Yurts. Classic trailers. Tiny homes. It’s no secret: Glamping is in.
Campers love facilities, and glamping is the place facilities meet type. All of the comforts of house in a dramatic pure setting can actually make an Insta Story pop.
Right here at The Dyrt, we felt this uniquely stylish type of tenting deserved its personal award program. Introducing: The Glampys.
Within the custom of nice award packages, The Glampys is a wholly subjective rating of US glampsites. A few of the elements we thought-about for this yr’s inaugural set of honorees:
- Glampiness: A bit of quirky, somewhat fancy, somewhat outdoorsy, and somewhat homey, glamping is all about distinctive experiences. The glampsites on this record have one thing really uncommon to supply.
- Instagramability: Glamping isn’t nearly doing it for the Gram (although let’s be sincere, that’s often a part of it), it’s additionally in regards to the thrill of present in a spot so putting you may’t consider your eyes. These glampsites are picturesque within the excessive.
- Bookability: Like glamping itself, The Glampys are for the individuals. This record acknowledges precise glampsites you may e-book proper now, not some unique movie star nonsense that’s solely accessible one week a yr for a small fortune. Like what you see? Click on the hyperlink and e-book it.
Your favourite glampsite didn’t make the record? Inform us about it! Write a evaluation for it on The Dyrt after which ship an e mail to: pr@thedyrt.com
Picture from Boone Cocoon
Campground Particulars:
- Value: $135-155
- Variety of websites: 1
- RV websites: no
- Fires allowed: sure
- Pets allowed: no
Embody a butterfly at this distinctive cocoon treehouse suspended above the forests of Boone. Maybe probably the most distinctive glampsite on this record, the Boone Cocoon is a canvas pod accessed from two suspended strolling bridges. Whether or not you’re driving via Boone alongside the Blue Ridge Parkway, or if this pioneer city is your ultimate vacation spot, this personal treehouse will certainly exceed expectations.
Depart the tent, range, and camp chairs at house, this glampsite presents every part you’ll want for a number of nights within the woods. The Boone Cocoon is simply 5 minutes from downtown. It presents a big snug sleeping space for 2 (mattress included) with facilities on the encircling porch and terrace. The porch beside the cocoon has chairs, a hearth pit, and a grill whereas the personal terrace has a rest room and bathe with operating water.
Picture from Yonder Escalante
Campground Particulars:
- Value: $79-109
- Variety of websites: 72
- RV websites: sure
- Fires allowed: sure
- Pets allowed: sure
Journey again in time to the Fifties at Yonder Escalante’s glampsite and drive-in movie show. Keep in a refurbished classic Airstream, trendy cabin, or park your personal RV beneath the canyon partitions of Grand Staircase-Escalante Nationwide Monument. The services right here resemble an opulent resort, from a clubhouse surrounded by hearth pits to outside showers surrounded by succulents.
Yonder Escalante glamping presents entry to The Mighty 5, all of Utah’s iconic nationwide parks. Just below an hour’s drive is Bryce Canyon Yonder, an elevated basecamp glampers are searching for on their nationwide parks highway journey.
When visiting Yonder Escalante, you may go away the gear at house and nonetheless have every part you want after which some. This glampsite presents on-site laundry, a basic retailer, meals vehicles and cocktail kits. Expertise the head Yonder Escalante evening with a drive-in film in one among their heated basic automobiles with concessions served to your automobile.
Picture from Slateville Farm Hearth Tower and Campsites
Campground Particulars:
- Value: $100 for the tower, $35-50 for surrounding campsites
- Variety of websites: 7 websites (6 tent, 1 tower)
- RV websites: no
- Fires allowed: sure
- Pets allowed: sure
Sleep within the sky at this personal hearth lookout within the forests of japanese New York and expertise views of the Adirondack, Berkshire and Inexperienced mountain ranges. Only a 30-minute drive from the 600-million-acre Adirondack Park and below an hour to the long-lasting Lake George, this hearth tower is a basecamp for weekend adventures from fishing and mountaineering to swimming and paddling.
The furnished tower sits three flooring up with a deck on the second flooring. You possibly can sleep on the pull-out sofa on the third flooring or in a tent on the deck or floor beneath. The location presents a composting rest room for lavatory services.
Slateville Farm’s tower and campsites are positioned on a working farm that features a swimming gap and mountaineering trails and in addition sells eggs and firewood. The campsites might require a brief stroll, and remember that the tower is just not ADA accessible.
Picture by Roamer Websites
Campground Particulars:
- Value: $35-55
- Variety of websites: 10 glampsites + 17 RV websites
- RV websites: sure
- Fires allowed: sure
- Pets allowed: sure
Publish up on the foot of the long-lasting Mt. Hood, simply an hour from Portland at this journey park and glampsite. These cozy canvas glamping tents supply every part you want for an in a single day journey with beds, linens and even a bedside lamp. Camp in somewhat glamping village surrounded by Mt. Hood Nationwide Forest.
The Oregon Roamer websites are positioned on the world-renowned Windells Ski Camp and Excessive Cascade Snowboard Camp, recognized for coaching elite skiers and snowboarders. Oncampus you will have full entry to the skate parks (indoor and outside), mountain biking trails and a health middle. Off campus you will have entry to the mountaineering trails on Mt. Hood, close by mountain climbing at French’s Dome or a day of snowboarding, even in the summertime, at Timberline Resort, which is often open until August.
Roamer additionally presents RV and van websites with full hookups on the Windells campus. Whereas staying right here you should have entry to a communal campfire, picnic tables, Wi-Fi, loos/showers with operating water, electrical energy in your glamping tent and even boot heaters should you plan to go out to ski.
Picture by Goldie the Caboose
Campground Particulars:
- Value: $160
- Variety of websites: 1
- RV websites: no
- Fires allowed: sure
- Pets allowed: no
Headed to Minnesota? We advocate you make a B-line for this caboose. This practice automotive is just not too removed from the tracks it as soon as traveled on: the Duluth Missabe Iron Rail. Take pleasure in tiny-house dwelling within the rustic quarters of this 1905 caboose, refurbished to supply a kitchenette and flushing rest room. We advocate you go to throughout excessive summer season when the encircling wildflower subject is blooming and the close by lake is heat sufficient for a dip!
Use Goldie the Caboose as a basecamp for adventures to Itasca State Park or the various canoe waterways within the space, or present up with no plans in any respect. As The Dyrt camper, Angie G. wrote, “Trails and parks are close by and the hosts are very educated in regards to the space to level you in the appropriate course.”
This tiny however mighty caboose has a double mattress that sleeps two, a kitchenette with a mini-fridge and microwave, a flushing rest room and bathe. Outdoors are a hearth pit and picnic desk to spend your evenings absorbing a correct Minnesota summer season. The caboose has electrical energy, so you may skip the lantern, in addition to Wi-Fi.
Picture by Behr Artwork B&B
Campground Particulars:
- Value: $114-134
- Variety of websites: 2
- RV websites: no
- Fires allowed: sure
- Pets allowed: no
Head to the mountain-studded panorama of the Gila Nationwide Forest to go to this distinctive glampsite and B&B. Behr Artwork is a whimsical expertise and a inventive’s playground, with handmade glamping constructions and open-air installations.
This eclectic oasis is positioned within the mountain city of Glenwood, New Mexico, recognized for its three-mile catwalk via a small river canyon. Gila Nationwide Forest is a superb spot to hike and discover the cave and cliff dwellings of the Mogollons.
Whereas service within the space is spotty and we advocate downloading maps previous to embarking in your journey, there’s Wi-Fi when you get there. This glampsite has operating water, a small kitchen space, showers/loos, and beds with linens so that you simply have to point out up!
Picture by The Blueberry Patch
Campground Particulars:
- Value: $150
- Variety of websites: 1-2
- RV websites: no
- Fires allowed: sure
- Pets allowed: sure
Cozy up by the woodstove on this yurt positioned within the Catskill Mountains of New York. The Blueberry Patch is positioned on the finish of the highway on a blueberry farm the place you’re welcome to select as many blueberries as you’d like!
This scenic escape on the southwestern fringe of the 700,000-acre Catskill Park is simply two hours from New York Metropolis. Take pleasure in mountaineering, canoeing, swimming, mountain climbing and a lot extra. This yurt is supplied with all the requirements after which some, together with audio system, Wi-Fi, operating water, a full kitchen and, after all, a wood-burning range. It’s located 75 yards from the parking space and the gravel highway is accessible by all automobiles.
Picture by Classic within the Winery
Campground Particulars:
- Value: $159
- Variety of websites: 2
- RV websites: no
- Fires allowed: sure
- Pets allowed: no
Searching for a soothing weekend in SoCal? We advocate kicking again with a glass of rosé at these pastel classic trailers in San Diego’s wine nation. Spend an evening in these festive glamping trailers overlooking the rolling hills of the winery.
In the course of the day you may tour and style at close by wineries or take the short 50-minute drive over to Anza Borrego State Park to expertise palm canyons and wildflower blooms within the spring. Proceed your tenting highway journey by going to Joshua Tree or heading west to the shoreline. San Diego is lower than an hour away.
Classic within the Winery presents two glamping trailers, every of which sleeps three individuals. The close by loos have operating water, bogs, and showers. Every refurbished trailer comes outfitted with its unique icebox, range, and oven. Charcuterie boards may be ordered upfront to enhance your trailer-side wine tasting.
Picture by Fancy Hill Cabins and RV Park LLC
Campground Particulars:
- Value: $125
- Variety of websites: 20
- RV websites: sure (no hookups)
- Fires allowed: sure
- Pets allowed: sure
Embody Goldilocks by cozying up in Lil’ Rustic Retreat Cabin steeped in nature. This cabin is just not solely surrounded by a forest however has a tree really rising proper via the middle of it! Perched alongside the effervescent Jack Creek, this cabin is a product of generations, from the homestead granted in 1862 by the host’s great-grandfather to the cabin’s lumber which comes from the household’s mill.
In the course of the day you may lease a canoe to paddle alongside the Caddo River or lease an ATV and discover Albert Pike Recreation Space. This cabin is located beside the Ouchita Nationwide Forest, which presents a plethora of mountaineering trails.
Fancy Hill Cabins additionally presents RV and tent websites alongside Jack Creek. Their Lil’ Rustic Retreat Cabin sleeps 4 and has a rest room and kitchen with operating water. It comes with a picnic desk and indoor eating desk, grill and hearth pit.
Picture by Eco-Ranch Sustainable Residing Instructional Heart
Campground Particulars:
- Value: $50 an evening for cabin websites (40% off in your first evening with The Dyrt PRO)
- Variety of websites: unknown
- RV websites: sure (no hookups)
- Fires allowed: sure
- Pets allowed: sure
Down a dust highway (4WD really helpful) and simply 25 miles from Massive Bend, Eco-Ranch is the perfect spot for a getaway to disconnect and stargaze within the Southwest deserts of Texas. This solar-powered ranch manufactured from recycled supplies is certainly off the crushed path and gives you a glimpse of desert life. As The Dyrt camper, Robert wrote, “My expertise was every part I anticipated; solitude, stargazing, sustainability, and beautiful views.”
Eco-Ranch is greatest to go to within the spring and fall; they shut in the summertime as a consequence of excessive warmth! As a working poultry and goat farm, cheese and eggs are sometimes on the market along with firewood and propane. Be ready with GPS coordinates as this ranch won’t be discovered on Google Maps. There’s additionally no cell service, so we advocate downloading offline maps as a backup to navigate on this space.
This ranch additionally presents dispersed tent tenting and RV tenting (though no hookups are offered). The ranch deters giant RVs and buses to aim the journey because the filth roads may be tough for bigger automobiles.
