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Little River Backcountry Campground — South Mountains State Park

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Holiday booking date rules are as follows: 2 nights Minimum Stay on holiday weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday) 2 nights Minimum Stay still apply to cabin rentals at Hanging Rock and Morrow Mountain State Parks 1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 7 Days before Arrival Date Rule applies to the following holiday weekends: Memorial Day July 4th Labor Day

Description

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS HAVE TO BE MADE BY CALLING RESERVE AMERICA (877) 722-6762

The park has gate hours. You must arrive prior to park closing, and will not be able to exit the park prior to park opening the following day, unless it is a documented emergency. Gate hours are as follows:

Open every day (except Christmas Day) year round at 7:00 AM.

Closing:

  • December - February: 7:00 PM
  • November: 8:00 PM
  • March, April and October: 9:00 PM
  • May - September: 10:00 PM

Back country campers must record the tag numbers of all vehicles that will be left in the park overnight. This is to be done at the park office.

For the Equestrian Campground, campers must have at least one horse per campsite, and one stall must be rented for each horse.

A trout stamp, as well as a basic NC fishing license is required to fish in the park.

Regardless of reservations, all campers must stop at the Visitor Center to register their vehicle, and receive a hang tag to display.

The front gate is closed and locked at posted closing times for your protection. There will be no exiting or entering the gate after this time and the combination will NOT be given out. All visitors not spending the night will need to be out by closing time. If you leave the park and do not return before closing time, you will not be able to re-enter. If you have an emergency, see camp host. Please notify camp hosts for emergencies only.

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Location

Little River Backcountry Campground — South Mountains State Park is located in North Carolina

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Directions

From I-40 Exit 105, Take NC 18 South 11 miles, Turn Right onto Sugarloaf Rd. - 4.5 miles, Turn left onto Old 18 South - 3 miles, Turn right onto Ward's Gap Rd. - 2 miles, Turn slight right onto South Mountain Park Ave. - 1.5 miles on right.

Address

3001 South Mountains State Park Ave
Connelly Springs, NC 28612

Coordinates

35.6078574 N
81.62594939 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Stay Connected

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Little River Backcountry Campground — South Mountains State Park have RV hookups?

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Are fires allowed at Little River Backcountry Campground — South Mountains State Park?

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