8 glamping resorts in the US for a fall getaway

There’s no better time to bundle up and enjoy the crisp outdoors than fall. Make your favorite season even better this year with a glamping trip that offers views of autumnal foliage at its peak, but with all of the creature comforts of home. For an unforgettable back-to-nature experience, check out these luxurious accommodations at some of the best glamping resorts across the U.S., smack dab in the middle of the country’s most jaw-dropping landscapes.

The Resort at Paws Up is divided into six distinct camps with spacious safari tents, each offering immediate access to the diverse Montana landscape (think secluded forest groves and tranquil riverbanks). But you won’t be roughing it: instead, expect tents with multiple bedrooms, claw-footed bathtubs, and butler service included. Concierge will help you plan excursions and build out an itinerary before you arrive, whether you want to fly fish or relax at the spa.

With outposts near some of the top national parks in the United States (including Zion, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and the Smoky Mountains), Under Canvas is one of the most popular glamping accommodations in the country. No matter which Under Canvas you visit, the tents come decked out with elegant West Elm furniture and wood-burning stoves, and many versions offer en suite bathrooms. Don’t miss nightly s’mores around the fire with your fellow campers.

Pitched on the glittering shore of Bear Lake near the Utah-Idaho border, Conestoga Ranch Glamping Resort offers roomy pioneer-style tents and wagons. With the 1800s-era decor continuing inside and sweeping views outside, Conestoga Ranch gives visitors a first class taste of the Old West lifestyle. Be sure to make reservations at the on-site restaurant, The Campfire Grill, in advance, as seats book up (it's open to those not staying at the resort)—past guests rave about the service. Bonus: the resort has a campfire valet, which will light your accommodation's campfire for s'mores at a text's notice.

Situated beneath dramatic redwoods a short drive from historic Mendocino Town, Mendocino Grove has 60 comfortable tents separated into eight “neighborhoods.” Spa-like showers onsite are equipped with upscale toiletries, and there’s even a wash station for dogs (many of the tents are pet-friendly). Wake up to complimentary coffee and yoga, then spend the day hiking with the resort’s resident naturalist.

Asheville Glamping’s assortment of whimsical accommodation options—from vintage trailers and domes to yurts and treehouses—are ultra Instagram-friendly. In Dome 8, an enormous space with a 20-foot high ceiling that sleeps up to eight people, there’s a nine-foot slide that takes guests on a quick ride from the raised sleeping loft down to the funky living room.

Just an hour south of Orlando, you’ll find Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo—a dude ranch with onsite glamping nestled in the Florida wilderness. Choose from four-person safari tents with private bathrooms and stacks of board games, or a classic wagon that sleeps six, complete with a deck that’s the perfect spot for a barbecue. Don’t miss the award-winning Saturday Night Rodeo held inside the on-site 1,200-seat arena.

Ever wanted to return to sleepaway camp as an adult? Look to Firelight Camps. The airy, upscale tents come with private balconies and views of the area’s woodlands, and the property keeps the camp feeling alive, with communal campfires each evening. For a worthy field trip, check out the local vineyard scene: Firelight Camps is close to some of the best wineries in New York’s Finger Lakes region.

Situated in a beachside forest, Sandy Pines Campground is a tranquil spot with accommodation options for every type of camper: from roomy multi-person tents with fire pits and mini-fridges, to romantic Airstreams, old-timey wagons, cozy cabins, and futuristic domes. Spend your days kicking back on nearby Goose Rocks Beach—a three-mile stretch of pristine white shoreline—or take a canoe out on the marsh for a peaceful excursion.