Oversized glamping tents sleep up to four while larger groups can rent multiple tents near each other. Bed linens, space heaters for cool nights, bedside lamps are included. (Bring your own sleeping bags for the kid cots). Upgrade to a premium tent and add on a fire pit with cooking grill, picnic table and additional chairs for your front deck. Riverside tents have the best views, more privacy and even your own hammock! Shared facilities include restrooms, shower shed and BBQs.

If you want some extra space to spread out on your next visit to Mendocino, a kitchen to cook up some farm-fresh eggs in the morning and a quaint cottage to call home, this is your spot. The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek offers cottages with different layouts to suit the needs of families of all sizes. On a recent visit we stayed in the Pomo Cottage that had a full kitchen, bedroom with king-sized bed, pull out couches that could sleep up to four people and a private hot tub for soaks under the sun.

Hotel rooms and covered camping sites all come with your very own hammock by Kammok for relaxing after a day on the trails. Life is easy at LOGE where you'll find an on-site cafe and bar, fire pits for making new friends and plenty of outdoor recreation nearby. Even your dog is welcome to join in the fun!

With 60 fully-outfitted tents with lavish beds, your family will not want to leave once you have arrived. Kids can spend the days enjoying the nearby hiking trails and on-site amenities like cornhole, bocce ball and other games. Campfires and gas barbecues make cooking easy. You can even rent cooking equipment so you don't have to lug your pans with you. Luxurious bathrooms and hot water stations make this a no-brainer for families.

Railfans, this is where you can glamp in the utmost style. Here families bed down in vintage railroad cabooses that sleep up to five people. You'll have a fridge, full bathroom, WiFi and microwave as well as on-site pool, restaurant (serving breakfast and dinner in a rail car!) and a creek for exploring. They also have an RV and campground with access to the pool. The nearby area is full of waterfalls, fishing spots and lakes for boating.

All lighthouse quarters include unlimited visits to the museum and climbs up the lighthouse tower (a sure-fire way to tire out the kiddos). You will also enjoy a welcome bottle of Husch Vineyards wine and chocolates from Mendocino Chocolate Company upon arrival. Check for seasonal specials to grab yourself a free night or bucks to use at the lighthouse gift shop. Bonus: you are supporting this non-profit in its goal of keeping the light on for visitors for generations to come.

Since 1900, Drakesbad's prime location in Lassen Volcanic National Park is only five hours from the Bay Area has offered serious reprieve from daily life. The property offers cabins and bungalows that are perfect for families and all have amazing views of the nearby mountains. There are horses to ride, swings for relaxing, a hot spring-fed pool and nightly campfires. All rooms come with three meals served at the dining hall so you don't have to worry about cooking for the kids.

These cabins right near wine country are perfect for families looking to explore this area without having to shell out the big bucks for a hotel. This KOA offers tons of amenities for those with kids—fire pits, barbecues, swimming pool, ping pong table and even a video arcade. Choose from one and two-bedroom cabins that sleep up to six. Grab a cup of coffee from the on-site coffee stand before you head out on your morning hike.

This 1,900-acre state park in the heart of Napa Valley boasts 10 trails, a spring-fed swimming pool for cooling off on steamy summer days and an easy bike ride to award-winning wineries. And yurts! The year-round campground has three reservable yurts that sleep up to six people and seven smaller ones that can accommodate a family of four. There is also three cabins on site. All include skylights, lockable doors, an outdoor fire pit and picnic table, with bathrooms and showers nearby.

Come to Santa Rosa for the exotic animals and stay for the one-of-a-kind overnight glamping experience at the Safari West wildlife preserve. The heavy canvas tents—imported from Africa—hardwood floors (albeit polished), and the sounds of wildlife give the feel of camping, while heaters and ceiling fans provide home comforts. While the luxurious bedding is nice, the highlight of the experience for all ages are the more than 800 animals that roam these acres (separated from the tents for safety).