The USA’s Best Glamping Hotels – Hotels Above Par

Here’s the deal with roughing-it-camping: it’s just not for everyone, and that’s just fine. Why? Well, there’s a little something called glamping, which was essentially built for the sybaritic travelers who can’t forfeit life’s luxuries, yet still want to seek refuge in nature. So, without further ado, we’ve curated the coolest glamping resorts across America that are sure to quench your outdoor recreation thirst while giving you a cozy bed to sleep in, as opposed to a hard sleeping bag in a makeshift tent. 

ULUM Moab, the newest Under Canvas outdoor hospitality rendition, is Utah’s most elevated glamping retreat with premier access to Moab’s distinctive Looking Glass Arch. Safari-inspired tents boast nature-infused designs: natural woods, woven rugs, and earth-toned trappings embrace its surrounding red rock environs. The days are for wandering around Canyonlands and Arches National Parks, while the nights are for gazing into the illuminated starry skies.

Glamping? In New York City? Hard to believe, we know, but Collective Retreats has defied the odds with its restorative escape set on this once abandoned isle’s 173 acres of sprawling greenery. Collective Governors Island presents ample opportunities for guests to reconnect with nature: visits to the QC NY Spa, tours of the fascinating island, and farm-fresh culinary delights are offered on-site. With each hyper-luxe tent befitted with private outdoor decks, Manhattan’s skyline and landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty feel like they’re in your backyard.

AutoCamp Joshua Tree is unconventional at its core with its boho-chic airstreams and mid-century modernized trailers with hotel suite amenities, including functional kitchenettes, and expansive bathrooms that dot the 25-acre property. After exploring the nearby Joshua Tree National Park, guests can take a refreshing dip in the hotel’s heated plunge pool.

Dunton River Camp is a glimpse into the old American frontier on a former cattle ranch dating back to the late 1800s. From June through October, the seasonal eight-tent outpost features amenities you’d expect from a luxe hotel: en-suite bathrooms with 6-foot soaking tubs, posh king-sized beds, and personal gas stoves, to name a few. Guests can enjoy the renovated 19th-century farmhouse with a dining room, guest salon, and wraparound deck highlighting breathtaking views of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.

Located near Bryce Canyon National Park and within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Yonder Escalante allows guests to experience the simplicity of the American West. An ensemble of 32 renovated vintage airstreams and deluxe cabins sprawl this stretch of Southern Utah. In partnership with Sensible Weather, Yonder offers a weather guarantee that automatically reimburses travelers their daily trip costs if they experience undesirable weather, such as rain, during any day of their stay, ensuring that its guests get the most out of their outdoor adventures and the property amenities (especially the retro drive-in movie theater).

Situated in the woodlands of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, this Under Canvas glamping site is the kind of stay where you’d find yourself roasting marshmallows and singing campfire songs into the wee hours of the night. Plus, Great Smoky Mountains National Park sits just a stone’s throw away from the secluded camping grounds, making this a more than fitting glamping destination for those visiting the USA’s southern states.

For those searching for superior stargazing conditions, this vintage trailer glamping site in the vast Mesa of Taos, New Mexico, is the place for you. Each refashioned tin can, with colorful exteriors ranging from mint blue to classic aluminum, has a unique story behind its name and bespoke furnishings to match (think: “Sundance” boasts old west interiors and a photo from the famed 1969 Western Drama, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, hanging in the posh living room). When the sun sets over the mountain peaks, grab a blanket and sit outside on your camper’s private patio to view New Mexico’s famous twinkling, constellation-filled sky.

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