For campers who want to enjoy the great outdoors, but also enjoy air conditioning and indoor plumbing, glamping might be the answer.
Fortunately, city dwellers around Dallas can find a few nearby options, from luxury treehouses to yurts, which are circular domed tents long used in some parts of the world.
Jellystone Park in Burleson
About 20 minutes south of downtown Fort Worth, Jellystone Park in Burleson offers dozens of lodging options, including tipis and covered wagons.
Tipis can accommodate six to seven guests and come with a king-size bed, a set of bunk beds futon, heating and air conditioning, a mini fridge and microwave. Outside, each tipi has a private grill and picnic table. Guests must walk to a nearby bathrooms and showers.
The park’s covered wagons are equipped with a king-size bed and two sets of twin bunk beds, a wagon wheel table with seating, a small fridge and microwave. Each wagon has its ow private bathroom outside the wagon.
The wagons and tipis encircle a large rock fire pit, meant for roasting marshmallows and gathering with fellow glampers.
Rates vary widely. Book online.
Savannah’s Meadow in Celeste
This small bed and breakfast operates two treehouses about a one-hour drive northeast of Dallas.
One, named the Majestic Oak Treehouse, features a hot tub and pool, kitchen, full bathroom and living area with futon and loveseat. A living tree runs through the center of the treehouse. It sleeps seven people.
The other, Bare Creek Hollow, is named for the creek that runs beneath it. It includes an equipped kitchen and dining area, living room with sofa and over-stuffed chair, and a balcony outside the back door. It sleeps four people.
Each treehouse is $350 on weekends or $325 on weekdays for two people. Each additional person is $15 per child and $20 per adult. Book online.
Loyd Park yurts in Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie has two luxury yurts at the city’s Loyd Park. One has a “rustic ranch” theme with cowboy and cowgirl charm, Southwest-inspired prints and natural woods. The second goes for an “elegant bohemian” look with whimsical art and fairy lights.
Both yurts include quartz countertops, a cooktop and microwave, kitchenette table, satellite television, WiFi, queen beds, a private 10-foot deck with outdoor furniture and an above-ground propane fire pit. They also come with access to a golf cart.
Each yurt is $250 a night and holds a maximum of two people. Pets are not allowed. Call 972-237-4120 to book.
Paradise Cove at Lake Grapevine
Tucked along the shore of Lake Grapevine, this yurt is on the border between Grapevine and Southlake.
The yurt comes with a queen bed, sleeper sofa and twin cots, a private bathroom, mini fridge and dining table, and heat and air conditioning. Outside is a fully shaded picnic area, private fire pit and opportunities for fishing and swimming. It can accommodate up to six guests.
Cost is $150 Sunday through Thursday and $175 Friday and Saturday. A two-night minimum is required. Call 817-329-1668 to book.
The Range Vintage Trailer Resort
Just 30 minutes south of Dallas, the Range Vintage Trailer Resort is on 30 acres of country land in the town of Bristol. Each renovated trailer includes a deck of with a charcoal grill, propane fire pit, custom-built table and benches, hammock and string lights.
Trailers include a 1961 Airstream with a modern design, a 1953Boles Aero that resembles a cozy cabin, and a 1962 Fan with “kid camping wish come true” vibes, according to the resort’s website. The resort has a pool, hiking trails, board and lawn games and fishing.
Prices vary. A two-night minimum is required. Book online.