GoCampingAmerica.com | Posted May 2nd,
    2017

    How to Go Glamping

    Happy Camper Blog

    If you love
    being outdoors but hate to leave the comforts of home to go camping, you
    don’t have to! Glamping was made for you. The term comes from a combination
    of glamour and camping and combines everything you love about being out in
    nature along with the little luxuries you love to indulge in at home. Here
    are a few things to focus on to turn your next camping trip into a glamping
    trip:

    • Linens – Whether you camp in an RV, camper
      or tent, you can still bring along your favorite luxurious linens and plush
      towels. And don’t forget to pack some extra pillows. They’ll make your
      campsite that much more cozy, whether you’re reading in bed or sitting in a
      chair by the campfire.
    • Lighting – Solar-powered lights can add a
      magical touch to your campsite and so can the soft, flickering light of
      candles – just remember to place them in glass jars or lanterns for
      safety.
    • Food and Drink – You can still enjoy gourmet
      meals when you camp – the secret is to do as much prep work at home as you
      can. Need some inspiration? Look no further than Pinterest. Do a search for
      “Gourmet Camping Recipes” and you’ll be well on your way to some amazing
      meals. Once you’re at your campsite, you may want to take advantage of solar
      power to brew a relaxing cup of your favorite tea. And if you enjoy adult
      beverages, you can glam them up by bringing along some pretty plastic wine,
      martini or margarita glasses.
    • Accommodations – The easiest way of all to
      go glamping is to find a campground that offers this specialized form of
      camping.

    Carrollwoods Coastal Campground at Grapefull Sisters
    Vineyard
    , located near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina,
    makes glamping so simple, all you have to do is bring your suitcase! The
    campground offers a two-room glamping tent furnished with a queen-sized bed
    with all the linens you need along with a lamp and throw rugs. When you
    arrive, the fire will be made and ready to light, “complete with chairs and a
    blanket for snuggling.” To make the experience even better, the campground
    offers optional add-ons, including chilled wine, fresh cut flowers, a picnic
    lunch basket or breakfast basket and a steak and potato dinner basket ready
    to cook over the fire.

    For a romantic yet rustic experience, consider finding a
    campground that offers furnished safari tents. At Normandy
    Farms
     in Foxboro, Massachusetts, the safari
    tents are a spacious 16’ x 20’ and have decks off the front and back. You can
    bring your own comfy linens or rent a linen package, and the tent is equipped
    with a fireplace with electric heat and a propane heater for chilly nights, a
    ceiling fan with light, electrical outlets for charging your devices, a small
    refrigerator and microwave and a propane grill outside. Each tent has chairs
    on the front porch and a dining area on the back porch.

    Lake George RV Park
     in Lake George, New York offers a luxury
    park model that includes a master bedroom with queen-size bed, central air
    conditioning, two color TVs with cable service, wireless Internet indoors and
    outdoors and a full size shower. The kitchen is also well equipped with a
    microwave, full-sized refrigerator/freezer, gas stove and oven, coffee maker,
    dishes, utensils and cookware.

    Or how about a cozy cottage with a loft? The cottages at Oceanside Beachfront RV
    Resort
     in Coos Bay, Oregon, sleep up to
    four in two queen beds (one in a private bedroom and the other in a sleeping
    loft). The cottages are also equipped with a private bath with shower/tub, a
    fully-equipped kitchen, a living room with a flat screen TV, a front porch,
    back deck and a firepit.

    Whether you’re looking for a great place to go
    glamping or you’re more of a traditionalist, visit our “Find a Park” search page
    to find your next camping
    destination.