Author
Ellen Eberhardt
There's no doubt that the activity of glamping is on the rise. Camping but with a sprinkle of glamour in the form of light amenities like heating, cooling, soft linens, wi-fi, kitchenettes, and even a sauna or hot-tub, glamping provides just the right balance of grit and comfort to make a weekend away affordable, cozy, and memorble-without the type 2 fun you may encounter on a traditional camping trip.
And where there's nature-there's glamping, which means the diverse landscape of the United States provides some ample opportunity to awaken in endless glamping options-like canvas tents, treehouses, trailers, and unique stays like renovated silos and lookout towers (more on that later). Whether you're dipping your toe into the world of camping, want to treat yourself, or are planning a badass group trip-the options below are excellent spots to do just that. Spread out throughout (most of) the United States, they're the best of the best we've found along our own glamping journeys, but fear not-there's plenty more where that came from, just check their corresponding guides.
So choose your player (or state) and get out there friends.
The 24 Best Glamping Spots Across the USA
Under Canvas Grand Canyon — Valle, AZ
Vibe: Canyon Corner
Near the South Rim entrance of the Grand Canyon, and set on 160s acres of pinon and juniper forest Under Canvas Grand Canyons offers upscale accommodations on the edge of one of the 7 wonders of the natural world. Safari-style canvas tents feature modern West Elm furnishings and a private outdoor seating area, while on-site, there's dining, a fully-stocked market, and a zen garden-all with spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
Rate: Starts at $219/night
Mendocino Grove — Mendocino, CA
Vibe: Relax in the Redwoods
With multiple, maze-like floors of vintage-styled furniture and decor, this canvas-tent treehouse puts your average campsite to shame. Hike 44 sets of stairs to a lush bedroom complete with a deck, sitting area, and fireplace and another set to a bathroom and cooking area. And if that's not enough, the Tennessee River is nearby for some local adventure.
Rate: $166/night
Dunton River Camp — Dolores, CO
Vibe: Cattle Ranch Chic
Across the way from Telluride, Dunton Hot Springs offers a luxury camping experience more akin to an all-inclusive glamping resort rather than camping-with-some-amenities. Four-miles down the Dolores River from the main glampsite, sits the 500-acre River Camp. Once a Cattle Ranch, the expansive property now features a number of luxury safari-style tents with king-beds, en-suite bathrooms with double vanities and even towel warmers, and two mountain bikes to explore the area included in your stay.
Rate: $2,035/night
Getaway — Moodus, CT
Vibe: Contemporary Hideout
Getaway offers glampsites around the country just outside of major cities for some outdoor R & R. Located an hour away from New Haven, their Moodus, CT location features 45 of their contemporary 1 or 2-bed cabins, complete with kitchenettes, hot showers, queen beds, fire pits, and staple cooking ingredients.
Rate: $90/night
Treehouse at Danville — Geneva, FL
Vibe: Its 5 O'Clock Somewhere
Embrace a Florida vibe and experience luxury glamping at this multi-level treehouse featuring an elevator, hot tub, tiki bar, a shower with LED lighting, a large flatscreen tv, and a handful of porches and viewing platforms, Orlando, Lake Louisa State Park, and Florida's Canaveral National Seashore are all within in an hour drive, but if you plan to stay home, you can rent a number of vintage vehicles to take a spin around the property for some fun.
Rate: $230/night
Owl in the Oak Treehouse — Duluth, GA
Vibe: Sweet n' Simple
Five minutes from downtown Duluth, the Owl in the Oak Treehouse transports you a world away with a stone path and small footbridge. The interior is simple but cozy, featuring a sitting area, kitchenette, lofted bed, and a deck overlooking a small stream. For some in-town exploration, downtown Duluth is only 5 minutes away, and the Chattahoochee River is nearby for some outdoor adventure.
Rate: $209/night
Crystal Peak Lookout — Fernwood, ID
Vibe: Views for Days
Survey the remote Idaho wilderness from 360 degrees worth of windows at the Crystal Peak Lookout. Inside, there's just the right amount of the original 1950's character, with minimalist and cozy amenities added for a contemporary stay, including a private wood-fired sauna.
Rate: $300/night
AutoCamp Cape Cod — Falmouth, MA
Vibe: Coastal Chill
The first East Coast location from outdoor lodging brand AutoCamp, their Cape Cod location features a campus of mid-mod inspired Airstream trailers, cabins, luxury tents, and a central clubhouse on the banks of Little Sippewisset Marsh and Wood Neck Beach. The charming towns of Woods Hole and Falmouth are a short drive away for some New England exploration, or cozy up around a fire-pit on-site.
Rate: $244/night
Floating Camp Roam — Bremen, ME
Vibe: We're on a Boat
Afloat in Pemaquid Pond in Bremen, Maine, Camp Roam is a charming houseboat with a swim ladder, spacious sun deck, a grill for some seriously epic outdoor dining, and a light-filled interior perfect for taking in the surrounding waters. If you'd like to hang out on shore for the day, the charming town of Durham and Runaround Pond Recreation Area are both nearby.
Rate: $275/night
The Copper Cabin - Keweenaw County, MI
Vibe: Rustic Outpost
The Copper Cabin offers visitors the perfect rustic Michigan experience, even in winter. After snowshoeing into the cabin, visitors can check out Mt. Bohemia, arguably home to Michigan's best skiing, or explore 37 miles of biking trails at Copper Harbor in the summer. For those looking to trek out to Isle Royale National Park, the cabin provides a good spot for breaking up the long drive up to Michigan's most northern attraction.
Rate: $275/night
Clark Farm Silos - Kalispell, MT
Vibe: Silo No More
Five unassuming grain bins play host to contemporary accommodations at this glamping property in Kalispell, Montana. Besides king-beds, en-suite bathrooms, private fire pits, and views of wide-open skies perfect for stargazing, a stay at this stunning property grants access to Montana's endless terrain of rustic beauty-including a short drive to Whitefish Mountain for skiing, Glacier National Park, and Flathead Lake.
Rate: $521/night (for four guests)
Luxury Stone and Timber Treehouse — Concord, NC
Vibe: Cottagecore Fantasy
Set on a 40-acre farm, lifted up on stone pillars with whitewashed walls and exposed weathered wood beams, this A-Frame treehouse is a peaceful escape straight out of fairytale dreams. The detail-oriented interior comes stocked with a queen-size bed, fuzzy bathrobes, and rain boots for tromping around the property. A communal kitchen, fire pit, farm store, hammocks, and on-site coffee roasting also await on the farmland property.
Rate: $206/night
Read our full guide to North Carolina glamping treehouses locations
That 70S Trailer — Taos, NM
Vibe: Desert Enchanment
Experience the magic of New Mexico from the comforts of this renovated 1957 camper rental. Designed to be the height of luxury in its time, the 400-square-foot trailer includes generous windows, queen-sized bed, a spacious desert yard, an outdoor wood stove, and multiple decks, all in mid-century-meets-southwestern decor.
Rate: $96/night
The Magical Treehouse — Paul Smiths, NY
Vibe: ADK Adventure
An hour's drive to the Canadian border and a cool 6 hours drive from NYC , this magic treehouse in the Adirondacks of New York is worth the journey. The elevated polygon provides multiple nooks and crannies of laid-back, old-school comfort, with plenty of books provided for reading. A screened-in porch on the property hosts a cooking area, and outdoor activities like climbing, kayaking, paddling, horseback riding, biking, and more are all nearby.
Rate: $325/night
Willow-Witt Ranch Glamping Tents — Ashland, OR
Vibe: Farm Fresh
This Oregon glamping spot located on an organic farm puts the Southern Oregon Cascade Mountain Range-and farm fresh provisions-at your fingertips. At the ranch, fresh organic farm produce, goat milk, farm-fresh eggs, and farm-raised meats and sausages are all available to munch on, or hit up the surrounding hiking trails to work up your appetite. When it comes time to rest your weary head, luxury tent rentals are outfitted with a queen bed (or two double beds for sleeping four), a full kitchen, and hot outdoor showers.
Rate: $150/night
Safari Luxury Tents — Dover, PA
Vibe: Historic Hideout
In Southern Utah, this A-frame cabin has everything you need for a relaxing glampout: hammock chairs, a wooden deck with an outdoor kitchen and dining area, plus a secluded hot tub, and not to mention a huge deck system with unparalleled views of the desert. Outdoor adventure in Zion National Park is only a short drive away or take a road trip to Arizona's Grand Canyon.
Rate: $300/night
The Roost — Chattanooga, TN
Vibe: There's Levels to It
With multiple, maze-like floors of vintage-styled furniture and decor, this canvas-tent treehouse puts your average campsite to shame. Hike 44 sets of stairs to a lush bedroom complete with a deck, sitting area, and fireplace and another set to a bathroom and cooking area. And if that's not enough, the Tennessee River is nearby for some local adventure.
Rate: $231/night
Cypress Valley — Spicewood, TX
Vibe: More is More
There's yurts, and then there are yurts in trees. Less than an hour from downtown Austin, near the Colorado River, Cypress Valley is home to a number of aerial glamping experiences, one of which is a 350-square-foot treehouse yurt. The yurt itself hosts just a bedroom, but a 40ft suspension bridge connects you to another cabin with a kitchenette and bathhouse with a heated waterfall. Very impressive.
Rate: $525/night
Zion EcoCabin — Hildale, UT
Vibe: A on a Hill
In Southern Utah, this A-frame cabin has everything you need for a relaxing glampout: hammock chairs, a wooden deck with an outdoor kitchen and dining area, plus a secluded hot tub, and not to mention a huge deck system with unparalleled views of the desert. Outdoor adventure in Zion National Park is only a short drive away or take a road trip to Arizona's Grand Canyon.
Rate: $645/night
Cooper’s Hawk Treehouse — Meadows of Dan, VA
Vibe: Lookout Luxury
Sleep among the treetops in this treehouse overlooking Roaring Creek and the Dan River of Virginia. Its 440 square feet of living space is built for two, making it an awesome romantic getaway, and with 12,000 expansive acres to explore there's no shortage of things to do, including star-gazing from the on-site observatory.
Rate: $751/night
Vermont Retreat Yurt — Putney, VT
Vibe: Vermont Crunchy
Embrace Vermont's verdant seclusion at this private, sustainable yurt overlooking meadows and woods. Highlights include an outdoor shower, a rustic and comfortable interior, a wrap-around porch, and on-site medicinal plants, veggies, and farmland pastures. And of course, the obligatory sweet Vermont general stores, puppet theaters, and farm-to-table restaurants are all a stone's throw away.
Rate: $176/night
The Rolling Huts in Methow Valley — Winthrop, WA
Vibe: Steel Herd
The team at Olson + Kundig outdid themselves with these tiny trailers in Washington's Methow Valley. Besides a cool, contemporary interiors, these cabins are central to every adventure you could ask for. From mountain biking, river rafting, horseback riding, golfing, yoga, fishing, and skiing all outside your front door, you might just want to extend your stay. And if the Rollings Huts aren’t quite what you're looking for, check out the safari-style Methow Tents instead.
Rate: $145/night
Off-Grid Inn — Fall Creek, WI
Vibe: Small but Mighty
The stylish Off-Grid Inn packs in the room for three adults, air-conditioning and heater, a small kitchen, and a sustainability-focused bathroom while still immersing visitors in nature. The owners also recently finished this fun complementary inn in the same location, in case some friends want to tag along. Both are available on Airbnb.
Rate: $232/night
South Crow Cabin — Buford, WY
Vibe: Little Cabin Luxury
Get ready to be cozy in this mini-cabin adjacent to thousands of acres of public land with hiking trails, mountain bike trailers, fishing, and other water sports. Inside a futon folds out to accommodate two guests, an outdoor gas fireplace and deck offer up an excellent spot for stargazing, and generous windows overlook the 40-acre property.
Rate: $90/night
Published 07-13-2022
