Sweet Dreams Are Made of This

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Glamping, or glamorous camping, is where nature meets luxury. For those who insist that roughing it is an essential part of the camping experience, we’d argue that the bonus features of glamping — souped-up fire pits, access to enriched outdoor activities, specialty lodging options — only enhance what most love about spending time in the great outdoors. 

Sure, wrestling with tent poles and sharing a sleeping bag with a spider is unique, but resting on a mattress and fresh linens makes the stars shine a little brighter.  

The Southeastern US is a glamping hotspot due to agreeable weather year-round and stunning landscapes. Glampers can sleep in geodomes in the Appalachians and explore the mountains, escape to a magical underground hobbit house in the hills of Tennessee, find romance on a private island on the coast of Georgia, or get wild on a dude ranch in Florida — and so much more.

Fancy Camps

Topsail Preserve State Park, FL 

Camp by the beach along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Fancy Camps creates pop-up lodging experiences customized to guests’ individualized preferences and can be pitched anywhere in Topsail Preserve State Park. Contact Fancy Camps to inquire about other locations — they can travel! From couples’ retreats to wedding parties, Fancy Camps can accommodate from two to one hundred. fancycamps.com

Vintage Airstream

Ellijay, GA 

Live out your airstream dream in this restored, vintage camper. Embrace the site’s retro charm and enjoy a spacious porch, Adirondack chairs, and fire pit. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, campers can fish, kayak, pick apples, mountain bike, hike or do whatever an outdoorsy heart desires. airbnb.com/rooms/4351877

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Asheville Glamping

Asheville, NC

Just outside of “Beer City” is the Asheville Glamping site. The glamping area boasts 13 different accommodations between fabric domes, safari tents, and cabins that can sleep up to eight people, so guests can choose what best suits their needs from family fun to romantic stay. Amenities vary from each accommodation, but the comfort of downtown Asheville is not far away.
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Romantic Luxury Tree House

Walhalla, SC

Tucked away on 40 acres, this whimsical tree house is the perfect romantic escape. This luxury hideaway is outfitted with Baroque-style antique furnishings, a comfy king bed, chandelier, and record player. Guests can also enjoy practical features including a grill, shower, heat and air conditioning, and more. Stroll the tended gardens or adventure on 2.5 miles of trails on the property.
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Underground Hobbit House

Santa Fe, TN

Escape to the enchanted forest with a stay at the underground, hobbit-reminiscent house. The hobbit house is outfitted with many comfortable amenities, including a washing machine, full kitchen, beds, electricity, heating and air conditioning, and private bathrooms so guests can focus on enjoying the magical surroundings. Explore the crop garden, farm animals, serene wildlife, streams, and waterfalls nearby. glampinghub.com

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Little Raccoon Key 

Golden Isles, GA 

Glamp on your own private island at Little Raccoon Key! Guests can enjoy unspoiled natural beauty, from dolphin sightings to diverse plant life. Little Raccoon Key is only 10 minutes from nearby Jekyll Island and comes with amenities such as grocery service, grill, cooler, memory foam mattress, chef-prepared meals, a boat ride, and history lesson.
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Westgate River Ranch

River Ranch, FL

Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo is a less remote option for glampers who prefer resort-style accommodations and endless activities. Glamp in cabins, teepees, cabins, lodges, RVs, or tents — there’s something for everyone from minimalistic to fully outfitted dwellings. Activities include rodeo, horseback riding, petting farm, minigolf, archery, tennis, ziplining, and much more.
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