{"id":874,"date":"2026-05-29T20:07:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T20:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=874"},"modified":"2026-05-29T20:07:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T20:07:28","slug":"nc-glamping-destination-ranks-among-the-best-in-us-again-why-its-special","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=874","title":{"rendered":"NC \u2018glamping\u2019 destination ranks among the best in US \u2014 again. Why it\u2019s special"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"summary\">AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/news\/nation-world\/national\/article280707640.html\">Read our AI Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A North Carolina travel destination is tucked into the wilderness \u2014 but still offers the comforts of home.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=872\">Charlotte teen dies at Lake Wylie in second York County water fatality in 2 weeks<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/10best.usatoday.com\/awards\/best-glamping-spot\/\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Sky Ridge Yurts<\/a> has become a beloved place to stay in the Nantahala Gorge area. So much so, fans have helped the destination rank among the nation\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/10best.usatoday.com\/awards\/sky-ridge-yurts-bryson-city-north-carolina\/\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">top places for \u201cglamping\u201d<\/a> for the third year in a row.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGlamping, short for \u2018glamorous camping,\u2019 marries the simplicity of traditional camping with the indulgence of modern amenities and creature comforts,\u201d USA Today\u2019s 10Best wrote in a report published Wednesday, May 13.<\/p>\n<p>To create the list of the best places to \u201crecharge in nature,\u201d 10Best said travel experts nominated accommodations <a href=\"https:\/\/10best.usatoday.com\/about\/\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">across the country<\/a>. Editors narrowed down the options before allowing readers to spend a month voting on their favorites.<\/p>\n<p>On the resulting list of readers\u2019 choice award winners, Sky Ridge Yurts was the only destination <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyridgeyurts.com\/\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">in North Carolina<\/a>. The site is in Bryson City, a roughly 65-mile drive southwest from Asheville.<\/p>\n<p>Sky Ridge Yurts is home to cabins and circular tents called yurts. The location gives visitors a \u201cglimpse into the splendor of Appalachia,\u201d with spaces that are \u201cequipped with cooking areas, full baths, and both heating and air conditioning,\u201d 10Best wrote.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou still get the sounds of the forest, campfires, mountain air, and the feeling of being tucked into nature \u2014 just without giving up the comforts most people secretly want when camping,\u201d the accommodation wrote on its website.<\/p>\n<p>For mid-June, <a href=\"https:\/\/resnexus.com\/resnexus\/reservations\/book\/4EB55347-D106-4181-B649-7739EE79002F\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">rates start at<\/a> roughly $185 per night. If you choose to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyridgeyurts.com\/faq\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">stay in a yurt<\/a> instead of a soundproof cabin, the destination warns that you may hear \u201cchirping crickets, the occasional distant coyote howl, or a laugh from your neighbor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=870\">3 Charlotte restaurants announced openings this week. Here\u2019s when &amp; what to know<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The nationwide honor may not come as a surprise, given Sky Ridge Yurts has received recognition from 10Best in the past. It was crowned the nation\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/c5-travel\/article288520028.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">No. 1 \u201cglamping\u201d destination<\/a> in 2024, before sliding down to the No. 5 spot in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Bryson City also has been in the spotlight. In recent years, it has been named one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/c5-travel\/article315667805.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">best small towns<\/a> in the South and one of the nation\u2019s top small-town beer scenes. Both of the rankings praised <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/c5-food-drink\/article301634769.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">the mountain town\u2019s<\/a> proximity to outdoor activities in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, CharlotteFive previously reported.<\/p>\n<p>In the latest rankings, 10Best considered <a href=\"https:\/\/10best.usatoday.com\/travel\/best-rental-car-gas-stations-diners-2026\/\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">fan-favorite road-trip destinations<\/a> across several other categories. Here are some North Carolina winners from the national lists:<\/p>\n<p>Nationwide, 10Best said the No. 1 place for \u201cglamping\u201d was Nomad Ridge at The Wilds in Cumberland, Ohio, a roughly 75-mile drive southeast from the state capital of Columbus.<\/p>\n<p>In the past, 10Best has told CharlotteFive it doesn\u2019t reveal the number of people who vote in its contests.<\/p>\n<p>Questions about life in North Carolina? Or have a tip or story idea you\u2019d like to share? The service journalism teams at The News &amp; Observer and The Charlotte Observer want to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=868\">I tried the food at one of Charlotte\u2019s oldest restaurants. What I got for $25<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can submit your question by <b><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSccVKD-gL7FQf5pkdkbdjLw965_FcrhM0VNSNc3CpkcOakHFg\/viewform?usp=dialog\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">filling out this form<\/a><\/b>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bryson City, North Carolina mountain destination makes USA Today list, wins award. 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