4 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Crosswinds Campground at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area houses several premium glamping options with proximity to pristine lake access. The comfortable canvas accommodations provide a perfect blend of outdoor experience and modern comfort, featuring electric hookups, real beds, and climate control systems not found in standard tent sites. "This outdoor nature preserve is truly a slice of heaven carved out in some of North Carolina's finest camping countryside," according to a camper who enjoyed the upscale accommodations. Additional glamping sites around the lake include the nearby Cozy Heron Glamping, which offers five exclusive glamping units with furnished interiors, drinking water, wood-burning stoves, and access to modern shower facilities. These eco-friendly glamping experiences maintain privacy between units while offering direct water access for paddling and fishing adventures.
The seven different access points throughout Jordan Lake create distinctive experiences for glamping guests seeking nature immersion with comfort. Safari tents and luxury canvas accommodations line portions of the heavily wooded forest, providing easy access to lakeside activities. A recent visitor noted, "There's a nice sand beach on the lake and a boat launch as well. Some of the sites offer a tie-off of your boat adjacent to your campsite." Glamping resorts in the area maintain exclusive amenities like picnic tables and fire rings at each accommodation, while providing access to miles of hiking trails and water activities. The pristine night skies make stargazing a popular evening activity, with several glamping units positioned specifically to maximize lake views and sunset vistas. Seasonal availability varies by location, with most premium glamping accommodations open from early spring through late fall.
"Decent campground in a beautiful location along Lake Jordan. Crosswinds Campground is one of several sites on the lake."
"Located just 30 miles west of Raleigh, Jordan Lake provides 7 different access points throughout this amazing natural preserve. "
Available this weekend
from $27 - $77 / night
"Most RV sites are gravel with a fire pit, picnic table and a gravel tent pad beside it. The bathhouse was clean and well maintained. Their RV sites are full hookup which is great for a state park."
"Excellent new cabin’s perfect fire pit new tables/restrooms spaced out beautifully designed campground."
from $27 - $75 / night
"Plenty of drive up campgrounds close enough together that you can camp with plenty of sites close enough together that you can have lots of people camping together but still remaining a comfortable distance"
"Sites are close to bathrooms, with nice clean showers. Also swim beaches, and trails. Can buy firewood on site from entrance. Good spot for families with kids of all ages."
Available this weekend
from $27 - $77 / night
"This is one of my favorite camping spots in the North Carolina triangle area. There is a tremendous amount of hiking and trails to do around here. "
"The campground had a gravel base and picnic table with fire pit. The grail was very painful to sleep on. There were also few trees so we could see other campers at nearby sites."
Available this weekend
from $17 - $47 / night
"Wells Campground at Falls Lake felt like stepping into a quiet forest hideaway, where the kids could explore trails, spot eagles over the water, and watch butterflies while we enjoyed campfires under the"
"Bathroom facilities with hot showers located near every loop. Swimming areas at certain places around the lake. Kayaking and boat access also. Great restaurants and gas stations near by."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $72 / night
"The beds are super comfy and AC blew cold. This is a great get a way, very affordable. Owners care a lot about the people that stayed."
Available this weekend
from $99 - $165 / night
"Nice place to camp for a few days - we had a campervan and were surrounded by huge, but quiet, RVs."
"We stayed at this rv campground while visiting the many things to see and do in Greensboro North Carolina. visitgreensboronc.com The rv sites are all pull thru nearly level, big gravel sites."
"It is located a short distance from Interstate 95, making it a great place to spend the night if you are traveling on to another destination. Or stay for a nice relaxing vacation like us."
"This resort is very community oriented with activities throughout the week and a free waffle breakfast every Saturday."
"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."
"Lots of recreational activities with lake access. Staff was very friendly. Concrete pads are level and sites are spacious with a picnic table and fire pit. Close to Ft."
"Fire pit, picnic table and cement pad with full hookup. Many AD soldiers and their families fulltime. They have been great."
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 .
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
GuideThe sites are very large, long and wider at the back, plenty of room for a big group or family. The bathrooms look new and they are clean. Here during the week so it's very empty and quiet.
LegendSometimes you pull into a campground expecting little more than a comfortable place to sleep and discover the kids have already made tomorrow’s plans before you’ve even finished setting up, and Fayetteville RV Resort & Cottages was that kind of happy surprise for our family. Tucked into the countryside of Wade just minutes from I-95, this beautifully maintained resort combines spacious, mostly shaded RV sites (including enormous pull-throughs accommodating big rigs) with cottages and enough green space that it feels remarkably removed from the highway. Families are especially spoiled here with two swimming pools, mini golf, a playground, walking path, fitness center, clubhouse, clean restrooms and showers, laundry facilities and dog parks, while full-hookup sites with 30/50-amp service make Mom and Dad’s life considerably easier too. One of my favorite memories was watching the boys bounce between swimming and miniature golf until that wonderful end-of-the-day exhaustion finally set in, leaving us to enjoy a quieter evening together back at the campsite. Some campgrounds are where you sleep between adventures - this is one where convincing the kids to actually leave becomes the adventure. With the resort offering numerous long pull-through and back-in sites rather than one clearly superior campsite, I’d choose one of the more shaded sites away from the busiest activity areas if your family values a quieter evening. We would enthusiastically recommend Fayetteville RV Resort for families because it’s exceptionally clean, wonderfully convenient and packed with enough kid-friendly recreation to turn what could easily have been an I-95 pit stop into a genuine family camping getaway.
TravelerWe visited Crosswinds campground at Jordan Lake State Park on the worst heatwave of the year. The great thing about this area is that the sites a well shaded. We were about 50 yards from the lake, with the wind blowing we still were comfortable all day. We stayed on Loop A, which is my favorite loop at the park. There’s no electricity or water at the sites. There are water spickets throughout the loop with potable water. The site is awesome! There’s a small pond beside it. The neighboring sites are close, but regular conversations can not be heard.this loop is always quiet even when there are a lot of people, but it’s never been full when I’m there. I didn’t do good with photos except for the food.
ScoutDecent campground in a beautiful location along Lake Jordan. Crosswinds Campground is one of several sites on the lake. We chose this location since the gates stay open all the time, while other sites have a curfew that can lock you out for the night.
The staff are super friendly and helpful. There’s apparently a camp host whom we never met and they’re on the site next to ours (not sure if they’re supposed to greet us or help us get acquainted with the site, but the staff member at check in was great and did all that when we arrived).
Loop C is quiet, very few children, and less road noise compared to the other loops, but doesn’t have the same access to the lake.
Site C50 is conveniently located close to the bath house, has a large fire pit with adjustable grill, picnic table, and hookups for water and electricity. We’re in a tent, so really just use the electricity. The picnic table here should be replaced, as the wood seems to be rotting, but still does the job. There are a few sites in loop C that do have direct access to the lake, but those tend to be booked all of the time. We explored one last night and couldn’t believe it was vacant and how much nicer it seemed.
Bathrooms are not as clean as I would like, but I bring disinfectant wipes to wipe the toilet before use. Showers are fine, but use an annoying motion sensor to turn the water on/off. Showering at night is annoying with the bugs because the bathhouse is lit like a beacon (probably for safety). Waiting for the daytime is a better experience. Also, there isn’t a washing station for dishes, and we do that at our site.
Firewood can be purchased by the staff at the campground entrance; however, the exact same firewood is almost $4 fewer at a Refuel station down the street. Definitely stop into that gas station store for things you might need.
Overall, really good experience staying here, some annoying things, but won’t ruin your stay.
TravelerFirst time to Loop C and we loved it. There are some great sites here, they are big and most are decently spaced. It rained heavily while there, some sites will hold water, but I didn’t see any fully submerged. There’s no electrical hook ups, there are a few potable water spickets throughout the loop. The bathroom was very clean.
TravelerIt’s not scenic or particularly private, but it’s clean, well designed, and pumping out shore power to combat the Iowa humidity
TravelerEasy back in camp sites some have a bit of steep up hill to the flat space the area is hilly I was only her 2 nights so I didn’t really have much time to explore I came here to visit my Uncle and I needed a place to park his home area is to small.
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area offers multiple glamping opportunities located throughout its 14,000-acre reservoir basin. Situated at elevations averaging 220 feet above sea level, the lake features seven distinct access points with varying terrain and amenities. The climate remains mild through much of the camping season, with water temperatures reaching the mid-70s during summer months and dropping to the 50s in early spring and late fall.
Water activities: Jordan Lake provides extensive options for paddlers and boaters across its 200+ miles of shoreline. At Crosswinds Campground, visitors can access both boat launches and swimming areas. "Great Campsites, nice wooded sites and close to lake access. Great hiking trails and very family friendly. Deer walked right behind our site. Boat ramp in campground. Swim area and playground," notes camper Wendy M.
Fishing opportunities: Both shoreline and boat fishing yield catches of bass, crappie and catfish throughout the seasons. Many sites at Rolling View — Falls Lake State Recreation Area provide direct water access. "Nice, big sites and plenty of good areas for swimming, hiking, and fishing. We always catch a ton of fish!!" explains Dana M. Though located nearby rather than on Jordan Lake itself, Falls Lake offers similar species and fishing conditions.
Trail exploration: The area features numerous hiking paths through mixed pine and hardwood forests. "Plenty to do here with the lake at your fingertips. Great first experience," shares Paul H. about Crosswinds Campground. For more challenging terrain, nearby Raven Rock State Park offers trails along the Cape Fear River that connect to primitive camping areas.
Spacious sites: Many glamping options near Jordan Lake feature well-sized sites with natural spacing. "The camping sites are spacious and most are level. I love this campground!" writes Cindy S. about Crosswinds Campground. Site dimensions typically measure 30-40 feet in depth with most accommodating large recreational vehicles or multiple tents.
Clean facilities: Visitors consistently rate bathroom and shower buildings positively across the recreation area. At B.W. Wells — Falls Lake State Recreation Area, campers appreciate the well-maintained infrastructure. "Bathroom facilities were a little questionable at times. We had toilets that constantly weren't flushed and one that even spilled all over the floor and my feet. Hot water but the toilets just left me a little meh," notes Shannon S., providing an honest assessment of facilities.
Wildlife viewing: The wooded environment supports diverse animal sightings throughout the day. "Deer walked right behind our site," mentions Wendy M. at Crosswinds. The early morning hours offer optimal wildlife observation opportunities, particularly along shoreline areas.
Gate hours: Access restrictions apply at several campgrounds surrounding Jordan Lake. At Crosswinds Campground, "they lock the gate after a certain hour. If you need something or arrive after hours you are out of luck," warns Debbie F. Typical gate closure times range from 9-10pm depending on the season.
Limited sewer connections: While many sites offer water and electric hookups, full sewer hookups are less common. "There is no septic on your site," notes Debbie F. about Crosswinds. Most campgrounds provide dump stations near exit roads for RV waste disposal before departure.
Booking window: Reservations for glamping structures and premium sites at Cozy Heron Glamping typically open 6 months in advance and fill quickly for summer weekends and holidays. "We stayed 3 nights in June. Two days on the water, tubing and kayaks. Cooked out, had a great time. The beds are super comfy and AC blew cold," shares Charlie T.
Beach access: Several campgrounds feature designated swimming areas with sand beaches. "Loved having a double site with my parents. Close to the beach where we sat for hours. Clean bathrooms. Spacious sites. Plenty of privacy," remarks Angela M. about her stay at Crosswinds. Swimming areas typically include rope-marked boundaries and are unguarded.
Playground proximity: When selecting campsites with children, consider locations near recreational facilities. At Eno River State Park Campground, families appreciate the combination of natural spaces and built facilities. "Loved the educational experiences at this park. Very knowledgeable and clean," notes Elizabeth V.
Educational programs: Several campgrounds offer ranger-led programs focused on wildlife, ecology and astronomy. "We loved the educational experiences at this park. Very knowledgeable and clean," shares Elizabeth V. about Eno River State Park. Programs typically run Friday and Saturday evenings during peak season with additional offerings during holiday periods.
Site levelness: While most sites feature improved pads, some areas require additional equipment for proper leveling. At Fayetteville RV Resort & Cottages, approximately 20 miles from Jordan Lake, visitors note the attention to site preparation. "All sites seem to be gravel pads, nice, level, average length and width. Full hook up's. I would guess half of the sites are pull though. They have sites that can handle long rigs," reports Steve K.
Road noise consideration: When selecting campgrounds, consider proximity to highways. "This campground has a lot of potential. Unfortunately it is situated right next to a major highway so it is quite noisy," advises Rick B. about Greensboro KOA. Sites deeper within campground loops typically provide better noise insulation from nearby roads.
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