Fireworks on the Fourth of July are dazzling, but they’re fleeting. For a more lasting way to celebrate summer, why not check into five-star luxury at some of America’s great glampgrounds, where luxury meets the country’s iconic landscapes.
From misty forests in the Pacific Northwest to crimson mesas in the Utah desert, here are seven stunning spots to glamp this summer. America the beautiful, indeed.
Ulum Moab: Looking Glass Arch in Moab, Utah
At Ulum Moab, marvel at the sandstone Looking Glass Arch from your private “suite tent” that’s outfitted with a king size bed and Parachute linens. The lounge area is decked out with West Elm furnishings and bathrooms are stocked with Aesop products. Guests can take complimentary yoga classes, enjoy hot and cool dipping pools, and toast s’mores under ink black, star-studded skies. The resort’s adventure concierge connects guests with white water rafting trips and rock climbing adjacent to Looking Glass Arch.
Zion Wildflower Resort: Zion’s Red-Rock Landscape in Virgin, Utah
Just minutes from the gates of Zion National Park, Zion Wildflower Resort glampers are spoiled with views of crimson cliffs and soaring mesas. Guests choose from artfully curated accommodations—insulated Grand Mesa Tents handcrafted in South Africa, charming covered wagons, stylish bungalows, or classic canvas Watchman Tents. Each category features feather-top beds, air conditioning, and private decks perfect for stargazing beneath Utah’s notably dark desert skies. Thoughtful resort amenities include a pool, hot tub, fire pits and outdoor games.
Paws Up Montana: Views of Blackfoot River and Elk Creek in Greenough, Montana
From the windows of your safari-style tent at Cliffside Camp at Paws Up, the drama of Montana’s wilderness unfolds in every direction. The glamping tent is perched above the confluence of the mighty Blackfoot River and crystal-clear Elk Creek. Behind the tent, open plains give way to distant mountain peaks that shift in hue with the light, from indigo at dawn to burnished gold by evening. Wildlife moves through this serene landscape: deer at the riverbank, eagles wheeling overhead, elk grazing in the distance. When night falls, the sky opens fully, offering an unfiltered dome of stars and a glimpse into the raw, unspoiled beauty of the American West.
Lumen Nature Retreat: Tranquil mountain views in Woodstock, New Hampshire
Tucked into the woods at the foothills of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, Lumen Nature Retreat’s design-forward A-frames, safari tents, and Scandinavian-inspired cabins open to views of mountains, a meandering brook, or a tranquil pond. Elevated comforts include linens, wood stoves, private fire pits, and two mountain-facing saunas. A family-friendly Play Hut with lawn games and a pet-washing station enhance the experience, while the curated Camp Store stocks local provisions, s’mores kits, and more.
Sunshine Key Tiny House Village: Expansive Ocean Views in Long Key, Florida
What’s glamping look like on island time? Decked out in bright tropical colors, the Sunshine Key Tiny House Village is located on the 75-acre island of Ohio Key in the lower Florida Keys. The tiny homes are steps from the ocean and show off the gorgeous landscape of the Florida Keys. When its time to get out on the water, Keys Boat Tours rents kayaks and standup paddleboards and also offers fishing charters and snorkeling tours. The warm shallow waters off the Dry Tortugas a draw for snorkelers of all ages while nearby John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, the first undersea park in the US, is great for viewing the various coral species, plus turtles, parrot fish and butterfly fish. Nightly rates start at $250.
Ranchlands: Mountain Views on a Cattle Farm in Hyattville, Wyoming
Cowboycations are trending in 2025 (hat tip to Yellowstone and Cowboy Carter). At Ranchlands, guests can stay on a local cattle ranch that’s set on 80,000 acres at the base of the Bighorn Mountains. Safari-style tents are located along Paintrock Creek, a trout fishery, and the scenery ranges from deep canyons to wildflower meadows, alpine meadows, sandstone cliffs and forested slopes. All meals at the ranch are prepared by a private chef and showcase Ranchlands beef and local ingredients. Ranch activities include horseback riding, fly fishing, hiking, pack trips into the backcountry and educational workshops on topics like ranching and wildlife tracking.
Menizei: Pacific Northwest Serenity in Joyce, Washington
Perched above the wild shores of the Salish Sea, Menizei is a wellness glamping retreat tucked into the coastal rainforest on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. The design-forward basecamps feature blackout tents and “floating bathhouses,” created in collaboration with the award-winning architectural firm GO’C. Each bathhouse is outfitted with luxe amenities like heated floors, a Toto bidet, and a Finnleo cedar sauna for two. Think of it as an elevated take on forest bathing—forest cocooning, perhaps. Located just 15 minutes north of Olympic National Park, the resort’s tents are nestled in secluded groves overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca, where guests fall asleep to the rhythm of the Pacific and wake to sunlight filtering through towering conifers and coastal mist.