Best Tent Camping near Cooleemee, NC

Recent Tent Reviews in Cooleemee

606 Reviews of 21 Cooleemee Campgrounds

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  Mambo M.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 12, 2024

  Arrowhead Campground

  One of my faves!

  Happy to report that there is a new host here as the one that was working in 2021 was AWFUL. Great sites but hardly any are level so be prepared to manage that. Nice fire pits and grills - love having both. Great bathhouse with hot showers. Terrific paved trail that is awesome for walking, biking, strollers, wheelchairs. Plenty of hammock trees! Zero noise except from other campers/vehicles and the occasional aircraft passing over. Cell signal is pretty spotty but passable. Would need a booster or satellite internet in order to work or attend school, though. Nearby El Dorado Outpost has everything you might need (gas, ice, hot food, small groceries, outdoor supplies, GREAT biscuits!!, etc) and locals sell firewood bundles for $4-5/each. 10-15 min drive into Troy where there are restaurants, gas stations, small regular grocery stores. Really nice new playground and skate park in Troy, too. Tons of hiking, offroading/overlanding, mountain biking, horseback riding nearby.

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  Robert D.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 8, 2024

  Dan Nicholas Park

  Traveling

  This campground is not well-maintained. The bathhouses are in very poor shape. There appears to be suspect, microbial growth all over the men’s side (black mold). The bath houses also aren’t cleaned on a regular basis. I was here a week and they cleaned it after I complained. They were only cleaned one time in a one week period. The campground manager doesn’t appear to care about anything. Keep it business only with this person. The sites are completely covered with leaves. You can’t even see the parking area for your site. I travel full-time. I will not be coming back to this location.

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  Dan S.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 30, 2024

  Oak Hollow City Campground

  First timer

  From the first over the phone to the in person at the office, to even extending my stay by a day. I simply felt welcomed and wanted. Definitely would suggest! Definitely coming back!

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  Jerry O.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 26, 2024

  Arrowhead Campground

  Great getaway

  This is a great little place to get away from it all. The sites have electric but you will need in-house water and septic. There is a dump station along with a potable water source at the entrance to the campground.

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  chris A.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 22, 2024

  Pilot Mountain State Park Campground — Pilot Mountain State Park

  Great secluded spot

  I stayed on the “not great for kids” side. Camp host said the other part of the park was better for families and had easier trail inclines. I loved my spot. It was quieter than I expected given how close the camp sites were to each other.

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  Lakisha D.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 16, 2024

  Hagan-Stone Park

  Favorite getaway.

  Very nice park and clean bathrooms.

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  Matthew G.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 8, 2024

  Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

  Great

  My wife and I stayed here with our 2 daughters. The campsite was spacious, flat and shaded. There was plenty to do for the kids for the weekend. The bath house was very nice and clean. The camp host drove his golf cart around selling firewood. Will definitely return

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  Shiner T.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 25, 2024

  Oak Hollow City Campground

  Great spot to road rest

  Been eating mules on the interstate. This place beats the heck out of a Cracker Barrel. Called a couple of hours out. Got a primo site ( B-13) 30 amp. Full hookups This site is level. Note there is no late checking after 7:30 pm. Stormy night coming. Safe and sound here

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  Thunderroad 5.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 23, 2024

  Dan Nicholas Park

  Enjoyed Our Stay

  Stayed a couple of nights for first time. Staff was very nice. Grounds were well maintained, not crowded and nice and quiet. Nice lake to walk around, but paddle boats and center were closed. Lots of ducks that were used to human presence and feeding. Located in a nice sized park. Would definitely go back.

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  Kathryn C.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 3, 2024

  Indian Springs Campground

  Peaceful and fun!

  This place is tucked away near a river, plenty of indoor and outdoor activities, plus a nice laundromat. One of the quietest RV parks I've ever been to! The owners are nice and the grounds are well kept. Only reason it's not 5/5 is they currently lack a bathhouse.

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  Jackie S.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 30, 2024

  Canebrake Horse Camp

  Love it!

  I was there alone and had the whole campsite to myself. The camp host was so kind. He always made sure me, my horses and my grandson were comfortable and safe!

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  Kirby B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 18, 2024

  Dan Nicholas Park

  Decent campground. Needs work, nothing to do.

  We went to Dan Nicholas Park earlier this year (around the spring time) and it was decent. Staff was nice, our campground was set up well, we had no noise problems and the campground was pretty much close to a bathhouse. However the one complaint is that the advertisement of this park— being that you can go to their attractions, is kind of faltered out. Nobody works at the park anymore, everything’s kind of closed— and what isn’t closed due to no work is under renovation. Nice place for younger kids! Not for teens. However all together a cheap and decent park! Stayed for 3 nights and 4 days with 2 sites for only 120 dollars, so a good deal. I would recommend for family camping trips as it’s nicely snuggled in Salisbury NC and an all around friendly campground. The bonus is it’s gated!

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  Greg B.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 3, 2024

  Hagan-Stone Park

  Spot B28

  Well Maintained, Nice workers and good weather. 20ish minutes from Greensboro. Camping spots are great.

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  Cameron G.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 25, 2024

  Moravian Falls Family Campground

  Clean, beautiful, peaceful

  The stay at the cabin with my wife was a true blessing.  Amazing atmosphere, quiet and peaceful.

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  terri L.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 15, 2024

  Zooland Family Campground

  Great Family Campground

  The campground is neatly taken care of. The staff was awesome and friendly. The store is awesome and they had guest food trucks that rocked!

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  James M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 10, 2024

  Statesville RV Park I-77

  Great place to stay

  I showed up after hours on a motorcycle looking for an overnight tent site.  They didn't have tent sites available in the after hours check in.  Luckily, John, who works maintenance, was near by.  He opened up the office, checked me into a tent site and figured out how to give me a military discount even though that is not his job.  John saved my night!  The tent site was clean, level, grass and water and electric worked great.  There was some noise from the interstate but expected in a tent.  Restroom and shower facilities were clean and functional.  My only staff interaction was with John and he was outstanding in customer service and going over the top to take care of getting me set up.  Thank you!

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  Kevin A.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 1, 2024

  Stone Mountain State Park Campground

  One of our favorite state parks

  We’ve camped at Stone Mountain multiple times over the years. We tent-camped when my boys were small. Most recently in our RV (3-4 times in the past three years). It is a great park. The hiking is excellent. The campsites are large and spacious. The park is well-kept. Make sure you hike to the top. The views are great, and you can spend time at the Homestead farm in the valley below.

  We camped here this past weekend and enjoyed it once again. We were at site 56. It is an excellent site on the stream, with no site immediately next to you, so there is lots of privacy. The firepit, picnic table, water, and electricity are all great. We had limited cell service for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. We could send and receive text messages, but coverage was very spotty.

  We will be back again in the Fall.

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  Sarah P.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 29, 2024

  Stone Mountain State Park Campground

  Great place

  The campground, paths, and bathrooms were very clean. Beautiful views at Rock Falls. If we didn't have our dogs with us we would have done hikes longer than 4 miles.

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  Marc A.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 22, 2024

  Zooland Family Campground

  Nice campground with lots of amenities

  Well taken care of. Pool was in good shape. Grounds are clean and hookups are spaced well. Lots of things for kids to do. Nice camp store with ice cream, drinks etc.

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  Lisa D.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 21, 2024

  Lake Curriher Wilderness

  Great place

  Last minute find. Host super nice took us to are site and deliver the wood to us. Bathroom are clean. Quite and beautiful

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  Morgan L.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 6, 2024

  Midway Campground Resort

  First camping experience in new camper!!

  This place was the first place we stopped along our trip to test out the new camper we just purchased, and this place was so wonderful and fun. We played mini golf, had a view of the lake, and enjoyed a great campfire on our little porch they provided. We truly had so much fun even though we only stayed one night! Can’t wait to come back.

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  Madison J.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 1, 2024

  Badin Lake Campground

  Cheap campsite with a lot to offer

  For only $20 you get so much. They have really nice established spots with great views of the lake, a very long trail to walk, nice clean bathrooms, and a shower for only $3. The lake is swimmable from any point and you have use of the entire campgrounds area except other direct sites.

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  Terry S.

  Traveler

  

  May. 25, 2024

  Arrowhead Campground

  Small and peaceful under the trees!

  We spent 2 nights here with our Storyteller Mode LT RV nestled in the Uwharrie National Forest. The campsites do not offer a view of the water of Badin Lake, but it is nearby with a drive or hike.  Many sites are available with electric hook-up, and drinking water is available at nearby locations.  Many of the sites are not very level so choose carefully.  The campground is very quiet and clean.  The drive-in offers beautiful rolling countryside with low foothills.   Nearby we took advantage of an off-road driver training course with OEX, Overland Experts.

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  Charli R.

  Ranger

  

  May. 3, 2024

  Hanging Rock State Park Campground

  Cool place

  We went late April on a weekend. The place was pretty packed. I think many people from Raleigh and Winston Salem come here because it's so close. We stayed until Monday, most of the people left on Sunday and Monday it was fairly empty. The park has 5 waterfalls I believe. Some are shorter hikes but almost all the hikes involve a steep hill climb of stairs. We got our workout in seeing all the sites. The bathhouses seemed kind of dated, the showers were very small with even smaller doors that didn't leave much to the imagination. You could see everything from chest up and knees down. They gave you hooked to hang your things outside the door but that would involve being naked in front of everyone to retrieve your things. We had a camper so I used my own shower. Most of the sites are small and very close together. They do control burns often so there isn't any bushes giving you privacy. I'd suggest going during the week when there is less people. We stayed in site 11 because it was one of the few long enough for our 25ft camper. No hook ups or dump stations.

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  Mallory H.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 2, 2024

  Badin Lake Campground

  Quick beautiful stay!

  Another quick one night stay but it was beautiful! We arrived just in time to watch the sunset over the water between the trees!

  Since I booked last minute I was only able to get an inner loop site but I can't wait to come back and get a site on the water, specifically 9, 11 or 13! Even if you do not have a water front spot there were still ways to access the water and a fishing pier.

  The bathrooms and showers were all individual stalls and decently overall clean.

  The drive in is a bit long and bumpy but beautiful!

  Highly recommend spending multiple nights here if possible.

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  Justin S.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 1, 2024

  Hagan-Stone Park

  Best!

  We frequent this campground very often. Very nice play grounds. Does cost and long waiting line at pool, but one of the best to just get away and relax.

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  Justin S.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 1, 2024

  Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Asheboro

  Worst to deal with

  My family planned a trip here, including our camper and 2 others. (3 sites total). Our camper needed work done and due to an unexpected sudden death in the family, taking the camper to be worked on 2 weeks prior to our planned visit was our only option. We called and explained the situation we were in and was spoken to VERY rudely. And was not able to get any of our money back. If there’s a possibility that you may have an unplanned death in the family that may complicate your trip, don’t book with them! We will NEVER plan another trip here!!