There’s always something about staying in the great outdoors that people cannot resist. From stargazing under the desert night sky, hammocking on a secluded island to fire-roasting s’mores over a campfire in the Wild Wild West, our collection of yurts, tents, teepees and Conestoga wagons, will inspire you to plan your next experience in some of the most exciting US locales.
A Bohemian Spot in the Texas Desert
El Cosmico is a 21-acre campground and nomadic hotel in Marfa, a contemporary art hub in West Texas, between Austin and El Paso. Choose among Mongolian yurts, safari tents, Sioux-style teepees, tents campsites and vintage trailers for your stay, and then explore a wide selection of interesting local tourist attractions, such as Big Bend National Park, Chinati Hot Springs, McDonald Observatory and Balmorhea State Park. (Info: 802 S. Highland Ave., Marfa, Texas 79843)
Inside a Luxury Safari-Style Tent in California
Ventana Campground is a safari-style canvas tent and the only campground in Big Sur, California, located about 65 miles north of San Simeon and 30 miles south of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The campground is a great location to relax at a close distance from the Point Sur Lighthouse, Pfeiffer Beach, and Pfeiffer Big Sur, Andrew Molera, and Julia Pfeiffer Burns state parks. (Info: 48123 Highway 1, Big Sur, California 93920)
A Truly Western Experience in Utah
Located in Torrey, Utah, less than 5 miles from Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef Resort offers comfortable Western-style teepees for a vacation experience like no other. The resort also hosts brand new Conestoga Wagons that can welcome up to six guests who are desperately looking for striking red rock views. (2600 E Highway 24, Torrey, Utah 84775)
Sweet Isolation on Your Own Private Island in Georgia
Enjoy a unique vacation experience staying in the only tent of Little Raccoon Key island, which is located about 10 minutes from Jekyll Island in Georgia. During your stay, you will be thrilled to explore its scenic surroundings and local wildlife, including dolphins, pelicans, many rare species of birds, and a variety of different plants. (Info: 1 Harbor Rd Suite # 1, Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527)
Stylish Vacation Idea in Maine
Sandy Pines Campground in Kennebunkport, Maine, provides luxe tents decorated by talented New England designers, each featuring its own fire pit. The campground is known for offering other uncommon accommodation options, such as camp carriages of unique style and décor and A-Frame huts. (Info: 277 Mills Road, Kennebunkport, Maine 04046)