Best Tent Camping near Denver, NC

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Best Tent Sites Near Denver, NC (24)

    Camper-submitted photo from Crowders Mountain State Park Campground
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    1. Crowders Mountain State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    23 Photos
    127 Saves
    Bessemer City, North Carolina

    Tent camping only - No RV spaces. All campsites at Crowders Mountain State Park are hike-in and primitive. Campground is accessed via a 1 mile trail starting from the visitor center.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Lake Curriher Wilderness

    4 Reviews
    18 Photos
    139 Saves
    China Grove, North Carolina
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $10 - $30 / night

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      3. Yates Family Camping

      3 Reviews
      20 Saves
      Harrisburg, North Carolina
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
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      4. Hippie Holler

      1 Review
      10 Photos
      14 Saves
      Bessemer City, North Carolina
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group

      $40 - $60 / night

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      5. Primitive Camping By the Creek

      4 Reviews
      5 Photos
      62 Saves
      Grover, North Carolina

      Primitive camping by the creek currently has 2 very private camp sites. Fire pits and wood is provided at each site. Picnic tables are also available. We are currently open 7 days a week, 12 months of the year. Each site is primitive and private - We have one potable water spigot, and a outhouse with working toilet, which is shared between the two campsites. No electricity (generates are allowed). Each site has a max, of 6 to 8 persons. Pets are allowed but must be on a leash at all times.

      Campers/small RV's/Vans are allowed, sites are level and drive through. Trash bins are provide at each site.

      We are located less than a 1/2 mile from Interstate 85, at exit 104. There are gas stations (with showers), convenient stores and restaurants close by.

      We are within 15 minutes drive to horse, bike, and hiking trails. Kings Mtn State Park, Kings Mtn National Park and Crowders Mtn State Park.

      If you have any question contact David @ 864-761-6297.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents

      $30 / night

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      6. Hiddenite Family Campground

      2 Reviews
      15 Photos
      14 Saves
      Stony Point, North Carolina

      Family Owned and Operated, "Hiddenite Family Campground" is open for camping year round; with 37 full hookup sites, upgraded tent sites, and numerous primitive tent sites, nestled in peaceful wooded surroundings along the South Yadkin River. Come enjoy our animals, large pool and explore our 30+ acres of pure nature! Rates start at $25/nightly for primitive tent sites and $50/night for full hook up sites (Rates are for 2 adults. Children under 18 stay free)

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Trash

      $25 - $50 / night

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      7. Upper Falls Campsite

      1 Review
      8 Photos
      33 Saves
      Casar, North Carolina

      Camping - Primitive and require a hike in of 1.5 miles Please note that fees and permits are required for all overnight stays, including backcountry camping. Backcountry campers must make a reservation online or by calling 1-877-722-6762 before setting up at a campsite. Campers can make same-day reservations up until 9:00pm the day of your arrival. Upon arrival, use the self-check-in through the Reserve America Camping App. Site ATTENTION BACKCOUNTRY CAMPERS Please be advised that these sites will ONLY accomodate a maximum of 6 people. If your group has more than 6 people, additional sites will need to be reserved. Sink gratefully into your sleeping bag after a day of hiking at South Mountains and fall asleep in the stillness of the forest. Twenty-four backpack camping sites are offered in seven areas of the park. Permit and fees are required to camp overnight. Please visit the visitor center prior to hiking to your campsite to fill out the permit and pay the fees. A kiosk outside the visitor center allows campers to register and pay the fees if they arrive when the visitor center is closed. These sites are designated on the park map, and hiking distances to each backpack camping site vary. Each camping area has a pit toilet located nearby. All supplies, including water, must be packed to the sites. To drink water from nearby creeks and streams, use a filtration device or boil the water for at least five minutes. Below is a listing of the backpack campsites and the distance between the campsites and the Jacob Fork parking area: Upper Falls – 1.4 miles 1.5 MILE HIKE TO CAMPSITES Maximum group size of 6 people per site. At the park office, back country campers must record the tag numbers of all vehicles left overnight. Water can be found most of the year in a nearby stream. Water must be filtered prior to use. Fires only in fire ring. A North Carolina State fishing license (basic) and the special trout fishing license are required to fish. Licenses are not sold at the park. Please arrive a minimum of 1 hour prior to sunset to allow time to get to the camping area before dark. North Carolina State park rules and regulations are posted in each park and enforced by rangers. Violating these rules and regulations is a misdemeanor and may result in a fine and revocation of permit. Alcoholic beverages, firearms (including fireworks) and other weapons are prohibited. Campers with a proper permit may possess a concealed handgun in permitted areas. Park Hours: November -- 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM; December through February -- 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; March, April and October -- 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM; May through September 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Pets are allowed except in park buildings. They must be on a leash no longer than six feet and cannot be left unattended. Posted quiet hours are enforced. Building fires in undesignated areas is prohibited. Unlicensed vehicles and motorcycles, golf carts, ATVs and mini-bikes are prohibited with the exception of mobility-aid devices used by a mobility-impaired person. All vehicles are prohibited from walkways, trails and other areas not designated for such purposes. State vehicle and traffic laws are enforced, and the speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. North Carolina State parks are wildlife sanctuaries. No hunting is allowed and collecting plants, minerals and artifacts is prohibited. State fishing regulations are enforced. ** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group

      $15 / night

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      8. Self Sufficient Holler

      1 Review
      10 Photos
      5 Saves
      Moravian Falls, North Carolina
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Cabins
      • Standard (Tent/RV)

      $40 - $200 / night

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      9. Boone Fork Campground

      4 Reviews
      25 Photos
      60 Saves
      Collettsville, North Carolina

      This site is__not maintained but can still be used.__Campers must hike in to the developed areas, and all sites are primitive. No electric hook ups, no toilets, no running water available.

      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      • Trash
      • Drinking Water
      • Toilets
      Camper-submitted photo from Boomer Park Shelter

      10. Boomer Park Shelter

      1 Review
      1 Photo
      5 Saves
      Moravian Falls, North Carolina

      Overview

      Boomer Park Shelter is located in Boomer Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.

      Recreation

      The 1,475-acre reservoir offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find channel catfish, large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, threadfin shad, spotted bass, striped bass, and hybrid striped bass.

      Facilities

      This lakefront shelter offers six, 7-foot picnic tables. A water spigot can be found at the shelter but there is no electricity available. You can enjoy other park amenities which include a playground, grill, accessible vault toilets, swim beach, and a boat ramp.

      Natural Features

      The gentle Yadkin River flows through its scenic namesake valley in the foothills of the eastern Blue Ridge Mountains. Forests of mixed hardwoods, including sycamore, poplar, oak and hickory, cover the region. Wildlife is abundant in the valley. White-tailed deer, black bear, eastern cottontails and more can be found among the hills. Birds in the area include wild turkey, woodpeckers, Carolina chickadees, red-eyed vireo, ovenbirds, mallards and wood ducks.

      • Pets
      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Toilets

      $25 / night

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    Recent Tent Reviews in Denver

    433 Reviews of 24 Denver Campgrounds


    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Dan Nicholas Park
      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.

    • T
      Camper-submitted photo from Iron City Campground, Inc.
      Oct. 30, 2024

      Iron City Campground, Inc.

      Very nice family friendly camp

      The campground is well kept and clean. The owners are wonderful and all amenities are maintained in a like new state. They are constantly improving the campground and have family friendly activities for all. Halloween is a must see event in this camp with everyone decking out their sites.

      We are well traveled and have visited many campgrounds in various states. This is among the best we have ever experienced.

    • Davis
      Camper-submitted photo from McDowell Nature Preserve
      Oct. 26, 2024

      McDowell Nature Preserve

      It was very peaceful

      My husband and I stayed here for a few days at the beginning of October. It's very quiet and peaceful. What I didn't like was they had no activities like most other camp sites. They do have hiking trials and fishing until 8pm. The staff was friendly and very helpful but they leave at 4pm and you can't check in till 3pm. I guess there's good and bad like with all places.

    • Thunderroad 5.
      Camper-submitted photo from Dan Nicholas Park
      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.

    • Carol J.
      Camper-submitted photo from Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park
      Sep. 19, 2024

      Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park

      Disappointing

      I recently stayed for 3 nights with my popup in site#10.  The site is a good size for a tent or small camper only.  Overall we were surprised by the campground based on other reviews .  In my opinion The sites are close together, poorly maintained, and most are very small.  The Trading Post is nicely stocked, and open all day.  The bathrooms near my site were the best part…it was modern, clean and the showers were hot with good pressure.  But other than the bathrooms everything felt like it hadn’t been maintained at all. Won’t be coming back.

    • Jay H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Attocoa
      Sep. 14, 2024

      Camp Attocoa

      True outdoorsman’s find

      I found Camp Attocoa accidentally. I felt like a pirate that found treasure. Private owned, water and wood on site. The owner will have you park and will haul you and your gear in and out. Sites are few and far between. Peace and quiet…… this is the spot for you.

    • Kathryn C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Indian Springs Campground
      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.

    • Kirby B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Dan Nicholas Park
      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!

    • Twan M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Brown Mountain Roadside Campsites
      Jul. 31, 2024

      Brown Mountain Roadside Campsites

      Good Overnighter

      This is a gravel road that links up with an OHV area/trailhead/parking lot - there are at least 9 campsites, some on the right and most on the left about 100-200 feet from the creek. Being part of an OHV network, expect a lot of trucks towing bikes, 4x4s, etc. throughout the day/night. Some sites were pretty trashed, but none too far gone. Stayed Sunday night and had an unbothered time. About 20 min from Lenoir.

    • Pam R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Golden Valley
      Jul. 22, 2024

      Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Golden Valley

      Kid Paradise

      We took the grandkids to the Bostic, NC Jellystone in mid-July. They had a fabulous time. The RV site we had was #408. It was perfectly level and roomy with trees behind us. The bathrooms/showers are modern and spotless. We could only get a two night reservation, but that was enough. The kids (10 and 11) played so hard they were exhausted. It's a huge park with a system of golf cart trails that connect everything. The kids thought that was as exciting as the water park and the swimming pond. After having been there - I'd say a golf cart rental is a requirement. Despite the nearly 100 degree temps, the staff and other campers were cheerful and friendly. The kids made several friends. We didn't have time to do the crafts, but they looked fun. They loved the rollercoaster and minigolf. It's a good idea to bring your own food, as the options there aren't well-rated and expensive, but the ice cream was great. The only disappointment was that we couldn't stay longer.

    • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Tellurian Campground
      Jul. 15, 2024

      Tellurian Campground

      Love this Rustic & Quaint Family owned CG

      FHU, picnic table and fire ring, gravel sites, firewood available, for purchase, all with amazing views! Bathhouse being built now, but. Shower & stall usable. Used our Starlink, but did get 1 bar with reception, on T-Mobile. Owners very friendly and responsive with any questions. Must use the directions, on their website, to get to the campground, as GPS is incorrect.

    • James M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Statesville RV Park I-77
      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!

    • Morgan L.
      Camper-submitted photo from Midway Campground Resort
      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.

    • Don W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Primitive Camping By the Creek
      May. 28, 2024

      Primitive Camping By the Creek

      Close and secluded

      My daughter and I decided to camp at the last minute. This place was close to the interstate but still very secluded. Plenty of firewood and next to a creek. I highly recommend.

    • Olivia W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from McDowell Nature Preserve
      May. 24, 2024

      McDowell Nature Preserve

      Safe Gated Campground

      Campground is guarded by two gates and I saw the police patrol around a few times after hours. The spots are very close to each other but that didn’t bother me. I chose spot D16 which is the only camping spot with a bit of an uphill ramp from the car to the camp spot. The rest lie flat. Didn’t help that I have a tent that attaches to my car so it made that difficult.

    • Lisa S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Iron City Campground, Inc.
      May. 9, 2024

      Iron City Campground, Inc.

      They have added to already beautiful campground

      This is our favorite getaway from Charlotte, NC. Level lots, nice pool, enclosed dog lot, clean bathhouse, clean laundry room & activities. As of April 2024 they have added a nice playground. Lisa is the best host.

    • kylie B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Brown Mountain Roadside Campsites
      Apr. 18, 2024

      Brown Mountain Roadside Campsites

      Great spot

      We stayed here for 12 days in the very first spot on the right , it was the most secluded and we had a bar of service near/ at the picnic table. We enjoyed our stay. A lot of traffic came through especially on the weekends and everyone seemed friendly . There was some trash we noticed and glass but minimal. The road is pretty well maintained . I did see about 3 maybe 4 vault toilets , I’m not sure on the cleanliness of them . There was a creek with a decent swimming hole 2 minutes walking distance from camp . Overall this was one of my favorite spots

    • Lisa S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Iron City Campground, Inc.
      Apr. 8, 2024

      Iron City Campground, Inc.

      Getting better & better

      Our favorite for weekend getaway. Clean and well kept. Owners are fantastic. They have upgraded playground. Dog park is so nice to have on site.

    • Lucy P.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from McDowell Nature Preserve
      Mar. 24, 2024

      McDowell Nature Preserve

      Crowded but cool

      Took my gf here to one of the walk-in sites for her first time camping. I love that it's so close to the city but still so beautiful! It did feel like everyone was very close together, but otherwise the facilities were great.

    • Mekyla Z.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Iron City Campground, Inc.
      Feb. 12, 2024

      Iron City Campground, Inc.

      Great small campground

      We stayed for a month in January. Lisa was wonderful and very accommodating to us. Our site was very level and tucked back in the corner of the campground. If we are ever in the area again we would definitely stay here again.

    • Loretta A.
      Camper-submitted photo from Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park
      Feb. 9, 2024

      Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park

      Amazing place to stay

      My husband and I come out to camp at kings mountain state park often and we love it if we decide to go camping or to go out to walk some trails with our dog this is the place we always come to the park rangers are all nice respectful and the keep the place clean and help to make your stay amazing. They also answer any questions you may have about the park like things to do while you are there and to enjoy your stay.

    • @HomegrownRV 😎.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from McDowell Nature Preserve
      Nov. 24, 2023

      McDowell Nature Preserve

      Great visit and campground!

      This was a very nice/quiet campground. The sites were spacious and private. The campground itself is very wooded with lots of trees for shade. Our site was also pretty level.

      The campground is gated, and you are provided a code at check in. The park also has security and on site most of the time. The only negative is that the place to enter the gate code is on the opposite side from where you pull in, so you do have to get out of your vehicle to enter it each time.

      The bathrooms and laundry were very clean during our visit. The playground was a nice addition for our toddler too!

      We would definitely stay here again.

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