A cabin in the woods gets you away from the bustle of city life and into the tranquility of the woods. Cabins provide adequate coverage from the elements, keeping you warm and safe throughout the night. Cabins range from a home away from home, complete with furniture, fireplaces and bedding to a "canvas cabin" which is an elevated wooden floor with a canvas shield around it. Choose a cabin that fits your idea of "roughing it." Cabins are available regardless of the time of year you want to camp.
Check with the National Park Service for camp sites within an hour or two of your home at NPS.gov. Finding a campsite where you can drive in and park near your tent allows you to use your car as home base. This way you can stock up on food and know it is in a safe location, making the camping a lot easier especially with a family. Keep extra blankets, folding chairs and other items with you in the event that you need or want them. And if you find that the weather is just too much for you, home is just a short drive away.
Most campsites don't have a lot of traffic during the late fall and winter season. This allows you to really take advantage of solitude. For some, this may be too much quiet time. For others, solitude may be exactly what they want. Check with camp sites prior to reserving a spot to see if there are any group reservations and how busy the camp site should be at this time. Also inquire about restaurants, activities and towns near the campsite that may be enticing day or evening activities for you to enjoy while camping.
