Best Campgrounds near Gibsonville, NC

The Piedmont region surrounding Gibsonville, North Carolina features a variety of camping options within a 30-minute drive. Established campgrounds like Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden and Lake Reidsville Recreation Park offer year-round camping with both tent and RV accommodations. Cedarock Park provides hike-in tent camping along Rock Creek with well-spaced sites that accommodate groups. For RV travelers, Greensboro KOA and Jones Station RV Park in Mebane provide full hookup options with amenities like WiFi and laundry facilities. The area's mix of city parks, county recreation areas, and private campgrounds creates diverse camping experiences ranging from primitive tent sites to full-service RV resorts.

Reservations are essential at most campgrounds in the region, particularly during summer months and holiday weekends. The humid subtropical climate makes spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons, with summer bringing high humidity and temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F. Winter camping is possible but less common, with occasional freezing temperatures from December through February. Cell coverage is generally reliable throughout the area, though signal strength varies by carrier. According to camper reviews, many sites stay dry even during heavy rains, though some low-lying areas can develop puddles. As one visitor to Jordan Lake noted, "The sites are spacious, we stayed at a double site that allowed up to 4 cars. The site was level and stayed dry during the heavy rain."

Lakeside camping receives consistently positive feedback from visitors to the region. Campers report excellent fishing opportunities for bass, catfish, and bream at Lake Reidsville and other nearby water bodies. Wildlife viewing is frequently mentioned in reviews, with deer, squirrels, and various bird species commonly spotted. Bathroom facilities vary widely in quality across campgrounds, with state park facilities generally rated as functional but basic. Noise levels differ significantly between locations, with highway-adjacent sites like Greensboro KOA experiencing road noise, while more secluded campgrounds offer quieter surroundings. Weekday camping typically provides more solitude, as one camper at Jordan Lake observed: "We went mid-week, so the campground was not completely filled. Even during the busiest time, Labor Day weekend, it was surprisingly quiet."

Best Camping Sites Near Gibsonville, North Carolina (58)

    1. Hagan-Stone Park

    18 Reviews
    Pleasant Garden, NC
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 641-2090

    $15 - $60 / night

    "Great location, many trails to walk, shelters to rent, and you can kayak on the pond. Lots of wildlife. There is a gate at the entrance too. A very safe, nice location."

    "There is a huge beautiful lake at the center and miles of gravel and dirt trails surrounding it. The facilities are decent, although bringing your own TP might be a good idea."

    2. Greensboro KOA

    15 Reviews
    Greensboro, NC
    12 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."

    3. Lake Reidsville Recreation Park

    12 Reviews
    Reidsville, NC
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 349-4738

    $60 - $75 / night

    "Trash cans, fire pits, level spots, picnic tables were at every location. Easy access to the water, playgrounds & hiking trails were just moments away from the camper."

    "We've stayed at Reidsville Lake Campground twice this year so far. There are eight lakefront sites. The sites closer to the water are provided with power and water."

    4. Brookhaven Mill Farm

    3 Reviews
    McLeansville, NC
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 907-4122

    $25 / night

    "Tuck in next to the river or park it near the sheep. This place is so peaceful and the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the animals. Book your stay and leave your review here!"

    "I setup right near the picinic table with a view of the mini horses."

    5. Cedarock Park

    4 Reviews
    Graham, NC
    9 miles
    Website

    $10 / night

    "Cedarock Park, located in Burlington, North Carolina, is a hidden gem for all sorts of outdoor activities. The park offers hike-in camping with a handful of sites scattered along Rock Creek."

    "The park is almost 500 acres in size and offers:

    • 6 miles of hiking trails
    • 6 miles of equestrian trails
    • 2 disc golf courses with a total of 36 holes for play
    • A historical farm restored"

    6. Cane Creek Campground and RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Snow Camp, NC
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 376-8324

    "Our site (17) was on the opposite side of the real lake access and right across from the annual spots so we never really had too much privacy but most of the neighbors were very curteous and friendly."

    "Located close to nothing else, this campground was so peaceful at night. During the day, it’s beautiful. It’s got showers with hot water and accessible facilities. Great camping!"

    7. Shallow Ford Natural Area

    1 Review
    Elon, NC
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 229-2410

    $10 / night

    "This campsite is on the Mountains to Sea Trail for those that are doing that. There’s lots of shade and it is very peaceful. It is pretty flat for your tent and there are fire rings."

    8. Jones Station RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Mebane, NC
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (919) 568-0153

    $45 - $50 / night

    "Super Walmart 5 miles away along with Dollar Tree, Chick-fil-A, Zaxbys, Arbys, McDonald’s and various other restaurants 

    Easy access to/from Interstate 40 

    CON

    Our itinerary only permitted us an"

    9. Oak Hollow City Campground

    17 Reviews
    High Point, NC
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 883-3492

    "This site has gorgeous views of the lake and seems to share a grill with #11.  There are trees perfect for a hammock.   There is no fire ring but I brought my own raised fire pit.  "

    "This campground is right by a highway so traffic noise is high but the views are nice."

    10. Hidden Lake Park

    1 Review
    Saxapahaw, NC
    15 miles
    +1 (336) 578-0329
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Recent Reviews near Gibsonville, NC

433 Reviews of 58 Gibsonville Campgrounds


  • Maria Mercedes M.
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Poplar Point Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

    Family Friendly Lake Jordon

    Poplar Point Campground at Jordan Lake quickly became one of my family’s favorite spots, offering the perfect mix of nature and convenience just outside Raleigh. With over 500 shaded sites, many right along the shoreline, the kids had room to play while we enjoyed peaceful lake views and easy access to boating, kayaking, and fishing. The campground has plenty of family-friendly touches from playgrounds, picnic tables, fire rings, and boat ramps along with water and electric hookups at most sites, though I learned that some loops have cleaner bathhouses than others. Bald eagles overhead, herons by the water, and fiery sunsets made it feel like we were far from the city, yet Apex and Pittsboro were just a short drive away when we needed a meal or groceries. My tips: aim for a lakefront site in Loops C, F, or G, pack serious bug spray for summer, and plan to catch at least one sunset across the water as it’s the kind of view the kids will remember long after the trip.

  • Donnelle The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Butner lake WMA

    Be Advised!

    All Campers MUST have a fishers/hunters license. Rangers wrote us a warning ticket for not having our own, but we are headed to Walmart to get one for about $30

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Greensboro KOA

    Noisy- Ok for one night

    This campground is only 100 yards from the Interstate! Lots of road noise all night. Very noisy especially in a tent. The sites are large enough for most RVs. Adequate space between sites, and some grass. There are a few trees around the campground but not in the RV sites. Full hookups (30/50 amp) Pool, playground and camp store with basics. Shower and bathroom were clean.

  • Bailey R.
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Poplar Point Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

    Lake front view

    This is such a pretty camp site. Even if you aren’t on the water you still have a beautiful view of the lake. The spots are well spread out so you don’t feel like you are on top of each other and it’s very kid friendly

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Jordan Lake Crosswinds

    Big Water, Tall Pines & Gorgeous Lakefront Sunsets

    Nestled along the shores of Jordan Lake, Crosswinds Campground is one of those places that makes one feel like they just scored a million-dollar lakefront spot for the cost of a campsite fee. First impressions? Towering pines everywhere, a breeze rolling off the water and the faint hum of boats out on the lake. It’s a large, well-loved campground that still manages to feel peaceful – provided you’re not parked next to that one guy who thinks 'quiet hours' are just a suggestion.

    The facilities here strike a nice balance between rustic and comfortable. Out of the 182 sites, 134 offer water and electric hookups, making it RV-friendly while still keeping things woodsy. Every site has the basics: picnic table, fire ring, lantern / garbage holder and enough tree cover to keep you from baking like a biscuit in the North Carolina summer sun. Bathhouses are clean and scattered through the loops in just about the right proportion where the loos feel like an overcrowded line to see your favorite band with a dump station on site at each of the campground loops. Roads are well-paved –although you will find that errant pothole just waiting to take out one of your tires, so tread carefully – but a little snug for bigger rigs, so if you drive something the size of a tour bus, maybe don’t test your parallel parking skills here.

    The lake is the true star. With 180 miles of shoreline surrounding a 12,000-acre reservoir, Jordan Lake sprawls wide enough to feel like a small ocean … and Crosswinds puts you right on the edge of it. Beyond the lake itself, Jordan Lake State Recreation Area covers a span of some 46,000 acres of public land, so there’s tons of nature to explore here. Boating, fishing and kayaking are all top-notch, and the eagle-spotting here is so good you’ll feel like you wandered onto a National Geographic special. If you want civilization, the quaint and full-service townships of Cary, Apex and Pittsboro are all close by for groceries, breweries or just a break from your campfire cooking experiments.

    As for the campground itself, there are 3 distinct loops: A, B & C (yes, even your kindergartner can keep these 3 straight!). Here’s a breakdown of each loop, because each one offers up something different and unique – some things good, some things not so much – that may influence where you choose to camp. Here’s a snapshot:

    Loop A (AKA 'Boats & Bobbers'): (1) the only loop that is entirely non-electric, so if powering up your campsite is important, then bring your own source or look to the other loops; (2) closest to the main entrance, so great for quick access, but the only loop if you take a left at the fork (the other 2 loops are right of the fork); (3) nearest the boat launch, so you will experience all of the boat-launching skippers driving westward past your loop from dusk to dawn, which is great if you are thumbing your way to the boat launch, not so great if you prize peace & quiet; (4) an ‘easter egg’ of a hidden trail exists near A21 that will lead you down to the lakeshore to a quiet spot perfect for uncorking that vintage Bordeaux you’ve been looking for the right location and moment to savor; and (5) IMHO the best sites are those that are lake-facing such as 19– 22 and 45– 47.

    Loop B (AKA 'Sand & Swimming'): (1) if Loop A is defined by its proximity to the boat launch, then this loop can be dubbed the Beach Loop as it is the only circuit with an actual beachhead and proper swimming area; (2) while centrally located in between the other 2 loops, this area is definitely considered more tranquil and has a tighter feeling of community; (3) unlike the previous loop, this one has campsites with running electric and water, but there’s a bonus to some of these sites as they are considered duplex campsites, so while a bit more$ ($25 more for non-electric and $40 more for duplexes with electric), you’ll have more space, which is especially important if there’s 2 families looking to camp together; and (4) IMHO the best sites here are those westernmost, lake-facing spots such as 24, 26, 30, 32, 34, 36 and 40.

    Loop C ('Sunsets& Sundowners'): (1) just like the previous loop, here you’ll find all campsites have running water & electric, so no primitive shenanigans to deal with here; (2) of the 3 loops, this is the one located most northernly, most secluded, furthest from the entrance and has no amenities (like a beach or boat launch) that will draw non-camping traffic; (3) the biggest draw of this loop are the arresting views of Lake Jordan, especially at dusk, where you can place your fold-up camping chair in just the right direction, sit back and sip on those sunset-inspired Mai Tais; (4) There’s a small, hidden beach (shhh! don’t tell your fellow campers in Loop B, lest they become disenfranchised!) that you can access near site 32 that will allow for a private swim or late-night evening hang-out staring at the breathtaking moonlit starscape; and (5) IMHO the best sites are (you guessed it) the ones that have the best views of that incandescent sundowner view facing westward, so you’ll want to eye spots 19, 21, 23, 24 – with the absolute pinnacle sites being 24, 26, 30, 32, 34 – as well as those that have even a partial view, including 36, 40 and 42.

    Insider Tips?  Here's a smattering: (1) Plan a swim or paddle near the Ebenezer Church swimming beach, just a short drive from Crosswinds. It’s less crowded than the main day-use areas and offers sandy shoreline, gentle water entry, and shady picnic spots; (2) For paddling, launch in the morning from the camper-only ramp before the motorboats hit the water and turn it into Daytona-on-the-lake; (3) Eat at The Fearrington House Restaurant in Pittsboro if you’re feeling fancy – exotic meats and Oregon Pinot Noirs so smooth they’ll make you forget you slept on a foam mattress last night; (4) Bring bug spray – the mosquitoes here treat Off! like it’s a garnish; and (5) Don’t skip stargazing on a clear night, the Milky Way shows off, and it’s better than cable.

    Happy Camping!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Holly Point — Falls Lake State Recreation Area

    Great campground

    The North Carolina State Park campgrounds are typically very nice, and this one is no exception. My site is adjacent to a large, clean, working bathhouse and a 2 minute walk from a swim beach.

    My cell reception outside the camper is excellent, and of if I had a cell booster it would be adequate for streaming inside the camper. I don’t have one as I depend on Starlink for internet access when traveling. Unfortunately Starlink isn’t going to work in my specific site or in most of the others. This is a wooded campground and all the sites are completely shaded

    My site has water and electric. About half of the available RV sites have water and electric, it there is no sewer. There is a dump station in the campground. Unusual for NC State facilities, there are no trash bins placed around the campground, but there is a large dumpster station co-located with the dump station.

    It’s about a 15-20 minute drive to shopping, but there are several convenience stores a few minutes away.

    The campground is clean and well maintained. It meanders around a very large lake, with several beaches and boat launch areas.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Asheboro

    Great stay

    Campground has many things to do for the Littles. I would recommend renting the “off road” golf cart for fun. The only negative is the lack of bath houses. Although we have a full bathroom in our camper we typically use the showers at the campgrounds. There were only 2 bathhouses in the campground. Our site was well shaded and enough space between the sites.

  • wesley L.
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Tanglewood Park

    Shaded and clean

    No permanent sites so it's clean with no clutter, host greeted upon arrival, lots of access to hike/bike trails, near park with ponds, pool, ball courts. Several sites including mine very hard to level

  • Ari A.
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Brookhaven Mill Farm

    Quaint Site with Goats!

    I only needed to stay at this site for a few hours with my dog for dinner and a quick nap before heading on my way! The grass was a little overgrown which was just a little itchy but otherwise it was an amazing site, with a well maintained porta potty and cute animals on site!


Guide to Gibsonville

Camping near Gibsonville, North Carolina, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Morrow Mountain State Park Campground said, "Bathrooms are clean. Water spigot close by."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One camper at Badin Lake Campground mentioned, "They have really nice established spots with great views of the lake."
  • Nature and Wildlife: Campers enjoy the natural surroundings. A reviewer at Moccasin Branch Campground — Raven Rock State Park noted, "This was, by far, one of the cleanest, most well-organized... state parks I have ever been to."

What you should know:

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Morrow Mountain State Park Campground, which offers spacious sites and activities for kids. A reviewer said, "The campsites are my favorite... not too close to each other."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring along games and outdoor gear. One camper at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area mentioned, "There are tons of small beaches that you can walk or boat to."
  • Pack Snacks and Meals: Having food ready can save time and keep everyone happy. A visitor at Holly Point — Falls Lake State Recreation Area suggested checking out nearby restaurants for a break from cooking.

Tips from RVers:

  • Look for Big Rig Friendly Sites: Campgrounds like Poplar Point Campground are accommodating for larger RVs. A camper noted, "Amazing spots for RVs on the water!"
  • Check for Dump Stations: Ensure your campground has a dump station nearby. A visitor at Morrow Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, "There is a water tank filling station and a dump station on site."
  • Stay Connected: If you need to work while camping, check cell service availability. A camper at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area said, "Our cellphone hotspots worked great."

Camping near Gibsonville, North Carolina, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, it’s a great spot to enjoy the outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Gibsonville, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, Gibsonville, NC offers a wide range of camping options, with 58 campgrounds and RV parks near Gibsonville, NC and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Gibsonville, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Gibsonville, NC is Hagan-Stone Park with a 4.3-star rating from 18 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Gibsonville, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Gibsonville, NC.