An authentic all-inclusive luxury camping retreat, Camp Orenda provides comfort and luxury in the wilderness. Camp OrendaFullscreen![Featuring custom canvas cabins, the resort includes Adirondack-inspired spa services, a rustic open-air kitchen and dining pavilion, heated outdoor showers, wood-burning stoves and a fire pit.]()
Featuring custom canvas cabins, the resort includes Adirondack-inspired spa services, a rustic open-air kitchen and dining pavilion, heated outdoor showers, wood-burning stoves and a fire pit. Camp OrendaFullscreen![Orenda personalizes itineraries for guests, and offers many opportunities to explore the backcountry, including walking trails, archery and swimming.]()
Orenda personalizes itineraries for guests, and offers many opportunities to explore the backcountry, including walking trails, archery and swimming. Camp OrendaFullscreen![Farm-to-table meals are served in an open air dining space prepared with locally-sourced ingredients.]()
Farm-to-table meals are served in an open air dining space prepared with locally-sourced ingredients. Camp OrendaFullscreen![Paws Up is a working cattle ranch that blends luxury and camping in a big way.]()
Paws Up is a working cattle ranch that blends luxury and camping in a big way. Pieter de Liagre BohlFullscreen![This resort is ideal for those who wish to soak in the natural environment while experiencing the finer things in life.]()
This resort is ideal for those who wish to soak in the natural environment while experiencing the finer things in life. Paws UpFullscreen![Five separate posh campgrounds ensure plenty of options for campers.]()
Five separate posh campgrounds ensure plenty of options for campers. Pieter de Liagre BohlFullscreen![Each lush tent is reminiscent of an exclusive safari experience.]()
Each lush tent is reminiscent of an exclusive safari experience. Pieter de Liagre BohlFullscreen![Tents include a master bedroom, private bathrooms, cooling fans, heat, furnishings and all the comforts of home.]()
Tents include a master bedroom, private bathrooms, cooling fans, heat, furnishings and all the comforts of home. Pieter de Liagre BohlFullscreen![Not to mention vintage bathtubs.]()
Not to mention vintage bathtubs. Pieter de Liagre BohlFullscreen![Each camp has its own professional chef and butler to cater to guests' every whim.]()
Each camp has its own professional chef and butler to cater to guests' every whim. Pieter de Liagre BohlFullscreen![It's all about encouraging guests to truly]()
It's all about encouraging guests to truly "rough it like a royal" throughout Paws Up's 37,000 acres. Goldberg PhotographyFullscreen![With a name like The Quiet Place, travelers are immediately ushered into a zone of tranquility, rest and relaxation.]()
With a name like The Quiet Place, travelers are immediately ushered into a zone of tranquility, rest and relaxation. The Quiet PlaceFullscreen![Dozens of secluded cottages and cabins are nestled in the woods (some with outdoor hot tubs), and the resort is a zen-like destination with stunning scenery.]()
Dozens of secluded cottages and cabins are nestled in the woods (some with outdoor hot tubs), and the resort is a zen-like destination with stunning scenery. The Quiet PlaceFullscreen![The Quiet Place includes fully equipped kitchens, fireplaces and fire pits.]()
The Quiet Place includes fully equipped kitchens, fireplaces and fire pits. The Quiet PlaceFullscreen![Upscale residences AKAhas transformed the classic American RV into a luxury mobile suite glamping experience.]()
Upscale residences AKAhas transformed the classic American RV into a luxury mobile suite glamping experience. Eric StaudenmaierFullscreen![Launched in May, this sleek, top-of-the-line Airstream 2 Go is outfitted with high-end amenities.]()
Launched in May, this sleek, top-of-the-line Airstream 2 Go is outfitted with high-end amenities. Eric StaudenmaierFullscreen![AKA Beverly Hills guests can book a custom California road trip up the coast, which begins with a styling session with designer Trina Turk.]()
AKA Beverly Hills guests can book a custom California road trip up the coast, which begins with a styling session with designer Trina Turk. Eric StaudenmaierFullscreen![The adventure includes glamping at a Santa Ynez Valley winery, as well as the Ocean Mesa campground overlooking the Pacific.]()
The adventure includes glamping at a Santa Ynez Valley winery, as well as the Ocean Mesa campground overlooking the Pacific. Eric StaudenmaierFullscreen![And all the comforts of an extremely high-class home will be with you the entire trip.]()
And all the comforts of an extremely high-class home will be with you the entire trip. Eric StaudenmaierFullscreen![The Lodge at Glendorn includes 16 exclusive and private accommodations scattered across 1,500 lush acres adjacent to the Allegheny National Forest.]()
The Lodge at Glendorn includes 16 exclusive and private accommodations scattered across 1,500 lush acres adjacent to the Allegheny National Forest. Kindra ClineffFullscreen![Featuring two picturesque lakes and striking views of the countryside, the lodge offers travelers a variety of camping activities such as kayaking, hiking, fishing, skeet shooting, and stand-up paddle boarding.]()
Featuring two picturesque lakes and striking views of the countryside, the lodge offers travelers a variety of camping activities such as kayaking, hiking, fishing, skeet shooting, and stand-up paddle boarding. Kindra ClineffFullscreen![Topnotch Resortin Vermont's Green Mountains invites guests to enjoy a glamping getaway with plenty of hiking, biking, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding and fishing.]()
Topnotch Resortin Vermont's Green Mountains invites guests to enjoy a glamping getaway with plenty of hiking, biking, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding and fishing. Topnotch ResortFullscreen![It even includes a world-class equestrian center for those interested in riding.]()
It even includes a world-class equestrian center for those interested in riding. Topnotch ResortFullscreen![Twin Farms is a five star Relais & Chateaux resort featuring 20 stylishly designed unique rooms with upscale amenities, situated on 300 pristine acres in Vermont.]()
Twin Farms is a five star Relais & Chateaux resort featuring 20 stylishly designed unique rooms with upscale amenities, situated on 300 pristine acres in Vermont. Twin FarmsFullscreen![Nearby activities seem limitless, and include fly fishing, bonfires, stargazing, kayaking, hiking, biking, or just relaxing at the property's spa and soaking in the natural surroundings.]()
Nearby activities seem limitless, and include fly fishing, bonfires, stargazing, kayaking, hiking, biking, or just relaxing at the property's spa and soaking in the natural surroundings. Twin FarmsFullscreen![All meals at Twin Farms are cooked fresh every day, and feature local ingredients paired exceptional wines.]()
All meals at Twin Farms are cooked fresh every day, and feature local ingredients paired exceptional wines. Twin FarmsFullscreen
AutoplayShow ThumbnailsShow CaptionsLast SlideNext SlideCampers love the great outdoors, and today's nature enthusiasts are frequently choosing to combine adventure and sophistication with their wilderness vacations. Some innovative US resorts are introducing elements of "glamping" (glamorous camping) to attract those who appreciate posh accommodations, gourmet dinners, and sublime service while still enjoying hiking, fishing, wildlife spotting and otherwise becoming one with the natural world.
Finger Lakes region, N.Y.
With a name like The Quiet Place, travelers are immediately ushered into a zone of tranquility, rest and relaxation. Dozens of secluded cottages and cabins are nestled in the woods (some with outdoor hot tubs), and the resort is a zen-like destination with stunning scenery. The Quiet Place includes fully equipped kitchens, fireplaces and fire pits. When seeking a little more action, the resort is close to the area's wineries, hot air balloon rides, biking, hiking and more.
Beverly Hills, Calif.
Upscale residences AKA is located in the heart of Beverly Hills and has transformed the classic American RV into a luxury mobile suite glamping experience. Launched in May, this sleek, top-of-the-line Airstream 2 Go is outfitted with high-end amenities. AKA Beverly Hills guests can book a custom California road trip up the coast, which begins with a styling session with designer Trina Turk. The adventure includes glamping at a Santa Ynez Valley winery, as well as the Ocean Mesa campground overlooking the Pacific.
Barnard, Vt.
Twin Farms is a five star Relais & Chateaux resort featuring 20 stylishly designed unique rooms with upscale amenities, situated on 300 pristine acres in Vermont. Nearby activities seem limitless, and include fly fishing, bonfires, stargazing, kayaking, hiking, biking, or just relaxing at the property's spa and soaking in the natural surroundings. This resort inspires guests to celebrate the seasons, with distinctive outdoor offerings all year long. All meals are cooked fresh every day, and feature local ingredients paired exceptional wines.
Bradford, Pa.
With just 16 exclusive and private accommodations scattered across 1,500 lush acres adjacent to the Allegheny National Forest, The Lodge at Glendorn is an ideal destination for a peaceful getaway that offers a taste of the simple life, with a generous helping of solitude. Featuring two picturesque lakes and striking views of the countryside, the lodge offers travelers a variety of camping activities such as kayaking, hiking, fishing, skeet shooting, and stand-up paddle boarding. Healthy cooking classes are available to guests as well.
Adirondack Mountains, N.Y.
An authentic all-inclusive luxury camping retreat, Orenda provides comfort and luxury in the wilderness. Featuring custom canvas cabins, the resort includes Adirondack-inspired spa services, a rustic open-air kitchen and dining pavilion, heated outdoor showers, wood-burning stoves and a fire pit. Orenda personalizes itineraries for guests, and offers many opportunities to explore the backcountry, including walking trails, archery and swimming. Additional off-site activities include white-water rafting and horseback riding. Farm-to-table meals are served in an open air dining space prepared with locally-sourced ingredients.
Greenough, Mont.
Paws Up is a working cattle ranch that blends luxury and camping in a big way, encouraging guests to truly "rough it like a royal" throughout their 37,000 acres. With five separate posh campgrounds, each lush tent is reminiscent of an exclusive safari experience, with a master bedroom, private bathrooms, cooling fans, heat, furnishings and all the comforts of home. This resort is ideal for those who wish to soak in the natural environment while experiencing the finer things in life, as each camp has its own professional chef and butler to cater to guests' every whim.
Stowe, Vt.
Topnotch Resort in Vermont's Green Mountains invites guests to enjoy a glamping getaway with plenty of hiking, biking, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding, fishing, and even a world-class equestrian center. This destination's newly renovated lobby bar and restaurant offers farm to table dining, while Topnotch's outdoor living room features a rustically charming stone fire pit. A variety of accommodations and resort homes of varying sizes are available. For some post-adventure bliss, this resort's award-winning spa features over 120 sublime treatments.
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