It’s been a hot one so far this summer, and it looks like the heat is on for the weeks ahead in many locations throughout the Eastern U.S. One way to deal with the heat, especially for people who live in urban areas, is to escape to the hills, lakes and woods for a chill mini vacation at a Spacious Skies Campground, according to a press release.
There’s a campground experience for every camper and glamper. With 15 campgrounds located from Maine to Georgia, some campgrounds are in the heart of farmland, some near forests and mountains and some near vibrant and historic towns and urban areas. All feature one-of-a-kind amenities and offerings.
Here are some of the cool adventures campers can have at Spacious Skies Campgrounds:
Build a Snowman with the Kids
Spacious Skies Sandy Run, Fayetteville, N.C.
Families can find an array of cool crafts at this campground’s Cosmic Kids Craft Center, such as a snowman-building kit with supplies to build a mini “snowman.” Other crafts include a light-up firefly-making kit and a rock and pinecone painting kit. Crafts often reflect the campgrounds’ monthly cosmic themes. The August theme is “Astro Adventures,” and campers can expect lots of sky- and star-related events and activities.
Take a Trolley Tour
Spacious Skies Savannah Oaks, Savannah, Ga.
Located just 20 minutes from downtown Savannah, Spacious Skies Savannah Oaks is a strategic and stunning home base for exploring one of the country’s most fascinating historic towns. In the summertime, a ride on an old-fashioned trolley provides comfort as well as great views. Ninety-minute trolley tours pass several of the city’s landmarks, such as the Green-Meldrim House, which served as General Sherman’s headquarters and the Mercer-Williams House featured in the movie “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.”
Hike to a Waterfall
Spacious Skies Bear Den, Spruce Pine, N.C.
This Blue Ridge Mountains destination is located in Pisgah National Forest, with lush forestland and hidden waterfalls. A day hike beneath the trees is a great way to spend a day of unplugged fun. Cap the day cooling dip in the onsite swimming lake.
Savor a Cold One
Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views, Luray, Va.
Hawksville Brewing Co. is located within minutes of the campground, and travelers choose from an array of inventive brews. The 10-year-old brewery partners with nearby farms to produce beer made from locally grown hops. Some brews also use local honey and blackberries.
Take a Dip in the Atlantic Ocean
Spacious Skies Country Oaks, Dorothy, N.J.
Located in the southern New Jersey countryside just 20 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, this rural and heavily wooded oasis is a great home base for water-based fun. In addition to body surfing in the Atlantic, guests can kayak, boat and fish in nearby lakes and rivers.
Cool off on an Old-Fashioned Roller Coaster
Spacious Skies Walnut Grove, Alfred, Maine
This delightful Maine campground is near the Old Orchard Beach Pier, with an array of attractions such as the Palace Playland, New England’s only beachfront amusement park. Travelers will also find plenty of ice cream and souvenir shops and local food vendors serving that quintessential Maine food: lobstah.
Cruise the Boston Harbor
Spacious Skies Minute Man, Littleton, Mass.
Named one of the top 10 RV campgrounds in the U.S. by USA Today, Spacious Skies Minute Man is minutes from Boston attractions such as Boston Harbor Cruises. Splurge on a dinner cruise. Or try Codzilla, a speed boat tour that guarantees thrills and anything from “light water spray to a shirt-wringing splash.”
Search for Constellations
Spacious Skies Balsam Woods, Abbot, Maine
Located near Moosehead Lake and a vast, unspoiled wilderness area with minimal light pollution, astronomy buffs can be seen nightly gazing at a clear Milky Way landscape through their telescopes.
Enjoy Endless Water-Centric Adventures
Spacious Skies Seven Maples, Hancock, N.H.
Guests at this delightful campground can spend all day in the water, on the water or around the water. Kids will love the campground’s enormous waterslide with numerous splashy features. It was named one of the top 12 campgrounds with water parks in the Campspot Camp Guide. Campers can also fish for trout in the on-site Maples Pond or rent kayaks at the campground and paddle two kayaking trails.
Shop the Outlets
Spacious Skies Peach Haven, Gaffney, S.C.
With the Gaffney Outlet Marketplace located just minutes from the campground, shoppers can enjoy air-conditioned comfort while shopping at classic stores like Chico’s and Brooks Brothers.
Stroll the Civil War Trail
Spacious Skies Belle Ridge, Monterey, Tenn.
The Civil War Trail connects travelers with small towns and historic sites where soldiers, slaves and civilians walked during the Civil War. Walkers can see where General Robert E. Lee began his retreat.
Splash the Day Away
Spacious Skies Hidden Creek, Marion, N.C.
Campers can slide down a huge waterslide into a Jr. Olympic-size pool for a cool and comfortable day of fun in the water.
Treat Yourself to Some Game Time
Spacious Skies French Pond, Concord, N.H.
Cool off in this charming campground’s arcade-style game room with air hockey and a variety of traditional arcade games.
Pedal a Paddle Craft
Spacious Skies Woodland Hills, Austerlitz, N.Y.
Rent a paddleboat and paddle around the on-site lake at this charming retro campground tucked away in New York’s Taconic and Berkshire mountain ranges. Guests can also fish in the catch-and-release pond and enjoy a beachside picnic.
Enjoy a Nostalgic Getaway Beneath Giant Pine Trees
Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks, North Hudson, N.Y.
Situated in the Adirondack Mountains, the birthplace of American camping, this charming destination features an array of nostalgic amenities like a miniature golf course, rec hall with games and crafts and a riverside beach for lazy afternoons.
