
A larger campsite with an Airstream and tent (large enough for six) can cost nearly $900 nightly. A weekend stay at AutoCamp Zion this fall can cost about $570per night after taxes and fees. Another is AutoCamp, which offers canvas tents as well as other accommodations including Airstream trailers. Under Canvas is among the biggest glamping operators. The suite tent, which includes a queen sofa bed in addition to the king bed (thus better for families) can run nearly $850 per night on autumn weekends. That $650 covers the entry-level tent, which accommodates two adults via a king bed. The resort fee covers all-you-can-roast s'mores, live music and yoga classes. There's no electricity, but guests can borrow USB battery packs to keep devices charged. Situated about 30 minutes from the park's entrance, the resort's accommodations include safari-inspired tents with beds, bathrooms, hot showers and wood-burning stoves. That is, if you're glamping.įor example, you might pay $650 per night after taxes and resort fees at Under Canvas Zion as part of a glamping trip to Utah's Zion National Park this fall. But canvas doesn't always connote cost savings. That's a 58% discount for visitors willing to exchange concrete for canvas. Parties who camped spent just $149, according to a Department of the Interior 2021 visitor spending report. national park visitors in 2021 spent, on average, $351 daily per group on traditional lodging outside the parks, such as hotels or bed-and-breakfast establishments. It's also a sharp contrast to what traditional campers spend. But the blend of outdoor glamor with hotel comfort commands prices more expensive than those of high-end hotels. Campgrounds typically are outfitted with fast Wi-Fi, and such camping activities as pitching a tent and starting a fire are already done for you. Glamping is a fusion of luxury and nature, where tents are filled with plush pillows, and some even have private bathrooms with heated, running water.

Yet a relatively new style of camping is proliferating - by some metrics - and it's glamping.

Camping can be one of the cheapest ways to travel.
