Cameron, North Carolina sits at the intersection of the Cape Fear River Valley and Sandhills regions, creating a diverse camping landscape with elevations ranging from 200-400 feet. The area's sandy soil creates quick-draining campgrounds that remain accessible after rain. Winter temperatures rarely drop below freezing, allowing for comfortable year-round camping with most parks maintaining full operations through all seasons.
What to do
Fishing at multiple ponds: Jordan Dam RV Park maintains a stocked fishing pond where campers can enjoy relaxed angling. As one visitor noted, "There's free WiFi, laundry service, propane tank onsite as well as little store on the campground premises itself and even a small fish pond."
Explore military history: At Smith Lake Army RV Park near Fort Bragg, military families and DOD members gain access to extensive recreation facilities. "Playgrounds were phenomenal for kids. Bike and Hiking trails all through out the site. Fishing as well - with respective fishing license," reports one visitor. The campground connects to Simmons Army Airfield, providing unique aviation viewing.
Water activities: Pine Lake RV Resort offers kayaking and boating on their pond. A camper mentioned, "This campground is very clean and quiet with lots of things to do, there is a pond to go fishing and the campground has a variety of boats and kayaks that you can use on the pond."
What campers like
Spacious concrete pads: Smith Lake Army RV Park receives consistently high marks for site quality. "Concrete pads are level and sites are spacious with a picnic table and fire pit," explains one reviewer. Another adds, "Sites are pretty tight to one another and not each site had a fire ring — community fire rings only."
Farm animal experiences: Double L Farms Campground offers a unique camping environment surrounded by working farm animals. "The kids loved our stay. Right off I95. Great over night stay. Farm Camp," notes one reviewer. Another camper explains, "For my entire family, we absolutely loved the cows, horses, donkeys, chickens, guinea hens, ducks, turkey, cats, dogs and other animals we came across during our stay."
Community events: Fayetteville RV Resort & Cottages emphasizes social activities. A visitor reported, "We really liked the 'Meet Your Neighbors Happy Hour', they really wowed us with this event. It ends early enough that you can still have a quiet evening around your camp site." Another mentioned, "This resort is very community oriented with activities throughout the week and a free waffle breakfast every Saturday."
What you should know
Entrance visibility: Several rv parks near Cameron, North Carolina have challenging entrance markers. At Goodwins RV Campground, "The sign to Goodwin's is low on the ground and sets back a bit from the road, so not the easiest to find. But when you do find it, you'll be kind of impressed by how low-key and seemingly hidden from civilization this place is."
Military noise: Campers near Fort Bragg should expect aircraft. "This campground is near a military runway so be prepared for loud aircraft noise as well as other military installation noise," explains a Smith Lake Army RV visitor, while another noted more positively, "We loved the sounds of freedom and enjoyed seeing our service members practicing flight maneuvers."
Rural isolation: Many RV parks around Cameron have limited nearby services. One camper at Spring Valley RV Campground explained, "While this spot isn't going to be one likely that you'll remember all too fondly, if you are on the I-95 corridor and looking for a quick off-road respite, then this place isn't too bad."
Tips for camping with families
Animal interactions: Double L Farms Campground offers unique agricultural experiences. "If you have a family with small children, they will love the horses, chickens, guinea hens, and the couple of friendly cats and dogs that they own," reports a visitor. Another mentions, "In the morning Brian took our two year old on a tour of their amazing farm — horses, cows, ducks, chickens, and all the tractors of our toddlers' dreams."
Recreation variety: Fayetteville RV Resort provides numerous activities for different ages. A reviewer lists, "So much to do for the kiddos and adults. Two pools, hot tub, mini golf, basketball court, horseshoes and playground all included in your price." Another mentions, "During our stay they had scheduled kid activities and movie night with popcorn."
Cabin alternatives: Several RV parks near Cameron offer cabins for families without camping equipment. Pine Lake RV Resort includes cabins alongside traditional camping sites, providing flexibility for mixed-equipment family trips.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategies: At Spring Valley RV Campground, experienced RVers recommend specific locations: "I would select a spot that is halfway through the loop (it's lower and further removed meaning you'll hear less traffic from nearby HWY 95)."
Propane services: Jordan Dam RV Park offers convenient propane delivery right to your site. A camper explains, "The RV Park has on-site propane filling, and if you leave your tank on your picnic table, Earl will come and fill it. This was extremely convenient during the winter months, when we were filling one of our tanks every few days."
Long-term stays: Several RV parks around Cameron accommodate extended stays. Dickens RV Park primarily serves long-term guests, while Fayetteville RV Resort has accommodated unexpected extended stays: "We came here the day we sold our house in Fayettville. Covit19 had just hit so the campground we had reserved fell through... We were in for a surprise, Fayetteville RV resorts welcomed us with open arms and put us under a long term clause so we couldn't get thrown out if they shut everything down."