4 campgrounds with availability this weekend
The Uwharrie National Forest houses glamping accommodations at Badin Lake Group Camp near Troy, offering a unique retreat for those seeking upscale outdoor experiences just minutes from Badin. These sites feature canvas tent structures with proper beds, electricity, and private picnic areas while maintaining proximity to forest trails and lake activities. One guest noted, "The campsite was spacious, flat and shaded. There was plenty to do for the kids for the weekend." The nearby Basecamp Outdoors provides eco-friendly glamping in premium safari-style tents with comfortable furnishings, electricity, and shared bathroom facilities with hot showers and flushing toilets, all within a natural forest setting.
Lake Norman State Park features distinctive glamping yurts along the shoreline, combining rustic charm with modern amenities including electricity, comfortable mattresses, and climate control options. Visitors access numerous hiking trails directly from their accommodations, with boat rentals available for water exploration. A recent visitor mentioned, "The facilities were clean, whole campground was so quiet. Beautiful park, big lake, great hiking." Lake Currither Wilderness offers geodesic domes and pod-style accommodations with private decks overlooking forested areas, providing guests with fully-furnished interiors, water hookups, and electricity while maintaining ecological principles through solar-powered amenities and sustainable construction materials.
"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 this 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 this 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."
Available this weekend
from $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."
"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."
"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 this weekend
from $27 - $75 / night
"Bath houses have a little age on them but are clean. Putt Putt, Horse Shoes, Basketball, Swimming Pool, and Game Room. Nice lake with walking trail. The main lodge is beautiful."
"The pool the hot tub , volleyball, game room and well stocked store! Bands on weekend crafts golf cart rentals!"
Available this weekend
from $72 - $108 / night
"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
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 .
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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TravelerThe campground is in an old pine forest with a few sycamore trees. Our site is smaller than most with 30amps, water and sewer. The resort is well maintained and very clean. Gravel roads and sites with a thick covering of pine needles between.
ScoutI came in early and they didn't mind so I could get some rest before my long ride. Staff super friendly and sites are nice. All accommodations available. 5 star from this guy.
Morrow Mountain State Park sits along the Yadkin River at elevations between 300-936 feet, creating varied terrain for glamping near Badin, North Carolina. The surrounding Uwharrie National Forest contains some of North Carolina's oldest mountain formations, dating back over 500 million years. Winter temperatures typically range from 30-50°F while summer months average 70-90°F with moderate humidity.
Hiking trails for all levels: Morrow Mountain State Park features multiple trails with distinct terrain challenges. A visitor noted, "There are many trails to go on. 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."
Water recreation options: Lake Norman State Park offers multiple water activities including swimming and kayaking. One camper shared, "Hiking, swimming, fishing at its Carolina best. It is located at the northern end of the lake, where it is quieter (motor boat wise) than farther south."
Fishing opportunities: Oak Hollow City Campground provides accessible lakeside fishing spots directly from camping platforms. A recent visitor mentioned, "Our site had a great view of the beautiful lake. They let us borrow a metal fire pit so we could make s'mores."
Privacy between sites: Campers appreciate the natural spacing at Canebrake Horse Camp, where sites offer good isolation. One camper mentioned, "This site I stayed at was site 18 and it was so clean and had everything I needed such as the restroom showers, picnic table and fire ring."
Clean, modern facilities: Bathhouse quality varies significantly between glamping locations near Badin. A Morrow Mountain visitor remarked, "The campground is well kept and clean. The bathhouse is brand new. The camp host was very helpful and checked on everybody, every day."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The diverse ecosystems support various wildlife encounters. One visitor to Lake Curriher Wilderness shared, "I hike in to the remote campsite on the lake. The cabins here are also great. Clean and nice location. I would suggest the overlook cabin."
Campground access limitations: Several properties have specific entry restrictions. A Lake Curriher Wilderness camper noted, "The gates close at 5pm during the fall/winter. Slightly around that time, the retired police chief came around to introduce himself and give his cell number."
Site leveling challenges: Many sites require additional equipment for proper setup. According to one Oak Hollow camper, "Only two drawbacks: (1) noise from highway (2) many sites are not level so plan ahead and bring extra levelers."
Water availability concerns: Uwharrie National Forest Badin Lake Group Camp has limited water sources at some sites. A visitor reported, "The only thing I have about this campground is the restrooms they provide are not the cleanest, so prepare yourself if you're not used to that."
Dedicated children's activities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Asheboro offers structured entertainment for younger visitors. One parent mentioned, "This is a great family campground. They have activities all day for the kids and family. Very spacious with plenty of activities and room for kids."
Pool access: Several glamping locations feature swimming pools with varying seasonal availability. A Lake Norman visitor stated, "The beach is nice but gets very busy during the summer months. Lots of hiking trails, with lots of people using the grills etc."
Primitive camping considerations: When glamping with children near Badin, some areas offer more rugged experiences. A Morrow Mountain camper advised, "I hiked past the primitive campground which is fine, only 2 miles in. But there is no water so make sure you take enough for the night."
Reservation management: The online reservation systems can be frustrating. A visitor to Thousand Trails Forest Lake noted, "This was a last minute weekend get away. The website says first come first serve when you make your reservation for an RV site. When we arrived Friday afternoon, they told us that they have a set spot for us."
Hookup access and quality: Electric hookups vary significantly between glamping sites. A Morrow Mountain camper observed, "Site 98 in the electric loop is for tent and pop up campers, but is not pop up camper friendly. The ground is very uneven."
Road conditions: Interior roads at some properties need maintenance. A Forest Lake visitor warned, "Roads are the worst pot holes speed bumps that are curbs! Bath house was disgusting with mold and garbage everywhere!"
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