The article is devoted to such a promising and rapidly developing direction in camping tourism as glamping, which is considered from the perspective of the development of outdoor recreation. The purpose of this article is to systematize the theoretical foundations and consider the history of the concept of "glamping", as well as to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of this type of tourist recreation within the framework of comfortable living in a natural habitat. The authors cite the specific periodization of glamping, their categorization and characterization. Particular attention is paid to the peculiarities of domestic glamping. An assessment of the current situation and long-term development is given. It is noted that the presence of a rich variety of natural locations in the Russian Federation makes it possible to create unique glamping objects. Attention is paid to the factors contributing to the development of glamping in Russia. The conclusion about the prospects for the development of this type of recreation in Russia and its high potential for domestic tourism is made. There is a high demand for the glamping service among tourists, which ultimately contributes to the active process of restoring the tourism industry after COVID-19.