Best Places to Go Glamping in California
Looking for the best glamping in California? From luxury safari tents and yurts to Airstreams, treehouses and furnished cabins, California has outdoor stays for nearly every kind of getaway. This guide covers destinations throughout Southern California, the Central Coast, Big Sur, wine country, the Sierra Nevada and Northern California, with options for couples, families and outdoor adventures.
We use glamping broadly here to include traditional furnished tents and yurts as well as select cabins, cottages, vintage trailers and other ready-to-stay outdoor accommodations. Amenities, activities and seasonal availability can change, so check the property's official website when planning your stay.
Southern California Glamping
Newport Dunes – Newport Beach
Location: 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Official Website: Newport Dunes
Newport Dunes offers 27 cottages on the Newport Back Bay in Orange County, along with RV sites, a marina, beach and swimming lagoon. Cottage layouts range from studios to larger units with kitchens and bathrooms; bedding and amenities vary by cottage type, so review the current accommodation details before booking.
Alter Experiences – Cleveland National Forest
Location: Mount Laguna, Cleveland National Forest
Official Website: Alter Experiences
Alter Experiences operates fully set-up glamping sites in the Mount Laguna area of Cleveland National Forest, including Laguna and Burnt Rancheria campgrounds. Depending on the site, accommodations can include bell tents, tree tents, beds, hammocks, outdoor kitchens and campfire areas. Campground facilities and specific amenities vary by location.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Roar & Snore – Escondido
Location: 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92027
Official Website: Roar & Snore Safaris
Roar & Snore is an overnight Safari Park experience built around safari-style tent accommodations and after-hours activities. Programs, tent types, meals, age requirements and admission policies vary by event, so use the Safari Park's current program information when choosing a date.
Catalina Island Tent Cabins – Avalon & Two Harbors
Location: Hermit Gulch and Two Harbors campgrounds, Catalina Island
Official Website: Catalina Island Camping
For a more rustic alternative to luxury glamping, Catalina Island offers tent cabins at Hermit Gulch and Two Harbors. The cabins include cots and basic camping equipment, allowing visitors to enjoy an island camping experience without pitching their own tent. Facilities differ between campgrounds.
28 Palms Ranch – Twentynine Palms
Location: 68282 Mesa Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Official Website: 28 Palms Ranch
Near Joshua Tree National Park, 28 Palms Ranch is a desert glamping village centered around handcrafted Mongolian-style yurts. The property combines furnished accommodations with outdoor gathering areas, barbecue areas and fire pits for a ready-to-stay desert experience.
The Castle House Estate – Joshua Tree
Location: 64278 E Broadway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Official Website: The Castle House Estate
The Castle House Estate offers unconventional accommodations near Joshua Tree, including options designed for travelers who want an outdoor-oriented stay with more comfort than traditional tent camping. Accommodation types and amenities vary, so compare the current lodging choices before booking.
AutoCamp – Multiple California Locations
Locations: Joshua Tree, Russian River, Sequoia and Yosemite
Official Website: AutoCamp California
AutoCamp combines outdoor settings with boutique-hotel-style accommodations. Its California properties include destinations near Joshua Tree, Russian River wine country, Sequoia and Yosemite, with lodging centered around furnished Airstream suites and other ready-to-stay accommodations. Property amenities vary by location.
Postcard Cabins Big Bear – Running Springs
Location: 2001 Wilderness Road, Running Springs, CA 92382
Official Website: Postcard Cabins Big Bear
Formerly known as Getaway Big Bear, Postcard Cabins Big Bear has 40 modern tiny cabins on 59 acres in the San Bernardino Mountains. Cabins include beds, climate control, private bathrooms, kitchenettes and outdoor areas with fire pits and seating, creating an easy base for exploring the Big Bear area.
Huttopia Paradise Springs – Valyermo
Location: 18101 Paradise Drive, Valyermo, CA 93563
Official Website: Huttopia Paradise Springs
Huttopia Paradise Springs is a 150-acre ready-to-camp retreat in the San Gabriel Mountains within Angeles National Forest. Guests can choose from equipped canvas-and-wood tent accommodations, with options ranging from simpler outdoor stays to tents with kitchens and private bathrooms. The property also has a pool, dining and outdoor activities that vary by season.
Central Coast & Big Sur Glamping
El Capitan Canyon – Santa Barbara County
Location: 11560 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Official Website: El Capitan Canyon
El Capitan Canyon offers cedar cabins and adventure yurts in a wooded coastal setting. Cabins include bathrooms and kitchenettes, while yurts feature raised floors, bedding and nearby private bathroom and shower facilities. On-property amenities and scheduled activities can vary throughout the year.
Ventura Ranch KOA Holiday – Santa Paula
Location: 7400 Pine Grove Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Official Website: Ventura Ranch KOA Holiday
Ventura Ranch KOA offers several ways to camp with extra comfort, including furnished safari tents and cabins as well as traditional tent and RV sites. Safari tents include beds and basic conveniences with nearby restroom facilities, while cabin amenities vary by unit. The campground also offers outdoor recreation and family-oriented amenities.
Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground – Buellton
Location: 180 Avenue of Flags, Buellton, CA 93427
Official Website: Flying Flags Accommodations
Flying Flags offers a broad mix of ready-to-stay accommodations, including safari-style tents, Jupes tents, vintage trailers, cottages and cabins. Tent amenities range from simple furnished spaces to units with electricity, climate control or outdoor kitchens, depending on the accommodation selected.
The Trailer Pond at Alta Colina – Paso Robles
Location: 2825 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Official Website: The Trailer Pond
The Trailer Pond is a collection of five restored vintage trailers arranged around a private pond at Alta Colina Vineyard. Guests can book individual trailers or reserve the group experience and enjoy the surrounding 130-acre wine-country property.
Wellspring Ranch – Cayucos
Location: 9150 Santa Rita Road, Cayucos, CA 93430
Official Website: Wellspring Ranch
Wellspring Ranch is a private retreat near Cayucos with distinctive lodging in a natural setting. Because accommodation types, guest policies and amenities can change, review the property's current lodging information directly before planning a stay.
The Camp at Carmel Valley – Carmel Valley
Location: 33200 E Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Official Website: The Camp at Carmel Valley
The Camp at Carmel Valley offers cabin-style group accommodations in a classic camp setting with outdoor recreation and organized activities. Lodging packages, meals and programming can vary, so check current offerings when planning a visit.
Glen Oaks Big Sur – Big Sur
Location: 47080 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
Official Website: Glen Oaks Big Sur
Glen Oaks Big Sur provides cabins, cottages and other furnished accommodations among Big Sur's redwoods. It fits the broader glamping idea for travelers who want an immersive natural setting while retaining the comforts of indoor lodging.
Treebones Resort – Big Sur
Location: 71895 Highway 1, South Big Sur, CA 93920
Official Website: Treebones Resort
Treebones is an off-grid Big Sur glamping resort overlooking the Pacific. Its lodging collection includes furnished yurts, autonomous tents and other unconventional stays, along with traditional campsites. Accommodation rules and occupancy vary, so compare the individual lodging types before reserving.
Alila Ventana Big Sur – Big Sur
Location: 48123 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
Official Website: Ventana Big Sur Glamping
Ventana Big Sur offers a luxury camping experience in safari-style canvas tents set among the redwoods. Glampsites are furnished for a more comfortable outdoor stay, with different site settings available. Check the resort for current inclusions and activities.
Costanoa – Pescadero
Location: 2001 Rossi Road, Pescadero, CA 94060
Official Website: Costanoa Glamping Tents
Costanoa is a coastal lodge and camp resort with glamping tent bungalows, cabins, lodge rooms and traditional camping. Its canvas tent bungalows come in several layouts and provide a ready-to-stay option for exploring the Central California coast.
Camp Cruz – Santa Cruz Mountains
Location: Santa Cruz Mountains
Official Website: Camp Cruz
Camp Cruz is a private glampground in the redwoods that accepts one group at a time. Accommodations include domes, a yurt and a cabin tent, complemented by an outdoor kitchen, private hot showers, hammocks, a creek and campfire space.
Northern California & Wine Country Glamping
Boon Hotel + Spa – Guerneville
Location: 14711 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville, CA 95446
Official Website: Boon Hotel + Spa
Boon Hotel + Spa combines a boutique hotel setting with distinctive outdoor-oriented accommodations. Because its lodging mix and seasonal offerings can change, check the hotel's current accommodations and guest policies before booking specifically for a glamping stay.
Wildhaven Sonoma – Healdsburg
Location: 2411 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Official Website: Wildhaven Sonoma
Wildhaven offers safari-style canvas glamping tents and cabins on a Russian River property in Sonoma County. Tents feature furnished interiors, electricity, heaters and heated mattress pads, while shared amenities include bathrooms, showers, barbecue areas and river access.
Safari West – Santa Rosa
Location: 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Official Website: Safari West Overnight Stays
Safari West combines an overnight safari-style stay with a wildlife-focused experience in Sonoma County. Furnished tent accommodations provide a more comfortable alternative to traditional camping; check current lodging packages and inclusions when planning your visit.
Sonoma Treehouse Adventures – Occidental
Location: 6250 Bohemian Highway, Occidental, CA 95465
Official Website: Sonoma Zipline Adventures
Sonoma Treehouse Adventures offers climate-controlled treehouse stays in the redwoods, with meals and nature experiences incorporated into overnight packages. Zipline options can be paired with the stay for travelers looking for a more adventure-focused getaway.
Mendocino Grove – Mendocino
Location: 9601 California 1, Mendocino, CA 95460
Official Website: Mendocino Grove
Mendocino Grove specializes in furnished platform tents with beds, linens, decks, picnic tables and fire rings. Tent configurations range from options for couples to family and group setups, with shared bath facilities and other campground amenities nearby.
Inn Town Campground – Nevada City
Location: 9 Kidder Court, Nevada City, CA 95959
Official Website: Inn Town Campground
Inn Town Campground offers furnished canvas glamping tents on a 15-acre property near downtown Nevada City. Tents include beds, linens and electricity, with access to shared bathrooms, showers, a communal kitchen, laundry, Wi-Fi and a seasonal pool.
Redwoods River Resort – Leggett
Location: 75000 Highway 101 N, Leggett, CA 95585
Official Website: Redwoods River Resort
Redwoods River Resort offers cabins, lodge accommodations and traditional camping in a redwood setting near the Eel River. For travelers using a broader definition of glamping, the furnished cabins provide an outdoor-oriented stay without the setup required for tent camping.
Sierra Nevada, Sequoia & Yosemite Glamping
Sequoia High Sierra Camp – Giant Sequoia National Monument
Location: Big Meadow area, Giant Sequoia National Monument
Official Website: Sequoia High Sierra Camp
Sequoia High Sierra Camp is a backcountry-style lodging experience with furnished tent cabins and shared camp facilities. Access, operating dates, meals and services are seasonal and can be affected by mountain conditions, so confirm current operations before planning a trip.
Desolation Hotel Hope Valley – Hope Valley
Location: 14255 CA-88, Hope Valley, CA 96120
Official Website: Desolation Hotel Hope Valley
Desolation Hotel Hope Valley offers luxury yurts, an off-grid yurt, cabins and campsites in the Sierra Nevada south of Lake Tahoe. Yurt options range from a simple off-grid stay to larger units with private bathroom features and soaking tubs.
Yosemite High Sierra Camps – Yosemite National Park
Location: Yosemite National Park backcountry
Official Website: Yosemite High Sierra Camps
Yosemite's High Sierra Camps provide rustic canvas-tent lodging along backcountry routes reached on foot. Operations are highly seasonal and depend on weather, trail and utility conditions. Reservations are limited and the booking process can change from season to season, so check Yosemite's official lodging site for current availability and trip requirements.
California Glamping FAQs
What is glamping?
Glamping combines an outdoor setting with more comfort and convenience than traditional tent camping. Depending on the property, that can mean a furnished canvas tent, yurt, Airstream, treehouse, tiny cabin or another ready-to-stay accommodation.
Where can you go glamping near Orange County?
Options within a manageable drive of Orange County include Newport Dunes in Newport Beach, Catalina Island tent cabins, Alter Experiences in the Cleveland National Forest, Postcard Cabins Big Bear, Joshua Tree-area stays and several San Diego County experiences.
What should you bring glamping?
What you need depends on the property. Some stays provide hotel-style linens, bathrooms and cooking equipment, while others require guests to bring bedding, food, towels or camping supplies. Always review the property's packing list and current amenities before leaving home.
Is glamping in California available year-round?
Some California glamping properties operate year-round, while mountain, coastal and tent-based locations may be seasonal. Weather, wildfire restrictions, road conditions and campground operations can also affect availability.
What is the difference between glamping and camping?
Traditional camping usually requires you to bring and set up much of your own sleeping and cooking gear. Glamping generally provides the accommodation already set up and often adds beds, linens, electricity, furnishings or private facilities.
