Three Glamping Resorts Featuring Yurts In Northern California

Glamping, a blend of the words “glamour” and “camping,” is a rapidly growing trend for those who love snoozing in the great outdoors. It’s the intersection of modern luxury and a rustic experience; upscale form and function, and nirvana. The concept of a yurt—a combination tent/house/hut—is nothing new. If you really think about the history of some of the world’s nomadic cultures, it’s how people lived long before there were established communities and modern cities. Although at their core yurts consisted of canvas “walls” held up with metal or wooden framing materials and typically set upon a wooden platform, sans “manmade” heat or plumbing, today’s upscale yurts are often anything but. The following are three amazing yurts in Northern California that just may speak to your particular glamping penchant!

Located 20 minutes north of Santa Barbara, El Capitan Canyon is an upscale, all-season comfort camping destination with a contemporary rustic ambiance.

The Adventure Yurts feature a domed skylight, ceiling fan, queen bed, twin-size bed with an additional twin trundle, microwave, mini-fridge, electricity, and for those chilly nights, a space heater.

Located 18 miles north of Crescent City, Smith River Retreat offers a Yurt Guest Cabin that feels more like a cozy home.

You wouldn’t expect to find an upscale name-brand queen-sized bed here, yet the Tempur-Pedic mattress is the central feature in the master bedroom. The living room also has its own queen-sized hide-a-bed. If you want to create a delicious gastronomic meal, you’ll find a fully stocked kitchen, convection oven, microwave, and gas barbeque grill.

For a completely off-grid glamping experience there’s Treebones Resort. Here you can choose from partial or full ocean views from your king-sized bed overlooking some of the most spectacular coastlines in the state.

Chic furniture, designer lighting, and comfortable flooring make a stay here truly unique. The Adirondack chairs on the expansive redwood decks are among the other inviting touches.

Whether a stand-alone on the precipice of a cliff, at a luxurious eco-lodge, or within a traditional campground setting, yurts—and some truly fabulous ones at that—are a very popular way to enjoy the great outdoors.

El Capitan Canyon

Smith River Retreat

Treebones Resort

Have you glamped in a yurt? If so, what did you enjoy the most? We’d love to see your photos and hear about your experiences.

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