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The Zoe Report’s 2026 Readers' Choice: The Best Glamping Destinations
Where nature is the ultimate luxury.

For travelers who crave the beauty of the outdoors but aren't willing to sacrifice comfort, glamping offers the best of both worlds. Today's luxury camps elevate the experience with plush accommodations, thoughtful amenities, chef-driven dining, and breathtaking natural settings that place guests closer to the landscape than a traditional resort ever could. Whether overlooking the red rocks of Utah, sleeping beneath Arizona's star-filled skies, or waking up to sweeping mountain views in Colorado, these destinations transform nature into the ultimate luxury. Ahead, discover the glamping escapes readers voted among the very best for an unforgettable stay under the stars.
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TZR’s readers have spoken, and their favorite Art Hotels of 2026 are:
1. Paws Up Montana
Greenough, MT
What TZR readers love about Paws Up Montana:
- Such a cool spot! Sleeping in safari-style tents with endless Rocky Mountain views makes it feel like the ultimate luxury escape. ✨
- The staff and service are seriously top-tier. Having your own private camp butler takes the whole experience to a new level!
- The location, delicious fine dining, and tons of outdoor activities make every moment fun. Everything about this place is just exceptional!
2. ULUM Moab
Moab, UT
What TZR readers love about ULUM Moab:
- The perfect desert escape! The tents have A/C, rainfall showers, Aesop products, and dipping pools right against the red rocks. 🌵
- Sitting on your private deck at 2am, staring up at the Milky Way is completely surreal. Truly magical scenery and night skies!
- AMAZING food, terrific service, and golden hour yoga! Such a serene mix of desert adventure and pure relaxation.
3. The Fields of Michigan
South Haven, MI
What TZR readers love about The Fields of Michigan:
- Staying on an active blueberry farm is so special! Loved picking fresh berries, hiking the woods, and taking bikes to the beach.
- The chef-led farm-to-table meals are incredible. Much of the food comes right from their garden, making every communal dinner feel so intimate.
- Simple luxury at its finest! The coziest stay with peaceful tents, a great pool, and an open-air massage cabin near Lake Michigan.
4. Mendocino Grove
Mendocino, CA
5. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains
Pigeon Forge, TN
6. Under Canvas Glacier
Coram, MT
7. Under Canvas Zion
Virgin, UT
8. Under Canvas Moab
Moab, UT
9. Dunton River Camp
Dunton, CO
10. Alila Ventana Big Sur Glamping
Big Sur, CA
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