Covered Wagons for Glamping Resorts

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Glamping structures purpose-built for outdoor resort development.

Glamping resort guests are not looking for a standard camping experience with a few upgrades. They are looking for something curated, intentional, and worth the rate they are paying. The accommodation is a central part of what they are buying, not just a place to sleep between activities. PlainsCraft covered wagons are built to hold up their end of that promise.

155%

Increase in Glamping Resort Sector between 2019 & 2021

$3.15B

Global glamping market size in 2023

8.7%

CAGR through 2030

The market case

The Glamping Resort Market Is Growing Rapidly

The 2022 North America Glamping Report shows the sector growing from 6.5 million households in 2019 to 16.6 million in 2021, a 155 percent increase in two years. The demand is not slowing. Grand View Research puts the global glamping market at $3.15 billion in 2023 and projects continued growth through 2030. The biggest challenge for glamping resort operators right now is not demand. It is availability: there are more guests looking for glamping experiences than there are quality accommodations to fill.

Resorts that deliver on a premium guest experience with structures that are genuinely distinctive are capturing that demand. Resorts that offer generic or under-equipped glamping are losing guests to properties that took it more seriously.

What Glamping Resort Guests Expect

PlainsCraft Wagons Are Built Around Guest Expectations

Resort-level glamping guests have clear and consistent expectations. They want privacy. They want in-unit bathrooms. They want climate control that works. They want furnishings that feel considered rather than assembled from a catalog. And they want a space that photographs well, because the visual experience of a stay is part of what they are paying for and sharing with their networks.

PlainsCraft wagons are designed to meet all of those expectations. The Bonnetgard Cover System provides four-layer all-weather insulation with a partial air gap for airflow, keeping guests comfortable from 10°F to 110°F. Full bathrooms with custom-fitted showers and ventilation are standard. Custom furniture built from reclaimed Kansas wood completes the interior with a visual quality that matches the structural quality of the wagon itself.

Why Resorts Choose PlainsCraft

The Case for a Wagon
Built for Commercial Hospitality

Resort operators evaluating glamping accommodations are making a capital decision that will affect their operations, guest experience, and financial performance for years. The structure you choose needs to hold up to commercial occupancy rates, appeal to guests across demographics, and make business sense on the balance sheet. PlainsCraft wagons are designed specifically for that context — not repurposed from residential use, not adapted after the fact, but built from the ground up for the demands of resort hospitality.

Built for Commercial Use

A glamping resort wagon is occupied most nights of the season. It needs to perform at that volume without the maintenance overhead that poorly built structures create. PlainsCraft wagons are constructed for commercial hospitality use from the ground up, not adapted from residential or single-use designs.

Scalable Across a Full Resort

PlainsCraft offers multiple floor plan configurations, which gives resort operators the ability to diversify their accommodation inventory. A mix of couple-focused queen configurations and family-sized bunk plans means you can serve a wider guest demographic and build a pricing structure that maximizes revenue across your full site.

Visual Distinctiveness at Scale

A cluster of PlainsCraft wagons creates an immediately recognizable visual identity for a resort. From aerial shots to ground-level photography, the structures are designed to be photographed. That visual appeal translates directly into organic social media coverage, press interest, and booking platform performance.

Tax Efficiency

PlainsCraft wagons are classified as equipment for tax purposes, qualifying for a 100 percent first-year write-off under IRS Section 179. For resort operators managing significant capital expenditures, this is a meaningful financial benefit worth confirming with your tax advisor.

Every Scale of Development

Whether you are developing a boutique two-wagon concept or a multi-site resort with dozens of units, PlainsCraft has the production capacity and the experience to support your build. We have worked with developers at every stage of a project.

Fast Deployment

Most PlainsCraft wagons are built and shipped within 6–8 weeks. No lengthy construction timelines, no heavy site preparation. Drop them, connect utilities, and start generating revenue — giving your development a faster path to ROI than most traditional hospitality builds.

Complete your property

Restroom Solutions
Built to Match.

A wagon without reliable restroom access is a harder sell. PlainsCraft Shower Houses and Outhouses are handcrafted to the same standard as our wagons — durable, ADA-compliant, and quick to install — so your property is ready for guests end to end.

Shower House

Full Bathroom.
Zero Construction Headaches.

The PlainsCraft Shower House is a beautifully built, ready-to-go bathroom that brings the feel of a premium cabin to any outdoor setting. Hook it up and it works — no permits, no contractors, no timeline drama. From glamping resorts to private homesteads, it removes every friction point between you and a guest-ready property.

Outhouse

Quick Access.
Handcrafted Quality.

When a full shower house isn’t the right fit, the PlainsCraft Outhouse delivers clean, durable restroom access that matches the character of your property. Minimal install, low environmental impact, and built to the same quality standard guests expect from everything PlainsCraft makes.

Both units are available with ADA-compliant configurations and designed for rapid installation with standard utility hookups.

Locations Across North America

PlainsCraft works with glamping resorts from Prince Edward Island to southern California, from the Utah canyon country to the Florida coast. Our experience across different climates, regulatory environments, and guest demographics means we can help you navigate the decisions that matter for your specific region and resort concept.

Ready to start the conversation?

Whether You’re in Early Feasibility
or Ready to Place an Order.

PlainsCraft can help you think through the build, the layout, and the business case. Use our ROI calculator to model the numbers for your project, or contact us directly to talk through your development goals.

Talk to Our team

Whether you are designing a resort from scratch or adding a wagon section to an existing property, PlainsCraft can help you build something worth booking.

Run the Numbers First

Explore our wagon models and floor plans, use our ROI calculator to model the numbers, or contact us directly to start the conversation.