America’s national parks are the crown jewels of the country’s great outdoors—and while the old-school campground experience with its firepit smoke and sleeping bags will always have a place in my heart, a new era of outdoor adventuring has arrived—and you don’t have to rough it to enjoy access to nature. Across the country, dreamy, design-forward glampsites are popping up near the country’s iconic national parks, offering travelers the best of both worlds.
Whether it’s a tented suite tucked into an Arizona pine forest or a spruced-up Airstream just outside Yosemite, these stays let you enjoy luxe amenities (and running water) while surrounded by jaw-dropping vistas. One of which (Under Canvas North Yellowstone) I visited this summer, and fell in love with its sprawling views, West Elm interiors, and incomparably quick access to explorative park days. It was during this trip that I recognized how a quintessential national park getaway is all about indulging in nature—stargazing alongside a roaring campfire, mountain or ocean views directly from your bed, and easy, on-site access to the park’s entrance for long days of exploration—but can still come with a luxurious place to sleep. Whether you’re looking for towering red rock canyons, ancient forests, or alpine lakes, at these glampsites, the untamed beauty of the wild meets plush linens and hot showers. Read on for 10 of our favorites.
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