Airstreams and Glamping: Autocamp for your Next Getaway
There was a time when I happily camped just a sleeping bag, a tent, and a sense of adventure. I have to be honest, those days are over. While I still love being “close” to nature, I now appreciate a real mattress, running water, and a beautiful, well-designed space to unwind at the end of the day. That’s why AutoCamp and the whole concept of glamping holds so much appeal at this stage of life. You get all the serenity and fresh air of the great outdoors, but with the kind of comfort, charm, and curated detail that makes the experience feel like a vacation without the roughing it component. Let’s chat about Airstreams and Glamping: Autocamp for your Next Getaway.
Airstreams and Glamping: Autocamp for your Next Getaway
What is Autocamp?
Autocamp is a haven for design lovers, comfort seekers, and nature enthusiasts. It is a unique outdoor getaway experience that combines the adventures of camping with the comfort and style of a boutique hotel. Autocamp is made up of cleverly designed airstream suites, cabins and luxury tents with comfy beds, a real bathroom with a shower, microwaves, outdoor fire pits, and a mini fridge.There are currently nine locations across the country. Many are conveniently located near National Parks. At AutoCamp, the amenities are so thoughtful you forget you’re technically “camping.”
Where We Stayed
Autocamp Sequoia (one of their newer locations) is located in Three Rivers in close proximity to both Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
Airstreams and Glamping: Autocamp for your Next Getaway
The Amenities
An thoughtfully designed mid-century modern clubhouse with tons of outdoor seating and firepits, a pool, and bikes for exploring the property. Complimentary morning coffee and granola for breakfast and more options to purchase. The kitchen is open from 7 am to 10 pm. If you feel like beer or wine, no problem. If you don’t feel like cooking (we had our own personal chefs Colin and Lauren) you can grab a pizza, mac and cheese, or other locally sourced fare. The General Store has snacks, provisions, games, and great autocamp gear (of course I came home with an autocamp baseball cap).
What We Did
We were only there for two days so we spent one day exploring Sequoia and the other enjoying Kings Canyon. Both parks are spectacular.
Airstreams and Glamping: Autocamp for your Next Getaway
What we Ate
Steve, Scouty, and I are early risers, so each morning we’d make our way to the clubhouse for fresh coffee and granola (Steve’s favorite). Lauren had thoughtfully prepped some fabulous breakfast burritos that we simply popped into the microwave On our first day, we ventured into Three Rivers and grabbed lunch at a funky little restaurant right on the river. That evening, we dined fireside on rack of lamb cooked in an iron skillet with Grilled Potato Salad with Snap Peas and Burrata. The next day, lunch was a laid-back affair with gourmet snacks and the best hummus I have ever tasted, thanks again to Lauren. Dinner was hangar steaks and Serious Eats Roadhouse Skillet Mac and Cheese grilled to perfection by Colin over the open fire.
What to Wear
When visiting any national park, just dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing that allows for movement and protection. Try moisture-wicking layers to adapt to changing temperatures, and choose long sleeves and pants if you will be hiking in buggy areas. Sturdy, supportive footwear like hiking boots , comfy sneaks or trail approved sandals work. Don’t forget a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and bugspray. Bring a waterproof jacket or windbreaker in case of unexpected weather.
You can’t go wrong with gear from LL Bean. I love the base layer shirt in orange, and the lightweight fleece vest. The pants are from Athleta, my favorite sneaks from New Balance and water bottle from Stanley. I ordered the pants from Urban Outfitters in both colorways, love the Athleta jacket, the simple tee from Everlane, bandana from Amazon, chaco sandals,(substitute your favorite sneaks depending on the weather) lightweight foldable tumi backpack (that you can travel with as well as hold your national park, goodies), and don’t forget the great Autocamp baseball cap that you can pick up at the store. If Adventure Apparel is your game, you might want to check out Aether Apparel. They have pop-ups at Autocamp.
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I hope you enjoyed Airstreams and Glamping: Autocamp for your Next Getaway. Our kids tried AutoCamp at Yosemite and absolutely loved it, so when the new Sequoia location opened—and they were running a special—they invited us along. We used to camp as a family when the kids were little, so it felt like a full-circle moment, just with a much more comfort. AutoCamp is the perfect blend of nature and luxury: all the beauty of the great outdoors, with none of the sleeping-on-the-ground stuff. If you love fresh air, and a little pampering, I couldn’t recommend it more.
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Cindy, your adventure to Auto-camp sounds like a lot of fun. My parents had an airstream for over 20 years, they recently sold it. We had many adventures in it and they had many more with their grandkids.
The gourmet meals on the open fire sound like a treat after a day in the parks.
Hi Eliz
Steve wanted to get an Airstream and I am so glad we didn’t at this stage. He really doesn’t love traveling, and that would have been another big expense that we don’t need. I bet you had fun in your parents Airstream!
This takes me back to our national park “tour” in 2019 with our grandson. We didn’t exactly “glamp,” but my favorite night was spent sleeping in a brand spanking clean bunk house just outside of Glacier National Park. It was bare-bones, but did have internet and grandson could take his college final exam from the little desk next to our three-level bunk bed. (he got an A1) We went to sleep to the tune of lowing cattle, and woke up early to make our appointment to drive the road “to the sun,” in Glacier Park.
Hi Eva
That sounds wonderful! We are hoping to take Summer on our next adventure!
We are very interested in doing this, we are fit 70 year olds. My husband uses a CPAP machine and is there a plug in for that. For several reasons we enjoy separate beds even if they are single beds. Do the Air Streams have this design in any of the locations? This is important for us.
Hi Rita
I will contact Autocamp and find out. What type of outlet does he need, just a regular one? I can also ask about twin beds. I am happy to do that! It is nothing like camping. I just checked a cpap takes a regular outlet. There are outlets right next to the beds, but I will ask about the twins for you!!
Autocamp looks fabulous! Many, many years ago I backpacked in the Great Smokey Mountains. Quite an adventure and it fun. Older and wiser I much prefer beds and amenities. But- this would be such fun! Thanks for sharing – pictures are beautiful!
Hi Barb
My dad took my sister and me on a cross country national park tour when I was 13. We had one of those pop up campers and we thought we were in heaven!!
Cindy! I have had this on my radar for a while now! It looks and sounds perfect! All the good parts of camping!! What a fun trip!!! And you could take Scout! Perfect!
Hi Annie
You must try it!!
Hi Cindy,
Looks like a wonderful adventure, how can you go wrong being out in Nature. The trees are gorgeous, hiking through the National parks and ending up in comfort at the end of the day sounds perfect.
How thoughtful of Lauren and Colin to cook.
Hi Katherine
We sure enjoyed our trip with Colin and Lauren, It helped having gourmet meals prepared for us!!
Autocamp is an awesome concept! We own an Airstream and it’s incredible. We use to glamp a lot but not so much now. But we always take “Hot Biscuits” (our airstream) out for the week of July 4th. Looking forward to this year’s trip to the Black Mountains in South Dakota.
Hi Michell
Love the name! My husband wanted to get an Airstream and travel. I am glad we didn’t he is not much of a traveler now and I think it would have been a waste. Autocamp is a lot of fun.
Cindy, my husband and I were just talking about doing a road trip and visiting national parks! I’ve never heard of Autocamp and it sounds up our alley! Thanks for sharing. We would love to take our huge puppy, Finn, so good to know dogs may be allowed. We are also leaving for Alaska soon, so I will check out your clothing recommendations.
Hi Mary
Check out Autocamp. I think you would enjoy it!!
Cindy, this looks so fun. And civilized! I’m with you about being out in nature … love it but need a nice bed and real bathroom. I’m so happy to see that Scout was welcome. Not sure why I thought dogs might now be allowed in national parks. My little ones would love it and now that Jim’s retired we have time to explore! We only need to recruit a friend or family member with Colin and Laura’s cheffing skills. xo
Hi Juliet
There are some trails that dogs are not allowed on but they are welcome otherwise. We just took turns babysitting!
Looks like heaven…your children, nature and fabulous food! All so good for your mental and physical health. Reminds me of the glamping we did with Under Canvas in the Arcadia National Forest. Such a fun time.
You put the glam in camping with these cute outfits, too.
Hi Mary Ann
You guys should give Autocamp a try with your friends. I bet you would have a blast!!