Glamping is booming! If you’re looking to buy a tent for glamping, or you’re just researching the industry, we’ve got you covered.

But first, what is glamping?

What Is Glamping?

Glamping means glamorous camping. It’s staying in the great outdoors without compromising on comfort. When you arrive at a glamping site, you don’t have to worry about pitching a tent; instead, you have one waiting for you, allowing you to get straight down to activities or relaxing. It’s rapidly growing in popularity across the US and Canada, and it’s easy to see why.

Why Buy a Glamping Tent?

Glamping is becoming more and more popular with each passing year. The pandemic accelerated its growth but, as the chart below shows, the industry was experiencing steady growth long before we were all stuck indoors.

Google Trends for the search term “glamping” in the US since 2009

Glamping isn’t just getting popular among campers and glampers. Campground and RV park operators, real estate investors and landowners alike are beginning to realize the business opportunity that glamping’s growth represents. With average daily rates of the best glamping sites exceeding $500 USD, it’s easy to see why more and more people are looking to start a glamping business of their own.

There are, of course, factors you’ll need to consider before taking the leap. You’ll need the right zoning for glamping, for example. But with careful planning, the potential rewards are incredible.

For you prospective glamping entrepreneurs, one of the most important decisions you’ll make on your glamping startup journey are the glamping tents you choose to buy. The style, quality and quantity of your glamping tents can make or break your glamping business. Thankfully, we’ve assembled a handy guide to the best glamping tents available to buy in the US and Canada for a range of budgets.

P.S. We have a huge range of glamping structures available for your project. You can check out our brochure here.

Best Luxury Tents

Glamping is all about luxury. Without it, you can’t justify the high nightly rates that glamping allows for. The most important factor in creating a luxury glamping experience is to offer your guests a high-quality, unique glamping tent that gives them hotel-quality comfort. 

The three options below are the best luxury glamping tents in the business. These are the ones that will get you more than $300 per night. 

P.S. Don’t worry if you’re on more of a budget. You can skip to the section on best budget glamping tents.

Note: All prices are in USD, with significant discounts available for orders of 5+ units. We also offer financing on all of these units, meaning you can pay for them over 5 years with just a 20% downpayment! Contact us at sales@ejhevents.ca for more information.

The Oak

  • Price: Starting at $19,000
  • Sleeps: 6 or 4
  • Dimensions with canopy: 16.5 x 28.9 ft or 16.5 x 38.7 ft
  • Material: 420-gram cotton canvas
  • Year-round? Yes
  • Best glamping tent for: Family glamping

Our flagship canvas tent for glamping, The Oak comes in two variations: Big Oak and Small Oak. Both have plenty of space, with the Big Oak having that extra bit of roominess, allowing for up to 6 glampers. Choose the standard rollable doors or pick your own solid door for extra security and self-check-in.

With optional insulation, it’s capable of withstanding the coldest of climates. It’s also unique in the glamping tent space, as it can be adapted to meet a variety of building codes. Simply put, the Oak should be a staple of your glamping site.

Round Holly

  • Price: Starting at $16,000
  • Sleeps: 4
  • Dimensions with canopy: 19.2 x 27.4 ft (312 sq ft of useable floor space)
  • Material: 420-gram cotton canvas
  • Year-round? Yes
  • Best glamping tent for: Couples’ glamping

Geodesic domes are one of the most popular glamping units on the market right now. Unfortunately, those made from PVC don’t tend to regulate temperatures well. From experience, it can feel like you’re trying to sleep in a greenhouse.

The Round Holly is different. With the primary material being a breathable cotton canvas membrane, this glamping tent/dome hybrid achieves the best of both worlds by being both stylish and practical. No more sweaty, sleepless nights for your guests. Like the Oak, it also comes with optional insulation to make it a glamping dome for all seasons. Oh, and you can choose pretty much any color you like – no more white, cookie-cutter domes! If you want to learn more about geodesic domes, check out our article on the best glamping domes for sale.

Tubbo

  • Price: From $30,000
  • Sleeps: 2 or 4
  • Dimensions: 28.2 x 11.8 ft (4 Section)  or 35.1 x 11.8 ft (5 Section) 
  • Material: Steel and polycarbonate
  • Year-round? Yes
  • Best glamping tent for: A completely unique getaway

Okay, we’re cheating here. This isn’t a glamping tent, per se. But it’s not exactly a glamping cabin, glamping dome or any other kind of traditional glamping structure, either. And that’s what makes Tubbo so great. Using a design not seen anywhere else in the US or Canada, it’s sure to be the showstopper in any glamping collection. 

Tubbos come in four sections or five sections for overnight accommodation, while you can get longer units if you want to use them as event spaces, dining rooms, etc.

Best Budget Glamping Tents

We’d all love for everyone to have millions of dollars to spend on their glamping project, but we understand that a lot of prospective operators have to be careful with their glamping startup costs. That’s why a list of the best glamping tents on the market wouldn’t be complete without taking a look at the more affordable options. Here are the best tents for glamping that you can buy for less than $5,000.

Giant Fir

  • Price: From $2,400
  • Sleeps: 5
  • Dimensions with canopy: 16.4 x 22.5 ft
  • Material: 340-gram cotton canvas
  • Year-round? No
  • Best glamping tent for: 3-season glamping getaways

Closer to a traditional bell tent, the Giant Fir is on the lower end of the price spectrum. Despite sleeping six glampers, it can be pitched in less than 30 minutes. It’s available in a range of colors and requires no platform or deck. Perfect for seasonal glamping businesses or those that want to get started on a budget.

Compact Fir

  • Price: From $1,400
  • Sleeps: 3
  • Dimensions with canopy: 9.8 x 10.8 ft
  • Material: 340-gram cotton canvas
  • Year-round? No
  • Best glamping tent for: Intimate glamping getaways

As the name suggests, the Compact Fir is a smaller version of the Giant Fir glamping tent. While the Giant Fir has plenty of room for families, the Compact Fir is best for couples seeking a romantic escape. Despite the smaller size, it’s still highly spacious and has a price advantage over its bigger, more expensive sister.

Tulip Tree

  • Price: From $5,500
  • Sleeps: 6
  • Dimensions with canopy: 14.4 x 22.3 ft
  • Material: 340-gram cotton canvas
  • Year-round? No
  • Best glamping tent for: Traditional camping with a twist

The Tulip Tree resembles a more traditional style of camping tent, but this one is extra roomy. Sleeping up to 6 people, it’s incredibly versatile and is great for family glamping. There’s enough room underneath the canopy to enjoy an alfresco breakfast in the morning or a final drink in the evening. It’s equally great pitched into the ground for a rapid setup or on decks to create a luxury experience.

Want These Tents on Your Glampground? Get In Touch!

At EJH Distribution, we have all of these tents and more ready to be deployed for your glamping project in the USA or Canada. We offer discounted rates on bulk orders and can arrange financing with a maximum 20% downpayment.

For more information, download our brochure here, or email us at sales@ejhevents.ca.