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Top 3 Most Luxurious Glamping Sites in Florida

Nishant Aggarwal
December 20, 2020

When you think of vacationing in Florida, massive resorts filled with hundreds of rooms and thousands of visitors come to mind. Doesn’t feel like much of a getaway, huh?

Instead, why not make your next trip to Florida one filled with active days, relaxing nights, and views that will take your breath away.

While Florida has numerous glamping sites, these are three that we can’t wait to visit again and again.


Westgate River Ranch - River Ranch, FL

Set on an authentic Florida dude ranch, the largest dude ranch east of the Mississippi, Westgate River Ranch is just one hour south of Orlando. Kick back and relax in one of the last untouched pieces of Florida wilderness as you explore 1,700 acres of wide-open space overlooking the scenic Kissimmee River.

You’ll have no shortage of options for how to spend your day. Enjoy old-fashion outdoor activities like horseback riding, fishing, boating, airboat and swamp buggy rides, archery range, and horseshoes. There’s even a petting farm, bungee jumping, local golf clubs, trap and skeet shooting, rock climbing, zip-lining, and more!

If you’re spending the weekend at Westgate, get the full wild west experience at the award-winning Saturday night rodeo complete with line-dancing and a mechanical bull.

The Ranch offers something for everyone - and every budget. Choose from Luxe Teepees, Glamping Tents, Lodge Guest Rooms, or Tent Camping.

Each glamping tent is 384 Square Feet and sleeps up to 4 Guests. Watch the sunset from the rocking chairs on the patio (which has Mosquito/Bug Netting). You’ll feel pampered with your own personal glamping concierge, morning coffee delivered to your tent, luxury linens, complimentary towels and toiletries, and a campfire lit nightly by staff.

Even with all there is to do, nothing beats doing nothing at all.

Headwaters Hideaway Eco Retreat - Jupiter, Florida

Enjoy your own private retreat surrounded by native Florida plant life, edible gardens, and other thoughtfully designed landscape elements. Nestled at the headwaters of the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River, Headwaters Jupiter is encased in Florida-native plant life, organic gardens, hiking and biking trails, and most importantly the river itself. The main lodge is a 4-bedroom, 2 full bath home with kitchen and living room constructed from up-cycled shipping containers. The perfect getaway for a family gathering or holiday celebration.

With average winter daytime highs in the mid-70s and evening lows in the upper 50s, you’ll be able to replace your parka with a light sweater. Just cool enough to enjoy evenings by the fire pit and warm enough to enjoy outdoor activities like exploring the five miles of bike and blueway trails inside the 1,000-acre wilderness preserve.

Wake to incredible views of  Loxahatchee River and Riverbend Park then savor your morning coffee while watching wildlife from a huge balcony. Spend your afternoons in beautiful Jupiter, a quaint beach town surrounded by crystal blue water and 6 miles of undeveloped beaches where sea turtles nest. Tee off on one of 12 golf courses, wander around the Bush Wildlife Sanctuary, relax with a picnic lunch at Riverbend Park, or explore by land or water Jonathan Dickson State Park and its rich historical interests including a secret World War II training camp, the story of the shipwrecked Quaker merchant, and Trapper Nelson, the legendary Wild Man of the Loxahatchee.

Walk from your front door to award-winning restaurants, movie and live theaters, paddleboard and kayaking, six miles of beach, Juno Beach Pier, Carlin Park, and the Heart Trail, tide pools, grocery stores, and Harbourside shopping, dining, and entertainment complex.

No matter how you enjoy your time at Headwaters Jupiter, one thing is for certain: You won’t miss a minute of winter.


Aluminum Cabana - Navarre, FL

Nothing is more iconic than Airstream coaches.  Aluminum Cabana offers luxury resort glamping experiences, as well as conciege camping. It’s all the luxury you expect from an upscale boutique hotel efficiently packed into an Airstream Flying Cloud, fully equipped with great water views, an expansive patio with a BBQ and a fire pit, and a gourmet kitchen.  

As cool as Airstream living is, you’ll want to spend time enjoying all the area has to offer. Go paddleboarding, visit the Gulf Breeze Zoo, stop by The Butterfly House, soak up the sun from the heated waterfront pool, canoe on the quiet waters of the East Bay, and be awed by stunning sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico on a private beach with 1,000 ft of natural shoreline.

From Teepees to Airstreams and container storage units in between, Florida has more to offer those looking for off-the-beaten-path adventures that are as wild as your heart.

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