Glamping dome, bubble dome, geodesic dome, geodome, camping dome – whatever you call them, one thing’s for sure: they’re cool. Providing panoramic unfiltered views of natural beauty, many consider them to be the future of glamping. You can find different types of geodesic domes across the United States, and here’s a sampling to pique your interest in space-age glamping domes.
Borealis Basecamp
Fairbanks, Alaska
Let the celestial adventures begin at Borealis Basecamp, just outside Fairbanks, Alaska. Here, cutting-edge geodesic domes serve as your portal to the cosmos, offering an unparalleled vantage point for viewing the Northern Lights. This futuristic retreat seamlessly integrates advanced design with the raw beauty of Alaska’s wilderness as vibrant auroras dance across the Arctic sky.
Marbella Lane Bubble Dome
Joshua Tree National Park, California
Envision lying beneath a vast transparent ceiling surrounded by the otherworldly landscape of Joshua Tree National Park. That’s exactly what you’ll encounter at the Marbella Lane Bubble Dome in California. Astro-tourists and nature enthusiasts alike will appreciate the harmonious blend of advanced design and tranquil nature.
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Clear Sky Resorts
Bryce Canyon & Grand Canyon National Parks
Clear Sky Resorts is well established as an out-of-this-world glamping experience in the Grand Canyon area. As of summer 2024, their signature extraterrestrial sky domes officially landed in the Bryce Canyon region, too. If you’re looking for an escape where the boundaries between earth and space blur day and night, this one’s for you.
The Domes Nature Retreat
Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico
Touch down on 34 acres of private mountain landscape at the Domes Nature Retreat in New Mexico. Embrace the isolation while also taking advantage of the relative proximity to many extraordinary attractions, including Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Valley of Fire State Park, and the Roswell Alien Museum.
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Star Garden AZ
Grand Canyon National Park
If you are looking for a Grand Canyon glamping dome, might we suggest Star Garden AZ. Located in a dark sky preserve just 20 miles from the south rim and entirely solar-powered, this off-grid adventure comes with plenty of luxury amenities including WiFi and air conditioning. Beware: each night will beam you up to another galaxy of Milky Way wonder.
USA Raft River Resort
Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
Rising from the ethereal mist of the Smokies like an unidentified accommodation object, the Geodesic Domes of the USA Raft Adventure Resort are the luxury glamping you’ve always dreamed of. The property offers a variety of lodging options, ranging from primitive camping sites to fully equipped cabins. Guests can also reserve guided excursions from caving to river rafting.
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Glamping domes, geodesic domes, and geodomes are the future of luxury camping and offer some of the best stargazing and off-grid adventures across America’s varied landscapes.
