There’s no denying that U.S. travelers are camping more than ever. In fact, a recent KOA study found that 56.9 million households camped in 2021, an increase of nearly 15 million households since 2019. And of those campers, more than 9 million households were first-time participants in 2021.
As the camper population increases, campgrounds and glampgrounds are answering the demand with new locations and expansions. Whether you’re camping for the first time or a seasoned traveler, here’s where you can find new campground and glamping locations opening in 2023.
Glamping Locations Opening in 2023
AutoCamp
Since 2013, Autocamp has created glamping experiences that “bring high-end, boutique-style amenities, mid-century modern design, and welcoming hospitality to some of the world’s most beautiful natural places.”
In 2023, Autocamp will bring glamping experiences to Zion National Park; Asheville, North Carolina; Hill Country, Texas; and Sequoia National Park in California.
AutoCamp Zion is slated to open outside of Zion National Park in the spring of 2023. Glampers can book accommodation in the classic 31-foot Airstream, suites, and canvas tents. While official opening dates have yet to be posted, travelers can expect the other new locations to follow suit later in the year.
AutoCamps are known for premium experiences in the outdoors with idyllic accommodations nestled into the surrounding nature with upscale amenities and dreamy experiences.
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ULUM Moab, Moab, Utah
Moab, Utah, welcomes a new glamping resort to the red rock region this March. ULUM is a new brand under the Under Canvas umbrella.
The brand has started accepting reservations from March 30 to October 23 for 2023. Glampers can book one of the 50 all-suite glamping tents that provide ideal access to Moab’s desert landscape, including Canyonlands and Arches national parks. The glampground is surrounded on three sides by red rock cliffs where you can wake up to the sun illuminating the landscape in warm hues.
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Like Under Canvas, ULUM Moab will provide guests with adventure and relaxation in beautiful natural spaces. When you stay at ULUM Moab, you can expect hot and cold dipping pools, access to local outdoor activities, like rock climbing and guided national park tours, and seasonally-inspired dining.
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort: Cranberry Acres, Carver, Massachusetts
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort: Cranberry Acres is expanding in 2023. The 60-acre campground welcomes 83 luxury cabins and a water park to the space that already offers RV and tent camping. With the new glamping accommodations, the campground will expand to more than 280 sites.
The luxury cabins will have a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, air conditioning, heat, and outdoor amenities. Each cabin can sleep up to eight people. If you choose to camp instead of glamp, the RV sites offer full hookups and access to a dump station, laundry, and an updated camp store.
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort: Cranberry Acres is an ideal location for families. The grounds are home to themed weekends, swimming pools, mini golf, an arcade, and a jumping pillow. You’re also within proximity to Boston and Cape Cod from the Plymouth County campground.
The new and improved campground will kick off its season on April 14, 2023.
Camping Locations Opening in 2023
Roserush Luxury RV Resort, Brooksville, Florida
Did you know Florida will welcome at least eight new RV resorts between 2022 and 2024? This means RV campsites in Florida will expand by at least 3,500 with these additional campgrounds. This includes a 9.4-acre Roserush Luxury RV Resort that’s opening in Brooksville, Florida, at the end of 2023.
The RV resort includes 50 Class A RV sites and 12 glamping tents. Guests will have access to a convenience store, a community center, basketball courts, and a swimming pool. Nearby campers will find access to the Gulf of Mexico, the Croom Motorcycle Area for ATVing and dirt biking, boating experiences, and ziplining adventures.
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Tiger’s Trail RV Resort, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The summer of 2023 is welcoming its first luxury RV Resort to Louisiania’s capital. The luxury space in Baton Rouge will be adjacent to L’Auberge Casino & Hotel.
At Tiger’s Trail RV Resort, you can choose from 220 RV sites or private cottages. There will be 105 back-in and 115 pull-through RV sites. The spacious sites will include full hookups, 30- and 50-amp power sources, WiFi, and concrete pads. If you opt for a luxury site, you have additional space, extra room for parking, an upgraded patio and furniture, and a fire ring. Cottages offer lofts for families, parking, an outdoor BBQ grill, linens, and kitchen essentials.
The location is perfect for exploring Baton Rouge, and is within proximity to Louisiana State University, the Baton Rouge Zoo, the Knock Knock Children’s Museum, and the Red Stick Farmers Market.
The Tiger’s Trail RV Resort will open later this summer, and it’s expected that reservations will be accepted soon.
Salida RV Resort, Salida, Colorado
Under the looming Collegiate Peaks, the Salida RV Resort opened earlier this year. This is a new, premium RV park on the banks of the Arkansas River in Salida, Colorado.
Designed with 158 RV sites, you can choose from pull-through, back-in, or pull-in sites with river or mountain views. The resort offers spacious sites with full hookups, 30- and 50-amp electric, and fiber-optic internet service. The park can accommodate all sizes and types of rigs, from campervans to Class A motorhomes.
Salida RV Resort offers a year-round camping experience with numerous seasonal activities nearby. Whether you’re looking to ski at Monarch Mountain Ski Resort or whitewater raft the Royal Gorge, there’s something for every type of outdoor enthusiast.
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River Sands RV Resort, Ehrenberg, Arizona
Snowbirds, as well as visitors to the annual Quartzsite RV extravaganza, will have a new luxury RV resort option in Southwestern Arizona. Located along the Colorado River, the River Sands RV Resort features riverfront beach access, more than 250 campsites, and other accommodations. Amenities include a clubhouse, a fitness center, pickleball courts, a dog park, and more.
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On-site activities include pet parties, arts and crafts, movie nights, and food truck visits. The local region boasts a number of wildlife refuges and off-road ATV areas. Joshua Tree National Park is also nearby, making for an easy day trip from the park.
