If you’re looking to camp in Alabama without the hassle of pitching a tent or driving an RV, don’t worry—the Heart of Dixie has plenty of options for a glamping getaway, so you can escape to the wilderness without having to leave all your home comforts behind. Whether you fancy cozying up in an atmospheric treehouse, checking into a vintage Airstream, or sleeping in a yurt on the shore of Lake Martin, there’s a glamping adventure to suit all tastes. You don’t have to head completely off-grid either because some of the best glampsites are found in and around Alabama’s state parks. DeSoto State Park has log cabins and mountain chalets right on the edge of Little River Canyon National Park, Cheaha State Park has heated chalets with outdoor firepits perfect for the winter months, and Gulf State Park has everything from simple safari tents to luxury lakeside cottages.
In Alabama, glamping is a type of outdoor stay combining camping's nature setting with the luxury and convenience of comforts like beds, warm showers, or electricity. When glamping in Alabama, there's no need to bring your own tent—instead, glampers may stay the night in a cabin, a vintage Airstream, a canvas bell tent, a yurt, or even a treehouse.