The 2025 Glampy Awards Presented by the New 2025 Ford Bronco Sport®

The Dyrt Recognizes the Top 10 Glamping Destinations in the U.S.

The Dyrt, the only camping app with all of the public and private campgrounds, RV parks, and free camping locations in the United States, has announced the winners of the 2025 Glampy Awards Presented by the New 2025 Ford Bronco Sport®. Now in its fourth year, the Glampys recognize and honor the most unique and innovative glampground destinations throughout the country. And, much like the Bronco Sport®, glamping has a unique way of combining rugged and muddy terrain with comfort and well-appointed surroundings.

So what’s new this year? Well, you might be surprised. There are an unusual number of Glampys honorees in Idaho, for example. Some may say that’s too many. Others may say that proves these awards are legit. Some may say there are too many covered wagons. Others may say it’s the year of the covered wagon.

Opinions on Idaho and wagons aside, outdoor lovers are sure to find a glampsite or two worth booking in this year’s collection. Taking top honors this year is Utah’s Zion Glamping Adventures with its luxurious bell tents set against an iconically western backdrop.

“When we first started the Glampy Awards, its purpose was to shine a light on some of the rare finds across the country, glampgrounds that were offering something extraordinary and unique,” says The Dyrt founder Sarah Smith. “Here we are three years later, and glamping has become more integrated into traditional campgrounds. It’s more common to see campgrounds offer glamping sites among many types of camping experiences, which has led to widespread innovation and creativity in glamping.”

Each of these properties has plenty of those little extras that make a campsite into a glampsite, but on top of that, they are all located in beautiful places rich in things to see and do. These are places in which you might even be willing to bed down in a plain old tent on the ground — but you don’t have to. How about, instead, an Appalachian cabin with a hot tub? A geodesic star-viewing station? Or, yes, a luxury Conestoga wagon?

Nominated by The Dyrt’s camping community and awarded on a subjective basis, the winning glampgrounds were chosen for overall glampiness, originality of design, immersion in nature and the surrounding gorgeousness. And with so many amazing glampgrounds across the U.S. these days, previous Glampy Award winners were not eligible.

The winners of the 2025 Glampy Awards Presented by the New 2025 Ford Bronco Sport®:

1. Zion Glamping Adventures — Utah: Luxurious bell tents in a red rock basin
2. North Haven Campground — Idaho: Wildlife wonderland in the Idaho Panhandle
3. Twin Falls: Glamping Tents — Texas: Base glamp for outdoor adventures
4. Untamed Honey Glampsites — Georgia: Wine ’n’ dine among the Georgia pines
5. Scruffy Buffalo Ranch — Idaho: Where geodomes meet tranquility
6. Rock Wren Hideaway — Idaho: Family-friendly outdoors hotspot
7. Cozy Heron Glamping — North Carolina: Conestoga wagons with king-size beds
8. Timberline Glamping at Amicalola Falls — Georgia: Safari tents in a state park
9. Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse — West Virginia: Cabins, vintage RVs and a lighthouse
10. Roaring River Hills Campground & Cabins — Missouri: Phenomenal fishing in the Ozarks

If your favorite spot didn’t make the list, write a glowing review on The Dyrt and nominate it for the 2026 Glampy Awards!

Without further ado, here are the winners of the 2025 Glampy Awards Presented by the New 2025 Ford Bronco Sport®:

1. Zion Glamping Adventures — Utah

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Price: $100-450
Number of sites: 24
Type of sites: Bell tent, cabin
Fires allowed: Yes
Pets allowed: Yes ($20 fee)

Both cute and awe-inspiring, this place has luxury bell tents arrayed around a shallow basin of red rock. Each tent has its own picnic table, grill and hangout area, with lighted pathways leading down to a central fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs. The tents have queen beds and heating/air conditioning.

There are shared bathrooms and hot showers (running water, flush toilets), with toiletries provided, and a central kitchen area with a microwave and fridge. The hosts prepare coffee and a full breakfast for guests each morning.

One of the tents is a suite with its own private bathroom and a free breakfast included. For something really unique, check out the Rock Cavern, a cabin made to look like it’s built into a rock face, with a private bathroom and its own jacuzzi.

The glampground is about an hour’s drive from Zion National Park, in the midst of the Canaan Mountain Wilderness. A variety of tours lets guests explore the gorgeous red desert surrounding the property. The simplest tour is a two-hour covered wagon ride, but there are also 4-wheeler adventures to nearby petroglyphs, a painting class with wine, and a range of hiking tours. You can even explore rock formations, canyons and petroglyphs on horseback.

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2. North Haven Campground — Idaho

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Price: $49-300
Number of sites: 40
Type of sites: Cabin, wagon, tipi, RV
Fires allowed: Yes
Pets allowed: Yes

This well-kept spot is an excellent base for birdwatchers in particular and outdoor adventurers in general. Situated close to the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge and the Selkirk Loop, it offers many opportunities for wildlife viewing and scenic drives. The refuge hosts 200 different bird species.

The International Selkirk Loop is a famous 280-mile road trip that crosses into Canada, but even driving just a portion of it will make you appreciate the surprising beauty of the Idaho Panhandle. For hikers, nearby trails include the trek to Kootenai Falls and Swinging Bridge.

After your adventure, you have a range of lodgings to relax in. Luxury log cabins sleep four or eight and offer full kitchens, dining and living areas, heated floors, A/C, flat-screen TVs with DirecTV and queen-size sleeper sofas. There are also two new Conestoga glamping wagons, with king-size beds and twin bunks, electricity, heat and A/C, fridge and microwave, outdoor grill area and access to a private bathhouse stocked with towels and toiletries. A camp store sells ice, firewood, drinks, candy and souvenirs.

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3. Twin Falls: Glamping Tents — Texas

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Price: $125
Number of sites: 4
Type of sites: Tent
Fires allowed: Yes
Pets allowed: Yes

Twin Falls Ranch makes a luxurious base for exploring the nearby Guadalupe River State Park, as well as the many vineyards and wine tasting rooms in the area. Stroll the town of Fredricksburg or explore the fascinating Cascade Caverns nearby, and then come back to relax in your large, light-filled tent nestled among shade trees.

There are hiking trails nearby as well as on the grounds themselves. The resort’s family-friendly adventure tents are spacious and comfy, with several configurations of beds and bedroom furniture, cozy fire pits, heaters and big front porches that invite lingering hangouts. A central building in the common area holds restrooms, a kitchen and dining area.

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4. Untamed Honey Glampsites — Georgia

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Price: $126-186
Number of sites: 6
Type of sites: Bell tent
Fires allowed: Yes
Pets allowed: Yes

Started by a couple of lifelong campers who suddenly noticed that sleeping on the ground wasn’t as comfortable as it had been when they were kids, Untamed Honey is an ideal combination of the pleasures of camping and the comforts of … comfort.

These six unique Luna Bell Tents nestled among the Georgia pines on the shores of Clarks Hill Lake each have a ton of style, as well as all the usual comforts of a glamping tent. They come with king or queen beds and well-curated décor, and you can augment any tent with a variety of goodie baskets, from s’mores to wine and cheese. A central bathhouse has private shower rooms and flush toilets. The property has self-check-in, so you can go straight to your tent on arrival.

Nearby, the quaint town of Lincolnton offers boutique shopping and restaurants. You can rent boats at a local marina, play some golf at two public courses, hike or bike at several state parks in the area, and visit Soap Creek Public Beach, a sandy beach within walking distance of the “hive” of glamping tents. Kayaks and SUPs are available to rent.

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5. Scruffy Buffalo Ranch — Idaho

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Price: $50-99
Number of sites: 17
Type of sites: Dome, bell tent
Fires allowed: Yes
Pets allowed: Yes

Go all-out on a hiking or climbing adventure at the famous City of Rocks National Reserve, knowing that at the end of the day, all you have to do is chillax in your awesome glamping dome and look up at the stars from the comfort of bed.

The surrounding area is known for its tranquil beauty, which the five glamping geodomes here let you fully immerse yourself in. The domes are designed to offer stunning views of the surrounding nature, without scrimping on luxuriousness. Staff are described as being extra-helpful and pleasant. In addition to 12 new bell tents for the 2025 season, the property also offers a range of activities suited to all ages, including guided horseback trail riding, nature hikes and stargazing.

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6. Rock Wren Hideaway — Idaho

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Price: $95-105
Number of sites: 3
Type of sites: Bell tent
Fires allowed: Yes
Pets allowed: No

A small collection of luxury bell tents close to City of Rocks National Reserve in the Albion Mountains, this family-run place makes an excellent base camp for climbers, hikers and mountain bikers, with an emphasis on being family-friendly and welcoming to all ages.

It’s not far from the Snake River, where you can rent kayaks to explore from the riverbank. Also nearby is Castle Rocks State Park, another rock-climbing hotspot, where Native American pictographs and historic trails give visitors a sense of the area’s importance over time.

Started by a family who used to operate a local bakery, the hideaway is kid friendly, with extra cots available to add to your tent. Each tent is equipped with comfortable queen-size beds and cute furnishings, plus spacious patios and deck chairs.

The tents are tucked away in the trees with views of the surrounding mountain ridge, and there’s a shared restroom a short walk away. It’s a great place to wear yourself out on adventures all day and then collapse into comfort at night.

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7. Cozy Heron Glamping — North Carolina

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Price: $99-165
Number of sites: 5
Type of sites: Wagon
Fires allowed: Yes
Pets allowed: No

Conveniently located in the town of Lillington right along the bank of the upper Cape Fear River, this property offers a solid argument in favor of this being the year of the covered wagon. Each of their handmade wooden Conestoga wagons has comfy furnishings including a king-size bed, two bunks, a table, fridge, microwave and coffee maker, plus heat and A/C, and a collection of board games. There’s a central fire pit on a stone patio, and a bathhouse with toiletries provided.

It’s also a great base for exploring the surrounding area, home to some of the best outdoor adventures in North Carolina — including the kind of adventures that involve breweries, farm stands, parks, antique shops and mellow drives along country roads.

The property is next door to a river outfitter where you can rent canoes, kayaks and SUPs, go tubing, or take SUP yoga classes. Raven Rock State Park, with tons of hiking trails, is a 15-minute drive away.

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8. Timberline Glamping at Amicalola Falls — Georgia

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Price: $109-199
Number of sites: 4
Type of sites: Safari tent
Fires allowed: Yes
Pets allowed: Yes (with fee)

Tucked away at the far end of Amicalola Falls State Park, these enormous safari tents are set up for groups or big families, with a king bed and two bunk beds plus extras like hammocks, chairs, picnic tables, a mini fridge and coffee maker, lamps, chargers, heating and air conditioning. There’s even a double safari tent with two queen-size beds and all the other furnishings.

Like most state parks, the place is family friendly, with games (Jenga Giant, ring toss, scavenger hunts) and hikes geared toward younger campers. There’s a bathhouse with restrooms and showers a short walk away from the tents.

Local activities include a zip line, archery range, winery and distillery tours, Atlanta Motorsports Park, and a section of the storied Appalachian Trail. And the park’s namesake, nearby Amicalola Falls, is one of the highlights of the North Georgia Mountains.

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9. Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse — West Virginia

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Price: $95-375
Number of sites: 70 (11 cabins)
Type of sites: Cabin, tiny house, RV
Fires allowed: Yes
Pets allowed: Yes

This is a large, well-established campground near Summersville Lake, an ideal spot for kayaking and fishing. The real draw for glampers here is the five beautiful, hand-built cabins. They’re described as “not your typical campground cabins — they have comfy beds, great indoor/outdoor space, and are perfect for couples or small families.”

The larger cabins are chalet style and individually decorated, built from local Appalachian hemlock, and equipped with a refrigerator, oven, microwave, coffee station, cookware and utensils. Outside each secluded cabin is a fire pit, picnic table and gas grill. And did we mention the hot tub? This is glamping!

You can also opt for a humbler but still adorable tiny house-style cabin, decorated by theme — earth, air, fire or water — plus the Barn and the Farmhouse. And there are two vintage RVs (“Betty” and “Veronica”) with lots of cute details.

Plus, there’s a playground for the kids that contains a model pirate ship, game room and a fancy dog park for pooches to roam. There’s also, of course, the namesake lighthouse, which you can climb up for impressive views of the lake and surrounding hills.

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10. Roaring River Hills Campground & Cabins — Missouri

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Price: $125-150
Number of sites: 11
Type of sites: Cabin, tent
Fires allowed: Yes
Pets allowed: Yes

Near the entrance to popular Roaring River State Park in the southwest Ozark hills, this large, family-friendly property caters to families, groups and anglers with its deluxe tents and cabins beside a trout-stocked river. Only 45 minutes from the country music hub of Branson, and even closer to the cute town of Eureka Springs and Table Rock Lake, the main campground is beloved for its excellent trout fishing and easy access to hiking trails.

The glamping site offers access to all of that plus sleeping in comfort: heated mattresses on the king-, queen- or twin-size beds, woodstoves or space heaters indoors, covered patio spaces, firewood delivered each night, and a store stocked with hot chocolate and other goodies. The shared modern bathhouses with hot showers are kept spotless.

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