Planning a family vacation can be a delightful yet challenging task. Finding accommodations that offer comfort, convenience, affordability, and memorable experiences for all family members is essential. This is where AutoCamp comes in—a unique brand that combines the best of outdoor adventures with the comfort and amenities of a boutique hotel. With locations in Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Zion, Catskills, Cape Cod, and Russian River, AutoCamp provides budget-friendly family vacations with exceptional lodging opportunities that create lasting memories.
Let’s dive into a few of the locations, and what makes them ideal for budget-friendly family vacations and beyond.
AutoCamp Yosemite
Nestled in the heart of the breathtaking Yosemite National Park, AutoCamp Yosemite offers families an unparalleled experience. Surrounded by nature’s wonders, this property is ideal for your budget-friendly family vacation bucket list.
The outpost features custom-designed Airstream suites, luxury tents, cabins equipped with cozy beds, spa-inspired bathrooms, private outdoor spaces, and fire pits.
Families have plenty of options to choose from, including classic Airstreams and custom canvas tents, which sleep one to three adults, or two adults and two children, along with meticulously-restored pine cabins for up to five guests, and “Basecamp” suites—combining an Airstream Suite with a canvas tent—with room for six.
Kids can explore the property’s picturesque pond, take a refreshing dip in the pool, or enjoy a bike ride using the complimentary bikes. AutoCamp Yosemite also provides easy access to Yosemite National Park through the YART shuttle system, allowing families to embark on unforgettable outdoor adventures together.
Meanwhile, adults can take advantage of the location’s full bar. In fact, nearly all of the AutoCamp destinations offer those 21 and over the opportunity to unwind with a cold brew, an exciting cocktail, a luxurious glass of wine, and more.
AutoCamp Zion
Located near the awe-inspiring Zion National Park, AutoCamp Zion is among the best properties for those seeking budget-friendly family vacations in enchanting settings.
The property boasts a large pool and an expansive grass area where children can run around and play games.
A stay at AutoCamp Zion provides families with a range of accommodation options, including Airstream suites and X suites, which both sleep one to three adults or two adults and two children, and the Basecamp suites, which can accommodate up to six adults or four adults and two children.
Zion National Park offers numerous kid-friendly hikes and scenic drives, allowing families to immerse themselves in the park’s natural beauty. Additionally, nearby Snow Canyon State Park offers family-friendly trails, such as Jenny’s Canyon Trail, providing a perfect adventure without exhausting young explorers.
AutoCamp Catskills
Located in the picturesque Catskill Mountains, AutoCamp Catskills offers families a perfect blend of nature and nearby attractions. Small families can choose from luxurious Airstream suites, X suites, and comfortable tents, which all sleep one to three adults or two adults and two children. For bigger groups on the hunt for budget-friendly family vacations, families can cozy up in one of the cabins, which sleep up to five guests, or settle into the Basecamp suites, which sleep up to six adults or four adults and two children.
The Catskills region is brimming with family-friendly activities, including visits to Woodstock and Saugerties, where kids can enjoy fun food spots, swim in nearby lakes, explore the world’s largest kaleidoscope, and visit animal sanctuaries.
AutoCamp Catskills also hosts special events like Summer Fridays, where families can indulge in family-friendly tunes, cornhole tournaments, beer tastings from local Hudson Valley breweries, ice cream treats, and outdoor movie screenings with popcorn and s’mores bars.