11 Amazing Yurt Getaways Across the Country

So you want to try a different type of vacation this summer, but you’re not sure what “different” might look like. Why not consider staying in a yurt?

Before you book your yurt, you may wonder exactly what it is. A yurt is like a tent-cabin hybrid. If you want to go camping but without all the rough and tumble that comes with camping, a yurt might be a good option. Think of it more like glamping, or glamorous camping, which has become more popular in recent years.

Yurts can be found across the country, so check out a few of these options for your next adventurous vacation.

Green Acres, which is east of Austin, is run by three families with a variety of lodging to choose from if you’re looking for a special yurt experience. The space includes several different yurt options as well as a few glammed up vintage trailers depending on your particular needs.

You can choose smaller options or some that sleep six or eight, if you need larger accommodations. Prices start around $80 a night and go up from there depending on how many people you’re bringing out to have a night in nature.

Doe Bay Resort and Retreat offers a variety of yurts depending on your needs. And when you’re not in your cozy yurt space, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy.

Take in the garden where the resort grows the food that is served at its on-site cafe. If you need some relaxation, the resort also has a spa with soaking tubs, a sauna, and therapeutic massage. Or take advantage of the waterfront yoga studio if you need some quiet time while on vacation.

Rates vary depending on the season, but be aware that accommodations are usually at their peak prices in July and August.

Nestled on the coast in California is Treebones Resort, which houses a yurt village for your vacation needs. The yurts include king-size beds, table and chairs, and a sofa to sit and relax. You can also take in the views from porches with chairs for each yurt.

The resort includes a sushi bar and a restaurant with outdoor seating if you want to watch whales along the Pacific coastline. And there are plenty of activities including a pool and hot tub, yoga, massage, and hiking.

Be aware that the resort is “off the grid” so limited electricity is produced on-site for guests. Prices start around $360 per night.

Lakes End in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina features several yurt options to help you get away from hectic life and take a break in nature. Their luxury yurts include kitchenettes, small seating areas, full bathrooms, and separate bedrooms depending on how many people are in your party.

The area has both summer and winter activities like hiking, fishing, and whitewater rafting. Prices and availability may vary depending on the season.

Sleep in your own treehouse at Cypress Valley, which lies northwest of Austin. The resort has six different options to choose from, including a treehouse with the tree right in the middle of your yurt. Cypress Valley also has ground-level accommodations if you would prefer more down-to-earth lodging.

Rates vary depending on when you want to stay at the resort. The former family ranch can also host weddings and parties if you need a unique place for a special event.

Shearwater Cove may be the perfect getaway if you’re really looking to get out into nature. The cove, which is about 10 miles from Seward, can only be accessed by boat and is considered a dream spot for kayakers. In fact, the resort offers guided kayaking trips in the area for those that stay at the resort.

Prices start around $752 per night, which may be pricey but attainable if you’ve worked to make extra money for a vacation splurge. Be aware that the Shearwater Cove resort is closed during winter months, so plan your trip there accordingly.

Sun Valley Mountain Huts includes six yurts that are great to visit all year round depending on which activities you want to include in your vacation. Take a winter trip for skiing or head out for summer hiking and mountain biking.

Each yurt provides space for sleeping as well as a small kitchen and table for everyone to get together after a long day out in nature. You can also book packages for backcountry skiing or mountain biking, depending on the season.

Acadia Yurts includes several different options to spend time in the wilderness of Maine. Yurts include small kitchens and sitting areas as well as bedrooms and full baths.

Visitors can take advantage of the resort’s wellness center, which includes yoga and massage therapy. And for those who may be a little more adventurous, try the wellness center’s float therapy, which includes time suspended in a dense saline bath that gives you the feeling of floating for an hour or 90-minute session.

In between Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park is Dead Horse Point State Park and the Moenkopi Yurts. The yurts are a little more rustic than others that may lean more toward glamping.

Accommodations include grills but cooking needs to be done outside. And instead of an en suite bath, you may have to trek to use the site’s bathroom facilities. You also have to bring your own bedding, which means digging out your sleeping bags and blankets, but heating and air conditioning are provided to keep your yurt comfortable throughout the day and night.

Sinks Canyon State Park in Wyoming includes four yurts on site and can be reserved year-round. Each yurt includes a dining table, grill, sitting space, and beds to keep you comfortable throughout your visit.

Activities include hiking, fishing, and climbing. Prices start at $40 per night for off-peak reservations or $60 per night during the busy summer season.

Golden Hill State Park on the coast of Lake Ontario near Rochester is part of the New York State Parks system. In addition to campsites at the park, visitors can stay in one of six yurts. Yurts include a fridge and microwave as well as a small table and bunk beds. There’s also an outdoor deck and firepit to enjoy at the end of the day.

Activities in this park include boating, biking, hiking, disc golf, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.

Make sure you have one of the best travel credit cards in your wallet, and then get ready to book your next nature trip. For campers who want a little more luxury than a sleeping bag on the ground, a yurt may be a great camping option to get away from the real world for a few days while exploring hiking, skiing, and other outdoor activities.