29 of the best glamping sites in the US
Hillary Hoffower,Dominic-Madori Davis
- Glamping merges luxury with nature for those who don't enjoy roughing it in the woods.
- Business Insider teamed up with Glamping.com to find some of the best glamping sites across the US you can road trip to this summer.
- Consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website and travel advisories before any vacation.
Outdoor activities like camping are considered low-risk. But roughing it in a sleeping bag with no hot water isn't for everyone.
Enter glamping: luxury camping with accommodations.
Business Insider teamed up with Glamping.com to find some of the best glamping sites across the US you can road trip to this summer. To determine this list, Glamping.com found the property in each state it has listings for that received the most views in the past year.
From safari-style canvas tents among the redwoods to bamboo temples in the jungle, these glamping sites bring a dose of glam to nature.
Note that while nonessential travel restrictions are slowly being lifted, vacation plans aren't a go everywhere. Some states have specific travel restrictions in place.
Make sure to check these restrictions and consult with each glamping site on this list before road tripping there. Follow guidelines from the CDC website and travel advisories, and take precautions if you decide to camp.
Alaska: Log Cabin Wilderness Lodge
Starting price: $199
Location: Tok, Alaska
Nestled among the Mentasta Mountains, the Log Cabin Wilderness Lodge offers several outdoor activities from horseback riding to hiking.
Book here »Arizona: Shash Dine Ecoretreat
Starting price: $180
Location: Page, Arizona
Tents, wagons, shepherd huts — the options are endless when it comes to sleeping under the desert stars at the unique Shash Dine Ecoretreat.
Book here »California: Ventana Big Sur
Starting price: $450
Location: Big Sur, California
A luxury experience in the middle of the redwoods, Ventana offers safari-style canvas tents and a glamping Bath House with teak-enclosed showers and heated floors.
Book here »Colorado: Dunton Hot Springs
Starting price: $800
Location: Dolores, Colorado
Not far from the ski resort of Telluride, Dunton Hot Springs offers up a dose of cozy with gorgeous cabins in the middle of a restored ghost town.
Book here »Florida: Westgate River Ranch
Starting price: $169
Location: River Ranch, Florida
Prepare to get your adventure on at Westgate River Ranch, located in central Florida, which has a rock climbing wall and zip-line.
Book here »Georgia: Little Raccoon Key Glamping
Starting price: $399
Location: Jekyll Island, Georgia
A reef island off Georgia's coast, Little Raccoon Key has a front seat view to wildlife, from dolphins to birds.
Book here »Hawaii: Maui Eco Retreat
Starting price: $159
Location: Haiku, Hawaii
Stay in a bamboo temple in the tropical oasis that is the Maui Eco Retreat, where the ocean, waterfalls, and the jungle are right out your back door.
Book here »Idaho: Elysium Woods
Starting price: $159
Location: Sandpoint, Idaho
Enjoy the songs of the birds and the chirps of the crickets while relaxing in the hammock outside your yurt in Idaho's countryside at Elysium Woods.
Book here »Illinois: Timber Ridge Outpost Cabins
Starting price: $120
Location: Karbers Ridge, Illinois
Get some one-on-one time with nature by sleeping among a canopy of leaves in one of Timber Ridge's treehouses.
Book here »Louisiana: Paloma Lake La
Starting price: $150
Location: Braithwaite, Louisiana
At Paloma Lake La, you won't be far from the Mississippi River or short on anything to do — there's yoga, photography, and stargazing, to name a few activities.
Book here »Maine: Seguin
Starting price: $149
Location: Georgetown, Maine
Seguin offers two private tree dwellings within a 21-acre wooded hill, which look out onto Maine's Back River.
Book here »Maryland: Wild Yough Glamping Huts
Starting price: $95
Location: Oakland, Maryland
Set in a forested mountaintop, Wild Yough offers a real camping experience with wildlife and nature but in a heated hut instead of on the ground.
Book here »Montana: The Resort at Paws Up
Starting price: $1,115
Location: Greenough, Montana
The safari-style luxury tents at Paws Up bring elevated comfort to the Rocky Mountains, complete with hardwood floors, fine linens, and copper tubs, all outfitted in a Western-style flair.
Book here »Nevada: Mustang Monument
Starting price: $1,650
Location: Wells, Nevada
More than 30,000 wild mustangs roam the 900-square mile ranch of Mustang Monument, where you can sleep in teepees and dine on menus created by Michelin-starred chefs at night and partake in archery and wagon rides by day.
Book here »New Hampshire: Huttopia White Mountains
Starting price: $104
Location: Albany, New Hampshire
Hit the nearby lake or beach at Huttopia White Mountains for your water fix, whether it be canoeing or paddleboarding.
Book here »New York: Ithaca by Firelight Camps
Starting price: $189
Location: Ithaca, New York
Located in Buttermilk Falls State Park, Firelight Camps isn't far from Finger Lakes' vineyards and waterfalls and has an on-site spa to relax in after adventuring all day.
Book here »North Carolina: Blue Bear Mountain Camp
Starting price: $80
Location: Boone, North Carolina
The Teepee at Blue Bear Mountain sits in the core of the Blue Ridge Mountains, near hiking trails and a trout pond.
Book here »Ohio: The Mohicans Treehouse
Starting price: $250
Location: Glenmont, Ohio
The three treehouses at The Mohicans are eco-friendly — they're made of recyclable, repurposed, and local materials and are passive solar.
Book here »Oregon: The Vintages Trailer Resort
Starting price: $90
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Located in Willamette Wine Country RV Park, the Vintages Trailer Resort isn't far from Dayton's local vineyards.
Book here »Pennsylvania: Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort
Starting price: $229
Location: Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania
Practice your backswing at Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, where island glamping is accessible by canoe.
Book here »South Dakota: Under Canvas Mount Rushmore
Starting price: $199
Location: Keystone, South Dakota
From a Buffalo Safari Jeep tour to horseback riding, Under Canvas Mount Rushmore promises adventure.
Book here »Tennessee: Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains
Starting price: $189
Location: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Safari-style camping tents await in the misty Great Smoky Mountains at Under Canvas, in close proximity to the Appalachian Trail.
Book here »Texas: Wahwahtaysee Resort
Starting price: $300
Location: Kingsbury, Texas
Pick pecans in the pecan orchard or catch some rays at the San Marcos River while staying at Wahwahtaysee Resort.
Book here »Utah: Capitol Reef Resort
Starting price: $149
Location: Torrey, Utah
Capitol Reef Resort is a national park lover's dream, located near three: the Grand Staircase, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Zion National Park.
Book here »Vermont: Sterling Ridge Resort
Starting price: $205
Location: Jeffersonville, Vermont
Vacation in the New England countryside at Sterling Ridge Resort, which has no shortage of things to do, from fishing and canoeing to wine tasting.
Book here »Virginia: 1 Rock Tavern River Kamp
Starting price: $110
Location: Luray, Virginia
A riverfront campsite, 1 Rock Tavern River Kamp has an on-site barbecue area and tubing activities.
Book here »Washington: Langley Lodging
Starting price: $159
Location: Langley, Washington
Langley Lodging has a little bit of everything when it comes to scenery — the beach, the countryside, and wine country.
Book here »Wisconsin: Mulroy's Irish Acres Farm
Starting price: $79
Location: New London, Wisconsin
Get a true farm experience at Mulroy's Irish Acres Farm, where you can stroll through gardens or help out with farm chores.
Book here »Wyoming: The Lodge and Spa at Brush Creek Ranch
Starting price: $800
Location: Saratoga, Wyoming
The Lodge and Spa at Brush Creek Ranch will whisk you away for a western experience complete with luxury cabins, horseback riding, and nature walks.
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