If you like the idea of camping with kids but dislike actually camping (hi, it’s me!), family glamping might be the thing for you.

Here’s the truth: I love the idea of my family gathered around a campfire, roasting marshmallows under a sky full of stars. What I don’t love? Air mattresses that deflate at 2 a.m. Spiders in places spiders should never be. Trying to scramble eggs on a camp stove while a toddler has a meltdown over trail mix ratios. If any of that sounds familiar, let me introduce you to the beautiful middle ground that is glamping.

Glamping—glamorous camping, for the uninitiated—brings a touch of luxury to the camping experience. Like sleeping on actual mattresses. Canvas safari tents, yurts, cabins, and Airstreams with real bedding and (hallelujah) private bathrooms. Some spots even have on-site restaurants and kids’ programs, which means you get to sit in an Adirondack chair with a glass of wine while your children make friendship bracelets with a camp counselor. That’s the dream, right?

The glamping scene has exploded in recent years, with big names like Under Canvas and AutoCamp continuing to expand near national parks, and smaller family-run properties popping up everywhere from the Texas Hill Country to the coast of Maine. Whether you want a full-service luxury experience or a more laid-back setup where you’re just glad you don’t have to pitch your own tent, there’s a glamping site out there for your family.

To help you plan your next great family escape, we’ve rounded up our favorite glamping spots across the country. These are places where kids can run wild, parents can actually relax, and everyone goes home with that we-just-had-an-adventure feeling—without a single sleeping bag in sight.

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20 places to take your family glamping

Huttopia Adirondacks

Price: From $120-140/night
Location: Lake Luzerne, NY (Adirondacks)
Season: Late May through mid-October

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Huttopia

Located minutes from Lake George in the Adirondacks, Huttopia offers both canvas and wood-framed family glamping accommodations that sleep up to five. After hiking with your family in the nearby forests, you can enjoy a meal from their on-site bistro (the hand-made pizzas are a crowd favorite) or swim in the heated pool. Kids will love the playground, daily summer activities, and Little Trappers program for ages 5–12, while parents can take advantage of morning yoga sessions and the incredibly peaceful setting spread across 300 acres of woodland.

What families love: It’s one of the most genuinely kid-friendly glamping spots we’ve found. The fact that you can order a pizza from the bistro when the campfire cooking plan goes sideways? Chef’s kiss.

Royal Gorge Cabins 

Price: From $300/night (cabins); glamping tents from ~$150/night
Location: Cañon City, Colorado (Rocky Mountains)
Season: Cabins year-round; tents May through September

Glamping Tent at Royal Gorge, a family glamping site in Colorado
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Located in the Rocky Mountains, guests can choose to stay in either a one-bedroom or two-bedroom cabin, or canvas glamping tents with double queen beds and a private deck. Glamping tents feature in-floor radiant heat for those cool Colorado evenings, plus easy access to a shared shower house. After a full day of hiking, whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River, or visiting the Royal Gorge Bridge (the highest suspension bridge in the U.S.), guests can enjoy the sunset at the on-site 8 Mile Bar & Grill, which is open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

What families love: The activity list is genuinely endless—ziplining, mountain biking, the Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience Museum, and more. Plus the fire pits at each tent make for perfect s’mores nights.
 

Wahwahtaysee Resort

Price: From $295/night (weekdays); $350/night (weekends)
Location: Kingsbury, TX (one hour from Austin)
Season: Year-round

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Wahwahtaysee Resort

A quintessential glamping experience, Wahwahtaysee Resort features safari-style tents made in South Africa on over 100 acres of pristine wilderness along the San Marcos River. Each 650-square-foot tent includes a king-size bed, queen sleeper sofa, private bath with spa tub, a kitchenette, and an enormous deck with a hammock and outdoor shower. You’ll get your own golf cart to cruise around the property and down to the river beaches.

What families love: The river is the star here. Pack water shoes and floats, explore the private beaches, hike the pecan orchard trails, and at night, fire up the Big Green Egg at your tent for dinner. Just 12 miles from Lockhart’s legendary BBQ if cooking isn’t your thing.

Langley Lodging

Price: From $159-229/night
Location: Whidbey Island, Washington
Season: Year-round

Airstream Glamping Trailor at Langley Lodge
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Located on Whidbey Island off the coast of Washington, Langley Lodging has an understated island vibe. Guests can choose to stay in the Airstream trailer that sleeps four or one of the cottages, each with its own theme, a private deck, a full bath, fireplace, and fridge. Popular activities include paddle boarding, hiking, canoeing, and biking. The cottages are open year-round, and there is a two-night minimum stay.

What families love: The Airstream is a total kid magnet—they’ll think they’re on the coolest road trip ever without ever leaving the island. Whidbey Island itself is a hidden gem with beaches, state parks, and some seriously good farm-to-table dining.

7. PicoCanoa Rodavento

Price: From $150/night
Location: Jalcomulco, Veracruz, Mexico (~50 min from Xalapa)
Season: Year-round

Family glamping tent at PicoCanoa Rodavento in Mexico
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An adventure resort located in the rainforests of Veracruz, Mexico, PicoCanoa Rodavento has 24 rooms in cozy adobe cabins built with natural materials including wood, adobe, and palm. In addition to enjoying the on-site pool, wellness area (including a traditional temazcal steam bath), and playground, guests can enjoy whitewater rafting, mountain biking, canyoning, zip lines, and rock climbing—all with expert guides. The on-site restaurant serves meals made with local ingredients. It’s about 50 minutes from Xalapa, the capital of Veracruz.

What families love: This is for the adventure-loving family who wants to go beyond the typical U.S. glamping experience. The guided rafting is suitable for families, and kids will be mesmerized by the jungle setting. Bonus: breakfast is included and the staff is incredibly warm.

Norwegian Wood Ranch

Price: From $115/person/night
Location: 23 miles from Helena, Montana
Season: Seasonal (check availability)

Woman and dog in front of glamping tent
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Located at the base of Helena National Forest, Norwegian Wood Ranch an 80-acre ranch with canvas glamping tents. Outdoor activities abound—hiking, boating, fishing, golfing and stargazing. Guests can also enjoy fine dining and live music on site. With only four tents, you can really immerse yourself in nature–but be advised, this is closer to actual camping as there is no electricity in the tents and bathrooms consist of a shared outhouse with propane showers.

What families love: The ranch animals (including Scottish Highland cows and friendly goats) are an instant hit with kids. The combination of on-site dining and Canyon Ferry Lake just a half-mile away makes for easy activity planning without a lot of driving.


Maine Forest Yurts

Price: $140/night
Location: Durham, Maine
Season: Year-round

glamping yurt in Maine
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If you’ve always wanted to stay in a yurt (raises hand!), behold the Maine Forest Yurts. stled on 100 acres of wilderness on Runaround Pond in Durham, Maine, the campground lets guests get the full forest experience with the comforts of a fully-furnished yurt. Each yurt sleeps up to six with bunk beds and a futon, and comes with a wood stove, kitchen area with stove/oven, and a private composting outhouse and shower. Kayaks and canoes are available for exploring the pond. The property is just 5 minutes from Bradbury Mountain State Park, 15 minutes from Freeport/L.L. Bean, and 30 minutes from Portland.

What families love: Kids will lose their minds over the pond (bring your own life jackets), the miles of trails, and the chance to meet the property’s friendly animals. The fact that it’s year-round means you can do a winter yurt trip with the wood stove crackling—magical.

The Fields of Michigan

Price: From $329/night (children 3–12 are $100/night additional; under 2 free)
Location: South Haven, Michigan
Season: May through early November (2026 dates: April 30–November 1)

Glamping tent in The Fields in Michigan
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Located on a working blueberry farm just three miles from Lake Michigan, The Fields offers luxury glamping safari tents and cozy cottages, each fully equipped with luxury bedding and linens, ensuite bathrooms with hot running water, and private fire pits. The property features a saltwater pool, complimentary bikes, on-site spa with outdoor massage cabins, and chef-driven seasonal dining. During blueberry season, guests can pick as many berries as they want—complimentary and unlimited.

What families love: Two words: blueberry picking. Kids will fill bucket after bucket, and you’ll eat the best blueberry pancakes of your life. The bike ride into charming South Haven is a perfect family outing, and the pool and s’mores setup make evenings effortless. Just 2 hours from Chicago for an easy weekend escape.
 

Seguin Tree Dwellings

Price: From $189–299/night
Location: Georgetown Island, Maine
Season: Year-round

Glamping treehouses in Maine
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With three custom-designed tree dwellings perched on a 21-acre wooded hill overlooking Maine’s Back River, staying at Seguin is sure to be a unique experience. Each dwelling has its own character, with walls of vintage windows, minimalist décor, and a private bathroom. The Souhegan dwelling accommodates up to 4 and features a wood-fired cedar hot tub on an elevated deck with river views. Canoes and kayaks are available. It’s just up the road from Reid State Park’s beaches and the famed Five Islands Lobster Co.

What families love: A tree house. With a hot tub. Overlooking a river. In Maine. Need we say more? Kids will feel like they’re living in a storybook, and adults will appreciate the design-forward aesthetic and the genuine sense of escape.

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Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

Price: From $70–169/night (varies by accommodation type)
Location: Near Zion National Park, Orderville, Utah
Season: Year-round (some seasonal closures for certain activities)

Glamping Zion Ponderosa Conestoga Wagon
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Stay in a canvas safari tent, a cabin, or a Conestoga wagon at this sprawling 4,000-acre ranch resort near Zion National Park’s east entrance. Guests can enjoy a country breakfast in the on-site restaurant, hike at Zion National Park, or just relax at the mountain retreat perched at 6,500 feet. The property includes a swimming pool, hot tubs, volleyball, basketball, tennis courts, playground, climbing wall, mini-golf, billiards, ping pong, foosball, and horseshoes. Guided activities like horseback riding, Jeep tours, canyoneering, zip lining, and guided hiking are available for an additional fee.

What families love: The sheer amount of on-site activities means you could stay for a week and never get bored. The Conestoga wagons are a massive hit with kids who want that “pioneer adventure” feel, and the proximity to Zion’s east entrance means less traffic and crowds than the Springdale side.

Paint Rock Farm Glamping Resort

Price: $125/night
Location: Hot Springs, North Carolina

Glamping Tent at Paint Rock in North Carolina
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Nestled on 160 private acres on the French Broad River, surrounded by the Cherokee and Pisgah National Forests near Hot Springs, North Carolina, this glamping resort offers beautifully furnished treehouse units, bell tents, and a tiny house with easy access to countless outdoor activities. There is also a historic remodeled 3,200 sq ft barn that provides indoor entertainment, such as ping-pong and darts. A luxury bathhouse features solar-heated floors, showers, restrooms, and laundry. Up to two children can stay in each unit for an additional $25/night. With intimate accommodations, this glamping resort would also be great for a mom’s weekend with your best pals or a getaway with your partner. There is a two-night minimum stay.

What families love: The French Broad River access is the big draw here—kayaking, swimming, and just sitting on the bank watching the water go by. Hot Springs itself is a charming mountain town on the Appalachian Trail, and the treehouse units give this a special, elevated (literally) feel.

Under Canvas (Multiple locations)

Price: From mid-$200s/night (varies by location and season)
Locations: Near Yellowstone, Zion, Grand Canyon, Acadia, Great Smoky Mountains, Moab, Glacier, Yosemite, and more
Season: Seasonal (varies by location, generally spring through fall)

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Under Canvas

If your family’s travel style is “let’s go see a national park but please don’t make me sleep on the ground,” Under Canvas is your answer. With locations near more than a dozen of the country’s most iconic parks, they offer safari-style tents with king-size beds, wood-burning stoves, and—at most locations—ensuite bathrooms with hot running water. Every night ends with complimentary s’mores at the communal campfire, and their programming includes guided hikes, stargazing nights, and live acoustic music.

What families love: Tent configurations that actually fit families (including options with an adjacent teepee for the kids), on-site dining so you don’t have to pack a cooler, and that sweet spot of feeling like you’re really out in it without actually roughing it. The Moab and Zion locations are especially stunning.

AutoCamp (Multiple Locations)

Price: From $165/night (cabins); Airstream suites from ~$250/night
Locations: Joshua Tree, Yosemite, Zion, Cape Cod, Catskills, Texas Hill Country, and more (Asheville opening 2026)
Season: Year-round at most locations

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AutoCamp

If you’ve ever passed an Airstream on the highway and thought “I want to live in that,” AutoCamp lets you try it out. Their signature Airstream suites are climate-controlled, beautifully designed, and come with Tempur-Pedic mattresses, spa-style bathrooms, and private patios with fire pits. For families who need more room, the Basecamp Suite pairs an Airstream with an adjacent canvas tent. Every AutoCamp has a clubhouse with lounge areas, a restaurant, and board games, plus complimentary bikes, WiFi, and coffee.

What families love: The Airstreams are inherently cool—your kids will be bragging about their “camping trip” to anyone who will listen. Pack-and-plays fit in the Airstreams if you don’t unfold the sofa bed, which is a small but meaningful detail for families with babies.

Sandy Pines Campground

Price: Family glamping tents and cottages from ~$200/night
Location: Kennebunkport, Maine
Season: Roughly Memorial Day through October

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Douglas Merriam Sandy Pines Campground

For families who want their glamping served with a side of New England charm, Sandy Pines in Kennebunkport is a dream. Tucked into a beach forest bordered by salt marsh, the campground offers family safari tents, family camp cottages, and an assortment of hideaway huts and unique retreats. The family options include king beds for parents and twin beds for kids, climate control, and fire pits at each site. It’s just a mile from Goose Rocks Beach and minutes from Kennebunkport’s famous Dock Square shopping and restaurants.

What families love: This place goes all-in on the summer camp vibe—heated saltwater pool, playground, tie-dye activities, kids’ crafts, lawn games, paddleboard and kayak rentals, and regular food truck visits. The general store is stocked with everything you forgot to pack, including s’mores fixings and decent wine.

A version of this post was published October 6, 2022. It has been updated.