Camping, in all its modern manifestations, has become an increasingly popular and affordable go-to strategy for families eager to get outside and enjoy time together.

If you are inclined to camp with the kids, here are four ideas to consider.

For an affordable and fun family outing, check out Huttopia's eight "ready to camp" locations in the U.S. and Canada. Each inspired destination offers a stunning setting and unique accommodations. You'll find traditional tents or tiny houses. Some offer wood-structured, glamping-style tents or cozy cabins, each with a kitchenette, making it simple to manage varied snack or snoozing schedules. No need to shop for gear ahead of your visit as tents, cooking utensils, sleeping bags and more will be awaiting your arrival. Your job is simply to settle in and revive in a nature-centric setting. Look forward to pool, pond, lake or river swimming (depending on location); paddling; hiking; star-gazing; and special activities for the younger set that might include nature art, magic shows, concerts or candle-making. The most recent additions to the Huttopia clan include properties in the Berkshires of Massachusetts and in the Quebec wilderness, 90 minutes outside Montreal.

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Many state parks provide affordable and accessible lodging where families can enjoy a relaxing getaway in a natural environment. For example, in Ohio's Deer Creek State Park, your crew can check in to what was once the private hideaway of President Warren G. Harding. The restored yet rustic, multilevel cabin reportedly served as a getaway for Harding and his close circle of friends known as the "Ohio Gang." Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the cabin was constructed on the banks of Deer Creek by U.S. Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty at the close of World War I. With a full-length screened porch overlooking the 1,277-acre lake, it's easy to imagine why Harding might have retreated to the picturesque spot to gain a little perspective.