The 18 Best Glamping Stays in Texas, Florida & South Carolina
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The Deep South does comfort camping in its own distinct way — Texas Hill Country hot tubs, Florida spring-fed swimming holes thick with manatees, and Upstate South Carolina treehouses. Here are eighteen worth building a trip around.
Texas Hill Country
1. Walden Retreats Hill Country — Johnson City (the disconnect retreat)
A meticulously designed Hill Country glamping property that doubles as a wedding and corporate retreat venue. Deliberately no WiFi encourages real disconnection, and the wood-fired hot tub after a home-cooked ribeye dinner is the signature experience.
Best for: couples, groups, weddings | See full listing →
2. Safari for the Soul Glamping — Marble Falls (the lakeside pick)
A genuinely peaceful lakeside glamping property where hosts Denise and Scott are singled out constantly for going above and beyond. The lake dock and hot tub combo makes for a strong honeymoon or anniversary pick.
Best for: couples, anniversary trips, pet owners | See full listing →
3. Udoscape Eco-Glamping Resort — Lago Vista (the resort-polish pick)
A genuinely well-run eco-glamping resort near Austin, with a private hot tub per pod and complimentary breakfast charcuterie that reviewers rave about.
Best for: couples, groups, pet owners | See full listing →
4. Camposanto ATX Glamping — Austin (the detail-obsessed splurge)
A perfect-rated, detail-obsessed yurt property just outside Austin, with genuinely high-end touches — plush robes, real art, an herb garden guests can use.
Best for: couples, anniversary trips, return regulars | See full listing →
5. StarStruck Glamping — Alpine (the dark-sky dome)
A genuinely remote, dark-sky dome property with in-room telescopes for real stargazing. The access road is rough, but it’s a strong basecamp for Big Bend National Park.
Best for: couples, stargazers, first-timers | See full listing →
6. The Summit at Big Bend — Terlingua (the summit basecamp)
A genuinely dramatic basecamp for Big Bend National Park, perched on a summit with real 360-degree views and old mine shafts to explore on-property.
Best for: couples, groups, first-timers | See full listing →
Florida Springs
7. Weeki Wachee Waterfront Airstream — Spring Hill (the paddling escape)
A genuinely magical single-Airstream stay tucked into a residential street near the famous Weeki Wachee mermaid springs. Paddling straight from the property into the springs is a real highlight.
Best for: couples, return regulars | See full listing →
8. Blue Spring State Park — Orange City (the manatee spectacle)
One of the most-reviewed natural attractions in Florida, and a genuine wildlife spectacle — hundreds of manatees gather here every winter, visible from an extensive boardwalk. Arrive at opening; it fills up fast.
Best for: families, budget-conscious campers, wildlife lovers | See full listing →
9. Grayton Beach State Park — Santa Rosa Beach (the Panhandle classic)
A genuinely stunning, budget-friendly Panhandle campground with some of the whitest sand and clearest water in Florida. Arrive early on busy days — the beach fills up, but the payoff is worth it.
Best for: families, budget-conscious campers, couples | See full listing →
10. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park — Santa Rosa Beach (the private beach)
A genuinely huge, well-run coastal preserve with a private beach only accessible to guests, plus a real glamping option through Topsail Outfitters if you’d rather skip setting up your own tent.
Best for: families, couples, first-timers | See full listing →
11. Timberline Glamping at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve — Okeechobee (the stargazing pick)
A genuinely well-run glamping property inside a certified dark-sky preserve — the stargazing alone is worth the trip. AC that actually keeps 90-degree days comfortable inside is the detail reviewers mention constantly.
Best for: couples, families, first-timers | See full listing →
12. Twin Lakes Camp Resort — Defuniak Springs (the adults-only lake pick)
A genuinely well-run lake resort with real range — the adult-only glamping tents with private bathrooms are the standout for a couples’ getaway, with show-stopping lake views right from the site.
Best for: couples, anniversary trips, families | See full listing →
Upstate South Carolina
13. Field Trip Travelers Rest — Travelers Rest (the variety pick)
A genuinely fun, well-run family operation with real range — domes, yurts, A-frames, and bell tents all on one property. The hot tub, sauna, and cold plunge combo is a standout.
Best for: couples, groups, families | See full listing →
14. Bella Luna Treehouse — Mountain Rest (the anniversary escape)
A magical, perfect-rated single treehouse run by host Dee, who reviewers describe as thinking of literally everything. A genuine standout for a quiet anniversary escape in the Upstate.
Best for: couples, anniversary trips, return regulars | See full listing →
15. Myrtle Beach State Park — Myrtle Beach (the highest-reviewed)
One of the highest-reviewed stays in this entire directory, and for good reason — genuine walk-to-the-ocean beach access from a budget-friendly state park. Secure food carefully; raccoons are notoriously skilled at opening even zipped bags.
Best for: families, budget-conscious campers, beach lovers | See full listing →
16. River Island Adventures — Longs (the guided-adventure pick)
A genuinely family-run hidden gem on the Waccamaw River near Myrtle Beach, with real guided experiences (kayaking, owl watching) built into the stay.
Best for: families, couples, return regulars | See full listing →
17. WillowTree RV Resort — Longs (the resort pick)
A genuinely exceptional resort-style campground near Myrtle Beach, with real wooded trails and a lake full of inflatables that reviewers say is a hit with kids.
Best for: families, groups, RV campers | See full listing →
18. Laurel Oaks Estate — Conway (the genuinely unique pick)
A perfect-rated, genuinely unusual property near Myrtle Beach — the converted horse trailer is a real conversation starter, and peacocks occasionally wander by.
Best for: couples, weddings, pet owners | See full listing →
Road-tripping between stops, or just want a reliable backup option? See our KOA vs. Boutique Glamping guide for when a KOA campground makes more sense than one of the picks above.
How to Choose
- Planning a wedding or big group retreat? Walden Retreats Hill Country
- Want a genuine wildlife spectacle on a budget? Blue Spring State Park
- Planning a Panhandle beach trip? Grayton Beach or Topsail Hill Preserve
- Want a certified dark-sky stargazing trip? Timberline at Kissimmee Prairie
- Craving hot tub, sauna, and cold plunge? Field Trip Travelers Rest
- Planning a quiet anniversary escape? Bella Luna Treehouse
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