Getaways with solo

Mount Hood, Oregon

A rentable fire lookout on Mount Hood's southern slope with lake and Cascade views, booked through recreation.gov.

San Juan Islands, Washington

A waterfront resort on Orcas Island with cabins, yurts, and campsites, a soaking tub spa, sauna, cafe, and two beaches for swimming or paddling.

Queenstown, Otago

Free, basic four-bunk hut in Otago's Whakaari Conservation Area near Glenorchy, reached by an 8-10 hour advanced return track.

Khumbu, Koshi Province

A 10-room mountain lodge on Kongde Ri in the Khumbu, reached by a quiet trail away from the main Everest route, with views of five 8,000m peaks.

Sacred Valley, Cusco

A dome and mountain lodge above Ollantaytambo in Peru's Sacred Valley, with four named suites, a hot tub, and Wi-Fi, suited to couples or solo travelers.

Bryce Canyon, Utah

Secluded cabins, bungalows and treehouses near Bryce Canyon National Park in Tropic, Utah, with hot tubs, fireplaces and canyon views.

Zakopane, Lesser Poland

A PTTK mountain shelter in Dolina Kościeliska near Zakopane, reached on foot, with simple rooms, home cooking and a fireplace to dry out by.

Tiller, Oregon

Summit Prairie Lookout is a secluded fire lookout near Tiller, Oregon, built for solo travelers and couples chasing mountain views and dark skies.

Bryce Canyon, Utah

Yurts near Bryce Canyon National Park in Panguitch, Utah, with trail access, a fireplace, and dark skies for stargazing.