Best Glamping near Oro Valley, AZ
Tucson - Lazydays KOA houses some of the most distinctive glamping accommodations in the Tucson area, with specialized sites featuring outdoor kitchens, private fireplaces, and covered patios. The resort offers a variety of luxury camping options including premium glamping tents and upscale canvas accommodations with comfortable furnishings. "This place is incredible. Huge gated property with many different site options. Each site offers a metal table with 4 chairs. Some have playgrounds, private doggy runs, a fireplace, a sky deck, a covered patio, and many other awesome options," noted one visitor. Climate-controlled glamping units provide a comfortable retreat from Arizona's desert temperatures, while select accommodations include private outdoor spaces with hammocks and custom furniture. The property maintains citrus trees throughout the grounds, adding a refreshing natural element to the luxury camping experience.
The glamping experience extends beyond accommodations with two swimming pools, hot tubs, and multiple community fire pits perfect for evening relaxation. According to a camper, "There are 2 main community areas. The larger one by the front check in offers a BBQ restaurant, a pool with spa, gym, laundry, putt putt, pickleball court, basketball court, corn hole, playground, indoor rec room with games." Guests staying in safari-style accommodations can enjoy delivered meals from the on-site BBQ restaurant, eliminating the need for cooking during their stay. Mount Lemmon's Spencer Canyon Campground, approximately 20 miles from Tucson, provides a cooler mountain alternative at 7,900 feet elevation with glamping options available during the May to October season. The proximity to Saguaro National Park makes these glamping locations ideal basecamps for exploring the iconic desert landscape while returning to comfortable, furnished accommodations each evening.