Best Cabin Camping near Elon, NC

Cabin accommodations near Elon provide rustic to modern lodging options at several state parks and private campgrounds. Greensboro KOA offers cabin rentals with electricity and basic furnishings, while Hanging Rock State Park Campground provides more rustic cabin options in a scenic mountain setting. "This is an excellent campground! It's really woodsy and the creek is fabulous. Nice laundry facilities," noted one visitor about Moonshine Creek Campground, which features tent cabins alongside traditional cabin rentals. Jordan Lake State Recreation Area's Crosswinds Campground includes cabin options with lake access, making it popular for families seeking water activities.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Haw River State Park Cabins provides electric hookups with fifty-amp service and allows pets, though reservations are essential as availability is limited. Deep River Campground And RV Park maintains year-round cabin rentals with full amenities including electricity, water, and sewer hookups. William B. Umstead State Park Campground offers more primitive cabin options from March through December. A camper wrote, "The cabins are just slightly north of passable and only a smidge better than you'd expect from a state-run campground," highlighting the basic but functional nature of many public park cabins.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations - KOA cabins typically offer more amenities than state park options. Cool Creek Farm provides cabins with electric hookups, drinking water, and picnic tables but limited cooking facilities. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations, with bundles typically costing around $5. Hyco Lake State Park Campground cabins include drinking water and electric hookups but no market facilities, so guests should bring essential supplies. Bathroom facilities range from private in-cabin bathrooms at premium locations to shared bathhouse facilities at more rustic sites.

Best Cabin Sites Near Elon, North Carolina (15)

    1. Greensboro KOA

    15 Reviews
    Greensboro, NC
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 274-4143

    "We stayed at this rv campground while visiting the many things to see and do in Greensboro North Carolina. visitgreensboronc.com The rv sites are all pull thru nearly level, big gravel sites."

    "Nice place to camp for a few days - we had a campervan and were surrounded by huge, but quiet, RVs."

    2. Hanging Rock State Park Campground

    53 Reviews
    Danbury, NC
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 593-8480

    $27 - $107 / night

    "Only a short 45 minute drive will get you to this spot for a quick day trip or a few nights. Super pet friendly and well maintained campground."

    "While a student at Wake, I hiked the trails frequently.   So, I know the park pretty well.  The SP is in a great location, especially if you are in Central NC. "

    3. Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

    30 Reviews
    New Hill, NC
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (919) 362-0586

    $27 - $77 / night

    "This was our very first full-time RV park. We loved being in the park and it easily accommodated our 39ft. Class A. Back-in site but with plenty of room to do so."

    "Located just 30 miles west of Raleigh, Jordan Lake provides 7 different access points throughout this amazing natural preserve. "

    4. Rolling View — Falls Lake State Recreation Area

    31 Reviews
    Creedmoor, NC
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (984) 867-8000

    $27 - $77 / night

    "Many of the group sites butt up to the lake. The central fire pit, picnic tables, water spigot and clean restrooms make this a popular choice."

    "The“primitive” area is Loop C, which means it does not have water or electricity at the sites. However, the sites do have picnic tables and lantern hangers."

    5. Hyco Lake State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Leasburg, NC
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 599-4343

    "We stayed for BRRF nearby. The site was big and good for the short amount of time we spent in it."

    "GORGEOUS location, many sites with water views and directly on the water. Beautifully maintained park. Water and Electric, dump station."

    6. Cool Creek Farm

    1 Review
    Bynum, NC
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (919) 710-6696

    $25 / night

    "Miles of mountain bike trails within 30 minutes of the property. A great basecamp after a day of adventuring. Check them out and leave them some love."

    8. Deep River Campground And RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Franklinville, NC
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 629-4069

    $35 - $850 / night

    "Very well kept, level spots, pet friendly, big rig friendly with pull through and back-in sites available. Full hook-ups (50 & 30 amp). Fire pit and picnic tables at each site."

    "Great location, a minutes away from the NC State Zoo, Asheboro Downtown, gas stations, post office, grocery stores, big shopping malls and great restaurants! Friendly Owners and Staffs!"

    9. William B. Umstead State Park Campground

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

    $27 / night

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

    "there are historic cabins with cots to sleep on there is electricity in the cabins."

    10. Paradise Lake & Campground

    8 Reviews
    Danville, VA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 836-2620

    "We stayed overnight on the lake (#45). The campground is very well maintained with clean restrooms. Though predominantly longer term campers, all sites were tidy."

    "The walking trail was nice but you will for sure want to take an extra large can of deep woods off or equivalent. There are swarms of large flys all around the water on the trail."

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Cabin Reviews near Elon, NC

186 Reviews of 15 Elon Campgrounds


  • Steven N.
    Jul. 26, 2020

    Deep River Campground And RV Park

    Clean,affordable, and friendly staff

    Took a weekend trip to Deep River Campground in Asheboro, NC. Very well kept, level spots, pet friendly, big rig friendly with pull through and back-in sites available. Full hook-ups (50 & 30 amp). Fire pit and picnic tables at each site. About $40 a night, no deposit required. With weekly and monthly rates as well. 2 pools (currently closed due to covid), game room, store, and private pond. Located minutes away from multiple trail heads. We were on lot 20, which is a double space designed for a larger rig, very private with lots of shade.

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  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2017

    Hanging Rock State Park Campground

    Beautiful Waterfalls!

    Another great getaway from the suburb hustle and bustle of Greensboro. Only a short 45 minute drive will get you to this spot for a quick day trip or a few nights. Super pet friendly and well maintained campground. The campground bathrooms/facilities close in December and re-opens mid March. There are pit toilets available during the off-season. Amenities include picnic tables, grills and tent pads. There are showers, flush toilets and large utility sinks for dish washing and other non-hygiene related tasks.

    The hiking here is top-notch especially in the fall as the leaves turn all sorts of amazing colors. There are several waterfalls with nice swimming pools (for you or your pups). Take a few days to explore this spot!

  • Amelia P.
    Apr. 11, 2022

    William B. Umstead State Park Campground

    Very small

    Avoid site 6! There’s so many tree roots, it’s an awful tripping hazard around a fire pit with kids! There are only three spaces out sites, 18,19,21. These sites are 10x10 designate for your tent, and picnic table and fire ring. Some are very very close together. The trails are good, the bathrooms are clean and maintained. Firewood can be purchased for $6/bundle. Be aware this is right next to the airport, you will hear planes all day and most all night landing and taking off.

  • Jeff B.
    Jun. 1, 2019

    Hanging Rock State Park Campground

    Great for Scout Troops

    Two weeks ago, my Scout troop (Troop 2 out of High Point)  used campsite 3 in the group area.  It was perfect for us.  We've stayed at several others before as well.  While a student at Wake, I hiked the trails frequently.   So, I know the park pretty well. 

    The SP is in a great location, especially if you are in Central NC.  There is easy access, and good roads for a decent driver.  The roads are marked well.  

    The park is also close to a good canoe/kayak rental outfitter called The Dan River Company.   (If you want a craft beer after your trek, they have a small tavern there.)

    The campsites in the group areas were good and clean.  There were picnic tables and fire rings.  Our site actually had 3 fire rings with benches and 4 picnic tables.   These are rustic, which is fine for me.  If you are looking for showers and gravel tent pads, don't stay there.   Frankly, I'd just as soon as camp on concrete as a gravel tent pad.  There is also a mowed field next to the group campsites to play in or just chill and watch the stars. Oh, and the ranger basically encouraged us to hike and roam the park at night.  I don't think I've ever had a ranger ask if I planned to drive around a park at night. 

    The trails to the top are made for hikers and people who walk.  You will not get up to either summit by driving or riding anything.  The trails aren't that tough, but are going to test you if you do not get out much.   I prefer the view from Moore's Knob.

  • P
    Mar. 11, 2024

    Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

    Awesome State Park

    This was our very first full-time RV park. We loved being in the park and it easily accommodated our 39ft. Class A. Back-in site but with plenty of room to do so. Each site has water and electric hook-up. Sewer however is a dump station. The sites are big with a picnic table, fire pit and lantern hook. Plenty to do here with the lake at your fingertips. Great first experience.

  • Maria Mercedes M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    B.W. Wells — Falls Lake State Recreation Area

    Family Friendly Campground

    B.W. Wells Campground at Falls Lake felt like stepping into a quiet forest hideaway, where the kids could explore trails, spot eagles over the water, and watch butterflies while we enjoyed campfires under the trees. It’s strictly hike-in and tent-only, so we had to pack light and plan carefully, but the trade-off was true peace and space to connect without the noise of RVs or busy roads. With shaded group sites, fire pits, picnic tables, nearby restrooms, and lake access perfect for paddling or fishing, it offered a rustic yet rewarding experience that was still close enough to Wake Forest for a quick meal or supply run when we needed it.

  • Cassandra C.
    Sep. 14, 2020

    Hanging Rock State Park Campground

    Well spaced sites

    I stayed at site #003 in the Family Campground at Hanging Rock State Park. This was a nice site with a decent amount of privacy thanks to the slight hill that backs the site. Each site has a sand pad for the tent, a concrete fire ring, and a picnic table - and each section is defined by railroad ties. There really isn't an option to put a tent up anywhere outside of the pad on this site. Water is located right next to the site, and the bathroom is right up the hill behind the site. The bathroom has flush toilets and showers, but the showers aren't very inviting. The sites are pretty spaced out, and you don't feel like you are too close to your neighbor. Overall, my stay was nice, but I definitely prefer a more primitive campground.

  • J D.
    May. 28, 2021

    B.W. Wells — Falls Lake State Recreation Area

    Great camping options. $30/night

    Starting at $30/night for a camping lot. I came here with a 25 foot shuttle bus. There are people here with deluxe buses, car+tent campers and everything in between. I reserved it through their website. They offer a small discount for senior citizens and military. Bathroom facilities with hot showers located near every loop. Swimming areas at certain places around the lake. Kayaking and boat access also. Great restaurants and gas stations near by. Biking and hiking options. Fire pits and picnic tables. Firewood is $5/bundle. I'd definitely stay here again. Cozy camping spot.

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2019

    Hanging Rock State Park Campground

    This is a great state park for hiking, seeing waterfalls, and for views!

    There are a lot of reasons to love Hanging Rock State Park. That’s why it is probably my favorite state park in North Carolina.  However, I am torn between giving it two stars and giving it five stars.  In general, I would give the park five stars, but for the camping facilities, I would rate it two stars.  There is so much to do without having to leave the state park.  First, let’s look at the park itself, and close to the end I will discuss the campground.

    To get to the park, you drive through beautiful rolling hills. The park has a modern visitor center with a nature center and friendly rangers.  There are lots of trails to explore, but they are not just trails to nowhere.  There are five waterfalls to see, a climbing access area, Cook’s Wall, and much more.  Moore’s Wall Loop Trail is a 4.3 mile strenuous hike, and it begins by walking by the lake.  There is a platform about halfway through the hike in which you can see the skylines of Greensboro and Winston-Salem.  My favorite trail is the Hanging Rock Trail, which is listed as moderate.  Parts of it are moderate, very short stretches are easy, and much of it is strenuous.  The last part of the Hanging Rock Trail is the most difficult, but the view at the end is worth the hike because it is spectacular.  From the hanging rock (I should say rocks since there are more than one), you can see for many miles across several counties.  The shortest hike to see a waterfall is relatively easy and is only three-tenths of a mile one way.  The lake has a swimming beach with mountains in the background, and there are also rowboats and canoes for rent.  According to what I understand from their website, canoe rentals and concession stands at the lake are open weekends only in the spring and fall (10am - 5:30pm).   I was hoping to take my kayaks next time, but unfortunately, private boats are not allowed.  Two large picnic shelters are also close to the lake. 

    Here is why I would give it two stars.  The camping sites are shaded and spacious with picnic tables, lantern poles, and fire rings, but the bathroom facility is outdated (built in the 1960s).  Even though it has hot water, it is NOT handicap accessible, and the shower doors are narrow.  If you are not a skinny person, you might have trouble squeezing through the shower doors.  There are no electrical, water, or sewer hookups; however, there is access to water by way of frostproof hydrants. The campground hosts were very helpful and answered my questions.  You can also purchase bundles of firewood since taking your own firewood into the park is frowned upon.  If you are like me, however, and camp to experience the outdoors, you will not want to stay at your campsite very long.  There are just too many things to explore at this state park.  If you are going and want to truly experience the park, plan to camp at least three nights.  One day you can explore Upper Cascades falls and the hanging rock.  On another day, you can hike the Moore’s Wall trail and cool off in the lake.  On another day, see a couple more waterfalls or hike the Reuben Mountain Trail.

    There is also a group camping area.  I took the Boy Scouts there once, so I decided to visit this time to see if it was still the same.  They have added bathrooms and more well-defined tent sites—quite an improvement since the last time.


Guide to Elon

Cabin camping near Elon, North Carolina offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing the amenities of home.

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  • Explore miles of mountain bike trails just a short drive from Cool Creek Farm.
  • Enjoy fishing, kayaking, and hiking at Mayo Lake Park, which boasts multiple playgrounds and scenic trails.
  • Take advantage of the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway for breathtaking views and outdoor adventures while staying at Moonshine Creek Campground.

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