The Dyrt names 2026 Glampy Awards winners

By AI, Created 5:28 PM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – The Dyrt released the 2026 Glampy Awards Presented by Ramble, spotlighting 10 glamping properties across the U.S. Zion Glamping Adventures in Utah took first place for the second year in a row as the contest opened to repeat winners for the first time.

Why it matters: - The Glampy Awards highlight where glamping is evolving fastest, from one-of-a-kind stays to immersive outdoor experiences. - The 2026 list shows how the category has moved from novelty to a competitive travel segment with repeat standouts and new entrants. - The awards also reflect The Dyrt’s reach inside the camping market, where community-driven rankings can shape traveler interest.

What happened: - The Dyrt announced the winners of the 2026 Glampy Awards Presented by Ramble on May 12, 2026. - Zion Glamping Adventures in Utah took No. 1 for the second straight year after also winning in 2025. - The 2026 competition was open to every glamping property in the United States for the first time because repeat winners were allowed. - The Dyrt said this is the fifth year it has recognized standout glampground destinations nationwide.

The details: - Six properties returned to the list as repeat winners, and four properties were new to the rankings. - Repeat winners included Zion Glamping Adventures, Space Cowboys in Texas, Loving Heart Retreats in Texas, Ofland Escalante in Utah, North Haven Campground in Idaho and The Oasis at Bear Run Farm in West Virginia. - The winners were nominated by The Dyrt’s camping community and selected on a subjective basis. - The ranking evaluated overall glampiness, originality, innovation and immersion in nature. - Zion Glamping Adventures was recognized for luxurious bell tents set in a red rock basin. - Space Cowboys ranked No. 2 for a mirror space pod in the desert surrounded by meteor rocks. - Ofland Escalante ranked No. 3 for its location below the canyon walls of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and a drive-in movie theater. - Dancing Fire Glamping and RV Resort in Michigan ranked No. 4 for Airstreams, A-frame treehouses and a converted school bus. - Loving Heart Retreats ranked No. 5 for upscale domes and tents in Texas Hill Country. - The Cabins at Sandy Mush Bald in North Carolina ranked No. 6 for two cabins at the end of a 2-mile hike. - North Haven Campground in Idaho ranked No. 7 for log cabins and Conestoga wagons with an Old West feel. - Osa Trail in New York ranked No. 8 for a single hilltop site in the Catskills. - Nine Pines in Kentucky ranked No. 9 for geodesic domes and safari tents with a focus on outdoor cooking. - The Oasis at Bear Run Farm in West Virginia ranked No. 10 for an A-frame cabin on a blue lake. - The Dyrt made photos and full honoree details available online at the company’s announcement.

Between the lines: - Kevin Long, CEO of The Dyrt, said glamping has matured into an ongoing effort to expand what outdoor stays can offer. - Long pointed to unusual accommodations such as space pods and converted school buses, along with amenities like drive-in movie theaters, as examples of where the category is headed. - Allowing repeat winners suggests the awards are shifting from a pure discovery list to a benchmark for the strongest performers in the category. - Ramble’s sponsorship underscores how campground brands are aligning with premium outdoor travel as the segment grows.

What’s next: - The Dyrt is likely to keep using the Glampy Awards to surface standout glamping properties as the market continues to expand. - Ramble said it is expanding across the U.S. after opening locations near Great Sand Dunes and Mesa Verde National Parks in Colorado. - The Dyrt also pointed readers to its 2026 Camping Report Presented by Toyota Trucks as another industry data source.

The bottom line: - The 2026 Glampy Awards signal that glamping is now a mature, competitive category where design, experience and originality matter as much as location.