The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking in the United States, recently announced the winners of the 2023 Glampy Awards. River Island Adventures of Longs has named 8th best in the nation.
Now in its second year, The Glampys recognize the top glampgrounds in the U.S.
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“Glamping has been increasing in popularity for a few years now,” says Sarah Smith, founder of The Dyrt. “As more people go glamping, more glampgrounds are popping up and existing ones are expanding to meet the demand. What’s beautiful about that is it inspires such creativity and imagination and it results in a wider variety of camping experiences.”
Below are the Top 10 US Glamping Site according The Dyrt:
1. Space Cowboys – Texas: Mirror space pod in the desert surrounded by meteor rocks
2. Desert Glamping Getaway – Arizona: Glamping beehive with mountain vistas
3. 105 West Ranch – Colorado: 100-mile views from 10,000 feet above sea level
4. Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa – North Carolina: Working pig farm along the river
5. Huttopia Southern Maine – Maine: Tiny houses with glass walls and screened porch
6. Glamping Canyonlands – Utah: Off the grid, safari tent doubles as artist studio
7. Grand Canyon Eco Retreat – Arizona: Sustainability is paramount, yoga is next
8. River Island Adventures – South Carolina: Survivor-style competition on private island
9. My Tiny Creekside Retreat – Washington: Side walls open up on riverside A-frame
10. Emberglow Outdoor Resort – North Carolina: Treehouses, safari tents and yurts
About River Island Adventures
River Island Adventures is an adventure outfitter on the Waccamaw River that features 1 acre of fun yard games, glamping tents, tree swings, hammocks, large fire pit, clean bathrooms & hot showers, boat dock & ramp, river side picnic tables, propane grills and access to a 48 acre private island in the middle of the river to explore and stay overnight in a treehouse!
River Island Adventures is located at 1249 Vera Road Longs, SC 29568. Phone number is (843) 882-7487. You can read more at the River Island Adventure website.
Price: $24-40
Number of sites: 15
Type of sites: Tent Sites, Dispersed, Tent Cabin
Fires allowed: Yes
Pets allowed: Yes
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This one-acre outpost on the Waccamaw River in South Carolina features yard games, tree swings, hammocks, a large fire pit, boat dock and ramp, riverside picnic tables and access to a 48-acre private island in the middle of the river where you can camp overnight.
Float down the river on a tube and get picked up by a pontoon boat for the return trip. There is also a pontoon island tour or guided kayak tours if you want to spend some solid time on the water. If you really want to crank it up a notch, sign up for Escape River Island, where teams of two go to the private island to compete in 10 Survivor-style challenges.
If you’re just here to relax, that’s perfectly fine too. The canvas glamping tents have queen-size beds with a handmade headboard, propane heater and even a chandelier. Nothing puts the “glamorous” in glamping like a chandelier.
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About The Dyrt
The Dyrt’s mission is to expand the camping community and help more people enjoy the outdoors. With 30 million annual camper visits, 50,000 campground listings, and 8 million user-generated reviews, photos, and tips for US campgrounds, The Dyrt is the No. 1 app for camping information and booking. The Dyrt PRO enables campers to find free camping areas on public lands, search for campgrounds without cell service coverage, use the app offline, get discounts on camping and more.
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