{"id":699989,"date":"2026-05-28T19:52:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T19:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/699989\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T19:52:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T19:52:11","slug":"5-glamping-destinations-to-check-out-near-edmonton-this-summer-daily-hive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/699989\/","title":{"rendered":"5 glamping destinations to check out near Edmonton this summer | Daily Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all love getting outdoors in the summer, but if you\u2019re not into sleeping on the ground, waking up cold and damp from morning dew, or dealing with any of the other less glamorous parts of camping, we get it. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve rounded up a few glamping spots near Edmonton worth checking out.<\/p>\n

From ultra-luxury escapes to immersive nature stays and resort-style setups, here are five glamping destinations near Edmonton worth checking out this summer.<\/p>\n

Elk Island Retreat, located 45 minutes northeast of Edmonton, has a variety of luxurious options for your next glamping getaway. From cozy geodomes with incredible views of the night sky to spacious yurts and upscale cabins, if you really want to glam up your experience, there\u2019s something for every level of camper. You can also park your RV or camper van here. Beyond the accommodations, there\u2019s plenty to do, including an immersive Nordic sauna experience in Canada\u2019s first mirrored sauna, luxury picnics in the woods, and beautiful charcuterie spreads. Roughing it definitely isn\u2019t part of the experience here!<\/p>\n

Address:\u00a054371 Range Rd. 205, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.<\/p>\n

This pet-friendly glamping spot, located about an hour and a half southwest of Edmonton, sits on 160 acres of off-grid boreal forest. The site includes two A-frame cabins, four geodomes, a showerhouse, three outhouses, plus an on-site cookhouse. You can also book a floating sauna<\/a>, and there\u2019s even a small on-site bookstore alongside a shop that carries locally sourced goods from nearby farms, so you really don\u2019t have to go anywhere.<\/p>\n

Address:\u00a0461001 Range Rd. 42, Winfield, Alta.<\/p>\n

M\u00e9tis Crossing is a scenic spot on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, offering a calm, open setting with wide views and a strong connection to M\u00e9tis heritage and history. Visitors can stay in traditional-style trapper tents or bring their own RV or tent, with a whole host of amenities available at the nearby Lodge. The site also offers cultural programming and Indigenous-led experiences, blending outdoor recreation with a deeper look at the land and its stories.<\/p>\n

Address:\u00a017339 Victoria Tr., Smoky Lake, Alta.<\/p>\n

This ultra-luxe glamping experience is just a quick 15 minutes southwest of Edmonton, but you\u2019ll feel miles away once you\u2019re settled in. Inside your geodome, you\u2019ll find a plush king-sized bed, a cozy seating area, and panoramic windows overlooking the ravine and forest. Outside, there\u2019s a private firepit for evenings under the stars, plus access to a rustic shared cooking and dining area.<\/p>\n

Address:\u00a051209 Range Rd. 255, Spruce Grove, Alta.<\/p>\n

Half Moon Lake Resort pretty much has it all, from an outdoor heated pool to a jumping pillow, pickleball, laundry, camp store, and a sandy beach. You can stay in geodomes or oak tents, all of which offer lake views and a high-comfort glamping setup. Inside, you get things like soft bedding, heating and A\/C, a mini fridge, a hot plate, a Keurig, and patio furniture, with most units also including private washrooms. It\u2019ll certainly feel more like a resort stay than just a tent in the woods!<\/p>\n

Address:\u00a021524 Township Rd. 520, Sherwood Park, Alta.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We all love getting outdoors in the summer, but if you\u2019re not into sleeping on the ground, waking…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":699990,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194294],"tags":[49,48,23752],"class_list":["post-699989","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-edmonton","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-edmonton"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/699989","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=699989"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/699989\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/699990"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=699989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=699989"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=699989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}