Perched on 40 acres of red rock wonderland near Utah’s Arches National Park, Under Canvas Moab brings the suite life to the wild, equipped with West Elm furnishings and cowhide rugs. The safari-style tents are decked out with wood-burning stoves, making every bonfire night feel like a scene from a luxury adventure movie. Host an intimate wedding beneath soaring desert skies, or gather the corporate crew for a retreat where PowerPoint presentations give way to stargazing sessions. The real magic happens after sunset, when glamping night reaches peak cozy (pun intended). By which we mean s’mores by the fire with the La Sal Mountains as your backdrop.

Walden Retreats introduces safari-style glamor to 96 acres of riverside paradise in Texas Hill Country. Designer tents perch along the cliffs of the Pedernales River like a stylish herd on holiday, inviting you to pull up to your canvas palace, complete with clawfoot tubs and AC. (Because let’s be real — Texas summer does not mess around.) Then settle in for bonfire night at its finest. The stone-walled courtyard makes every glamping night magical, with locally sourced delicacies served by the custom fire pit, the place to be for late-night storytelling or early-morning coffee rituals. Plan a family reunion in the renovated barn, or exchange vows in the event lodge’s living plant wall garden, surrounded by two thousand blooming plants and centuries-old oaks. Somewhere between luxe and lone star, you’ll find your perfect patch of Hill Country heaven.

The 190 acres of Redwood Ranch takes the summer camp wedding venues concept and dials up the charm to eleven, with those ancient giants standing guard over your celebration. Swap ghost stories around the bonfire pit and cool off in private swimming holes. This California outdoor venue boasts 1,800 feet of riverfront real estate where sun-warmed boulders serve as heated lounge chairs for watching the Kaweah River flow past. Book the upper barn suite for panoramic views of the great sequoias — and maybe catch a glimpse of the resident peacocks strutting their stuff like they own the place. Spoiler alert: They kind of do.

Minimalism goes mountainside at Rolling Huts in Washington’s Methow Valley. Architect Tom Kundig turned glamping night into an architectural masterpiece, designing six geometric cabins that float above the landscape on steel wheels, each one looking onto the North Cascades through walls of glass. Every hut comes equipped with a wood-burning fireplace and platform bed, while the communal bonfire night celebrations bring everyone together under the stars. And when the seasons shift, witness the surrounding meadow transform from wildflower-filled summers to snow-dusted winters that look like someone sprinkled powdered sugar over the valley.

Prepare for red rock majesty at Under Canvas Zion. Surrounded by 196 acres of desert wilderness, this collection of safari-inspired tents makes sure city lights won’t compete with the constellations wheeling overhead — the perfect setting for a camping wedding venue. Want the best seat in the house? Stargazing from your king-sized bed through a ceiling window feels like having your own private planetarium. Each tent comes with a private deck that seems custom-built for morning coffee or evening wine with views of the sunlit sandstone cliffs. Gather your friends and family for gourmet dinners at Embers Cafe, then wrap up the night around the fire debating which mountain peak looks most like a sleeping dragon. The verdict’s still out on that one.

Hidden in an Alpine forest near a roaring river, La Bursch feels like you’ve stumbled into a secret European estate. This historic hamlet doubles as one of Europe’s most enchanting summer camp wedding venues. How could it not? A 300-year-old greenhouse hosts candlelit dinners and a “green cathedral” shelters couples beneath ancient trees, and in the stone-walled courtyard, Chef Erika Gotta serves local delicacies that’ll make you forget marshmallows ever existed. The property’s 18 uniquely designed rooms mix antique treasures with modern luxuries. Settle in for some R&R, dance under the stars for bonfire night, sip wine in a cellar — while you watch the fondue bubble and the bourguignonne sizzle — or wander through gardens that look like they jumped out of a storybook. Minus the wicked witch.

Surfboards and safari tents make perfect sense at Les Eschasses Golf & Surf Eco Lodge, a luxurious eco-paradise in southwestern France. Five modernist lodges hover over a lake, with glass walls at once sturdy yet so clear that they seem to bring the outdoors inside. Watch hummingbirds dart past your egg chair, or listen to frogs chattering from your hammock. Summer camp wedding venues could learn a thing or two from the setup here — morning yoga on floating decks, afternoon surf sessions, and evenings spent around the bonfire trading stories about who wiped out most spectacularly that day. This outdoor venue’s thoughtful design includes everything from solar power to locally sourced materials, showing that you can save the planet while sipping champagne in your wood-heated Nordic bath. Talk about a win-win.

Nestled along the Sand River in South Africa’s private Sabi Sand Reserve, Singita Boulders Lodge takes glamping night beyond your wildest safari dreams. Imagine watching elephants stroll by during your morning coffee — from the comfort of your private plunge pool, naturally. Sculptures and curated crystals fill the twelve suites, while bonfire night unfolds beneath the canopy of stars and serves up gourmet dinners inspired by local flavors. Fall asleep to the sound of lions roaring in the distance (don’t worry, they’re more interested in their dinner than yours), and wake up to a sunrise safari complete with fresh-baked pastries. Because even deep in the wilderness, priorities matter.

In the heart of the Australian outback, where rust-colored desert stretches out to the horizon, Ayers Rock Resort is a spectacular basecamp for desert adventures. This collection of outdoor venues ranges from luxury hotels to glamping tents, all with unobstructed views of Uluru — that massive red rock you’ve seen on every Australian tourism poster ever. Here’s an insider secret: Dawn views of Uluru are worth the early wake-up call, especially with a creamy steamed milk espresso in hand. The resort transforms camping wedding venues into outback extravaganzas, complete with “Sounds of Silence” dinners in which the Milky Way serves as your chandelier. Book a luxury tent, gather around a crackling firepit, and listen to Dreamtime stories passed down for generations. Save room for main courses featuring local delicacies like wattleseed-crusted kangaroo. Let’s see your local caterer top that one.
 

A 1950s motor lodge in the historic center of Lake Placid got a Nordic makeover that would make any hygge enthusiast swoon. Allow us to introduce Eastwind Hotels Lake Placid, a boutique retreat that offers 29 rooms and suites. The outdoor venues make for tough decisions — toast marshmallows at the communal fire pit, lounge in hammocks by the Chubb River, or grab a cocktail at the vintage-inspired bar? Choices, choices. Geometric Lushna cabins dot the landscape like modern-day A-frames, so expect to wake up to mountain vistas through walls of glass. Mornings start with coffee and mountain views. Afternoons unfold with sauna sessions and riverside picnics. And evenings? Well, evenings wind down with cocktails around the fire — preferably as you plot tomorrow’s adventure in the red cedar barrel sauna.

Who says camping can’t come with creature comforts? At the best outdoor venues for cozy glamping and bonfire gathering, you can have your s’mores and eat them on fine china, too. From desert glamping night under endless stars to summer camp wedding venues nestled in old-growth forests, venues this cool and comfortable show us all that sleeping under canvas doesn’t mean sacrificing style.

Want to make your next gathering unforgettable? Visit the Venue Report to explore more outdoor venues for every celebration. So grab your fancy flashlight, pack your designer sleeping bag, and prepare for an escape where camping comes with a concierge. The wilderness is calling — and, this time, it's offering room service.