Top Tent Camping near Aberdeen, NC

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Best Tent Sites Near Aberdeen, NC (11)

    Camper-submitted photo from Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park
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    1. Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park

    10 Reviews
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    67 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $12 / night

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    2. Deep Water Trail Camp

    8 Reviews
    46 Photos
    205 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    3. Uwharrie Hunt Camp

    6 Reviews
    18 Photos
    50 Saves

    Uwharrie Hunt Camp has eight sites for tent camping. Each site has a table, grill, lantern posts, and tent pad. Two vault toilets are provided in the campground. There are also 2 drinking water spigots available. Opportunities for hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, hunting, OHV trail use and picnicking are available within a short drive. Country stores are located in the nearby communities of Uwharrie and Eldorado.

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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
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    4. San Lee Park

    3 Reviews
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    31 Saves

    Campsite rentals are available during park operational hours. A driver’s license or similar identification is required for registration. Sites are available on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations are not taken. For additional information, please call 919-776-6221 Ext. 4. Program Date: April – October Exceptions for weather & burning bans Fee: $15.00 per night Register: At park office during park hours Must be 18 years or older or accompanied by an adult Tent Camping The park provides tent sites, tables, charcoal grills, water, and a shower house. Campsites are located in a private section of the park close to the lake.

    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    • Drinking Water

    $15 / night

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      6. Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp

      2 Reviews
      6 Photos
      17 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Dispersed
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        7. Owl Creek Horse Camp - Bankhead NF

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        The Owl Creek Horse Camp provides primitive overnight campsites for trail riders on a first come, first serve basis. The Owl Creek Trail System is approximately 26 miles and suitable for equestrian riding.

        • Tents
        • Equestrian
        • Drinking Water
        • Toilets

        $5 / night

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            9. Family Wilderness Camp — Raven Rock State Park

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            At the Family Wilderness Camp, there are five campsites just off of the Campbell Creek Loop Trail, approximately 2.5 miles from the parking lot and 0.5 mile from the river. The maximum number of campers for each site is six.

            Backpackers can also utilize the canoe camp, located beside the river off of the Little Creek Loop Trail, in a low-lying area. The camping area is a 1.7-mile hike in from the park office. There are six campsites, each accommodating up to six campers.

            All supplies, including water, must be packed to the sites. Neither the Family Wildness nor Canoe Camp is accessible by vehicle.

            Both camping areas offer a vault toilet, and all sites include a fire ring with a grill.

            • Pets
            • Fires
            • Reservable
            • Tents
            • Drinking Water
            • Toilets

            $12 / night

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              10. Lake Tillery Family Campground

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              Lake Tillery is a reservoir between Badin Lake and Blewett Falls Lake in the Uwharrie Lakes Region of North Carolina. Its 117.8 miles of beautiful shoreline is entirely within Stanly County and Montgomery County, NC. The lake was created by impounding the Pee Dee River, which is created by the confluence of the Yadkin River and the Uwharrie River several miles to the north. Norwood, NC in neighboring Stanly County uses as its town motto "Gateway to Lake Tillery". source for dining, entertainment, and lodging.

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              $35 - $65 / night

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            Recent Tent Reviews In Aberdeen

            356 Reviews of 11 Aberdeen Campgrounds


            • Jerry O.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Campground
              Oct. 26, 2024

              Arrowhead Campground

              Great getaway

              This is a great little place to get away from it all. The sites have electric but you will need in-house water and septic. There is a dump station along with a potable water source at the entrance to the campground.

            • M
              Camper-submitted photo from Morrow Mountain State Park
              Oct. 8, 2024

              Morrow Mountain State Park

              Great

              My wife and I stayed here with our 2 daughters. The campsite was spacious, flat and shaded. There was plenty to do for the kids for the weekend. The bath house was very nice and clean. The camp host drove his golf cart around selling firewood. Will definitely return

            • JThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Canebrake Horse Camp
              Aug. 30, 2024

              Canebrake Horse Camp

              Love it!

              I was there alone and had the whole campsite to myself. The camp host was so kind. He always made sure me, my horses and my grandson were comfortable and safe!

            • Greg B.
              Camper-submitted photo from Smith Lake Army RV Park
              Jul. 30, 2024

              Smith Lake Army RV Park

              Army Travel Camp, Quite and Beautiful

              Camp Ground is quiet and well laid out. Facilitaies are clean and maintained. Lake was open and fun to play in.

              Camp ground is next to airfield, you might get Helicopter nosies from time to time.

            • terri L.
              Camper-submitted photo from Zooland Family Campground
              Jul. 15, 2024

              Zooland Family Campground

              Great Family Campground

              The campground is neatly taken care of. The staff was awesome and friendly. The store is awesome and they had guest food trucks that rocked!

            • DThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Moccasin Branch Campground — Raven Rock State Park
              Jul. 2, 2024

              Moccasin Branch Campground — Raven Rock State Park

              Awesome State Park

              The state park has excellent hiking trails and the RV park is located in an excellent location to use them.

              The sites are huge, level, and clean. The bathhouse is clean and modern. While there aren’t many recreational amenities besides the hiking, the price makes this park an excellent value.

            • M
              Camper-submitted photo from Zooland Family Campground
              Jun. 22, 2024

              Zooland Family Campground

              Nice campground with lots of amenities

              Well taken care of. Pool was in good shape. Grounds are clean and hookups are spaced well. Lots of things for kids to do. Nice camp store with ice cream, drinks etc.

            • MThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Badin Lake Campground
              Jun. 1, 2024

              Badin Lake Campground

              Cheap campsite with a lot to offer

              For only $20 you get so much. They have really nice established spots with great views of the lake, a very long trail to walk, nice clean bathrooms, and a shower for only $3. The lake is swimmable from any point and you have use of the entire campgrounds area except other direct sites.

            • TThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Campground
              May. 25, 2024

              Arrowhead Campground

              Small and peaceful under the trees!

              We spent 2 nights here with our Storyteller Mode LT RV nestled in the Uwharrie National Forest. The campsites do not offer a view of the water of Badin Lake, but it is nearby with a drive or hike.  Many sites are available with electric hook-up, and drinking water is available at nearby locations.  Many of the sites are not very level so choose carefully.  The campground is very quiet and clean.  The drive-in offers beautiful rolling countryside with low foothills.   Nearby we took advantage of an off-road driver training course with OEX, Overland Experts.

            • Chris F.
              Camper-submitted photo from Pedro's Campground at South of the Border
              Apr. 20, 2024

              Pedro's Campground at South of the Border

              Great stopping point!

              and recharge before continuing on your journey. The view from this spot is breathtaking, with rolling hills and a clear blue sky stretching out before you. Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of nature and the peacefulness of this place. Whether you are traveling alone or with loved ones, this is the perfect spot to relax and unwind. So take a deep breath, soak in the surroundings, and enjoy this moment of tranquility before hitting the road again.

            • Mallory H.
              Camper-submitted photo from Badin Lake Campground
              Apr. 2, 2024

              Badin Lake Campground

              Quick beautiful stay!

              Another quick one night stay but it was beautiful! We arrived just in time to watch the sunset over the water between the trees!

              Since I booked last minute I was only able to get an inner loop site but I can't wait to come back and get a site on the water, specifically 9, 11 or 13! Even if you do not have a water front spot there were still ways to access the water and a fishing pier.

              The bathrooms and showers were all individual stalls and decently overall clean.

              The drive in is a bit long and bumpy but beautiful!

              Highly recommend spending multiple nights here if possible.

            • J
              Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Asheboro
              Apr. 1, 2024

              Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Asheboro

              Worst to deal with

              My family planned a trip here, including our camper and 2 others. (3 sites total). Our camper needed work done and due to an unexpected sudden death in the family, taking the camper to be worked on 2 weeks prior to our planned visit was our only option. We called and explained the situation we were in and was spoken to VERY rudely. And was not able to get any of our money back. If there’s a possibility that you may have an unplanned death in the family that may complicate your trip, don’t book with them! We will NEVER plan another trip here!!

            • PThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
              Mar. 11, 2024

              Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

              Awesome State Park

              This was our very first full-time RV park. We loved being in the park and it easily accommodated our 39ft. Class A. Back-in site but with plenty of room to do so. Each site has water and electric hook-up. Sewer however is a dump station. The sites are big with a picnic table, fire pit and lantern hook. Plenty to do here with the lake at your fingertips. Great first experience.

            • M
              Camper-submitted photo from Poplar Point Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
              Feb. 18, 2024

              Poplar Point Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

              Lakeside North Carolina state park campground.

              Popular Point campground is one of my favorite places to pitch a tent in the Jordan Lake area.  It's often not as crowded as the others at Jordan Lake are, esp., during the week and outside of holidays or summertime.  The views are nice, with sites next to the water.  Tents and RVs can camp in the same areas.  We normally camp in a tent here, but never in the hottest part of summer, which is most of the summer in the Piedmont area of the state.  You gotta go up to 3000 feet, as in the mountains of NC, for a cool weather experience in summertime, but for a night to get away from your regular routine or a weekend when the weather is nice, this is a suitable place.  Locals like it because the drive isn't far from Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham or Pittsboro.

            • RThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Moccasin Branch Campground — Raven Rock State Park
              Jan. 22, 2024

              Moccasin Branch Campground — Raven Rock State Park

              Clean and quite!

              This is our favorite campground in the area. It is clean and quite with easy back in sites. The bathhouse is well maintained as is the camp road. We have stayed here during all four seasons and there isn't a bad time to stay. I can't say enough good things about this campground

            • Paul R.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
              Dec. 19, 2023

              Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

              A great site!

              Loop C site 19 is a great location. It’s flat with a few good locations off the gravel for tents. Good trees for hammocks are present. There’s no other site within a couple hundred yards to the east. East access to the lake shore and plenty of woods for kids to play in. The bathhouse is a short walk away.

            • B
              Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Camp — Raven Rock State Park
              Nov. 29, 2023

              Canoe Camp — Raven Rock State Park

              Great spot for a night or two

              I’ve camped here twice now. The hike in and out is very easy. Only about 2 miles each way. The spots are clean and well spread out with a hook to hang things on, a fire pit, and a picnic table at each site. The pit toilet is central to all 6 sites. It’s a pit toilet so it’s nothing glamorous but it’s there if you need it. The river is a short walk away from all the sites if you want to get a great picture with the sunrise. Overall, I definitely recommend.

            • SThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Badin Lake Campground
              Nov. 4, 2023

              Badin Lake Campground

              Not terribly quiet and facilities lacking

              If I wasn’t paying for the facilities and was just paying for a gravel pad within walking distance of the lake, five stars. As it is, though, this is not a “cheap” place to boondock. Yes, they do have a bath house in each loop. Our loop, which had 14 campsites, had two toilets. It also had two showers. One shower was broken. The other shower, if you pushed the button for the lower (ADA) shower, would empty the hot water in about two minutes. I had one warm shower and two very cold showers. In the middle of active camping season, this issue with facilities could be a real problem. If I’m going to have to take a cold shower, may as well do that in the lake! It’s also great when you are tent camping near the bath house and the door retractors slam the metal doors whenever someone uses the toilet at 3 am. The only other issue was the 10 barking dogs. Luckily, they all quit about 10:15 pm and didn’t start again until around 8 am. Otherwise, freakin barking all day!!

            • Karah S.
              Camper-submitted photo from San Lee Park
              Oct. 21, 2023

              San Lee Park

              Difficult

              We are from out of town. We picked this spot because it was a last minute trip and on their website it advertised they had first come first serve spots open. We drive over there see a completely empty campground and think we won’t have any issue getting a spot. And when I say empty I mean there was quit literally no other campers . So we tried to check in, but there is no place to check in. So we went to the nature center and asked around to try to get some help. We had to wait for some other man to come around because no one else who worked there could help us. After finally tracking this man down at the paddle boats and an hour of back and forth, we were told you have to call and make a reservation but we shouldn’t have a problem getting a spot since it’s empty. After calling and only getting voicemails, we found the man again who called his boss. His boss finally answered and said we can only camp there by making reservations 72 hours ahead of time. Probably the most difficulty I’ve ever had trying to get a camp site.

            • E
              Camper-submitted photo from Legacy Farms Roughing It
              Sep. 30, 2023

              Legacy Farms Roughing It

              Beautiful small farm

              Beautiful Arabian horses. Also goats, ducks, turkeys, chickens, roosters, Guineas, etc.. Cats and dogs add to the fun. Tom and his wife are great hosts. I set up a small tent on the lawn, and the fall weather was perfect. Would have stayed longer, but I had to hit the road.

            • R
              Camper-submitted photo from Moonshine Creek Campground
              Aug. 13, 2023

              Moonshine Creek Campground

              Peaceful!

              This was our 3rd time staying here. This park has a wonderful creek running through the middle of it and most short-term sites back up to it. There are also a couple of camping cabins and some tent sites. The campground road is sort of narrow and the sites can be a little tight, making it awkward to back in if you have a large TV and full-size camper - but once you’re in it’s all good. The creek and nice natural landscaping of the park are very worth it. The owners have done a fantastic job over the years with this piece of property, keeping that mountain forest feeling and just tweaking nature a little. No pool and no playground, but there are spots to get into the creek. Good clean bathhouse with newer washers/dryers and a covered porch where you can hang out waiting for your laundry (or just hang out, period). A good contingent of spots that are booked for the season and plenty of weekend campers like us. It’s a good balance. No full-timers, as the park is closed during the winter. The campground is conveniently located between Sylva and Waynesville and very close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Surprisingly good cell reception for being in the mountains and having lots of tree cover. Got 1-3 bars ATT depending on where I was within the campground, and we had no issues using our TMobile hotspot to stream videos/tv. They do have wifi at the camp office but we didn’t need to use it.

            • Andrew S.
              Camper-submitted photo from Poplar Point Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
              Jul. 8, 2023

              Poplar Point Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

              Awesome RV spots

              Amazing spots for RVs on the water! There are TONS of spots that are right on the lake yet have plenty of trees for privacy. Each has a nice fire pit/grill and picnic table. Dump stations are not far from any of the circles, and were not too busy (we were even there on 4th of July). There are options for boat or jet ski rentals VERY close. For those that care about working on laptop or streaming TV while camping, our cellphone hotspots worked great. We got anywhere from 30-55mbps with our Verizon cell coverage. There are tons of small beaches that you can walk or boat to that are secluded enough to allow your dog to run freely. Also, Idk how....but we had VERY few bugs at our site the whole week we were there...lol. I can not speak for the restrooms (which seem to get bad reviews), as we only used the one in our RV. We loved this place and will definitely be back.



            Guide to Aberdeen

            Camping near Aberdeen, NC, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

            What to do:

            What campers like:

            • Scenic Views: Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings. A review for Badin Lake Campground said, "They have really nice established spots with great views of the lake."
            • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds, such as Morrow Mountain State Park Campground, are praised for their cleanliness. A camper mentioned, "Bathrooms are clean. Water spigot close by."
            • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground hosts. At Double L Farms Campground, one visitor said, "The hosts were easily some of the best campground hosts we've ever had."

            What you should know:

            • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, have fewer amenities. A review pointed out, "The on-site bathroom & shower facilities are just slightly north of passable."
            • Crowded During Peak Times: Popular spots can get busy, especially on weekends. One camper at Hagan-Stone Park noted, "The campground itself was not bad... It’s just not very clean."
            • Reservations Recommended: Many campers suggest booking in advance, especially for waterfront sites. A visitor at Poplar Point Campground advised, "I would highly suggest booking in advance since waterfront sites book up quick."

            Tips for camping with families:

            • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. One camper at Hagan-Stone Park mentioned, "Multiple playgrounds... a pool, hiking trails, 4 ponds for fishing."
            • Pack Bug Spray: Bugs can be a nuisance, especially in warmer months. A camper at Badin Lake Campground reminded others, "Bugs so don’t forget bug spray."
            • Plan for Quiet Hours: Be mindful of noise levels, especially at campgrounds with close sites. A visitor at Lazy Acres Campground noted, "Quiet hours are not abided by... it was football games, drinking and pot smoking until well after quiet hours."

            Tips from RVers:

            • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV will fit comfortably. A reviewer at Morrow Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, "The campsites tend to be spacious and wooded—perfect for privacy."
            • Look for Full Hookups: Many RVers prefer sites with full hookups. One camper at Double L Farms Campground said, "Full RV hook-ups with 30 / 50 electrical amp, sewage and water lines."
            • Be Prepared for Limited Cell Service: Some areas may have poor reception. A visitor at Moccasin Branch Campground warned, "Cell/Internet coverage is non-existent unless you can get to a high Vista lookout."

            Camping around Aberdeen, NC, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RV enthusiast seeking adventure.

            Frequently Asked Questions

            • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Aberdeen, NC?

              According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Aberdeen, NC is Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 10 reviews.

            • What is the best site to find tent camping near Aberdeen, NC?

              TheDyrt.com has all 11 tent camping locations near Aberdeen, NC, with real photos and reviews from campers.