Hiking enthusiasts will find direct trail access from Murray Branch Backcountry Campground, located within South Mountains State Park near Connelly Springs. The drive-in campground sits on open terrain and provides full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections for RVs, along with standard amenities like restrooms, showers, and picnic tables.
Campers can reserve sites in advance and bring pets to this established campground. The location puts visitors within walking distance of Fox Trail Backcountry Campground — South Mountains State Park, offering access to the park's extensive trail network. Sites cost $17 per night and allow campfires for evening gatherings.
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.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
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, Morrow Mountain, and Cliffs of the Neuse State Parks 1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 14 Days before Arrival Date Rule applies to the following holiday weekends: Memorial Day July 4th Labor Day
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMurray Branch Backcountry Campground is located in North Carolina near Casar
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
35.5922394 N
81.6832888 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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
