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Travel looks a lot different now than it did at the beginning of the year. Most of these changes reflect social distancing guidelines and precautions surrounding COVID-19, and how travelers decide on accommodation is no exception. While many hotels have introduced measures to help stop the spread of the virus, some people would prefer not having that much interaction with strangers.



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Vacation rentals booked through sites like Airbnb or VRBO have gained popularity during the pandemic, but even with the promise of improved cleaning procedures, some are uneasy with the idea of staying at another person’s house. This whole situation makes camping an attractive option—even for those who typically would have no interest in sleeping in a tent. Sure, you could rent an RV and sleep in there, but they can get pricey, and it can be a hassle to find a place to park for the night.

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Of course, you also have to find a place to set up shop for the night (or a few nights) when you’re camping in a tent. The usual camping places like parks and campgrounds have been especially crowded this summer (turns out everyone had the same idea), which isn’t ideal during a pandemic and probably defeats the purpose of why you’re camping in the first place Fortunately, there’s another possibility out there: camping at certain wineries and farms. Here’s what to know.

How to camp at a winery or farm

Before we go any further, let us be clear that we’re absolutely not recommending rolling up to a winery or farm and camping there without the permission of the property owners. Don’t do that. But what you can do, is check with any that happen to be in the area where you’re going to see if they’re offering campsites.

Given that small businesses of all varieties are trying to find new sources of income, a decent number of wineries and farms across the country have opted to offer camping. If you have a particular spot in mind, take a look at their website and social media to see if it’s something they’re advertising (or just call them).



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Otherwise, the easiest way to find a place is to use sites like Hipcamp and Harvest Hosts, which operate like Airbnb, but for campsites. It’ll be an adventure, and you could meet some really interesting people. Plus, roughing it might be a little easier with direct access to fresh produce and wine.

Source: Lifehacker.com

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