Canteen - Ridgedale

We stayed at Camp Long Creek and we’re hoping this would be a decent place to grab coffee and breakfast for the day. We were wrong. They were out of coffee by 8:30 every morning with little effort to get more since they don’t actually have a coffee pot to make any. I would make other plans for breakfast/coffee. Everything seems premade and just warmed for serving.

My first time Glamping and Big Cedar does it right. I was in unit 37 which I highly recommend as its in a quite area compared to other units but convenient to everything. The unit itself was very cool, we had all the comfort of a hotel room but were in a tent which we were able to keep the sides open and have a beautiful view of the lake and wildlife. Great water pressure in the shower, heat and AC when needed and a TV just in case I wanted to watch some sports. The deck had spectacular views of the lake. A few small issues, the Canteen which is the only food location at Long Creek was either closed or was out of stock on most items when we went for breakfast. Check out Table Rock Coffee up the road for beverages and a small selection of pastries. The best breakfast we had (great pancakes and biscuits) was at the Log Cabin Inn off resort about 10 minutes away. Also if you are a light sleeper, the birds and other animals make a crazy amount of noise at sunrise. On demand shuttles were quick and efficient and all other dining, golf and activities were excellent.

This was our first glamping experience. The tent was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean, bed extremely comfortable and big. Despite it being hot outside (upper 80s) the AC inside was just able to keep up with the temperature, keeping temp inside at 70-71. Not sure how it would do when the temperatures outside are in 100s. The water had a strong flow and the bathroom was spacious. Toilet room is separate and big as well. Despite there being myriads of bugs outside, the netting did a very good job keeping them outside. We did not experience any mosquitoes or spiders inside of the tent. There is a refrigerator inside to cool your items, and there are plenty of towels for a family of four. The staff was very friendly. Checking in and checking out was a breeze. Big Cedar introduced an Uber-like shuttle service. It makes it very simple and fast to go anywhere, including from Long Creek to Big Cedar. There is also a fantastic infinity pool overlooking Table Rock lake. The pool was surrounded by colorful flowers, plentiful, chairs, and lots of towels. They were never more than 20 people using the pool and experience was very calm and relaxing. Glamping tents are located right next to the pool, which makes it very easy to go back-and-forth in case you forget an item. From food options, there is a small canteen that serves simple foods, such as burgers, hotdogs, chicken sandwiches. We also booked a fishing trip out of Table Rock marina so we were able to walk outside of our tent and walk 30 seconds to our departure point. It was extremely convenient for an expedition that started at 7 AM. One thing to keep in mind is that this is the middle of the woods so at night time you will hear all kinds of animal stomping, rustling crawling, and screeching right next to you. There are no doors and no solid walls on the tent. So all animal noises are very pronounced at night. If you’re a light sleeper, or get unnerved easily, keep this in mind. There are also lots of bugs right outside of the tent, so expect to see spiders, lizards, and even some water bugs. Provided you keep the zippers closed at all times, you should see no issues with him crawling in.

We stayed in the camping hut and it was perfect! Very cute with everything you could need. Housekeeping comes in to make the bed etc daily. Grounds are clean and everyone goes above and beyond to make your stay perfect. Make sure to use the shuttle! Parking at the different locations can be tricky and the shuttle is free.

It was nice and quiet. And the space was really quaint. Everything was clean and ready for us and we appreciated being able to check in early. The folks at the desk we extremely helpful. Check in and check out was seamless.