will bring children and also complain about you before quiet time. Other than that it was a nice place to stay. My favorite part was listening to the birds each morning and seeing the stars late at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Krysten

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tents were lovely and the beds were very comfortable. The problem was that the bathroom was very far away from all the tents so you’d have to walk 5 min up the hill and stairs to get there in the middle of the night, which was awkward. The bathrooms were very clean and the staff was lovely. However, I booked through Expedia and paid at least $50/night more than I would have if I booked directly. But even directly, $170/night is a lot to sleep in a tent and walk to the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed last minute to drop off my son at college. Perfect for us because we live camping. Would recommend for families.

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chill space

So wonderful… definitely spreading the word about this chillaxing spot!
Waking up to this❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! The staff was excellent and made our stay even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this experience and want to book again! Staff was very friendly. The amenities are great! Bed is also comfy :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kesang

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful experience for my mini family. Will visit again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun experience of camping but with nice beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully maintained tents and camp area with stunning ambiance and a breakfast that will seal the in decision to come back at least four more times.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ithaca Glamping

First time glampers. We enjoyed being close to all the waterfall parks. The beds were so comfortable! Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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