The Top Glamping Destinations in the South
Is glamping on your summer agenda? Discover the best glamping spots in the South for a unique travel experience.
While many of us value the outdoors, some find greater enjoyment in experiencing it from a distance. Luckily, glamping is a trend that makes the outdoors a little more luxurious for those who may not be interested in the idea of ‘roughing it’ in the wilderness. Here, we’ve compiled a list of the best glamping destinations across the South.
The Top Glamping Destinations in the South
Known for their desire to showcase the best of the best, the StyleBlueprint team has vetted each of these glamping retreats, inviting only a handful to join this list of the Top Glamping Destinations in the South.
ReTreet Resot & Spa
Location: Scottsboro, AL
Website: retreetresort.fun
Escape to ReTreet Resort & Spa, North Alabama’s premier luxury glamping retreat near Lake Guntersville. Experience upscale stays in treehouses, glamping tents, tiny cottages, and spacious cabins with beautiful lake views. Enjoy exclusive amenities like personal golf carts, hiking trails, private firepits, private hot tubs, disc golf, a dog park, and the Nordic Cycle Wellness Station with a sauna, soaking tub, and cold plunge. Savor starlit dining in a glass dome and breakfast delivered straight to your door — blending nature, comfort, and relaxation for the perfect getaway. Designed for couples, groups, and full-property celebrations, ReTreet offers a private experience that never feels isolated.
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Under Canvas Smoky Mountains
Location: Gatlinburg, TN
Website: undercanvas.com
Under Canvas Smoky Mountains offers various tent and tipi styles, sprawled across 200 acres, providing convenient access to both Great Smoky Mountain National Park and the Appalachian Trail.
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Consider these glamping venues when planning your next vacation — even camping skeptics will take one look and want to pack their bags ASAP.
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Anne Henley Walker
Anne Henley is a University of Georgia graduate (Go Dawgs!) currently based in Atlanta. She's perpetually on the hunt for her new favorite restaurant.