Camping opportunities near Asheboro, North Carolina span across the Uwharrie National Forest region at elevations ranging from 500-1,000 feet, with humid subtropical climate patterns bringing mild winters and warm summers. Summer temperatures typically reach 85-90°F while winter lows average 30-35°F with occasional light snowfall. The area offers diverse camping options from platform tent glamping to full-service RV sites within proximity to the North Carolina Zoo.
What to do
Hiking at Morrow Mountain: Located about 30 minutes from Asheboro, the state park offers multiple trail options ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. "We exhausted ourselves hiking and canoeing and much more stuff to do! Nice sites with electric hookups. Firewood available," notes Sara C. about Morrow Mountain State Park Campground.
Paddle on Badin Lake: The Uwharrie National Forest offers water recreation at Badin Lake with canoe and kayak opportunities. "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," says Isaac V. about Uwharrie National Forest Badin Lake Group Camp.
Visit High Point City Park: Oak Hollow City Campground provides access to urban amenities while maintaining a natural setting. "We tent camped on Aug 28. This was our first time setting up on a platform and it was very easy. Our site had a great view of the beautiful lake. There was a pool our kids could swim in until 7:00pm," explains Larisa C. about her experience at Oak Hollow City Campground.
What campers like
Elevated platform tents: The unique safari-style accommodations at Basecamp Outdoors provide a distinctive yurt camping experience near Asheboro. "Basecamp_Outdoors has an awesome elevated camping experience you need to experience!" notes Jake C. about Basecamp Outdoors.
Creek-side camping: Several campgrounds feature water-adjacent sites. "This park has a wonderful creek running through the middle of it and most short-term sites back up to it. 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," explains Ruth P. about Moonshine Creek Campground.
Amenities for extended stays: Thousand Trails Forest Lake offers facilities for longer visits. "WiFi at this park is outstanding, over the air TV reception is good, and the laundry facility was excellent & cheap...$1.75 per load to wash & $1.00 to dry," reports Corby M. about his stay at Thousand Trails Forest Lake.
What you should know
Seasonal construction: Some campgrounds undergo regular expansions. "The campground is being expanded, but the construction did not bother us at all because we could hardly hear anything going on and there wasn't a lot of construction equipment activity to interfere with our camping experience," mentions Corby M. about his visit to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park.
Site leveling challenges: Prepare with adequate leveling equipment. "The only complaint I have of this campground is that some of the sites have some some tricky slopes. Took some time leveling my rig, but turned out great," advises Robert N. from his experience at Jellystone Park.
Limited bathhouse facilities: Check bathhouse locations when booking. "Although we have a full bathroom in our camper we typically use the showers at the campgrounds. There were only 2 bathhouses in the campground," notes Rebecca F. from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Asheboro.
Tips for camping with families
Plan for the right campground loop: Research specific loops for the best family experience. "C loop felt like the smallest loop and really close to the entry hiking trail. Behind the site is a great little 'valley' to explore if you have kids/dogs. Has awesome trees for hammocks and the tent pad doesn't slope," suggests Jennifer R. about Morrow Mountain State Park.
Consider proximity to attractions: The NC Zoo is accessible from multiple campgrounds. "We were 15 mins from the zoo which was amazing. You're close to stores and restaurants if you want but far enough out that it doesn't feel close," says Tucker M. about his family's experience at Jellystone Park.
Look for kid-specific activities: Some campgrounds offer structured programming. "This campground has plenty of room to park and activities to do. The staff is great and the owner is open to suggestions to make this campground great," reports Robert N. from Jellystone Park.
Tips from RVers
Highway noise considerations: Some convenient campgrounds come with road noise. "Easy on-Easy off access to several major highways which is exactly what a KOA Journey describes! The staff is welcoming, friendly, and very helpful! Was greeted immediately, given a nice bag of goodies and taken to our site within minutes!" mentions Wendy S. about her stay at Greensboro KOA.
Site selection for larger rigs: Examine site dimensions before booking. "The rv sites are all pull thru nearly level, big gravel sites. We had plenty of room for our 45' plus toad," notes David M. about his experience at Greensboro KOA.
Hookup configurations: Check the specific hookup layouts. "I didn't like the way they had the waste lines set up, and I kept smelling raw sewage," warns Julie L. about her experience at Thousand Trails Forest Lake, highlighting the importance of researching utility setups beforehand.
