Glamp out: experience utah's outdoors in luxury and style.

• Author: Madison, Rachel
• Position: Executive Living

When it comes to camping, not everyone is a fan of roughing it. But glamorous camping, or glamping as it's more commonly known, is one way to enjoy nature without sacrificing the comforts of home. Fortunately, Utah is home to several places where residents can give glamping a try.

Moab Under Canvas is located on 40 acres just moments away from the entrance to both Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. Glampers can stay in accommodations ranging from a teepee tent equipped with padded camping cots, safari chairs, a small table and a lantern, to a suite with its own private ensuite bathroom, a bedroom wing with a king-size bed, a lounge area with a sofa bed, and a wood burning stove. The bathrooms boast hot running water, showers, flushing toilets, ceramic sinks and spa products. Each bathroom is an individual unit for privacy.

The Summit Mountain Lodge and Resort sits on 70 acres of scenic mountain and woodland terrain near Brian Head. The resort has 14 yurts, each with its own theme, such as a Harley Davidson-themed yurt, a honeymoon-themed yurt and an Audrey Hepburn-themed yurt. Each yurt is heated, wired for electricity and phone service, and is Wi-Fi ready. The yurts also each feature a small mini-bar, and some of them have private baths. The other yurts share a large bath house, designed with privacy in mind.

The Shooting Star RV Resort is located right off Scenic Byway 12 near Escalante, which makes it...