In a world where notifications never stop and the digital hum follows us everywhere, truly unplugging feels like an impossible quest. Yet scattered across America’s vast wilderness are sanctuaries where cell towers can’t reach and Wi-Fi passwords don’t exist—places where the only charging happening is your own internal battery. Here’s a list of the most remarkable off-the-grid retreats where you can disconnect from technology and reconnect with what matters most.
The Resort at Paws Up, Montana
This 37,000-acre Montana ranch pioneered modern glamping and offers six exclusive camps, each providing a different wilderness experience. Personal glamping butlers handle everything from cocktail delivery to fire-building, while safari-style tents feature private bathrooms, fine linens, and climate control. The smell of woodsmoke and pine needles drifts through canvas walls.
Cliffside Camp perches on soaring bluffs near a covered bridge with sweeping Blackfoot River views, perfect for couples seeking romance. But don’t expect rough camping. This is luxury redefined.
Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge, Alaska
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Located in Alaska’s pristine wilderness, this remote lodge epitomizes the ultimate off-grid experience. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the property sits where glaciers meet the sea and wildlife outnumbers tourists by thousands to one.
No roads lead here — and that is precisely the point.
Ventana Campground, Big Sur, California
This 40-acre redwood canyon offers tent-only camping with no RVs or motor homes allowed. Each site includes fire rings, water faucets, picnic tables, and modern bathhouses, while glamping options provide premium facilities for those wanting luxury among the giants. The towering redwoods create a natural cathedral where whispered conversations echo.
Open Sky Zion, Utah
Safari-style canvas camps blend seamlessly with southern Utah’s stunning landscapes, offering complete privacy and farm-to-table dining at Black Sage Restaurant. Each accommodation features heated bathroom floors, s’mores kits, and bathrobes—glamping luxury meets Zion’s rugged beauty.
The stargazing here is exceptional..
Dunton River Camp, Colorado
Set in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains across nearly 500 acres, this renewable energy-powered camp features eight luxury tents and a restored 19th-century farmhouse as the main lodge. Activities include:
- Horseback riding in the High Rockies
- Fly fishing on the West Fork of the Dolores River
- Hiking in the San Juans
- Rafting on the San Miguel
Four River Tents and four Mountain Tents provide modern amenities while maintaining a connection to the wilderness.
Elk Lake Lodge, New York
Nestled at the base of the Western High Peaks on 12,000 acres of privately owned forest preserve, Elk Lake Lodge provides an authentic Adirondack Great Camp experience. This National Historic Landmark offers rustic accommodations surrounded by pristine wilderness, where guests can disconnect completely while enjoying classic Adirondack hospitality.
The lodge’s remote location means limited connectivity—perfect for those seeking genuine digital detox in the heart of the Adirondacks.
Bellfire, New York
This artist, family-owned retreat sits on 10 acres of wildflower meadows and maple forest in Roxbury, about three hours from New York City. The off-grid escape offers true digital detox with no electricity or Wi-Fi, featuring four distinct cabins decorated with locally sourced art and antiques.
Forest Belle provides an intimate hideaway space for couples, while Bellfire Tipi serves stargazers perfectly. Still, the shared solar-heated shower cabin ensures basic comfort.
Glass House, Hudson Valley, New York
This 180-square-foot tiny home features off-grid credentials, including solar panels, propane HVAC, and a dry-flush toilet from The Martian. Set on a peaceful 30-acre farm with lavender fields and fire pits, the property is 90 percent windows with impeccable stainless-steel kitchen and queen bed.
Coyotes, deer, and butterfly swarms included.
Under Canvas Grand Canyon, Arizona
Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler have recognized this property as a top resort, featuring luxury tents near the Grand Canyon with king-size beds, private bathrooms, and wood-burning stoves. Morning coffee tastes different when the world’s most famous canyon stretches before you.
Sinya on Lone Man Creek, Texas
This secluded luxury retreat for two perches above Lone Man Creek in Texas Hill Country, just outside charming Wimberley. The creek’s gentle babbling provides nature’s soundtrack while hill country sunsets paint the sky in impossible colors.
Grand Canyon Glamping Resort, Arizona
Located just one mile from Grand Canyon West’s Skywalk entrance, this resort offers covered wagons, tipis, and domes with Grand Canyon rim views. Accommodations include AC/heating, futon beds, and on-site concierge service, plus helicopter tours available for additional adventure.
The 7-meter Stargazer Dome spans 415 square feet and includes VIP concierge services like complimentary fire pit experiences with s’mores kits.
Conestoga Ranch, Utah
Situated along Bear Lake’s magnificent turquoise-blue waters near Garden City, this 18-acre glamping resort makes camping easy, cozy, and comfortable. The lake’s unusual color comes from limestone particles suspended in the water—a geological quirk that photographs beautifully.
Little Arrow Outdoor Resort, Tennessee
Minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this resort offers luxury glamping lodges and tents with plush bedding, climate control, and fire pits with grill grates. Resort amenities include a zero-entry swimming pool, splash pad, hot tub, outdoor spa services, dog park, playground, and food truck service.
Bodhi Farms, Montana
Located just south of Bozeman, this eco-resort features nine cone-shaped glamping tents with king or twin beds, plus plush pet beds for up to two dogs. Each tent includes private porches, lounge chairs, hammocks, and shared luxurious bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and complimentary bathrobes.
Complimentary breakfast and the convenient location near Big Sky Resort and Yellowstone National Park make this an ideal base for Montana adventures.
Camp Long Creek, Missouri
Named for its location on Table Rock Lake at Big Cedar Lodge, this glamping destination near Branson was created by the founder of Bass Pro Shops. The lake’s crystal-clear waters reflect surrounding Ozark Mountains, creating mirror-perfect scenes.
Finding your perfect escape
Whether you crave luxury safari tents in Montana’s wilderness or minimalist cabins in Adirondack forests, America’s off-grid accommodations prove that disconnecting doesn’t mean compromising comfort. The best part? Your biggest decision becomes choosing between stargazing and sunrise—not scrolling through endless notifications.
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