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Don\u2019t get me wrong, I love a good campsite. But sometimes after a big day of adventure, I crave the comfort and ease of a great hotel with a friendly staff, farm-to-table meals, gear rentals, and maybe even a sauna and cold plunge<\/a>. Both in the U.S. and abroad, a plethora of brands are catering to guests who love the outdoors, such as glamping masters Under Canvas and community-centric LOGE camps.<\/p>\n

But we all have limited vacation time and need to pick our getaway stays thoughtfully<\/a>. As someone who’s on the road half the year, I can assure you that these are worth traveling for.<\/p>\n

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The newest outposts that excite me most are popping up in perfect locations, from the doorsteps of popular national parks<\/a>\u00a0 to some urban gems bringing nature indoors with innovative biophilic design. Here\u2019s my hotel hot list for 2025.<\/p>\n

Snow Peak Campfield Long Beach<\/h2>\n

Long Beach, Washington<\/h3>\n
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The main lodge at Snow Peak Campfield is a central gathering space with a caf\u00e9, outdoor grills and games like cornhole, and a store with provisions.<\/span> (Photo: Courtesy Snow Peaks Campfield)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I\u2019ve long been a fan of the Japanese gear company Snow Peak<\/a>, not only for its design-minded outdoor equipment, but also the creative ways it brings its brand to life. For example, the company flagship in Portland, Oregon, features an excellent, wood-fire-focused Japanese restaurant, Tabiki.<\/p>\n

Across Japan you can stay overnight at 13 Snow Peak campgrounds, but last summer the company debuted its first North American glamping experience<\/a> on Washington\u2019s rugged Long Beach Peninsula, 110 miles west of Portland near the mouth of the Columbia River. The 25-acre site\u2014no surprise\u2014feels like an outdoor concept store, showcasing Snow Peak products like folding chairs and fire pits. Book one of 48 campsites and bring your own gear (or rent theirs), or glamp it up in spacious tent suites or minimalist wooden Jyubako cabins (the latter for up to two adults and two kids) designed by Japanese starchitect Kengo Kuma.<\/p>\n

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The 14 warm-wood Jyubako cabins at Snow Peak are well-lit and feature a queen bed with linens, bathroom, and kitchenette with a mini fridge. One of these cabins is ADA accessible. <\/span> (Photo: Courtesy Snow Peaks Campfield)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The area is full of adventure options, like kayaking Willapa Bay and hiking in Cape Disappointment State Park. My plan is to visit this winter specifically to enjoy long soaking sessions in the camp\u2019s onsen-inspired Ofuro Spa<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong>\u00a0Campsites from $77, tent suites from $119, and Jyubako cabins from $219<\/p>\n

Check availability at Snow Peak Campfield<\/a><\/p>\n

Populus<\/h2>\n

Denver<\/h3>\n
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The hottest new hotel in Denver is Populus, adjacent to downtown\u2019s Civic Center Park, where the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Festival will be held again in late May.<\/span> (Photo: Courtesy Jason O\u2019Rear)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Populus<\/a> may be downtown, but the property\u2019s biophilic design is meant to make guests feel as if they\u2019ve entered a large grove of aspens (Populus tremuloides<\/i>), with 365 eye-shaped windows that allow light to filter in. The nature immersion continues at every step: the front desk is crafted from fallen cottonwood trees, the soundtrack of birdsong recorded in nearby Estes Park plays in the elevators, and the lobby bar is adorned with hanging reishi mushroom skins.<\/p>\n

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The rooftop terrace offers views of the capital and west to the Front Range. This level of Populus is also home to the restaurant Stellar Jay. <\/span> (Photo: Courtesy Yoshihiro Makino)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The hotel opened in October as the nation\u2019s first carbon-positive<\/i> hotel. It boasts 100 percent renewable-energy, eco-friendly materials, like low-carbon concrete and leather made from reishi mushrooms, and a biodigester that composts all of its food waste, which is then returned to local farmers. Moreover, the property plants a spruce tree in Colorado for every night booked.<\/p>\n

Its sustainable initiatives convinced me to stay, and the friendly service, stellar farm-focused food, outpost of Little Owl Coffee, and welcoming coworking space and gym have given me many reasons to return. The Populus also overlooks Civic Center Park, where the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Festival and Summit will take place from May 30 to June 1, and ticket holders get special deals on rooms booked here through theoutsidefestival.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong>\u00a0From $299<\/p>\n

Check availability at Booking.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Under Canvas Yosemite<\/h2>\n

Near Groveland, California<\/h3>\n
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The newest member of the Under Canvas family includes its well-loved glamping tents set amid nature. Here, a tent for two.<\/span> (Photo: Courtesy Under Canvas)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Scoring camping reservations in Yosemite<\/a> can feel like winning the lottery. Don\u2019t want to gamble? Treat yourself to a cushy stay at the new Under Canvas Yosemite<\/a>, slated to debut May 15 with 71 tents just ten minutes from the park\u2019s west entrance on Route 120.<\/p>\n

The upscale glamping brand is known for hotel-worthy touches like West Elm furnishings in its spacious safari tents and daily programming that might include yoga classes or nightly s\u2019mores sessions. This 85-acre site is no exception.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t even have to deal with the stress of taking your car into the park itself\u2014this Under Canvas location is across from a Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) stop with regular park service to three major destinations.<\/p>\n

Return at day\u2019s end to a menu of California cuisine served beneath soaring black oaks and live music by the campfire. Families will love the El Capitan Suite\u2014 two connecting tents, each with ensuite bathrooms; it can sleep up to six people.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> From $319<\/p>\n

Check availability at Booking.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Firefall Ranch at Yosemite<\/h2>\n

Near Groveland, California<\/h3>\n
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The heated pool at Firefall is surrounded by pines, served by the adjacent tavern, and open year-round. Not pictured: two hot tubs. <\/span> (Photo: Courtesy Alpenglo Productions)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Yosemite area has never had more choice for boutique accommodations, and this is another property on Route 120 I\u2019m eager to recommend. The 300-acre Firefall Ranch<\/a> opened last summer and is made for the active crowd. You can look forward to a spacious saltwater pool (complete with shave-ice service), forest disc golf, bouldering, and beach volleyball.<\/p>\n

Pick up picnic supplies at the on-site general store or dine at the casual tavern or more ambitious restaurant, YOVA, which features dishes like salmon and caviar and boar chops, complimented by an impressive wine list.<\/p>\n

For families, roomy accommodations include 55 standalone one- and two-bedroom cottages or three-bedroom villas with private decks and indoor-outdoor gas fireplaces.<\/p>\n

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Each one-bedroom cottage, seen here, has a king bed, queen sofa bed, heated bathroom floors, and air-conditioning. Not to mention a tranquil setting.\u00a0<\/span>(Photo: Courtesy Tracy Barbutes)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fun fact: this property was a stop on the original stagecoach route to Yosemite in the 1870s.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> From $650<\/p>\n

Check availability on Expedia.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Yellowstone Peaks Hotel<\/h2>\n

Island Park, Idaho<\/h3>\n
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Wood-fired outdoor hot tubs are a great perk of this new hotel. (Photo: Courtesy Yellowstone Peaks Hotel)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wyoming and Montana are most often associated with America\u2019s first national park. But 1 percent of Yellowstone\u2019s 2.2 million acres lies within Idaho (an underrated state for adventure, in my humble opinion). The park\u2019s west entrance is just 30 minutes away from the small town of Island Park, which\u00a0 recently welcomed the family-owned Yellowstone Peaks Hotel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The property\u2019s 19 Scandi-inspired accommodations are the epitome of cabin porn. Each A-frame cabin can accommodate up to six guests and has its own cedar-wood-fired soaking tub. There\u2019s also a communal area with saunas and cold plunges.<\/p>\n

While proximity to the park may lure you here, its location across the street from the fly-fishing mecca that is Henry\u2019s Fork River will appeal to anglers. Nearby but off-the-radar attractions include the Caribbean-esque Wade Lake and the 114-foot-tall cascades of Mesa Falls.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> From $440 per night, two-night minimum<\/p>\n

Check availability on Booking.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Cascada<\/h2>\n

Portland, Oregon<\/h3>\n
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The well-lit Conservatory at Cascada<\/span> (Photo: Courtesy Cascada)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Portland is home to plenty of nature fixes, but the newest is the underground thermal-springs experience at the recently opened, 100-room Cascada<\/a> (pronounced cascade) hotel in the Alberta Arts District. The Conservatory, the heart of the thermal-springs area, was designed by landscape experts, including members of the Portland Botanical Garden, and features a with a 25-foot-tall living wall and rare flora planted throughout the space.<\/p>\n

Soak and socialize in the mineral-infused vitality pool, or complete a sauna, steam, and ice-bath hydrotherapy circuit in the silent sanctuary space. If you\u2019re passing through the city en route to a wilderness adventure, you can still enjoy a soak, but you\u2019ll need a reservation ($100 for two and a half hours). You can feel good about knowing that Cascada is committed to using ethically sourced spa products.\u00a0Rounding things out are an excellent restaurant, Terra Mae, that fuses the flavors of Portugal and Japan (think: tonkatsu and linguica croquettes), as well as zero-waste kitchen practices.<\/p>\n

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Terra Mae is brightened by \u201cMy Mother, Your Mother,\u201d a painting by local artist Blaine Fontana.\u00a0<\/span>(Photo: Courtesy Cascada)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Guest rooms feature kitchenettes, balconies, and floor-to-ceiling windows.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> From $299<\/p>\n

Check availability on Tripadvisor.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Edgecamp Pamlico Station<\/h2>\n

Outer Banks, North Carolina<\/h3>\n
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Colorful rooms, like this corner fireplace suite, at Pamlico Station exude a beach vibe with a nod to the local wind-sports scene.\u00a0 (Photo: Courtesy Edgecamp Pamlico Station)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of my goals this year is to improve my kiteboarding skills, and I can\u2019t imagine a better place to get back on the water than the Outer Banks. With steady winds, an abundance of sandy beaches<\/a>, and calm, shallow sounds, it lives up to its nickname as the kiteboarding capital of the East Coast.<\/p>\n