Sometimes the outdoors are best appreciated from a distance. Enter Glamping, the luxury camping trend that makes staying in the woods as glamorous as the name promises. Glamping offers the opportunity to breathe crisp mountain air, take therapeutic hikes and swims, but never more than a walk from featherbeds and a glass of wine. Whether you’re looking for mountaintop grandeur  or a charming getaway by the ocean, get comfy in nature with the ultimate guide to glamping.

The Teton wilderness has never seemed so welcoming at these luxury lodges in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Each cabin has a cozy fireplace, full kitchen, private furnished deck, and fire pit. The resort offers Jeep rentals, on-site laundry, and pet-friendly options. For thrill seekers, summer guests can try whitewater rafting and horseback riding, while winter visitors might be more interested in skiing and snowboarding. Either way, you can return to a plush bed after a long day of exploring the mountain. 

The picturesque scenery, on-staff chef, and stunning sunsets are sure to be a source of Instagram envy for the friends of guests at this one-of-a-kind retreat in Big Sky Montana. Between the gorgeous interiors and stunning decks, it’s one of the most exclusive glamping experiences, and undoubtedly one of the best ways to experience Yellowstone National Park.

Dunton Hot Springs is an acclaimed luxury boutique resort is fashioned from a real old west ghost town, for long hot spring soaks in a private secluded corner of the woods in Dolores CO. The Hot Springs are much more glam than glamping, but the new seasonal (June-October) sister camp offers luxury tents, with incredible amenities, like private soaking tubs, towel warmers, and even private mountain bikes. The luxury tents are situated right on the edge of the Dolores River, for those who might be interested in some world-class fly fishing.

Camp Comfort is a boutique bed and breakfast on the beautiful Cypress Creek in Comfort, Texas. Boasting cabins with luxury king beds, communal fire pits, a coffee bar, and fresh cookies served daily, Camp Comfort embodies coziness, while tucked away in a verdant landscape with revitalizing country air. 

This boutique resort is inside the much larger Big Cedar Resort in Ridgedale Missouri, one of America’s most celebrated vacation destinations. The 18 glamping tents are each furnished with a king bed crowned by a chandelier, a wood stove, heat and air conditioning, free-standing tub and shower, as well as a private wooden deck with a fire pit. Guests are offered the unique experience of a vacation deep within the breathtaking Ozarks, but with full access to resort amenities, like Wi-Fi, an infinity pool, food and beverage outlets, and five golf courses.

Zion National Park is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the States, if not the world, and the brand new African safari-style-style tents at Open sky put guests in the middle of that unbridled tranquility. The raised wooden decks with fire pits, soaking tubs, and even dedicated spa tents are perfect for relaxing and unwinding among the steep red cliffs and waterfalls Zion is known for. 

For glampers who want to have it all, these luxury tents in Mendocino have easy access to both the woods and the ocean. Luxury tents, bathhouses, and bonfires are just the tip of the iceberg in this cozy corner of California’s most beautiful woods. Whether you’re relaxing from a hammock or a comfy leather butterfly chair, a cup of cocoa and fresh forest air are sure to relax and rejuvenate. 

Country lovers will be right at home at this upscale resort, which is actually an authentic dude ranch on the shores of Lake Wales, Florida. Cowboy-inspired lodging, Saturday night rodeos, and a variety of activities on horseback are available for guests looking to make the most of the great outdoors.