BERNARDSVILLE, N.J., July 19, 2024 – Fall-color enthusiasts with a penchant for camping and glamping have a vibrant way to see the brilliance of the season as it progresses from the northeastern U.S. to the South. The Spacious Skies Campgrounds Fall Color Trail showcases where to stay and when to move on to see the months-long progression of color from Maine to Georgia.
Beginning with a stop at Spacious Skies Balsam Woods in north central Maine in early September, and ending at Spacious Skies Savannah Oaks in Savannah, Ga., travelers who go the distance will spend two months or more enjoying the season while traveling a distance of just under 2,500 miles. Along the way, road trippers will be treated to the splendor of the East’s lush hardwood forests of maple, birch, oak, ash, hickory, beech and other trees as they turn a multitude of shades of red, purple, orange and yellow.
Additionally, travelers who are members of the Spacious Skies Loyalty Program – called Cosmic Campers – receive a 12 percent discount on all RV site, cabin and glamping reservations, including holidays. The annual fee to join the program is $31.90 and enrollment is quick and convenient online.
“Anyone with time and an appreciation for the natural beauty of the seasons and authentic destinations will enjoy meandering along the Fall Color Trail and experiencing the many local attractions near each of the campgrounds,” said Ali Rasmussen, co-founder of Spacious Skies Campgrounds. “Even if travelers don’t have the time to follow the entire trail, they can choose multiple stops in some special places like Spacious Skies Belle Ridge in north central Tennessee and Spacious Skies Hidden Creek in western North Carolina, where fall color can sometimes last until Halloween and beyond.”
Rasmussen noted that each of the 15 campgrounds along the Spacious Skies fall color trail offers a different experience and distinctive vibe that celebrates its geography and nearby attractions. For example, at Spacious Skies Minute Man, located just 33 miles from the heart of Boston, travelers can couple an urban diversion such as the famous Freedom Trail and Boston Harbor Cruises with traditional harvest-season adventures at nearby rural attractions like Carlson Orchards Apple Picking and Taproom. Spacious Skies Minute Man was recently named one of the top 10 RV Campgrounds in the United States by USA Today in a Readers’ Choice contest.
Many of the campgrounds offer alternative accommodations for travelers who don’t own RVs, including cabins, yurts, tent sites and in select locations, retro trailers. The popular yurts at Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views have been called some of the best yurts in the state. Spacious Skies has also partnered with RV Share so would-be campers and glampers can rent RVs in each location or rent RVs that they can drive from place to place.
Here is how Spacious Skies Campgrounds travelers can follow the fall this year. (Drive times may vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions.):
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Start out at Spacious Skies Balsam Woods in Abbot, Maine. This campground is the company’s northernmost property and most likely location to see early color.
Trees to see: Maples, birches and oaks
Colors: Yellow, red, brown and purple
Fall foliage timing: early September through early October
Campground closes Oct. 20; reopens mid-May
Where to next: Spacious Skies Walnut Grove, Alfred, Maine
Drive time: 3 hours
162 miles
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Head south and closer to the coast to Spacious Skies Walnut Grove in Alfred, Maine, where the colors arrive a little later.
Trees to see: Maples, birches and oaks
Colors: Yellow, red, brown and purple
Fall foliage timing: mid-September through mid-October
Campground closes Oct. 27; reopens early May
Where to next: Spacious Skies French Pond, Henniker, N.H.
Drive time: 1 hour 36 minutes
75 miles
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Make your way to Spacious Skies French Pond in Henniker, N.H., nestled in a forest where you will have a good sampling of the area’s fall colors.
Trees to see: Maples, birches and oaks.
Colors: Yellow, red, brown and purple.
Fall foliage timing: Late September through mid-October
Open four seasons with two, one-week closures
Where to next: Spacious Skies Seven Maples, Littleton, Mass
Drive time: 31 minutes
22 miles
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Take an easy 22-mile drive to Spacious Skies Seven Maples in Hancock, N.H., for some classic New England charm and several quaint towns nearby. The campground is known for its epic water park – named one of the best campground water parks in the country.
Trees to see: Maple, birch and oak
Colors: Yellow, red, brown and purple
Fall foliage timing: Late September through mid-October
Campground closes Oct. 27; reopens early May
Where to next: Spacious Skies Minute Man, Littleton, Mass.
Drive time: 1 hour 14 minutes
44 miles
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After you pack up, cross the border on your 46-mile drive to Spacious Skies Minute Man in Littleton, Mass., where the rural feel belies the fact big-city Boston is just 33 miles away.
Trees to see: Maples, ash, birches and oaks
Colors: Yellow, red, brown and purple
Fall foliage timing: Late September through mid-October
Campground closes Nov. 17; reopens mid-April
Where to next: Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks, North Hudson, N.Y.
Drive time: 4 hours 9 minutes
202 miles
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After a couple of short drives, go just over 200 miles to Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks in North Hudson, N.Y., where the region’s famed lakes, mountains and trees are on full display.
Trees to see: Gums, oaks, hickories, maples and elms
Colors: Yellow, red and orange
Fall foliage timing: Mid-September through mid-October
Campground closes Oct. 14; reopens mid-May
Where to next: Spacious Skies Woodland Hills, Austerlitz, N.Y.
Drive time: 2 hours 7 minutes
133 miles
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The drive to Spacious Skies Woodland Hills in Austerlitz, N.Y. is sure to be memorable with river valleys, forests and state parks dotting the area.
Trees to see: Oaks, hickories, maples and beeches
Colors: Yellow, red and orange
Fall foliage timing: Mid-September through mid-October
Campground closes Oct. 27; reopens early May
Where to next: Spacious Skies Country Oaks, Dorothy, N.J.
Drive time: 4 hours 59 minutes
259 miles
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It’s time to bid a fond farewell to the New England portion of your fall foliage grand tour and head south to Spacious Skies Country Oaks in Dorothy, N.J., close to the shore.
Trees to see: Oaks
Colors: Reddish brown.
Fall foliage timing: Mid- to late-October
Open year-round
Where to next: Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views, Luray, Va.
Drive time: 4 hours 52 minutes
243 miles
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Say goodbye to the Southern Jersey Pinelands and drive inland and south to Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views in Luray, Va.
Trees to see: Oaks, chestnut, maples, ashes, birches and basswoods
Colors: Red, orange and yellow
Fall foliage timing: Early- to late-October
Open year-round
Where to next: Spacious Skies Sandy Run, Fayetteville, N.C.
Drive time: 5 hours 29 minutes
331 miles
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Next, cross another state border and head to Spacious Skies Sandy Run in Fayetteville, N.C.
Trees to see: Oaks, chestnuts, maples, ashes, birches and basswoods
Colors: Red, orange, purple and yellow
Fall foliage timing: Early- to late-October
Open year-round
Where to next: Spacious Skies Hidden Creek, Marion, N.C.
Drive time: 3 hours 44 minutes
235 miles
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Next stop along the trail is Spacious Skies Hidden Creek in Marion, N.C., just outside of Ashville. Fall foliage lasts longer here than most places along the trail.
Trees to see: Oaks, maples, birches, poplars
Colors: Rust, gold, red and orange
Fall foliage timing: Early October to mid-November
Open year-round
Where to next: Spacious Skies Bear Den, Spruce Pine, N.C.
Drive time: 4 hours 29 minutes
248 miles
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Extend your time in North Carolina with a short jaunt to Spacious Skies Bear Den in Spruce Pine, N.C.
Trees to see: Oaks, hickories, maples, gum and cypress
Colors: Orange, red, gold
Fall foliage timing: Early October to early November
Campground closes mid-November; reopens early March
Where to next: Spacious Skies Belle Ridge, Monterey, Tenn.
Drive time: 3 hours 47 minutes
218 miles
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Cross the border into Tennessee and head to Spacious Skies Belle Ridge in Monterey, Tenn., where more than 500 acres of woods, trails, waterfalls and more await.
Trees to see: Oaks, maples, dogwoods, poplars
Colors: Red, orange and yellow
Fall foliage timing: Mid-October to mid-November
Open year-round
Where to next: Spacious Skies Peach Haven, Gaffney, S.C.
Drive time: 4 hours 37 minutes
278 miles
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Head to South Carolina and Spacious Skies Peach Haven in South Carolina’s Upstate.
Trees to see: Oaks, hickories, maples
Colors: Red, yellow,
Fall foliage timing: Mid-October to mid-November
Open year-round
Where to next: Spacious Skies Savannah Oaks, Savannah, Ga.
Drive time: 4 hours 5 minutes
252 miles
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The southernmost stop along the Spacious Skies Campgrounds Fall Color Trail is Spacious Skies Savannah Oaks in Savannah, Ga.
Trees to see: Majestic oaks
Colors: Copper, yellow, red
Fall foliage timing: Late October to late November
Open year-round
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About Spacious Skies Campgrounds
Spacious Skies Campgrounds is a fast-growing owner and operator of RV campgrounds with RV, tent, cabin and glamping sites across 15 locations from Maine to Georgia. The company’s mission is to offer a fun, relaxing and authentic campground experience in destinations with abundant outdoor recreation and attractions. Spacious Skies Campgrounds is executing a regional growth strategy while at the same time improving amenities at all properties to provide guests consistent and reliable accommodations, service and access to the great outdoors.
For more information, visit www.spaciousskiescampgrounds.com
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