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It isn’t hard to catch feelings for Oregon (you know, that big green state above California). The nature is spectacular. The people are friendly. The mountains and coastline are picturesque. The trails are world-class. The foraging is boundless. Whether you’re into hiking, backpacking, biking, kayaking, rafting, horseback riding, or even road tripping, there’s endless ways to get out and experience all that Oregon offers. From the temperate Willamette Valley (home to world-class wineries) and rugged Tillamook Coast to iconic Crater Lake National Park and the state's many national forests, wildlife refuges, and more than 350 state parks (like famed climbing destination Smith Rock, for example), there’s a lot to see. To make the most of your visit, we suggest giving the Oregon glamping scene a try.
Even the most rugged of us have to admit that the glamping experience is an ideal way to spend a night anywhere, especially in the Pacific Northwest. Think of it like camping, but maxed-out with rustic luxury, where the tents (or domes, or yurts, or tipis, or even treehouses) are far more heavy-duty, spacious, and element-proofed. A quality glamping site usually has a real bed and, in some cases, a full kitchen, toilet, and—if you did it right—a hot shower.
Glamping provides a more comfy, relaxed way to immerse oneself in the outdoors without being all all-outdoors-all-the-time. It's also a great way to get your not-so-outdoorsy partner/friends/children to join you out in the woods.
Much like renting a cozy cabin, when you go glamping, most of the work is done for you and you simply show up and settle in. There’s often no need to pack a sleeping bag, inflate and deflate a sleeping pad, pitch a tent, or even remember to bring a micro towel—most glamping sites have that covered. (All of the ones on our list certainly do.)
We suggest that you research what the kitchen/cooking setup is before even leaving your house so that you can pack—or shop for—groceries accordingly. Additionally, packing a hammock, your favorite film camera, and your new favorite pair of hiking boots is never a bad idea, especially since you’re committing to this whole living in the magic of Oregon thing.
Let’s get into our 10 best glamping spots for doing just that.