Fall-color enthusiasts who love to camp and glamp can witness the progression of fall color from early September to late November by following the 15-stop Spacious Skies Campgrounds Fall Color Trail. The trail connects campgrounds from Maine to Georgia and highlights the specific trees and colors of each region as well as when to stay and when to move to the next location.  

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 up to three months enjoying the season while traveling 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.

“Observing the perennial beauty of fall color can be inspirational and rejuvenating, and when you add the authenticity of the destinations where the campgrounds are located, our guests can experience a wholly unique fall adventure,” said Ali Rasmussen, co-founder of Spacious Skies Campgrounds. “Even if travelers can only make one stop, the trail highlights the best time to visit each location when it is most likely to be exploding with color.”

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, Spacious Skies Minute Man – which was named one of the top 10 RV campgrounds in the U.S. by USA Today for two consecutive years – is located near the heart of Boston. Guests there can couple an urban diversion such as the famous Freedom Trail and Boston Harbor Cruises with traditional harvest-season adventures such as apple-picking.

And at Spacious Skies Hidden Creek in Marion, N.C. near Ashville, fall color can last considerably longer than most locations. The oaks, maples, birches and poplars of the region boast bright hues of gold, rust red and orange from early October to mid-November.

 

Calling all Glampers

Many of the campgrounds offer alternative accommodations for travelers who don't own RVs, including cabins, yurts, tent sites and at 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.

 

Stay and Save

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.

 

Spacious Skies Campgrounds Fall Color Trail

1 - Start out at Spacious Skies Balsam Woods in Abbot, Maine. This campground is the company's northernmost property and the 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

 

2 - 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 late October; reopens early May

Where to next: Spacious Skies French Pond, Henniker, N.H.

Drive time: 1 hour 36 minutes

75 miles

 

3 - 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

 

4 -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 late October; reopens early May

Where to next: Spacious Skies Minute Man, Littleton, Mass.

Drive time: 1 hour 14 minutes

44 miles

 

5 - 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 mid-November; reopens mid-April

Where to next: Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks, North Hudson, N.Y.

Drive time: 4 hours 9 minutes

202 miles

 

6 - 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 mid-October; reopens mid-May

Where to next: Spacious Skies Woodland Hills, Austerlitz, N.Y.

Drive time: 2 hours 7 minutes

133 miles

 

7 - 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 late October; reopens early May

Where to next: Spacious Skies Country Oaks, Dorothy, N.J.

Drive time: 4 hours 59 minutes

259 miles

 

8 - 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

 

9 - 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

 

10 - 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

 

11 - 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

 

12 - 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. Call for details about year-round sites.

Where to next: Spacious Skies Belle Ridge, Monterey, Tenn.

Drive time: 3 hours 47 minutes

218 miles

 

13 - 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

 

14 -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

 

15 - 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

 

Join the Team

Spacious Skies Campgrounds is actively seeking campground management and staff with a shared passion for the outdoors and an interest in working for a dynamic, fast-growing company. More information about employment opportunities can be found online.

 

About Spacious Skies Campgrounds

Spacious Skies Campgrounds owns and operates 15 unique campgrounds across the Eastern United States, stretching from the scenic shores of Maine to the rolling hills of Georgia, as well as the natural beauty of Tennessee. Each location offers well-equipped RV sites, with many also featuring glamping options such as cozy yurts, charming cabins, or retro-style trailers.

Nestled near a wide range of outdoor recreation and local attractions, Spacious Skies Campgrounds are designed for adventurers and relaxation-seekers alike. The company's mission is to provide a welcoming, laid-back, and authentic camping experience for all.

To learn more, visit www.spaciousskiescampgrounds.com.