Glamping — it’s high time, and you know you want to try it. The South has caught up with what started out West, so now there’s no good reason to say you don’t like camping! Meanwhile, it’s not easy to get away with your crew, so planning ahead is key. While eyeing your upcoming summer calendar, build in a new adventure. Do it with gal pals or family. It doesn’t matter — just do it. For YOU.
Southern Glamping, Y’all
LUXURY TREE HOUSES
campleconte.com
Gatlinburg, Tenn.
Stay in one of Camp LeConte’s tree houses high above the ground. Your tree house includes a queen bed for two adults plus a loft, a bathroom, covered patio, fan, cooler with ice, toiletries and more. $149 a night. Also available: safari tents with beds and amenities for two, four or six people.
UNDER CANVAS
undercanvas.com
Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
Opening for the season on April 4, Glamping gets better in Tennessee when Under Canvas Smoky Mountains opens this summer. Glamping options include Deluxe tents with adjacent tipis (so you can have a separate space from the kids!); tent suites; a Stargazer tent with a viewing window above a king-size bed; and several options in other Safari tents. Check it out!
ASHEVILLE GLAMPING
ashevilleglamping.com
Ashville, N.C.
Glamp in a vintage Airstream camper, a mini yurt or a picturesque dome tent. New for 2018: a 300-square foot Safari tent ($145 a night) including a double and a queen bed. An array of glamping options also includes a Big Top tent for four ($135 a night) with a shower, fire pit, refrigerator and more.
SOLAR-POWERED TEPEE
bluebearmountain.com
Todd, N.C.
Glamp in a tepee and get totally off-grid. Tepees are furnished with queen-sized beds, high-quality linens, a bistro table and chairs. Outside, you get a stone fire ring and picnic table, firewood and access to a private bath house. Two-night minimum stay is required; $105 a night.
Glamping & Music
BONNARO
bonnaroo.com
Manchester, Tenn.
June 7 – 10, 2018
Glamping packages through Le Bon Tents include Le Bon Comfort Tent ($1,195 with $300 down for two people; $1,325 with $300 down for four people). Le Bon Luxury tents are for VIP ticket holders only and include beds (queen is $2,150 with $300 down; two twins is $2,195 with $300 down), A/C, table and chairs, and more.
ROCK THE SOUTH
rockthesouth.com
Cullman, Ala.
June 1 – 2, 2018
Glamping luxury package include tent rental with one queen or two twins with pillows, linens, table, chairs, towels, fan, tent lock and lighting for $1,500. General admission tickets to the concert are $89.
And Then Some …
GLAMPING.COM
glamping.com
Now you’re really dreaming … of sunsets and the Pacific Ocean, that is. Book in wild and mysterious destinations. Gulp.
