Want to sleep under the stars without giving up a good mattress and a hot shower? Here’s an overview of the 10 best glamping spots in America, from safari tents worthy of an African lodge to mountain retreats perched atop the forests. You’ll find cozy beds, private bathrooms, stunning views, and a full bouquet of outdoor activities, from rafting to yoga. From California to Maine, get ready to experience nature in first class.
Glamping combines the wild and the chic, the smell of wood smoke, and the comfort of a king-size duvet. Before you pack your bag, discover why these unusual accommodations have so many fans, and how caravan culture and nomadic accommodations have reinvented large-scale escapes.
Paws Up Montana – Montana
On 37,000 acres of prairies and rivers, Paws Up reinvents the safari tent in grand luxury: pristine sheets, spacious tents with private bathrooms, dining pavilions for gourmet meals, and even campfire “butlers” who light the coals and serve cocktails at sunset.
Couples slip away to Cliffside Camp, facing breathtaking views; tribes gather at North Bank Camp, where three-bedroom tents welcome the whole family. Here, the American West takes on a dreamlike quality.
Dunton River Camp – Colorado
Nestled in the San Juan Mountains, this camp places its eight tents (river-side or mountain-side) over nearly 500 acres of cinematic landscapes. The lodge occupies a carefully restored 19th-century farm and runs on 100% renewable energy.
Sunrise horseback rides, fly-fishing on the West Fork of the Dolores, hikes to the ridges, and rafting on the San Miguel: adventure is at your doorstep. And if the call of history beckons, Mesa Verde National Park is just a little over an hour’s drive. To feed your adventurous spirit, check out these outdoor exploration tracks.
Wildhaven Sonoma – California
Along the Russian River, in Healdsburg, Wildhaven serves up vintage glamping: large safari-style tents, luxury mattresses, heated beds, electricity, and Wi-Fi fast enough to work remotely amid the vineyards.
Between yoga classes, live music nights, and wine tastings, the atmosphere oscillates between forest, pinot noir, and conviviality. The outdoor kitchens invite you to grill dinner before heading out to try the local restaurants. A clear sign that glamping in Sonoma knows how to combine comfort with nature.
Morning Mist at Five Meadows Farm – Tennessee
On the Cumberland Plateau, with a bird’s-eye view of Center Hill Lake, this cozy dome an hour from Nashville allows you to wake up facing the mountains and the lake’s blue mirror. Outside: hot tub, fire pit, garden games, and a large table for long summer evenings.
Inside, queen and king beds, a well-stocked kitchen (from microwave to toaster oven), and everything needed for a hassle-free weekend. An ideal refuge to slow down – and get inspired by screen-free summer ideas that reconnect you to the essentials.
Sky Ridge Yurts – North Carolina
Perched on a ridge above Bryson City, these yurts are fully equipped and open wide to the Great Smoky Mountains. Just 15 minutes away: rafting, mountain biking, shaded trails, and the little town for coffee, cotton candy, and shops.
Express access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park turns every sunrise into an invitation for a great escape. The hammocks are just waiting for you to take a nap to the rhythm of the cicadas.
Under Canvas – Arizona
Just steps from the Grand Canyon, Under Canvas offers tents with king-size beds, private bathrooms, and wood stoves. The “stargazer” tents feature a skylight above the bed to gaze at the black skies of Arizona.
Fall plays the winning card here: mild temperatures, fiery desert, and fewer crowds. Between yoga, guided hikes, jeep safaris, and constellation watching, the adventure takes on a modern western flair. Want to extend the journey? Get inspired by a fresh take on caravan travel for a nomadic odyssey.
Sandy Pines Campground – Maine
In Kennebunkport, this coastal chic camping site mixes tents for couples, family cottages, and authentic Conestoga wagons. All of it borders a peaceful salt marsh, with air conditioning, mosquito nets, electricity, a heated saltwater pool, and a retro grocery store where you can find everything to make a perfect lobster roll.
Nearby: shops in Kennebunk, seafood restaurants, and the must-see Goose Rocks Beach. A scent of summer in New England that sticks to your skin (and swimsuit).
Bellfire – New York State
In Roxbury, this retreat run by a family of artists spans 10 acres of flowering fields and maple forests. Four cabins and camps with distinct characters: Forest Belle, a romantic cocoon, and Bellfire Tipi, a paradise for stargazing.
Private barbecues, hammocks, sauna, large yoga deck: everything is ready for a mini-nature retreat. And if the urge for an urban getaway strikes, plan it with this New York travel guide for a fully embraced contrast.
Sinya on Lone Man Creek – Texas
In the heart of Texas Hill Country, a unique safari tent imported from South Africa watches over, perched above Lone Man Creek. Silence, complete intimacy, and nature as the only neighbor: Sinya is named after an orphaned elephant calf rescued in Kenya, and the spirit of the place is in harmony: tender and untamed.
Fishing, kayaking, napping in a hammock, swimming in the famous Blue Hole of Wimberley, followed by a tour of wineries, breweries, and local shops: the Texan Dolce Vita, with cowboy boots.
Timberline Glamping – Florida
In the Jonathan Dickinson State Park, the largest park in southeast Florida, six Deluxe safari tents of 400 square feet (almost 37 m²) offer air conditioning, heating, coffee makers, mini-fridges, and all the bells and whistles that rhyme comfort with pine forests.
At night, the sky is covered in diamonds; during the day, the trails and waterways call you. Travel light, leave the sleeping bag at home, and enjoy the simple luxury of a warm night in the heart of nature.
Need a little inspiration for planning? If you’re still torn between tent, yurt, and trailer, browse the benefits of unusual accommodations, and spice up your itinerary with outdoor exploration activities. For a disconnected pause, follow these screen-free summer ideas, and for the nomadic souls, read about the new wave of caravans sweeping across our roads.
