I’m personally not big on camping, unless it is in a four or five star hotel. Am I spoiled, yes. Have I done the other, yes. Do I appreciate all it offers to those who enjoy it, most definitely. That is why when I saw Hipcamp’s Fall Foliage Map: www.hipcamp.com/discover/fall-
Is is a startup that creates new places to stay in nature by unlocking access to beautiful private lands such as nature preserves, farms, and ranches. Aside from their cool interactive map, Hipcamp has hand-picked a few unique nature stays in America’s top 5 leaf-viewing regions:
*** HIPCAMP.COM‘S TOP 10 CAMPGROUNDS FOR FALL FOLIAGE ***
Each campground hyperlinked below contains multiple discrete campsites.
This is a screen short so is not interactive. Click on the link for the interactive map.
#1. THE FINGER LAKES
>> Shiitake Mushroom Camp: New York
https://www.hipcamp.com/new-
A pristine stream, a working mushroom farm, and fall leaves.
>> Sanctuary in the Woods: New York
https://www.hipcamp.com/new-
Choose a cozy teepee or a double-bed platform.
#2. THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS
>> Beechwood Cabin Tent
https://www.hipcamp.com/south-
Sleep in a protected enclosure with a tin roof and canvas tent.
>> Earthseed: Smoky Mt. Sanctuary
https://www.hipcamp.com/north-
Enjoy a 12-foot-high tent and a babbling creek.
#3. THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS
>> Adirondack Little Star: New York
https://www.hipcamp.com/new-
Elevated camping in a covered cabin!
>> Adirondack Glamping: New York
https://www.hipcamp.com/new-
Peep the leaves from the opening in this sturdy and comfortable tent.
#4. THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS
>> Crow Creek Farm: North Carolina
https://www.hipcamp.com/north-
Enjoy a breakfast of fresh eggs from the farm’s chickens.
>> Apple Orchard Tent Camping: North Carolina
https://www.hipcamp.com/north-
Camp on a grassy knoll overlooking gorgeous yellow leaves.
#5. THE GREEN MOUNTAINS
>> Onion River Campground: Vermont
https://www.hipcamp.com/
In the fall, these green mountains dazzle in shades of yellow and orange.
>> Hidden Meadow Tent Site: Vermont
https://www.hipcamp.com/
Wander over a bridge to your own private campsite.
SEE HIPCAMP’S FALL FOLIAGE MAP: www.hipcamp.com/discover/fall-
When you go to the site, this is just a taste of what you will see on each camping site:
Fall foliage forecast — the best camps and cabins.
The change of the leaves makes fall one of the most beautiful seasons to be outside.
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Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.
