Best Glamping near Charlotte, NC

Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort leads Charlotte's luxury outdoor stays with distinctive glamping accommodations nestled near its namesake amusement park. The property features spacious glamping tents and cabin-style structures with comfortable bedding, climate control, and essential amenities for an elevated camping experience. Lake Norman State Park, approximately 40 miles north, complements the area's upscale outdoor options with well-appointed yurts and glamping structures surrounded by lakeside scenery and wooded terrain. Both locations maintain full hookups, private fire pits, and picnic tables, while providing access to clean shower facilities and modern bathhouses. One guest shared, "Always very clean, with meticulously maintained and picturesque grounds, Camp Wilderness is well-appointed with amenities and attended to by helpful and friendly staff."

Dedicated shuttle service connects Camp Wilderness guests directly to Carowinds amusement park, eliminating parking hassles while providing convenient access to thrilling roller coasters and entertainment. For nature enthusiasts, nearby Lake Norman State Park offers extensive hiking trails, swimming areas, boat rentals, and fishing opportunities along its shoreline. Cane Creek Park adds to the region's glamping destinations with its own upscale accommodations and water recreation options. These glamping resorts typically require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months when amusement park visitation surges. According to a camper, "You can purchase Carowinds tickets right here and ride a shuttle all day long to the park rather than fight traffic. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and Cabelas, Walmart, and other shopping is nearby for supplies as well as restaurants."

Best Glamping Sites Near Charlotte, North Carolina (22)

    1. McDowell Nature Preserve

    31 Reviews
    Lake Wylie, NC
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (980) 314-2267

    $15 - $33 / night

    "This campground is just minutes from Charlotte, but secluded from the city noise. Nice open spaces with shade. No views to speak of but several short trails and nice areas around Lake Wylie."

    "There are lovely trails, a large playground, nature center, the beautiful lake Wylie {no swimming, NC fishing license required}, geocaching, clean bathrooms and shower rooms, electric sites with large"

    2. Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort

    17 Reviews
    Pineville, NC
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 588-2600

    "Staff at counter was very friendly and provided all the information needed. Site was level side to side and paved with asphalt only wide enough for the camper."

    "I've stayed here twice while visiting nearby Charlotte, and was pleased with the facility. RV spaces are a nice size with plenty of grass."

    3. Ebenezer Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    20 Reviews
    Rock Hill, SC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 366-6620

    "We live nearby so this is a nice little place to camp at. Nice sites, close to places to eat. Bathhouse was clean and well kept."

    "The bath house was clean. The men's side gave every appearance of being well maintained."

    4. Cane Creek Park

    28 Reviews
    Mineral Springs, NC
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 843-5909

    "Great spot only 45min from Charlotte."

    "It is located south and east of the town of waxhaw, and an easy drive from Charlotte."

    5. Yates Family Camping

    3 Reviews
    Harrisburg, NC
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 773-9349

    "There aren’t really any extras here but if you’re just looking for reliable water/electrical/sewer and wifi near Charlotte this is a fantastic option."

    6. Lake Norman State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Troutman, NC
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 528-6350

    $27 - $75 / night

    "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."

    "LNSP is just a 45 minute drive from Charlotte and 1.5 hours from Asheville. The campsites are spacious, and surrounded by woods with plenty of shade to keep the summer heat in check."

    7. Crowders Mountain State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Bessemer City, NC
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 853-5429

    $17 - $47 / night

    "See the camping info here:

    https://www.ncparks.gov/crowders-mountain-state-park/camping

    It isnt a rugged hike, but you must be prepapred"

    "We arrived late almost at sundown but they had an envelope waiting with instructions, a parking tag and a map. This is a hike in campground so we were in a hurry."

    8. Andrew Jackson State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Lancaster, SC
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 285-3344

    $40 - $50 / night

    "Campsite rates are very reasonable and all sites have electric and water and 3 sites also have sewer! Bathrooms and showers are clean and staff are friendly and helpful! We will be returning soon!"

    "This is a cool little spot not far from Charlotte NC which doesn't seem as busy as other nearby campgrounds. Staff are friendly."

    9. Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Badin, NC
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 982-4402

    $17 - $107 / night

    "Glad to finally find a nice campground just over an hour away from Charlotte. Easy trek for a short weekend trip. We exhausted ourselves hiking and canoeing and much more stuff to do!"

    "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."

    10. Lake Curriher Wilderness

    4 Reviews
    China Grove, NC
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 857-4114

    $10 - $30 / 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."

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Glamping Reviews near Charlotte, NC

254 Reviews of 22 Charlotte Campgrounds


  • E
    May. 12, 2024

    6 Points @ Raven Micro Farm

    $69 Glamping, Hike to Site

    Six points @ Raven Micro Farm LLC is a fully loaded Glamping site. Equip with a Bell tent, thick Japanese cotton sleeping mat, linens, full-size propane grill, cookware, utensils, dishware, and more.

    This is a walk-in site, bring your hiking boots. The property is slightly hilly.

    Be advised that the site is private excluding when we are out doing farm chores or as the animals are rotated.

  • chrissy D.
    May. 23, 2022

    Lake Norman State Park Campground

    Fantastic quiet get away

    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. Those as well were pretty clean for a camp ground, I was pleasantly surprised. The path to the bathrooms light up at night so you can find your way very easy in the dark. Camp ground itself was very clean and I often saw the staff working on cleaning it and interacting with the campers. The designated swimming area was like a piece of heaven. Small not to overly packed, very clean beach. We plan on coming pack to do tent camping with our dog, fantastic family or romantic couple retreat.

  • Nora C.
    Jun. 8, 2018

    McDowell Nature Preserve

    Small but clean, close to everything.

    This campground is just minutes from Charlotte, but secluded from the city noise. Nice open spaces with shade. No views to speak of but several short trails and nice areas around Lake Wylie. Clean facilities and secured gate with easy access after hours for paid campers. Spaces have offerings and picnic tables. RV and tent sites with water and electric.

  • L
    Jun. 12, 2018

    Andrew Jackson State Park Campground

    Andrew Jackson state park in SC

    Beautiful campground and park, only 25 campsites so it is quiet and well cared for! Campsite rates are very reasonable and all sites have electric and water and 3 sites also have sewer! Bathrooms and showers are clean and staff are friendly and helpful! We will be returning soon! The park is located approximately 20 miles from Rock Hill and 30 miles from Charlotte so there is plenty to see and do on the days you want to do some sightseeing!

  • Sara C.
    Oct. 1, 2019

    Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

    Hidden treasure

    We loved our stay! Glad to finally find a nice campground just over an hour away from Charlotte. Easy trek for a short weekend trip. We exhausted ourselves hiking and canoeing and much more stuff to do! Nice sites with electric hookups. Firewood available. Will definitely be back!

  • T
    Aug. 9, 2019

    Andrew Jackson State Park Campground

    Get away from the city

    This is a cool little spot not far from Charlotte NC which doesn't seem as busy as other nearby campgrounds. Staff are friendly. There are cites right next to a lake which is perfect for paddling around in a canoe or kayak just watch out for stumps. Fishing wasn't great when I was there, but it might be better in cooler weather.

  • Ellen  K.
    Sep. 3, 2019

    Lake Norman State Park Campground

    Escape to nature’s playground

    LNSP is just a 45 minute drive from Charlotte and 1.5 hours from Asheville. The campsites are spacious, and surrounded by woods with plenty of shade to keep the summer heat in check. The Lakeshore Trail takes hikers around the lake with opportunities to swim along the way. If mountain biking is your thing, there’s plenty of miles of trails for all skill levels just 2 miles away from you campsite. Lake Norman is huge and has a boat launch for everything from motorboats to paddle boards. You can even rent canoes, kayaks, peddleboats and standup paddle boards for $7 per hour. RVers will have to rough it - there’s no hookups but a dump station is available. Reservations are made through the state park website.

  • James D.
    Jun. 6, 2018

    Cane Creek Park

    A gem close to home...

    Great spot only 45min from Charlotte.

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2021

    Chester State Park Campground

    State Park with a Beautiful View of the Lake

    I gave this campground four stars, but only for RVs and travel trailers. I would not give it four stars for tent campers. Tent campers would have a hard time finding a suitable site that would not be too rocky. When I checked in, the lady was nice enough to find a site with grass behind the gravel so I could set up my tent. She didn’t warn me that it was sloped. With that said, it is a campground in a beautiful setting. The lake and the sitting area beside the lake are both beautiful. There is a paved walkway down to the lake to a sitting area and a dock. The bath house was air conditioned, almost too much. It is a shock to the system moving from the intense South Carolina heat into the bath house. However, it was a nice break from the heat. Be aware that when you take a shower, you may have to wait a few minutes for the hot water to start. When I first turned it on, I wondered if there was any hot water. Eventually it came, and it was HOT, so I had to adjust it quickly. Also, take your own hand soap with you. There are paper towels but no soap. There are several trails, and you can rent boats, peddle boats, canoes, and kayaks. There is also a disc golf course. If I had known beforehand, I would have taken my own discs. That’s my fault for not doing the research. My favorite part of this camping experience was waking up early in the morning and sitting by the lake. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to capture a photo of the ducks taking off and flying in a perfect v-formation, but it was so peaceful there. Overall, this is a great campground to get away from civilization.


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