Best Tent Camping near Chapel Hill, NC

Join the fun near Chapel Hill. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Chapel Hill, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Chapel Hill and user-submitted reviews.

Best Tent Sites Near Chapel Hill, North Carolina (9)

    1. Eno River State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Hillsborough, NC
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (919) 383-1686

    $12 - $42 / night

    "My partner and I camped at Fanny’s Ford at one of the primitive sites. The sites are well spaced but not a lot of privacy. We didn’t mind and everyone was cordial."

    "Eno River State Park has amazing backpack in camping that is well worth the beautiful walk through the woods. The last trip here was so wonderful that we extended it by two nights! "

    2. William B. Umstead State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Morrisville, NC
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (919) 571-4170

    $23 / night

    "Primitive camping has drive in, picnic table, fire ring, tent spot, and trails starting at your back door ⛺️"

    "My friend and I have been trying to learn the manly outdoors skills we never picked up as kids (because we're nerds), starting with hiking, climbing, and backpacking."

    3. RTP Lakefront Campsite - Campground

    1 Review
    Durham, NC
    12 miles
    Website

    $45 / night

    "We're so happy to have this property on our platform. Feel free to bring your kayak or canoe to take out onto the water. Book them today and come back here to leave them some love."

    4. MST Section 23 Falls Lake Camping

    1 Review
    Durham, NC
    16 miles

    "The campground is located on a private land, has a shelter, a fire pit, and a number of tent sites."

    5. Cedarock Park

    4 Reviews
    Graham, NC
    23 miles
    Website

    $10 / night

    "Cedarock Park, located in Burlington, North Carolina, is a hidden gem for all sorts of outdoor activities. The park offers hike-in camping with a handful of sites scattered along Rock Creek."

    "The park is almost 500 acres in size and offers:

    • 6 miles of hiking trails
    • 6 miles of equestrian trails
    • 2 disc golf courses with a total of 36 holes for play
    • A historical farm restored"

    6. Lake Michie Recreation Area

    1 Review
    Bahama, NC
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (919) 560-4355

    7. San-Lee Park

    3 Reviews
    Sanford, NC
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (919) 776-6221

    $15 / night

    "Contrary to what has been written, I would highly recommend San-Lee Park to anyone looking for a short and easy escape from the nearby Raleigh-Durham area."

    "There are hiking and biking trails as well as kayaking and other water sports on the lake there."

    9. Owl Creek Horse Camp - Bankhead NF

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    Mamers, NC
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (334) 832-4470

    $5 / night

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Tent Camping Reviews near Chapel Hill, NC

380 Reviews of 9 Chapel Hill Campgrounds



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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Chapel Hill, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Chapel Hill, NC is Eno River State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 21 reviews.

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