Traveling is fun, and so is sleeping in luxurious rooms, but sometimes we want more. For those who love the outdoors, camping, and hiking, traveling to a new country may be their highest form of satisfaction.
Are you one of these avid nature lovers or outdoor enthusiasts? Have you ever craved more? If you have, well, the answer is in glamping.
Glamping is derived from two words, glamorous and camping. Fancy, right? Honestly, we don't think there's a better word for it. Glamping is camping but with more luxurious equipment than you would traditionally use.
Camping can be hard when you think about all the comforts you have to forgo to sleep beneath the stars, and it can make you give up on the idea altogether. With glamping, however, you don't have to give up anything. Who said you couldn't have your cake and eat it?
We have brought you eight glamping destinations that can cater to your needs. What's more, we have picked the ones near national parks to make things easier for you. Let's begin.
Are you one of these avid nature lovers or outdoor enthusiasts? Have you ever craved more? If you have, well, the answer is in glamping.
Glamping is derived from two words, glamorous and camping. Fancy, right? Honestly, we don't think there's a better word for it. Glamping is camping but with more luxurious equipment than you would traditionally use.
Camping can be hard when you think about all the comforts you have to forgo to sleep beneath the stars, and it can make you give up on the idea altogether. With glamping, however, you don't have to give up anything. Who said you couldn't have your cake and eat it?
We have brought you eight glamping destinations that can cater to your needs. What's more, we have picked the ones near national parks to make things easier for you. Let's begin.
1. Mahal Yurt
This glamping site is located near the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. There has never been a better combination. Mahal Yurt is a 700-square-foot cabin. So, it is best that you go with a group, you don't want to waste all that space. There's nothing better than sharing such an uplifting experience with friends or family.
The solar-powered cabin has three big beds, a kitchen, and an outdoor shower. After a day of hiking in the numerous trails in the Grand Canyon and enjoying the majestic views, you can retire to your beautiful cabin at night and marvel at the stars.
2. The Resort at Paws Up
Yes, that is the name. This site is located near Glacier National Park in Montana. It makes for a fantastic glamping experience, even though it has more rooms than a regular glamping site.
The canvas tents are made to fit into the wild, and even the interior decors are wild-west themed with heated floors. It is just as luxurious as any five-star hotel room with the bonus of nature's sounds.
3. Capitol Reef Resort Wagons
You guessed right; this one is near Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. This takes you back to the past you never lived unless you are a vampire. The tents and every other thing about this site are made to mimic 19th-century styles.
Each tent here, or wagon, sleeps up to six people. Everyone can access an outdoor tub, a heated pool, and the Pioneer Kitchen Restaurant. What really makes Capitol Reef unforgettable is the scenery aided by the cliffs surrounding the wagons.
4. Under Canvas Acadia
Acadia also has campsites in the Grand Canyon and Glacier National Park. However, this glamping site near Acadia National Park in Maine takes the cake. Under Canvas Acadia is a study in interior design.
The safari tents have everything you could ever need in the wild, all arranged immaculately. You can access private decks, organic bath products, wood-burning stoves, and a guest experience coordinator. It doesn't get better than this, so add Under Canvas to your list of glamping destinations.
5. Dunton River Camp
This glamping site is on a former 18th-century cattle ranch near the Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado. If you are a lover of the alps, look no further; this is the one for you.
Each safari tent in Dunton River Camp Is equipped with a king-sized bed, wifi, a shower with soaking tubs, a pair of mountain bikes, and a small sitting area. You also get access to the cedar hot tub and community sauna. The food here is mouth-watering, with all meals prepared by Chef Brian Wallace.
6. Majestic Utah Yurts
Majestic Utah Yurts is located very close to Zion National Park. These yurts sitting on the cliffside are the definition of luxury camping.
Each tent has its patio and fire pits for nights you want to stay up a little longer to gaze at the stars. You will also find king-sized beds, breathtaking portraits, wood-paneled bathrooms with organic bath products, and well-equipped kitchenettes within the tent.
7. The Ridge Outdoor Resort
This is your glamping destination for visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. The interior of the tents at The Ridge Outdoor Resort is different from anything we've ever seen. This place is definitely unique. They have RV camping and more upscale tents.
Inside the glamping tents, a woodsy touch makes them look even more sophisticated. There are lantern-lined decks and open-air kitchens. This site is best for a group (of four to six) visit; there's enough to go around.
8. High Sierra Camps
Imagine sleeping in a cushioned bed in luxurious tent rights after soaking in the enchanting scenes at Yosemite. This is exactly what would happen if you book a rental at High Sierra Camps, as it is not far from this national park in California.
There are six of these camps around Tioga Road. They are well-equipped for short stays, but you can extend your time by circling through all six camps. It presents another hiking opportunity as they are at reasonable distances from each other.