17 of the Best Glamping Experiences of 2020

Glamping in Style

1/18
This year takes the cake when it comes to travel disappointments, but it is not too late to plan a glamping adventure that gets you outdoors without having to "rough it." These inspirational travel opportunities offer the best of nature with all the comforts of home, and you can maintain six feet of distance while you get away from it all.

The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls - Hocking Hills, Ohio

2/18
This full-service inn and spa has its own luxury yurts next to a wooded gorge in Hocking Hills State Park, which features 10,000 acres of hiking opportunities and natural beauty. Yurts are private and secluded from nearby guests, and they come with luxury bedding, a full bath with a shower and deluxe bathrobes. Yurt rentals start at $199 per night.

YMCA of the Rockies - Estes Park, Colorado

3/18
Just a two-hour drive from Denver is YMCA of the Rockies in the Rockies Estes Park Center. This resort features pet-friendly cabins with multiple bedrooms starting at just $154 per night this summer. Families who want to make sweet summer memories can also play mini-golf or tennis on-site, or they can go hiking, horseback riding, fly fishing or roller-skating. Other activities like axe throwing and bike rentals are available, making it easy to enjoy the outdoors with the kids.

Echo Canyon River Expeditions - Canyon City, Colorado

4/18
This whitewater rafting-themed resort offers four luxury glamping tents and nine luxury cabins for families who want to enjoy nature and have their own space. Glamping tents sleep up to four and they feature screened windows, a private porch, a fire ring, a picnic table, electrical outlets and even free Wi-fi. You'll have spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, and prices start at just $199 per night.

Mt. Hood Tiny House Village - Portland, Oregon

5/18
This tiny home resort lets you escape the stress of normal life and live it up in a miniature home nestled in a natural setting. Tiny homes vary in size and amenities, but they all have access to a 27-home golf course, more than 700 hiking trails, bird watching, lakes and streams to explore and an Alpine Slide. Tiny homes also have a television, a private bathroom and a full kitchen, so you won't have to rough it. Rates start at $139 per night.

River Dance Lodge - Kooskia, Idaho

6/18
Idaho's River Dance Lodge boasts a beautiful spot along the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River. The property features three glamping tents next to a small creek, each of which includes a luxury king size bed and a clawfoot soaking tub. Rates for glamping tents start at $119 per night, but you can also choose among eight handcrafted log cabins and primitive camping options as well. The property features an on-site restaurant and guided activities like float trips, hiking and cycling.

Mohicans Treehouse Resort - Glenmont, Ohio

7/18
This family-owned property features treehouse rooms you can rent along with lavish cabins. Their Silver Bullet Treehouse, for example, is made from a vintage 32-foot Airstream trailer that is perched 25 feet off the ground. Hiking, canoeing and ziplining are also available nearby, and Glenmont is located in quiet and secluded Ohio Amish country. Rates this summer start at around $285 per night, but some treehouses sleep 7 or 8 people.

Safari West Wildlife Preserve - Sonoma, California

8/18
This resort lets you book elegant safari tents among 400 acres of wilderness filled with 900 different types of animals. Viewing decks off each safari tent allow you to view wildebeest, rhinos, giraffes, ring-tailed lemurs, zebra and an array of other animals in a natural setting. You can visit the preserve just for the day, but overnight stays in safari tents start at $350 per night this summer.

Barnsley Resort - Adairsville, Georgia

9/18
Barnsley resort sits on 3,000 acres in northwest Georgia, and you can choose to stay in the charming inn or within 38 individual cottages. Each cottage is unique, although they all boast hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace and a clawfoot soaking tub. Some have one bedroom, yet cottages with up to seven bedrooms are available. While on the resort, you can relax in your private cottage, go horseback riding, explore the gardens, go fly fishing or set out for a relaxing canoe ride. One-bedroom cottage rentals start at $399 per night.

Orr Family Farm - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

10/18
Guests at this family farm can choose among two glamping experiences - a stay in a historic Conestoga wagon or in a traditional teepee. Each campsite comes with a private bathroom and shower, and you'll also find charging ports, picnic tables, a charcoal grill and a fire pit. The resort itself features a 19-foot Swim Spa, on-site laundry facilities and beautiful farm scenery. Wagons and teepees sleep 4 to 8 people and start at $195 per night.

The Vintages Trailer Resort - Dayton, Oregon

11/18
This trailer resort lets you book vintage trailers in the heart of the Willamette Valley of Oregon, which is known for its award-winning wines. Retro trailers are all unique, yet they are geared to consumers who love wine tasting, dining and luxury travel experiences. Amenities include terry cloth robes, hotel-quality linens and gourmet coffee, and you can view the surrounding vineyards from your trailer patio. Pets are encouraged as guests, and rates start at around $200 per night.

Dunton River Camp - Dolores, Colorado

12/18
This river camp is set on a former cattle ranch with 500 acres of natural beauty. You can book a luxurious safari-style tent, each of which sit on 640 square foot wooden platforms with private bathrooms, soaking tubs, double vanities, towel warmers and plenty of other amenities. The resort itself has a full lineup of activities including hiking, horseback riding and wine tasting. Currently, you can buy out all eight glamping tents for 16 people for $15,000 per night.

Eastwind Hotel and Bar - Windham, New York

13/18
This Catskills Mountain hotel features a sauna, fire pits and three luxury cabins you can book alongside other rooms options. These cabins come with queen beds, a private bathroom and biking and sports equipment in the nightly rate. Beautiful views of the Catskills are an obvious element of each glamping pod, as are the spectacular views of the stars at night. Rates start at around $259 per night.

Lakedale Resort - San Juan Island, Washington

14/18
This island resort off the coast of Washington State is accessible by passenger and auto ferry as well as seaplane. Once you arrive, you will find 82 wooded acres, a cozy lodge and dog-friendly log cabins. You can also book a luxury yurt, complete with its own hot tub and private deck. The resort itself paves the way for relaxation and romance, but plenty of activities are available including fishing, biking, swimming, kayaking, boating and more. Luxury yurts start at $375 per night this summer.

Savage River Lodge - Frostburg, Maryland

15/18
This lodge-style resort allows visitors to book a stay in its luxurious cabins or yurts, both of which offer beautiful views of the mountains. The property itself is 700 acres, and like fishing, biking and hiking opportunities abound. Yurts come with king-size beds, luxury linens and upscale bath products, and they start at $270 per night.

Slattery Vintage Estates - Nehawka, Nebraska

16/18
This property is located between Lincoln and Omaha, and it is surrounded in a vineyard that boasts its own award-winning wines. B&B Bungalows offers luxury glamping experiences on-site, with the option to book tents with antique furniture, full-size beds, coffee service and elegant amenities next to a community courtyard. Rates start at $60 per night on weekdays and $90 per night on weekends.

Emberglow Outdoor Resort - near Asheville, North Carolina

17/18
This "outdoor resort" is brand new, yet new visitors will find everything they need for a glamping trip to remember. The property sits on 72 acres with recreation trails, a pool, a jump pad and sports fields, and you can book tent sites, treehouses, yurts, vintage campers or tiny houses. Rates for a vintage camper start at $140 per night this summer, but you can pay $200 per night to stay in a treehouse for two.

Tiny Home Village at St. Mary Village - St. Mary, Montana

18/18
This tiny home village makes it easy to enjoy the beautiful splendor of Glacier National Park by day while retreating to a glamping-style resort at night. Tiny homes boast stunning views of the mountain landscape nearby with eco-friendly elements like energy-efficient appliances and sustainable water filtration. Rates start at $290 per night.

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