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3 Winter Wellness Camping Escapes for Parents, Adults

by Aoife O'Riordan

Jan 30, 2023

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A trip focused on wellness and mindfulness remains a priority for many family travelers, and thanks to outdoor accommodations booking website Pitchup.com, outdoor enthusiasts can combine the best of both worlds. Plan a winter camping trip to one of these three destinations, blending nature with wellness-focused amenities and activities.

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Spirit Walk, Wofford Heights, California

This adults-only campground lies in the foothills of Sequoia National Forest. Named in honor of its location on sacred land, Spirit Walk lies three hours away from Los Angeles and embraces the spiritual importance of the region by ensuring the campground makes minimal impact on the surroundings. The site includes bathrooms with showers, sinks and composting toilets, as well as a group fire ring and central outdoor kitchen. This no-smoking, no-pets campground allows adults to enjoy a healthy and peaceful escape. Popular activities include birdwatching, hiking, fishing and rock climbing.

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Selina Maderas, Maderas, Nicaragua

Parents or adults looking for an international winter escape can venture into the heart of the Nicaraguan jungle. Here, Selina Maderas invites guests to enjoy outdoor yoga classes with mountain views and quiet time in the unique accommodations. Surrounded by Pacific coastal hills and sandy beaches, this site also allows guests to go surfing, kayaking and snorkeling. The best part? A stay in these glamping-style yurts start at just $27 per night, and the campground boasts a cocktail bar. A minimum stay of two nights is required.

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Picocanoa Rodavento, Veracruz, Mexico

This glamping site sits tucked amid the remote jungles of Veracruz. In addition to rejuvenating wellness treatments, this eco-friendly site also offers traditional Mayan temazcal prehispanico steam bath treatments, massages and holistic mud baths. Tropical cabins include showers, toilets and outdoor chairs to relax in after a day indulging in wellness treatments, going whitewater rafting, exploring a canyon, zip lining and swimming in the on-site pool. This site also features a bar and restaurant.

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