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Perhaps you’re clinging to memories of your own bygone summer camp days; maybe you never went and have always fantasized about being part of the Meatballs cast. Either way, this season can be a tough one for us adults as we send our tweens off into the wilderness, or watch forlornly as busloads of singing, not-yet-mosquito-bitten kids roll toward lake country.

You might not be able to snag a bunk at Camp Firewood, but there are plenty of other ways to make your summertime dreams come true. Start by booking a stay at one of these charming accommodations, which welcome wannabe campers of all ages. We can practically hear the morning bugle call now.

This South African Glamp-site Asks: What If “Moonrise Kingdom” Were Real?

With embroidered scout badges, perfectly clashing plaids, and pegboard kitchens, Camp Canoe (located in South Africa’s Cape Winelands) looks like a beautiful, Moonrise Kingdom fever dream—and indeed, the design was inspired by Wes Anderson’s quirky film. Add credit" layout="wide" credit="Add credit" photoUserId=""/>

The Girl Scout Camp We Desperately Wish We Could Attend

This Wisconsin Hotel Suite Conjures the Spirit of Cabin Culture

In South Korea, a Campground Takes Inspiration From a Fairy Tale

Okay, This A-Frame Village Is More “Winter Camp” Than “Summer Camp,” But Still

Skiing is often associated with well-worn, cookie-cutter condos and salt-stained carpets—but the A-Frame Club, a ’70s-inspired property in Winter Park’s Old Town, offers something different. Here, 31 A-frame cabins are rounded out with an on-site saloon and bar. The little structures are cozily clustered together and connected by a labyrinth of raised wooden paths that feel almost like tunnels when cocooned in snow." layout="wide" credit="Add credit" photoUserId=""/>

This Chic California Campground Elevates the Campout Experience

When husband and wife Chris Hougie and Teresa Raffo came across a defunct campground outside of Mendocino, California, the 36-acre property’s raw beauty inspired them to embark on a new adventure. Their new outdoor retreat offers an array of adventurous accommodations ranging from canvas tents to vintage Airstream campers." layout="wide" credit="Add credit" photoUserId=""/>

Bunk Up in These Cedar-Clad Cabins in the Minnesota Wilderness

Designed by HGA Architects and Engineers, the Whitetail Woods Regional Park Camper Cabins can accommodate up to six guests with two full-size bunks, a sleeper sofa, a dining area, and folding seating, which is hidden when not in use. Outfitted with electricity, lighting, heat, and natural ventilation, with a bathhouse just up the hill, the dwellings are efficient, simple, and cozy." layout="wide" credit="Photo by Paul Crosby" photoUserId=""/>

Stacked-Wood Walls Tie This Eco-Friendly Camp to the Montana Landscape

Designed by Austin, Texas–based studio Andersson-Wise Architects, the 12,500-square-foot Stone Creek Camp is sited on a sloping hill whose topography guides visitors to discover the grounds slowly: from the gatehouse to the master house, main lodge, and guesthouse. The eco-friendly family retreat features a stacked wood facade made of fallen trees found on the site; a sod green roof that provides insulation; and stone, wood, windows, doors, and other construction materials sourced regionally." layout="" credit="Courtesy of Art Gray" photoUserId=""/>

Modern-Day Lodges for Kansas City Campers

A far cry from the rustic cabins—often little more than enclosed tents—that former Girl Scouts may recall from back in the day, the new bunkhouses at Camp Prairie Schooner outside of Kansas City, Missouri, are geared toward the 21st-century urban camper. The two-tone corrugated metal cladding helps the sheds blend into the landscape, along with windows custom-colored by the manufacturer to match." layout="wide" credit="Photo by Mike Sinclair" photoUserId="6133433491719258112"/>

Stay in This Danish Vacation Home Made Up of 9 Log-Clad Cylinders

At AutoCamp, a Slice of Americana Awaits

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