Located in Ithaca, Firelight Camps is in a state park, a 4-minute walk from Buttermilk Falls State Park and 11 minutes by foot from Ithaca College. .This spa lodge is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Ithaca Commons and 3 mi (4.8 km) from State Theatre of Ithaca.
Lodge with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Buttermilk Falls State Park
Firelight Camps offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. This Ithaca lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Hypo-allergenic bedding, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Firelight Camps. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a library, coffee/tea in a common area, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
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 cot
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 lift
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 bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Built in 2014
Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
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
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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
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
Reviews
Firelight Camps Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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.
Kelly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carol
23 Jul 2025
Carol
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeannette
22 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Jeannette
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cindy
21 Jul 2025
Clean relaxing and friendly!!
Cindy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Jennifer
20 Jul 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Noisy
The only thing that was unsatisfactory was my sleep disturbance. The smoke detector in my tent needed a new battery. It beeped every 15 min from about 1am on. At 6am when the staff came in I brought it to the reception desk. She apologized but offered no discount for my stay.
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.
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.
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.