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Jones Lake State Park Campground welcomes pets at all 20 sites around its loop layout with a clean, centrally located bathhouse. Camper driveways are generous in size and level, with sites spaced far enough apart to provide reasonable privacy. The campground features a mix of full hookup RV sites and no-hookup options for tent campers, each equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, and lantern hook. While not directly on the lake, campers can walk about half a mile to reach Jones Lake where swimming, fishing, and boating activities are available during summer months. Camp Clearwater, located at White Lake, also accommodates pets while offering both permanent and overnight sites with beach access. Sites at both campgrounds are well-maintained, though Camp Clearwater tends to be much busier, especially on weekends when golf carts driven by children can become a nuisance.
The Bay Trail at Jones Lake State Park provides a four-mile loop for dog walking, though portions may flood after heavy rains. The trail weaves back and forth from the gravel road with three lake overlooks, though these may be restricted during flooding conditions. Jones Lake's bathhouses are notably clean with warm water showers, while most sites include a raised tent platform. Campers should note that alcohol is prohibited at Jones Lake State Park, and gates close between 8-10pm for camper safety. White Lake's clear water and white sand bottom make it particularly appealing for families camping with pets, with gradual depth changes that are safer for supervised dogs who enjoy swimming. Cedar Creek Campground at Elease offers a more secluded alternative for pet owners seeking a quieter experience among tall loblolly pines, with full hookups available and generators permitted.
"General: Small campground (20 Sites) around a circle with the bathhouse in the center. Although you can walk to the lake (about a half mile away), the sites are not lakefront."
"Our GPS wanted us to take Jones Lake State Park Rd, that was closed off, about 300 yards before the main park entrance. They have good directions on their website to follow. Check-in was easy."
from $27 - $72 / night
Check Availability"Food venders and places to eat in walking distance. Gospel music on Saturday nights at chapel and church service at chapel by the water front !! Nice new laundry !"
"Often see you kids driving carts which is concerning. Wifi service within the campground is good. Great areas for kids to play."
"Great newer campground close to white lake. Spots are a little tight but full hookup with WiFi. Gated entrance and over 600 acres to explore with golf cart trails and golf cart rentals"
from $65 - $100 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $75 - $125 / night
Check Availability"The sites are clean, spacious, and beautifully wooded, just far enough apart to feel private while still being close to the trails and lake access."
from $27 - $45 / night
Check Availability"I spent one night here, the hosts were great, the site itself is very relaxing, can walk up and pet the animals. The bathroom there compares with the bathroom at your house. Would give 6/5 if I could"
"I would have stayed in the back near the treeline, but because of all the rain I ended up staying at the front of the property (near the rv area which had higher ground)."
from $35 / night
Check Availability"Shooting up or down I-95 (exit 44) to make it to your ultimate destination and simply need a spot to layover for a night … but tired of all those nondescript roadside concrete RV parking lots and still"
"The website has a lot of “coming soon” ameneties (upgraded playground, dog park, etc)."
from $45 - $99 / night
Check Availability"A little slice of heaven tucked in the tall loblolly pines. Enjoy!!"
"Beautiful, peaceful location, rural yet easy to find. Fire pits and picnic tables for every site."
TravelerNice family friendly campground. Plenty of things to do for the kids. Water park, swimming pools, playgrounds, laser tag area. Golf carts are of you both for the rent. Nice size convenient store you can also purchase homemade ice cream. Pet friendly with two dog parks.
TravelerNew Park with all the amenities you need, clean well kept facilities and grounds. Dog Park and nice mowed lanes for walks. Owner super nice and helpful.
TravelerWe were delighted to find beautiful scenery, friendly staff and a comfortable campsite that included a picnic table and fire pit. Daddy Joe’s is an awesome place to bring the kiddos. A splash park, mini golf, swimming pools and the park has activities throughout the year. It’s dog friendly with two dog parks and plenty of places to walk and run!
RangerI lived in Fayetteville, NC for over 10 years and just recently stopped by to visit friends as we travelled up north.
We picked this campground because it only 1 mile off I-95 and closest RV park we could find near Fayetteville .
Dirt road to campsite is packed white sand and well maintained (it had rained 2 days prior so it was not dusty)
There were full hookup and lots of big rigs/TT and class A’s in park. The park is well maintained and the owners clearly care about creating a nice atmosphere. The sites themselves are hard packed sand and you have a very nice patio and fire pit.
During the right season Memorial- Labor Day there is a nice size pool. They have a Catch and Release fishing pond and a cute walking trail The campground is close to Walmart and other eating places
⛺️other camping in the area-while I did not visit these locations recently- when I lived here I used to camp at Waldo’s Beach Campground In Fayetteville but it is not near the interstate. There is also a military/gov only campground on Fort Bragg you can check into.
Fun things to do in Fayetteville/Fort Bragg Area:
Fun things to do: 📌Airborne and Special Operations Museum (downtown). You may also enjoy the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Museum is located on Fort Bragg(call this museum directly for details)
❤️Paraclete XP skydive center (in raeford,N.C. close to Fayetteville) -One of the largest skydive centers in the world! so worth it!!! Just going and watching is pretty awesome
🥾Cape fear river trail 10.6 mile round trip multi use trail
💐 🌳 Cape Fear Botanical Garden
🐶giant dog park (near Botanical Garden)
📌Zip quest waterfall and tree top adventure zip line
🧗♀️ The Climbing Place (rock climbing)- downtown.
📌Defy Fayetteville Trampoline park
⚾️ Minor league baseball team Fayetteville Woodpeckers are hosted here in town and a new stadium was built.
🎥 🍿 Cameo Arthouse Theater- Indy theater- sit upstairs in the LOGE!
Cape fear botanical garden (Big dog park near the gardens)
Happy Camping! Pamela and Keith
LegendIf you haven’t been to a roadside circus lately or don’t want to shell out the dough for Disney World, then this particular RV amusement park location just off of I-95 and due south of the North Carolina/ South Carolina border may just be the perfect spot for you.
With a wide-array of parallel, elongated parking lanes for your parking pleasure, all of the sites come equipped with the typical 30/ 50 amp electrical hook-ups, waste disposal and water connections. There’s the standard picnic table, fire ring/BBQ, garbage receptacles, 3-4 communal bathhouses and even a handful of community BBQ’s.
The hosts, who work out of the Camp Pedro Store/ Office are incredibly nice and offer pricing by the night or week. There’s not a ton of amenities to pick and choose from– APART FROM THE NON-STOP LINEUP OF AMUSEMENT PARK options you will find everywhere! But the campground itself features 2-3 community playgrounds, group BBQ’s and the everything-you-need store. And while I looked, there’s no pool to speak of.
Insider’s Tip? Near this RV parking lot, you do have access to Betsy Jackson Bay if you want to get away and off the beaten path a bit to explore nature… otherwise, head back to Pedro’s, put on your silly hat, load up the car full of tchotchkies and get your fill of this whacky Tex Mex experience!
Happy Camping!
LegendShooting up or down I-95 (exit 44) to make it to your ultimate destination and simply need a spot to layover for a night … but tired of all those nondescript roadside concrete RV parking lots and still want to enjoy a bit of nature? Well then, look no further than Spacious Skies Sandy Run Campground (formerly Lazy Acres) surrounded by an endless amount of native longleaf pines located in the heart of Cumberland County. Here, you’ll almost feel like you’ve exited the concrete jungle for a slice of nature just a smidge off of I-95. Of course, the additional upside here is that you don't have to drive clear out in the wilderness in order to enjoy a small slice of heaven with a good helping of nature.
With 2-3 dozen or so elongated long-leaf pine shaded drive-through parking lanes with packed white sand parking pads (some were concrete) for your parking pleasure, all of the pull-thru sites come equipped with the typical 30 / 50 amp electrical hook-ups, waste disposal and water connections. While the campground’s website attempts to fool you with generic stock photography that is not representative of their actual site (why don’t sites simply invest in some really great photography when they actually have a fantastic site to showcase is beyond me), this campground really is quite attractive for being a highway roadside RV campground.
That said, while their imagery suggests cabins and tents, there were none while we visited, so do take note. That said, the restroom / shower / laundry facilities are exceptional (albeit a bit on the small side - this campground should definitely invest in a second or even third bathroom / shower facility) and, of course, there’s the standard picnic table, fire ring / grill, garbage receptacles, dog park, basic kid’s playground, WiFi, cable and even a community BBQ that are interspersed throughout the property. I was surprised to discover a pretty amazing pool (opened in the Summer between Memorial and Labor Day weekends) that the kids enjoyed during the day – nothing too over-the-top, but a cool spot to drop into during the midday NC heat is definitely an advantage! Oh, and the laundry facilities, camp store and other amenities like fresh cut wood for fires and s’more roasting was a huge bonus. Cathy at the front desk was very warm and inviting.
The hosts are incredibly nice and offer pricing by the night, week and month. Overall, I found the community to be quite inviting and as nearly everyone there is in-transit, there’s a really nice sojourner vibe to be had, where everyone is welcoming and also curious as to where you’re coming from and where you’re headed to, but in a non-invasive manner. Near this RV parking lot, you do have access to Fayetteville Motor Speedway, Cape Fear Botanical Gardens, Clark Park Nature Center and a good number of state and county parks bursting with outdoors adventures for the family.
Insider’s tips? Here's a few: (1) There’s a great little pathway on this property that encircles a small pond that is perfect for a short meandering through the area that you’re in called Sandy Run. Here, we discovered squirrels, all sorts of endemic birds, a few stray turtles, a couple deer and a group of industrious beavers who had built quite the dam. The pond itself isn’t too well-stocked and so you will note the ‘catch & release’ warning signs around this watering hole; (2) There's a hint of 'Coming Soon' and 'Under Development' signs on both the website as well as on-property that would suggest that the campground is in the midst of some upcoming enhancements. Apparently, from the owners, there’s plans for a dog park and even a camp store, which will add substantially to the bolstering amenities already being provided; (3) If you'd like to get off property and head somewhere nearby to stretch your legs and get a decent hike in, then I would recommend checking out nearby Clark Park & Nature Center, which has some pretty great trailheads and other wonderful nature trails to explore; (4) If you are into outdoor adventure and looking to zip amongst the treelines, then check out Zipquest Waterfall and Treetop Adventure; (5) When you grow tired of roasting franks & beans fireside and are looking for some local fare, then head outside camp, cross I95 and make your way over to Go Chew Grill, which is one part morning cafe with jumbo cinnamon roll and perfectly poured Americano as well as afternoon continental eatery, where this spot serves up some pretty amazing freshly made gourmet sandwiches, which I would recommend the turkey, bacon, creamy brie and orange chutney wrap.
Happy Camping!
ScoutGreat campground, very clean nice bath house. Staff is very friendly. Only wish there were a few more amenities. The website has a lot of “coming soon” ameneties (upgraded playground, dog park, etc). During our visit the play set was only a set of swings and a tether ball and the pool wasn’t open yet despite it being after Memorial Day and 90 degrees.
Sites are well kept, large and shaded. Plenty of space!
Over all I highly recommend! Especially if you’re not traveling with kids!
ScoutThis is a relaxing, natural campground. Many bird songs at sunrise and Whip poor will calls at sunset every night. We have dogs and there are nice places to walk along the pond, and grass areas all around the campground. The dog park is nice for some off leash time. The facilities are great with a store, laundry, and clean restrooms and showers. A very nice pool is available, but with Sunset beach, and Ocean Isle beach just minutes away we have gone there daily. I am fascinated by Bird Island that is a nature preserve and reachable from Sunset beach, this is a day trip we are looking forward to taking the dogs on. Calabash is another town we have visited and it is a gem. We didn’t expect to want anything but seafood but the Peruvian restaurants’ line out the door was intriguing and we ended up there for a late lunch and loved it. My partner is an avid fisherman and had a great day fishing on a Hurricane charter out of Calabash.
GuideGreat place for family entertainment. Kids of 10, 8, and 5 and all had a blast. We stayed during a storm and the camp staff adjusted their events to focus on indoor entertainment for the families. Wonderful.
Laser Tag. Splash pad. Water slides. Indoor and outdoor pool. Playgrounds. Dog parks. Putt-Putt. Ice Cream. Fishing. Basketball. Volleyball. Horse shoes…and our kids did it all.
Plenty of space between sites and very accommodating staff/assistance.
Great store with camping essentials.
We will be back next year.
Jones Lake State Park offers twenty campsites arranged in a loop with both full hookup RV sites and no-hookup options for tent campers. The park contains two lakes—Jones Lake and Salters Lake—which are Carolina bay lakes formed thousands of years ago. These lakes have distinctive tea-colored water due to tannic acid from the surrounding vegetation. Temperatures range from 30s-50s°F in winter to 80s-90s°F during summer months.
Hiking the Bay Trail: Jones Lake State Park features a four-mile loop trail that sometimes presents challenges after rainfall. As Nathan D. describes, "Hiking in the area is pretty flat though so don't go in expecting much of a challenge." The trail provides moderate exercise and lake views when not restricted due to flooding.
Fishing opportunities: The park offers shoreline fishing access with several species available. While the fishing can be difficult in some lakes, Robert D. notes when staying at Camp Clearwater: "If you fish, the area is not very fish friendly. If you have a boat, bring it. You might have a better chance of success. Most of the lakes in the area are very acidic and it is challenging to catch limited fish."
Swimming at White Lake: White Lake's clear water makes it ideal for swimming during summer months. According to Glenn F., White Lake has "great swimming area and beach. This is the perfect location for kids as the water is very clear and the change in water depth is gradual."
Clean, updated facilities: Many campgrounds in the area maintain excellent bathhouses. At Double L Farms Campground, Marvin D. found "the campground restroom was really nice, has air conditioning, heating, and a clean private shower. There is also a washer, a microwave and even wifi in there."
Spacious, well-designed sites: Several campgrounds offer good site separation. Marvin D. notes Jones Lake State Park Campground has "very spacious" sites that "feature a raised gravel bed." He adds that "the campground is not that big, as far as the number of sites, however, there is plenty of space between them for necessary privacy."
Farm-based camping: For a unique experience, Bradley K. shared his stay at Double L Farms: "Lisa and Brian are some of the nicest people I've ever met... Their place is a lil slice of heaven and a welcome escape from the world let their animals sooth your whoas and leave a better person."
Pet-friendly policies: Dog friendly campgrounds near Elizabethtown typically welcome pets but have specific rules. At Cedar Creek Campground at Elease, James S. notes it's "A little slice of heaven tucked in the tall loblolly pines" where pets are welcome, with full hookups available at one site and generators permitted.
Gate closing times: Safety measures include evening gate closures. Patrice Z. mentions: "Gates close after 8-10 pm for camper safety" at Jones Lake State Park. Plan your arrival time accordingly, especially during first visits.
Seasonal considerations: Summer brings increased activity at area campgrounds. MickandKarla W. shared about Jones Lake: "The 3 nights we stayed over a weekend, the CG was maybe half full so very quiet and peaceful. If we could book one of the FHU sites or they add a dump station, we would stay here again."
Golf cart management: At Camp Clearwater, Lewis M. cautions: "Golf carts are a problem, with very young kids driving them. Are being used a babysitter." Bobbie S. confirms: "There is a 5mph campground rule that most definitely is NOT followed. Kids and adults drive golf carts like it's the Indy 500."
Swimming safety: The gradual depth at White Lake creates safer swimming conditions for children. Glenn F. describes White Lake as "the perfect location for kids as the water is very clear and the change in water depth is gradual."
Animal interactions: At Double L Farms Campground, Stuart K. explains: "Not everyone's idea of a great camping experience involves being completely surrounded by farm animals on an actual working ranch... our daughters thought the farm animals were the best part of our camping trip!" The farm includes horses, chickens, guinea hens, and more.
Site selection: At Spacious Skies Sandy Run, Kari B. warns: "Just because you booked a pull through…doesn't mean you have a pull through spot when you show up. Super tight and small spaces with a bunch of trees to navigate while backing up."
Full hookup availability: Several campgrounds offer limited full hookups. At Jones Lake, MickandKarla W. details: "Six of the CG's back-in sites are FHUs with both 30 & 50 AMP. However, there are very spacious pull thru sites, but no hook ups, not even electric." They note that sites 2, 4, 6, 8, 18, and 20 have full hookups.
Roadway conditions: When entering campgrounds, watch for road conditions. Stuart K. shares about Sandy Run: "Dirt road to campsite is packed white sand and well maintained (it had rained 2 days prior so it was not dusty)." This helps RVers prepare for different driving surfaces.
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