While summer might be the best time for tent camping, fall’s brisker weather makes it the perfect time for no-tent-necessary experiences. Ever tried staying in a treehouse? In a micro cabin on an alpaca farm? Fall’s the time!
Enter Hipcamp a startup that creates new places to stay in nature by unlocking access to beautiful private lands such as nature preserves, farms, and ranches. With 3.5 million users, Hipcamp helps campers enjoy the outdoors—in all seasons.
To celebrate fall, Hipcamp has hand-picked the most unique nature stays around the country:
CABINS
>> Wondernut Farms: California (near Yosemite)
https://www.hipcamp.com/california/wondernut-farm/guest-cabin
Camp in the midst of a working farm. The best part? The floor is made out of an old bowling alley!
>> Vintage 1850 Log Cabin Camping: Indiana (near Kokomo)
https://www.hipcamp.com/indiana/heritage-farm-stay-adventure/vintage-1850-log-cabin-camping
Calling all alpaca-lovers: this cabin is in the middle of an alpaca farm.
>> Dockley Ranch Camp: Missouri (between Sparta and Ava)
https://www.hipcamp.com/missouri/dockley-ranch/dockley-ranch-camp
Get ready to hike to your own private waterfall.
TINY HOUSES
>> Muir’s Muse Retreat: California (near Tahoe)
https://www.hipcamp.com/california/victoria-forest/muirs-muse-retreat
Enjoy a private view of Tahoe National Forest at 5,000 feet.
>> Fern Creek Tiny House: South Carolina
https://www.hipcamp.com/south-carolina/thus-far-farm/fern-creek-tiny-house
Go fishing in the reservoir behind this farm—then snuggle into your cozy tiny house.
YURTS
>> Forest Yurt/Palace: Washington (North Cascades National Park)
https://www.hipcamp.com/washington/forest-farmstead/forest-yurt-palace
Check out a secret swimming hole—then have dinner using produce and meat produced on the farm.
>> Enchanted Forest Yurt: California (only 1 hour north of San Francisco)
https://www.hipcamp.com/california/shanti-permaculture-farm/enchanted-forest-yurt
If llamas, rainbows and redwood trees won’t make you happy, what will?
>> Yurt Glamping and Stargazing: New Mexico (near Albuquerque)
https://www.hipcamp.com/new-mexico/khaya-jabula-ranch/yurt-glamping-stargazing
This yurt is fully equipped as a home, so you can gaze at the stars in comfort.
TREEHOUSES
>> The Birdie Treehouse: Maine
https://www.hipcamp.com/maine/maine-treehouse-rentals/the-birdie-treehouse
Go disc-golfing all day, then have your own private barbecue with the included grill.
>> Ojai Mountaintop Treehouse: California (minutes from Ojai)
https://www.hipcamp.com/california/ojai-mountaintop-treehouse/ojai-mountaintop-treehouse
Go hiking on your own private mountain.
>> Eagle’s Nest Treehouse (an hour and a half from San Francisco)
https://www.hipcamp.com/california/salmon-creek-ranch/eagle-s-nest-treehouse-farmstay
Stay amid redwoods on a working ranch.
And don’t forget! SEE HIPCAMP’S FALL FOLIAGE MAP HERE:
www.hipcamp.com/discover/fall-foliage-map