RV camping near Burlington, North Carolina offers access to sites within 45 minutes of the city center. The terrain varies from wooded areas to lakeside spots, with elevations ranging from 400-600 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically reach 85-95°F, while winters can drop to freezing, affecting water availability at some campgrounds.
What to do
Fishing at nearby lakes: Cane Creek Campground and RV Park offers access to a lake with fishing opportunities. As one camper notes, "Beautiful view of lake. Great hiking trails."
Family playgrounds: Multiple play areas keep children entertained at campgrounds like Cane Creek. According to one visitor, "There are 3 parks which kiddo had a great time making friends at."
Canoe access: Indian Heritage RV Park provides river access for paddlers. A camper mentioned, "There is a river access for canoe at the edge of the campground."
Nearby attractions: The NC State Zoo is accessible from several campgrounds in the region. One camper at Deep River Campground shared it's "minutes away from the NC State Zoo, Asheboro Downtown, gas stations, post office, grocery stores."
What campers like
Spacious sites: Jones Station RV Park provides generous spacing between RVs. A camper observed, "Sites were huge with large space between...everything was immaculate."
Privacy and shade: Some Burlington area campgrounds offer more secluded spots. At Spring Hill RV Park, a camper noted, "The spaces are far enough apart that they aren't on top of each other."
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness varies significantly between parks. Indian Heritage RV Park stands out, with one camper stating, "Bathhouse is the nicest one I've encountered with a very homey living room like entry, very nice, private bathrooms with showers."
Quiet environment: Many parks maintain peaceful settings despite highway proximity. A visitor at Spring Hill RV Park appreciated that "the park is very quiet. Lots of trees for shade."
What you should know
Site levelness: Terrain varies significantly between parks. One camper at Deep River reported, "It took a while for me to get the trailer unhitched and by the time I had it nearly level, I had used all of my blocks."
Staff responsiveness: Management quality differs between locations. At Goodwins RV Campground, a visitor found that "the community that I found at Goodwin's was very welcoming, friendly and offered up beers and BBQ to everyone in the vicinity."
Pet policies: Some campgrounds enforce breed restrictions. One visitor to Jones Station noted they "was told on the phone a registered service dog with papers is not allowed at the campground due to its breed."
Seasonal tree issues: Overhead trees can create problems for certain rigs. At Cane Creek, a camper experienced problems when "a large storm rolled through and a hickory nut busted the top of my ac unit on my roof."
Tips for camping with families
Multiple playgrounds: Cane Creek offers several play areas for children. A visitor mentioned, "Plenty of places to tent camp or RV camp! Places to fish things for kids to play on and of course places to shower after!"
Swimming options: Pools are available at select campgrounds, though availability may vary. At Deep River Campground, a camper noted they have "2 pools (currently closed due to covid), game room, store, and private pond."
Kid-friendly sites: Ivory Clay Farm provides a more intimate camping experience with only three sites. The owner shares, "This is a great relaxing get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life!"
Nature observation: Wildlife viewing opportunities exist at several parks. At Indian Heritage RV Park, a camper observed, "There are ground hogs and crawdads. Near a main road, but still very quaint."
Tips from RVers
Long-term stays: Monthly rates are available at several parks for extended visits. Jones Station RV Park received high praise from a long-term visitor: "We've stayed at Jones Station many times since it opened 10 years ago... This is absolutely the nicest privately owned RV Park we've visited anywhere in the country."
Internet connectivity: Digital nomads will find varying Wi-Fi quality. At Spring Hill RV Park, a camper reported, "The Wifi is excellent and, I believe, cell service is good for pretty much everyone since it's so close to the Triangle."
Site navigation: Some parks have challenging layouts requiring staff assistance. Jordan Dam RV Park provides this help, as one camper noted, "The site maintenance man, Earl, will direct you into your site, which was a bit tricky in the site we were in."
Propane services: On-site propane filling is available at select campgrounds. A long-term visitor at Jordan Dam RV Park appreciated that "if you leave your tank on your picnic table, Earl will come and fill it."
