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You don’t have to own an RV to enjoy the trailer camping experience. These vintage trailer park resorts transform restored Airstreams and vintage trailers into unique hotel rooms, set amid some of the nation’s prettiest scenery.
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Waypoint Ventura
Ventura, California
This vintage trailer hotel by the beach offers 20 beautifully restored trailers that include individual decks, Frette linens, free wifi, televisions, microwaves, refrigerators and Zenology bath amenities. Guests can make use of complimentary bikes, communal fire pits, lawn games and barbecues.
Photo courtesy of Waypoint Ventura
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Camp LeConte Luxury Outdoor Resort
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
At Camp LeConte in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, travelers can choose between two retro camper sites, Glamping at Tiffany’s and The Ruby Slipper. All guests, whether staying in the campers, safari tents, treehouse or tent sites, enjoy free wifi, a swimming pool and a picnic pavilion.
Photo courtesy of Camp LeConte Luxury Outdoor Resort
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Paradise Shores Camp
Bridgeport, California
California’s Paradise Shores Camp offers an RV experience to travelers without an RV of their own. The resort’s fully equipped rental trailers typically include a queen bed and pullout couch, full bathroom, living area and a kitchen with basic cookware and utensils. Every trailer comes with AC, an outside seating area, barbecue and a fire pit.
Photo courtesy of Paradise Shores Camp
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Caravan Outpost
Ojai, California
Caravan Outpost comprises 10 classic caravans set in a garden in downtown Ojai. Each has air conditioning and heating, a private bathroom and a fully functional kitchen. Amenities include rental bikes, private garden areas and complimentary to-go coffee.
Photo courtesy of The Adventure Buddies / Caravan Outpost
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Hart's Camp
Pacific City, Oregon
Hart’s Camp celebrates the nostalgia of summers past through their seven unique Airstream rentals. Each has its own private site with air conditioning, bathroom and kitchen, as well as amenities like flatscreen TVs with cable, free wifi, gas grills, fire pits and access to European-style bikes.
Photo courtesy of Hart's Camp
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The Shady Dell Vintage Trailer Court
Bisbee, Arizona
The Shady Dell celebrates all things vintage in their decked-out trailers. Guests make their coffee in percolators and cook over charcoal grills. Many trailers include a private toilet and sink, with shower facilities just a few steps away.
Photo courtesy of JERRY SHRIVER
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Lake Bastrop North Shore Park
Bastrop, Texas
The 182-acre Lake Bastrop North Shore Park caters to tent and RV campers, but it also offers five Airstream rental campers. Each sleeps up to four people and includes AC, a private bathroom, kitchen and a grill.
Photo courtesy of LCRA Parks
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AutoCamp Yosemite
Midpines, California
Each custom Airstream at AutoCamp Yosemite has its own private patio and campfire, as well as a Tempurpedic mattress and spa-inspired bathrooms. Amenities include a freshwater pond and pool, heated outdoor furniture, community fire pits and a daily shuttle to and from Yosemite National Park.
Photo courtesy of AutoCamp
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Hotel Luna Mystica
El Prado, New Mexico
This vintage trailer hotel in Taos offers 20 unique trailers, each equipped with its own deck, bathroom and kitchen, as well as heating and AC. Amenities on the 12-acre site include fire pits, shaded picnic areas and free wifi.
Photo courtesy of Hotel Luna Mystica
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Hicksville Trailer Palace
Joshua Tree, California
Founded in 2010, Hicksville Trailer Palace in Joshua Tree was California’s first trailer motel. The hotel includes a saltwater pool, rooftop hot tub, two fire pits, lawn games, an arcade, library, dog park and plenty of lounging areas. Many trailers come with a kitchen and private bathroom.
Photo courtesy of Hicksville Trailer Palace
The top 10 winners in the category Best Vintage Trailer Hotel are as follows:
- Waypoint Ventura - Ventura, California
- Camp LeConte Luxury Outdoor Resort - Gatlinburg, Tennessee
- Paradise Shores Camp - Bridgeport, California
- Caravan Outpost - Ojai, California
- Hart's Camp - Pacific City, Oregon
- The Shady Dell Vintage Trailer Court - Bisbee, Arizona
- Lake Bastrop North Shore Park - Bastrop, Texas
- AutoCamp Yosemite - Midpines, California
- Hotel Luna Mystica - El Prado, New Mexico
- Hicksville Trailer Palace - Joshua Tree, California
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.
Congratulations to all these winning resorts!
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