Want to experience the great outdoors without having to sleep on the ground? You’re not the only one. Luxury camping — aka glamorous camping or glamping — has become so popular that there are now several dedicated glampgrounds (yes, that’s a term) and five-star glamping resorts that offer furnished tents, yurts, tree houses and other in-nature accommodations for those who want the best of both worlds.
You can spend your day in the wilderness while experiencing many comforts of a hotel getaway. No pitching tents, splitting firewood or cooking over a fire pit involved in these glamping experiences. Some even come with air-conditioning, en suite bathrooms and heated floors.
The 35 best glamping retreats in the U.S. won’t cost you a fortune either, with most places on this list costing less than $300 a night. So, pack your backpack or your suitcase; there is plenty of room and comfort at these glamping spots across America.
Under Canvas Glamping in the Smokies
Within steps of Great Smoky Mountains National Park is 182 acres where you can glamp “under canvas,” hence the resort’s name, which now has seven locations across the U.S. The safari-inspired tents operate similarly to a hotel with daily housekeeping, on-site dining and furnishings such as sofas, lounge chairs and private bathrooms.
Complimentary camp activities are also offered, with live music schedules and s’mores by the fire pit. Plus, you’re just 10 minutes from charming Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and all of its many attractions.
You’ll find rates starting at $204 per night.
Book: Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains
