3 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Cabin campgrounds near Albemarle, NC offer options from simple rustic structures to more fully equipped units, making cabin camping accessible for a range of needs and group sizes. Rustic cabin rentals at Morrow Mountain State Park Campground provide simple, comfortable accommodations within a forested setting. These cabins include basic furnishings with electricity and water hookups available at most sites. Each cabin typically features a picnic table and fire ring for outdoor cooking and gathering. "We stayed in the new glamping cabin #2. Very clean, comfortable bed, nice AC, lovely porch to relax on," noted one visitor about cabins at Lake Norman State Park. Norwood Campground also offers cabin options with varying levels of amenities, from simple structures with beds to more equipped units with small kitchenettes.
Options range from tiny log cabins to spacious family-sized layouts across the Albemarle region. Lake Norman State Park Campground features well-maintained cabins with modern facilities, including proximity to clean bathhouses with hot showers. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months from May through September. Pet policies vary by location - some cabins at Morrow Mountain and Norwood Campground allow pets while others maintain pet-free accommodations. A camper commented that "the campground also has beautiful little cabins" at Lake Norman, highlighting their popularity.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between properties - some offer only outdoor fire pits with grates, while others provide small refrigerators or microwaves. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations, typically sold by camp hosts for around $5 per bundle. The bathhouse facilities serving cabin areas generally include hot showers and clean restrooms, though access may require a short walk. Small camp stores at larger facilities like Morrow Mountain and Lake Norman offer basic provisions, though selection is limited to essentials.
"Electric and water hookups at our site, dump station available on the way out, camp host available. Picnic tables, fire pit available at our site."
"C loop, felt like the smallest loop and really close to the entry hiking trail. We've stayed in both A and C. C loop, site 48, is where we stayed this trip. Its a good site."
Available next weekend
from $17 - $107 / night
"Decent campground with a pond for fishing, a swimming pool, and a store."
"We particularly appreciated the intact tree canopy; many rv parks these days are sun baked parking lots but not here."
from $42 - $70 / night
"Site next to one of the lake access trails. Spacious site. We were able to get our 37 ft camper level. Shaded so the a/c s were able to keep up with the heat no issue."
"They have a mini train ride, sprinkler playground, a big regular playground, carousel, panning for gems, paddle boats, nature center, and shelters and picnic areas."
"And it you are an off road enthusiast, they have made some fantastic off road trails south of the Forrest."
"It is fairly secluded, so once we got to the campground there weren't a lot of other people around."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $75 / night
"ATV/Walking trails. Picnic tables, porta johns and nature. A small lake where you can fish, It is Peaceful here. There is a gun range nearby so while your here you can get in some practice shooting."
from $15 - $25 / night
"Easy access to the lake. They have a picnic table and a swing set up at the lake so you view it. Some folks reviewed the campground and complained about the roads in and hair pin curves."
"This place is nestled into a quiet point on a small cove of the lake. Easy access from I-85 but no so close that you hear noise and experience traffic. Excellent amenities and friendly service."
from $25 / night
Available next weekend
from $15 - $49 / night
from $20 - $60 / night
"We stayed here while visiting friends who lived in the Salisbury area and stayed in Cabin 1. The cabins are REALLY nice, I was very impressed."
"We did some awesome hikes nearby, and also did some biking. The trails were great, as was the weather. NC is such a great state, and I honestly didnt know how much it had to offer outdoors."
GuideDriving 14 1/2 hrs I was cooked called and had the most easiest booking. There was a sites available so I booked it. Needless to say I got there in the dark and a kind person helped me to my site and got me backed in. Soo exhausted I hooked up electric only hit the bed passed out
GuideStopped here after our fiasco with holly bluff. Beautiful campground with trees. Very quiet during the day and peaceful. The only thing we found curious was the vehicle in and right back out activity between 10:30-pm and 1am back and forth to campers that were long term stays. Made nighttime hard to sleep in site 3 with vehicles back and forth for hours .
RangerWhen I’m traveling through the area, I do my best to stay here. It is a peaceful and well kept campground. It is an adult and a kid friendly environment. It’s one of the few places you can feel safe. I highly recommend this place.
ScoutLooking for a nice place for a camping getaway? We highly recommend checking out the Deep River Campground in Asheboro, NC. The location itself is beautiful. It is literally on the Deep River and features a hiking trail that runs along the river past the remnants of a historical damn, where a small area of rapids gently swirls around the big rocks spanning the river. There’s also a large lake with a nice grassy expanse for picnics, playing games or just lazing around lakeside. This campground has been around for a while, but it has new owners now and they are breathing some for real new life into the place. They have already made lots of repairs and improvements, and you can see more in progress. There are sites for RVs with all the hook-ups, and great primitive sites for tent camping, several located right on the river. If you don’t have an RV and sleeping on the ground doesn’t spark joy, they have a few small rustic but nicely-appointed cabins. You’ll find two pools, several covered picnic shelters, a playground for the small ones, and several options for older kids and adults to play, like a horseshoe pit and a nice game room. They also have planned activities like movie nights and weiner roasts most evenings to entertain and create community among campers. They are pet friendly and have their own pet mascots on site— a flock of ducks including beautifully colored teals and mallards. We were just there for 2 nights, but I have a good feeling we’ll be visiting there again soon. Definitely worth a visi
RangerWas a monthly Camper when I came in to the campground. Nobody was cleaning the men’s room. No one was trying to collect the fall leaves. This is an old run down campground. I cleaned the men’s room for free because there was no staff to clean. I regret helping the owner for free on multiple occasions.
TravelerThis is/was marked as dispersed camping but this is primarily an OHV area, with a shooting range nearby that can be heard from some campsites. Most, if not all, of the campsites are intended to be large group sites. The empty site we found was filled with trash, discarded tents, air mattresses, and trashed electronics from OHVs. There's so much trash we would not even be able to take it all out with us if we wanted to. This may be a national forest, but it is not peace and quiet as one would expect from "dispersed and primitive" camping.
ScoutThe spots are alright but first night got ate up by ants so hadda move and the other spots are good but have no shade and no signal and not mutch to take pictures of so if you wanna have some survival type camping this is a great location.
TravelerI don’t have any complaints about this campground! Sites are nice and feel like you aren’t close to anyone else. Very pretty area, quiet. Newest bathhouse I have ever seen at a state park! Awesome showers.
ScoutIs a very basic campground they are having allot of plumbing issues. no activities for the kids no hot tub, store, restaurant or music on weekends anymore
Rustic cabin rentals dot the forested landscape surrounding Albemarle, North Carolina, situated in the Uwharrie Mountains region where elevations range from 300 to 1,000 feet. This area experiences four distinct seasons with moderate winters and warm summers, making cabin camping possible year-round. Fall brings vibrant foliage from mid-October through early November when night temperatures typically drop into the 40s.
Fishing opportunities: At Uwharrie National Forest Badin Lake Group Camp, visitors can enjoy shoreline fishing for bass, catfish, and crappie. "Beautiful place with great views. Clean facilities close to sites," notes camper John L. about the Badin Lake area.
Trail exploration: The primitive campsites at Dispersed Camping off Falls Dam Trail provide direct access to hiking paths through hardwood forests. One camper, Daniel R., mentioned enjoying "the song of wind and birds" during their weekend stay.
Nature education: Dan Nicholas Park offers a small zoo with native wildlife displays. "There is a beautiful zoo, gem mining, a train ride, amazing fishing, a beautiful playground, and a carousel," writes Lisa L., noting the multiple family-friendly activities available beyond just camping.
Water recreation: Multiple lakes in the area offer paddling opportunities. Houston R. from Morrow Mountain State Park Campground shared, "We rode down to the river and walked along one of the trails as well as rented a canoe for a short paddle down the river."
Shade coverage: Mature trees provide relief during summer months when temperatures frequently exceed 90°F. Matthew W. at Norwood Campground appreciated that "many rv parks these days are sun baked parking lots but not here. I estimated roughly 60/40 hardwood/pine and there's sun or shade when you want either."
Wildlife viewing: Campers frequently report seeing deer, various bird species, and amphibians. James H. from Morrow Mountain State Park shared: "The park is gorgeous and full of life. I saw plenty of frogs and tadpoles in the creeks, listened to a symphony of birds, and I'm pretty sure heard a few coyotes throughout the night."
Peaceful atmosphere: Several cabins near Albemarle offer seclusion despite their proximity to town. According to Cory A., Norwood Campground is a "great little gem in the area to avoid the chaos and calamity with the other Uwharrie area campgrounds. Very quiet and peaceful."
Site spaciousness: Many cabin areas feature adequate separation between units. Sarah B. at Dan Nicholas Park noted their "spacious site" and mentioned "we were able to get our 37 ft camper level."
Bathroom facilities: Condition of bathhouses varies significantly by location and season. At High Rock Lake Marina and Campground, Casey W. found "excellent amenities and friendly service," but Robert D. noted at Dan Nicholas Park that "bathhouses are in very poor shape" during his visit.
Reservation requirements: Most cabin rentals require booking weeks in advance, especially for weekend stays from April through October. Lisa M. from Dan Nicholas Park advises: "We live just a few miles from Dan Nicholas, but love to 'get away' there any chance we get... Can't wait to go back!"
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