4 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Lake Norman State Park Campground houses luxurious glamping cabins featuring comfortable beds with linens, air conditioning, and private porches just steps from clean shower facilities. Several glamping campsites near Albemarle include Basecamp Outdoors, offering boutique camping experiences with electricity, picnic tables, and shower access in a secluded natural setting. Morrow Mountain State Park provides upscale glamping accommodations amid wooded surroundings with fire pits and picnic areas, while Lake Curriher Wilderness features glamping sites with electric hookups, running water, and furnished outdoor areas. According to one visitor, "We stayed in the new glamping cabin #2. Very clean, comfortable bed, nice AC, lovely porch to relax on. All cabins are in walking distance to the bathrooms and showers."
Trails surrounding the glamping sites offer opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and exploring local attractions like Badin Lake. Six Points @ Raven Micro Farm features "a Bell tent, thick Japanese cotton sleeping mat, linens, full-size propane grill, cookware, utensils, dishware, and more." Most glamping properties provide amenities like fire pits, grills, and nearby water access for swimming or fishing. Several sites feature private paths to bathrooms that light up at night for convenience. Properties are typically located within 10-30 minutes of restaurants and shopping in Albemarle. Some glamping campsites near Albemarle close during winter months while others operate year-round with seasonal activities. One guest noted, "The designated swimming area was like a piece of heaven. Small not to overly packed, very clean beach."
"There was a fire pit, hang hook for trash, and plenty of shade on the tent pad. We had plenty of space between each site as well. Bathrooms were fine with decent water pressure and hot water."
"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."
Available next weekend
from $17 - $107 / night
"It is fairly secluded, so once we got to the campground there weren't a lot of other people around."
"And it you are an off road enthusiast, they have made some fantastic off road trails south of the Forrest."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $75 / night
"There is electric hookups here and there is a lot of RVs which is pretty noisy from the t.v and radio. I came in the summer and the temperature was around the 80's."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $54 / night
from $80 - $145 / night
"The staff is excellent. Easy access to the lake. They have a picnic table and a swing set up at the lake so you view it."
"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
"I would recommend renting the “off road” golf cart for fun. The only negative is the lack of bath houses."
"We had booked a site at a nearby Asheboro campground, but when we arrived it was awful and we decided not to stay. I got on the phone with Jellystone, and they were very accommodating."
"Staff are great and helpful. No hot water at bath house beware."
"Very close to my home. I hike in to the remote campsite on the lake. Lots of fishermen and trash since the scum can’t seem to pick up after themselves. The cabins here are also great."
from $10 - $30 / night
"We stayed in the new glamping cabin #2. Very clean, comfortable bed, nice AC, lovely porch to relax on. All cabins are in walking distance to the bathrooms and showers."
"It was very shaded and surrounded by woods. The tent pad was super spacious and made of gravel. There was also a picnic bench, fire pit, and a lantern pole."
Available next weekend
from $27 - $75 / night
"Lake, hiking trails and nice wooded campsites with fire rings and close proximity to bath houses. Playground for kids, little store, friendly staff."
"Campground has trails and fishing in walking distance. It is always packed. No alcohol permitted."
"I heard mixed reviews about this campground but since I had a 1000 Trails membership, I figured it was worth checking out."
"Game room, store and grill. Spacious and level sites. Hiking trails and lake with small beach for swimming and fishing. Pet + horse friendly. Neatly kept. Kind and helpful host."
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.
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
LegendWe pulled into Lake Norman State Park around 6 PM on New Year’s Eve, mainly because we didn’t want to drive a couple more hours to our original destination. We only planned to stay one night, but the campground surprised us—in the best way—and we ended up staying three nights instead.
There were plenty of available campsites, and every site we saw was at least decently spaced, with several feeling nicely secluded. The campground was quiet and well laid out. The bathhouse was clean and modern, and having water spigots available in the no-hookups loop was a big plus.
One of the highlights was riding our e-bikes on the Hawk, Hicks, Norwood Creek, and Monbo loops. These are the easier sections of the Itusi Trail system and were a lot of fun—though still a bit too unpaved for my wife’s taste😄. Even so, the hiking trail access from the campground made it easy to get out and explore.
This stop wasn’t planned at all, but it turned into one of those stays that makes you glad plans changed. We’ll definitely be coming back to Lake Norman State Park.
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ScoutClean, safe, road noise all night, showers are clean, water is kinda warm. Site was level
Glamping options near Albemarle, North Carolina typically increase during spring through fall with approximately 70% of venues closing during winter months. The Uwharrie National Forest region surrounding Albemarle features elevations ranging from 300-950 feet with mixed hardwood forests dominating the landscape. Summer temperatures average 85-95°F, making water access important for comfortable camping experiences.
Hiking varied terrain: At Morrow Mountain State Park Campground, several trails offer different difficulty levels for day hikes. "We went on the Big Rocks Trail. There wasn't much to see until we got to the end of it and went down the cliff. Then the views were amazing. It was not a loop trail, but you hike to the cliff then turn around and go back the way you came," notes camper Jen P.
Canoe or kayak rentals: Most glamping sites near Albemarle provide water access within 15-30 minutes. At Lake Norman State Park Campground, campers can rent boats on-site. "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," shares Houston R., who found the experience convenient.
Miniature golf for families: Multiple glamping areas include free mini-golf as an activity option. "Free putt-putt. The swim area is only open on Saturdays or you can drive to the day use side and be over there," explains Sarah B. about her experience at Cane Creek Park.
Clean shower facilities: Modern bathhouses receive consistent praise from visitors. "The bathhouse is brand new. The camp host was very helpful and checked on everybody, every day," explains Robert D. about his experience at Morrow Mountain State Park Campground.
Private lake access: Many glamping sites offer water areas with limited crowds. "I load up my kayak once a month or so and paddle around the lake for hours. Trails, shelter areas, and bathrooms are always well taken care of," writes Emily B. about Cane Creek Park. Water access points typically accommodate 10-15 visitors at a time.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Uwharrie National Forest Badin Lake Group Camp provides secluded settings for nature observation. "This camp ground is great for families and anyone looking to go outdoors. There is plenty to do like hiking, fishing, swimming, and even horse back riding," notes Isaac V., who appreciated the diverse ecosystem.
Campsite privacy varies significantly: Some glamping options offer more seclusion than others. "It's a great place to squeeze in a quick camping trip. It's not a place to camp for any length of time. This is more like self serve camping, primitive. Be careful for ticks are awful," cautions Francesca L. about certain areas of Morrow Mountain.
Reservation requirements: Most glamping sites require advance booking, especially during peak seasons (May-September). "We have been here 3 times all for a week at a time and love it. Holidays usually have some activities for kids," shares Sarah B. about Cane Creek Park, highlighting the need to plan ahead.
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