Relive Your Summer Camp Glory Days With These 10 Woodsy Getaways

Stacey McLachlan
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From fairy-tale cabins to "Moonrise Kingdom"–inspired glampsites, these nostalgic retreats are sure to stir up that summer feeling.

In the central tent, a MADE light strip by Martin Doller is woven through a Barn and Werf canoe frame to create an on-brand light fixture above a large Boschedal dining table. Woodbender chairs offer ample seating for groups.
In the central tent, a MADE light strip by Martin Doller is woven through a Barn and Werf canoe frame to create an on-brand light fixture above a large Boschedal dining table. Woodbender chairs offer ample seating for groups.

This story is part of Happy Camper, a package about classic summer camp style in all its glory.

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?

The upholstered wall was crafted by Casamento. The daybed is from Houtlander, featuring custom cushions by Casamento.
The upholstered wall was crafted by Casamento. The daybed is from Houtlander, featuring custom cushions by Casamento.

This Wisconsin Hotel Suite Conjures the Spirit of Cabin Culture

The idea for the custom room comes from Camp Wandawega's line for Land of Nod, which celebrates the whimsical vintage aesthetic of the retreat. A former Prohibition speakeasy once called "a disgrace to the great state of Wisconsin," Wandawega has come a long way over the years—the 91-year-old camp site is now a boutique lakeside getaway celebrating the simple pleasures of the great outdoors.

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

Taking inspiration from the fairy tale of Snow White and the seven dwarves, South Korean campground Haru consists of a "castle
Taking inspiration from the fairy tale of Snow White and the seven dwarves, South Korean campground Haru consists of a "castle

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