Home Birthday Party Venues Gone ‘Klamping’: Where to Camp Luxuriously (With Kids) by Meghan Yudes MeyersJuly 21, 2016 Search more like this stress freekid friendlydiscovery centereco friendlyfamily friendlyprivate tourssleepstate parktrain rideswild adventuresyurtaquariumriserailroad Advertisement Trending Now Celeb & Entertainment Serena Williams Announces Retirement: ‘If I Were a Guy, I Wouldn’t Be Writing This’ Celeb & Entertainment Melanie Lynskey Talks about Being Body-Shamed in Hollywood & ‘Starving Herself’ Viral & Trending Viral TikTok Explains Why You Don’t Owe Toxic Parents a Relationship with Your Kids Celeb & Entertainment ‘Bluey’ Season 3 is Coming to Disney+ This Week! Viral & Trending Dad Gets Shamed for Using a Leash with 5-Year-Old Quintuplets Advertisement You’re probably familiar with the term “glamping,” a clever little portmanteau that conjures up relaxing, stress-free, luxurious camping. But what about stress-free, kid-friendly camping? Is there even such a thing? We coined our own little term to describe all the perks of glamping with kids…klamping! Here are four kid-friendly places not far from the DMV that promise to deliver all of the amenities of home on a great, wild adventure. Happy klamping, everyone!Photo: Blue Moon Rising via Facebook Blue Moon Rising If your kids dream of taking up permanent residence in a doll house or playhouse, they will love these tiny, eco-friendly cabins perched near Deep Creek Lake. The property features 16 unique structures built from recycled materials. Each unit is equipped with a kitchen and bathroom. Near by, Swallow Falls State Park offers family-friendly hiking and stroller-accessible trails where visitors can view five different waterfalls. The Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center, a must for kids 8 and under, features a birds of prey exhibit complete with live hawks, owls and eagles!Cost: Friday and Saturday, $299/night; Weekdays, $249/night 89 Blue Moon Rising Way (McHenry, Md) 240-442-5287 Online: bluemoonrising.orgPhoto: Durbin & Greenbrier Valley RailroadCastaway Caboose All aboard for a totally unique camping experience in a shiny red, refurbished caboose! Hop on the Durbin Rocket, a historic train built in 1910, for a scenic train ride into the wilderness; once you’re a good two miles from civilization, the train crew will unhook the last car leaving you and your family to enjoy an evening in the woods. Each caboose is outfitted with a refrigerator, gas range and a restroom.Cost: $275 for four people 315 Railroad Ave. (Elkins, Wv) 304-636-9477 Online: mountainrailwv.comPhoto: Massunutten Springs Rock Tavern River Kamp So, Junior has his mind set on a yurt. You won’t disappoint here, where the tiny, house-like tents can be found sprinkled on a picturesque Shenandoah Valley site. Booking a yurt stay here means you don’t have to sacrifice refrigerators, microwaves, coffee pots, toasters, comfortable bedding, propane gas grills, or even a picnic table. It’s all here!Cost: $110/night 1912 Egyptian Bend Rd. (Luray, Va) 540-843-4232 Online: massanuttensprings.comPhoto: National Aquarium via FacebookSleepover at the National Aquarium If a night under the stars sounds, well, too buggy, consider a night in an aquarium. It may not be camping in the truest sense of the word, but you will need your sleeping bag! There are two programs to choose from—cuddle up to the dolphins or rub noses with the sharks. The camping experience includes meals, a movie and a private tour. Participants must be at least 8 years old.Where: Baltimore, Md Cost: $120/per person Online: aqua.orgHave you ever been klamping? Tell us about it in the comments section below. —Meghan Meyers and Ayren Jackson-Cannady Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Copy (Opens in new window) Search more like this stress freekid friendlydiscovery centereco friendlyfamily friendlyprivate tourssleepstate parktrain rideswild adventuresyurtaquariumriserailroad Welcome to our Tinybeans family! Be sure to check your email for new activities, recipes and parenting hacks – and to see if you’ve won! Do you have a dog or cat? Select YES below and click submit to start receiving FREE pet ideas and inspiration, news about new pet products, exclusive offers and limited-time promotions. Yes, I have a pet! Submit GET READY FOR SUMMER! Enter to Win a $250 Gift Card! Enter your email and zip code below for a chance to win a Mastercard Gift Card. 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