FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Contact Info:

Phone: (740) 801-0054

Email: info@glamplyfe.com

Address: 12110 Happydale Rd, Cambridge, OH 43725

Social Media: @glamplyfe

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How far are you from town and major local cities?

Driving: We are located less than 15 minutes from downtown Cambridge, OH. We are about 60 minutes from Columbus, OH and Akron, OH. We’re about 90 minutes from Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, and West Virginia.

What are your prices?

Our prices depend on Unit Type so please check out our Reservation Site and specify what you are looking for. You can also contact the Office at (740) 801-0054.

How do I make a reservation? Do you have availability for a specific date?

Our Reservation Site will show you which dates are available.

How do I choose a cabin with two Twin beds or one Queen bed?

Our Reservation Site lets you choose which type of cabin you would like. The following cabins have 2 full beds: F1, F4, L9, L11, L13, L15. The following cabins have 1 queen bed: F2, F3, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8, L10, L12, L14, L16.

Can I check in late?

Yes, if you need to check in after 6pm, a check-in package will be provided. You must notify info@glamplyfe.com or call (740) 801-0054 if you plan to arrive after 6pm so we can have the check-in package available for you.

Do the cabins have A/C?Heater units?

Yes, they each have a unit that’s both an A/C and heater. 

Do the cabins have electrical outlets?

Yes, each cabin has electrical outlets.

Are there bathrooms in the cabins?

No, the bathrooms are located in our luxury bath house, which is a separate building and a short walk from the cabins. Each private bathroom features a shower, toilet, and sink. The building is wheelchair accessible.

I haven’t gotten a confirmation email. Am I confirmed?

If you are confirmed, you will have received a confirmation email. Please call us at (740) 801-0054 if this is not the case or email info@glamplyfe.com.

What’s coming in the next year?

We started building 10 more cabins in the late spring of 2023. These cabins will be completed and ready to book by Labor day. We just parked our brand new Airstream on site and finished our designated swimming area. We are also continuously working to add more amenities and campground sponsored activities. We plan to install some primitive tent pads in our forest as well.

Is the campsite bike accessible?

Yes, there is paved 20–25 mile Cambridge City bike lane right outside of camp that includes numerous of rest areas.

Can I partner with or advertise my business with you?

Yes, please contact us at info@glamplyfe.com.

How many people fit in one cabin?

Each cabin fits 2 adults comfortably. We highly suggest booking more cabins depending on how many children you are bringing.

Can we put a tent outside of the cabin?

Yes, you can pitch a tent outside of your rented cabin.

How many dogs can we bring?

We allow 2 dogs per cabin. Dogs must be on a leash at all times when outside the cabin. Owners are expected to clean up and dispose of all their dog’s waste.

Is the tent camping area shaded?

Our current designated tent camping area has minimal shade. However, we hope to add some primitive tent pads in our forest soon that will be well shaded.

Is fishing allowed on the lake?

Yes. We have a catch and release policy. We sell (not rentable) fishing poles and fishing kits onsite. 

Is boating or kayaking allowed on the lake?

No power boats or jet skis are allowed on the lake. Small fishing boats (10’ or less) with a trolling motor are acceptable. Kayaking and Paddle Boarding is allowed on the lake. We have Kayaks that we rent to our guests, or they can bring their own Kayaks or Paddle Boards if they wish.

Is swimming allowed on the lake?

We have a designated swimming area. Swimming is at your own risk.

Are there weekday or weekend discounts?

We only offer discounts for weekday cabin bookings. Please see our reservations page for more details. We do not offer additional discounts at this time.

Are dirt bikes or ATVs allowed?

No. However, golf carts and small scooters may be acceptable. Contact the Office for permission before arrival. 

Do you provide grills or firepits?

Each Lake Cabin has its own stationary grill. We also have stationary grills near our Forest Cabins in a Common Picnic Area that also includes picnic tables. Portable Grills are available for use by those guests who rent an RV site. Those renting an RV site need to contact the Office upon arrival to state their desire to use one of our portable grills. We also have a grill located under our Gazebo next to the campground Activity Center.

Each Cabin site and each RV site comes with a fire pit.

What does your Activity Center include?

Our Activity Center includes various games as Ping Pong, Foosball, Cornhole, Connect Five, Darts, various Board Games, Playing Cards, Children’s games and coloring material, and a Library. There is also a Television, Coffee Maker, Microwave and Refrigerator in the Activity Center for the guests to use. Our Activity Center can be rented and reserved by groups for Birthday parties, meetings or other small gatherings based on availability. Those interested in reserving/renting the Activity Center for a small private gathering or activity should contact the Office at (740) 801-0054.

Do the cabin doors lock?

Yes. Each cabin is locked with key access.

Is there food available?

Yes. We currently sell hot dogs, snacks, and drinks

Pack these Smart Camping Apps

Whether you’re going away to Summer Camp, kicking it at GlampLyfe, or roughing it in the wilderness, you can enhance your experience with Apps. It may sound counterintuitive to bring the digital world into the woods, but between Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store, there are free nature apps that can benefit anyone. The only thing I remember from Biology class is how to make a Punnett Square, but it doesn’t matter because I have unlimited access to education and self-study resources in my palm. We’re lucky to live in a world where technology can help keep us safe instead of being stuck on the side of the highway at midnight trying to get service to call AAA. So here’s our list:

Noonlight: Feel Protected 24/7 (App Store, Google Play)

Camping can be dangerous, especially if you’re alone. Noonlight, the app that’s “ushering in a new era of safety”, features a large button you hold down when you’re feeling unsafe. This shares your exact location and can be used to contact local police and emergency responders. You can add friends to your safety network to monitor their locations, camping or not. It pairs with other apps to keep you safe like Tinder, Uber, Apple Watch, Alexa, and more.

Autio (App Store)

Introducing Autio, formerly Hearhere, the Webby Award Winner for Best Travel App 2022! This unique app is a location-based story guide. It’s like having a tour guide in your hand, sometimes voiced by celebrities, so really it’s like having a celebrity in your hand. For instance, if you’re in Columbus, Ohio, you would be recommended audio vignettes about the history of that area. The first five stories are free but if you’ve used all five, a similar app is GyPSy.

National Park Trail Guide (App Store, Google Play)

If you’re an avid hiker in the United States, this is a necessary download from the National Park Service. Their map feature allows you to see your exact position, even offline. Hikes are searchable and organized by categories like difficulty, elevation profiles, and if they’re family friendly. Each trail description is accompanied by local guide information like nearby food, necessary permits, and lodging. The National Park Trail Guide has a wealth of information and is really a national treasure.

Smart Bird ID or Audubon Bird Guide (SBI, Audubon)

Forgot your binoculars? Here are two apps designed for the experienced birders and casual birdwatchers alike. Smart Bird ID has photo and audio identification capabilities, journals, quizzes, and community alerts. Their audio feature is unique, in that you can record from your phone and the app will do its best to identify those calls. The Audubon Bird Guide is very similar but lacks the audio ID feature. If you have a NatureShare account with the Audubon Society, it will sync to this app. If you already have TikTok, you can follow the Audubon Society’s viral account there as a special bonus.

Next Vision Limited’s Identify Kit: Rock, Insect, Bird, Mushroom, and Fish (App Store)

This is an App Store Kit. If you’re not familiar with this developer feature, it basically means when you download the kit, you get all of the related apps. This bundle includes Rock Identifier: Stone ID, Picture Insect: Bug Identifier, Picture Bird: Birds Identifier, Picture Mushroom: Mushroom ID, and Picture Fish: Fish Identifier. These pocket guides each come with a topical encyclopedia, field guide, and photo identification capabilities. You may also download these individually.

Headspace: Mindful Meditation (App Store, Google Play)

Obviously, this isn’t a camping or nature app, but it can be a useful outdoor tool for a million other reasons. This is a guided meditation app with ten free sessions. Headspace, Calm, or any guided YouTube meditation video can be used while camping for sleep, anxiety, or imposter syndrome. 

Sleep: Often, camping means going to bed at 9pm, which can be very hard if you’re not accustomed to it. You may also be in an uncomfortable sleeping bag or listening to someone snore. Meditation helps you sleep by focusing on your breathing and lowering your heart rate.

Anxiety: You want to enjoy the great outdoors, but you can’t stop worrying about Bigfoot, bears, and if you left your front door unlocked. Acknowledge those anxious thoughts and let them go with meditation.

Imposter Syndrome: Some would say that the sounds of nature should be their own source of meditation content. If you can’t “just relax” with your eyes closed, it’s okay to let a professional guide you.

Wyze (App Store, Google Play)

The Wyze app needs camera hardware to work, but it’s accessible. Their most basic camera costs $29.99. It’s incredibly reassuring to have an app that shows you exactly what’s going on at home. Home camera apps like Wyze have settings that alert you to movement and include two-way microphone/speaker features. You may have been able to take your dogs into the woods, but that isn’t the case with all pets. In fact, your cat was waiting for you to leave to knock over that lamp.

Happy travels from the GlampLyfe team! Follow us on Instagram for more info and updates!

Why Nature Makes Us Feel Better

May is one of the most beautiful times of year across the USA. Coincidentally, it’s also National Health Month. Enjoying nature has been proven to help our mental health in many ways. The complicated nature of our relationship with the world around us has been studied for a very long time. There are still many mysteries around why being in nature makes us feel good, but we have gained some insights.

Disclaimer: If you are struggling with mental health issues, please contact a professional immediately.

Being in nature decreases stress. Experiments show that walking in nature as opposed to urban areas decreases blood pressure and heart rate. Not only is the physical and scientific evidence there, but we can actually feel the difference. One Texas study shows that participants reportedly experienced lower stress levels after simply viewing video and audio recordings of nature sounds. One simple way to incorporate this into your daily life is to change around your interior design. If you work from home, move your desk to face a window with a view of nature. Even a yard will do!

Nature increases happiness and creativity. This has been proven by studying which parts of the brain are used when participating in different activities and tasks. An experiment where participants walked in nature showed “increased activity in the subgenual prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain whose deactivation is affiliated with depression and anxiety—a finding that suggests nature may have important impacts on mood.” The same experiment showed that the inverse is also true, that urbanization is associated with higher rates of mental illness, including depression. Another study showed hikers increased ability to complete puzzles after four days hiking in nature, and proved the correlation by looking at what parts of their brains were activated.

Being in nature makes us feel connected to the world around us. Is nature an important part of who you are? If so, you’re probably a happy person. The concept of how we emotionally connect to our natural world is called “nature relatedness”. Having a high nature relatedness level correlates with having a high happiness level.

Mental Health Resources:

National Alliance on Mental Health

Born this Way Foundation

Be There Certificate 

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Environmental Resources:

3 Ways to Save the Planet – Nature.org

10 Things You Can Do to Help Save Our Planet – WWF