Backland Luxury Camping welcomed a new season (quite literally!) with its March 7, 2025 opening. This eco-luxury retreat showcases the beauty of Northern Arizona’s breathtaking landscape, spread across 160 acres at 7000′ elevation. Surrounded on all sides by pristine National Forest lands and located only 20 minutes outside Williams, AZ, known as the gateway to the Grand Canyon, Backland makes the great outdoors even greater with a luxe glamping experience. 

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Glamping on trend

Backland features ten luxury glamping tents, a picturesque window-enclosed restaurant and a pond with beach, among other luxe amenities that make it a perfect backdrop for family vacations (made even comfier with new Bunkbed Fort offering), couples getaways or a solo trip that feeds the soul.

Backland’s luxury glamping experience aligns with many of 2025 hottest travel trends including:

Detour destinations

Expedia recently reported that detour destinations or getaways close to popular destinations are rising in popularity as travelers seek out locations with fewer crowds. With 63% of travelers more likely to visit a place like Williams, AZ — located about an hour away from The Grand Canyon, and enjoy the perks of these underrated escapes.

Williams is a picturesque town filled with outdoor adventure and historic landmarks far enough from the crowds but close enough to make Backland the perfect jumping-off point for iconic landmarks like the Grand Canyon or Sedona.

Natural wonders

Vrbo reported on how 80% of travelers are seeking places that offer front-row seats to natural wonders and the beauty of planet Earth and even experience JOMO: the joy of missing out and leaving the hustle and bustle of everyday life to relax, disconnect and protect your peace.

On a clear night, Backland may have the most impressive night skies one has ever seen. Deep in the national forest guests are far removed from the light and pollution of the city and can admire the bright stars through the telescope.

During the day, guests can glimpse at some of the many bird species that live in the resort’s forests. Regulars include bald eagles, ospreys, blue heron, turkeys, geese, ducks and many many more.

According to RVshare’s Travel Trend Report 2025, Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park has been named the “Best Outdoor Destination” for 2025. Experience one of the world’s natural wonders — the Grand Canyon — where 277 miles of the Colorado River carve through layered red rock, revealing millions of years of geological history. Backland has partnered with top-tier tour companies to make exploring the Grand Canyon easier for adventure seekers. Available excursions include:

• Private guided tours of the Canyon, departing directly from Backland
• Red Rock Jeep Tours, offering historical insights into Sedona’s legendary Red Rock Country
• Helicopter tours, providing breathtaking aerial views of the Canyon’s dramatic landscapes
• Hiking the Sycamore Falls Trail, a scenic trek just five minutes from Backland

History of Backland

Backland Founder and CEO Jeremy Budge, first visited what is now the site of Backland in 2021, and was instantly enamored by the natural beauty and knew it was a place he wanted to share with the world. Self-funded along with the support of family and friends, Jeremy was able to take another big leap and make his vision a reality in 2022 with the opening of Backland Luxury Camping. 

“I have always been drawn to the natural beauty of our planet and everything at Backland is curated to allow the Northern Arizona landscape to shine while providing an elevated experience to our guests,” Budge says. “From our luxury, climate-controlled tent that features panoramic windows perfect for stargazing to the sumptuous meals guests can enjoy along with scenic views in our stunning glass-walled restaurant, we are all about blending adventure and comfort in the heart of nature.”

Best time to visit Backland

Each season offers its own perks of the great outdoors. Spring is greeted by fields of beautiful wildflowers that punctuate the green landscape while the long summer days allow travelers to get the most adventure between sunrise and sunset. The chill of fall ushers in cozy vibes, beautiful stargazing and a good excuse for guests to tuck away by the fire. Starting Rates: $475.

To learn more, visit travelbackland.com.