2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Cabins at Dan Nicholas Park in Salisbury provide electricity, heat, and air conditioning for year-round comfort. The park's cabins include standard furnishings and are positioned near a small lake with fishing access. Lake Curriher Wilderness offers more secluded cabin options with lakefront views and basic amenities. Both locations feature cabins with picnic tables, fire rings, and proximity to bathhouses with toilets and showers. Furnished cabins typically include beds, tables, and chairs, though kitchen facilities vary by location. "Very clean and taken care of. Restrooms clean," notes a visitor about the Dan Nicholas facilities.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Dan Nicholas Park cabins are family-friendly and situated within a larger recreational area offering activities like carousel rides, gem mining, and wildlife viewing. Lake Curriher Wilderness provides more private cabin experiences with limited amenities but superior natural settings. Reservations are recommended, especially during summer months when family bookings increase. A reviewer of Lake Curriher Wilderness mentioned, "Perfect cabin! Just needed a couple days away and was as good as I could hope for. Staff are great and helpful."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire rings and others providing indoor cooking options. Dan Nicholas Park and Lake Curriher Wilderness both maintain small camp stores selling firewood, basic provisions, and fishing supplies. Cobble Hill RV Campground offers more fully equipped cabins with access to full hookup amenities. High Rock Lake Marina and Campground provides cabin options with lake access, making them popular for fishing-focused stays.
"Site next to one of the lake access trails. Spacious site. We were able to get our 37 ft camper level. Shaded so the a/c s were able to keep up with the heat no issue."
"They have a mini train ride, sprinkler playground, a big regular playground, carousel, panning for gems, paddle boats, nature center, and shelters and picnic areas."
"We stayed here while visiting friends who lived in the Salisbury area and stayed in Cabin 1. The cabins are REALLY nice, I was very impressed."
"We did some awesome hikes nearby, and also did some biking. The trails were great, as was the weather. NC is such a great state, and I honestly didnt know how much it had to offer outdoors."
"People and pet friendly. Adult and under 18 pools open seasonably. Gated and campers are given individual codes to get in after hours."
"Game room, store and grill. Spacious and level sites. Hiking trails and lake with small beach for swimming and fishing. Pet + horse friendly. Neatly kept. Kind and helpful host."
"Very close to my home. I hike in to the remote campsite on the lake. Lots of fishermen and trash since the scum can’t seem to pick up after themselves. The cabins here are also great."
"The regular tent “loop” is just one big open field with few trees around it, so there’s absolutely no privacy. If you end up with someone who want to be rowdy, you are in for a long night."
from $10 - $30 / night
"C loop, felt like the smallest loop and really close to the entry hiking trail. We've stayed in both A and C. C loop, site 48, is where we stayed this trip. Its a good site."
"Electric and water hookups at our site, dump station available on the way out, camp host available. Picnic tables, fire pit available at our site."
Available next weekend
from $17 - $107 / night
"Easy access to the lake. They have a picnic table and a swing set up at the lake so you view it. Some folks reviewed the campground and complained about the roads in and hair pin curves."
"This place is nestled into a quiet point on a small cove of the lake. Easy access from I-85 but no so close that you hear noise and experience traffic. Excellent amenities and friendly service."
from $25 / night
"We stayed in the new glamping cabin #2. Very clean, comfortable bed, nice AC, lovely porch to relax on. All cabins are in walking distance to the bathrooms and showers."
"It was very shaded and surrounded by woods. The tent pad was super spacious and made of gravel. There was also a picnic bench, fire pit, and a lantern pole."
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from $27 - $75 / night
"Close to I77 ample space, cable available ,electric service tested good o n 50 amp, and pizza 🍕 delivery available."
"They didn't have tent sites available in the after hours check in. Luckily, John, who works maintenance, was near by. "
Available next weekend
from $50 - $95 / night
"Driving 14 1/2 hrs I was cooked called and had the most easiest booking. There was a sites available so I booked it."
"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."
"Definitely not the campground to book if you are looking to enjoy the surroundings/scenery as things are very packed in. Close enough to Winston-Salem to do day trips though."
"There is a play ground and game room for older kids but nothing for the smaller children to do. If it was just adults going, or even older children maybe 7 and up it would be a great location."
GuideDriving 14 1/2 hrs I was cooked called and had the most easiest booking. There was a sites available so I booked it. Needless to say I got there in the dark and a kind person helped me to my site and got me backed in. Soo exhausted I hooked up electric only hit the bed passed out
GuideStopped here after our fiasco with holly bluff. Beautiful campground with trees. Very quiet during the day and peaceful. The only thing we found curious was the vehicle in and right back out activity between 10:30-pm and 1am back and forth to campers that were long term stays. Made nighttime hard to sleep in site 3 with vehicles back and forth for hours .
ScoutLooking for a nice place for a camping getaway? We highly recommend checking out the Deep River Campground in Asheboro, NC. The location itself is beautiful. It is literally on the Deep River and features a hiking trail that runs along the river past the remnants of a historical damn, where a small area of rapids gently swirls around the big rocks spanning the river. There’s also a large lake with a nice grassy expanse for picnics, playing games or just lazing around lakeside. This campground has been around for a while, but it has new owners now and they are breathing some for real new life into the place. They have already made lots of repairs and improvements, and you can see more in progress. There are sites for RVs with all the hook-ups, and great primitive sites for tent camping, several located right on the river. If you don’t have an RV and sleeping on the ground doesn’t spark joy, they have a few small rustic but nicely-appointed cabins. You’ll find two pools, several covered picnic shelters, a playground for the small ones, and several options for older kids and adults to play, like a horseshoe pit and a nice game room. They also have planned activities like movie nights and weiner roasts most evenings to entertain and create community among campers. They are pet friendly and have their own pet mascots on site— a flock of ducks including beautifully colored teals and mallards. We were just there for 2 nights, but I have a good feeling we’ll be visiting there again soon. Definitely worth a visi
RangerWas a monthly Camper when I came in to the campground. Nobody was cleaning the men’s room. No one was trying to collect the fall leaves. This is an old run down campground. I cleaned the men’s room for free because there was no staff to clean. I regret helping the owner for free on multiple occasions.
TravelerThis is/was marked as dispersed camping but this is primarily an OHV area, with a shooting range nearby that can be heard from some campsites. Most, if not all, of the campsites are intended to be large group sites. The empty site we found was filled with trash, discarded tents, air mattresses, and trashed electronics from OHVs. There's so much trash we would not even be able to take it all out with us if we wanted to. This may be a national forest, but it is not peace and quiet as one would expect from "dispersed and primitive" camping.
ScoutThe spots are alright but first night got ate up by ants so hadda move and the other spots are good but have no shade and no signal and not mutch to take pictures of so if you wanna have some survival type camping this is a great location.
TravelerI don’t have any complaints about this campground! Sites are nice and feel like you aren’t close to anyone else. Very pretty area, quiet. Newest bathhouse I have ever seen at a state park! Awesome showers.
ScoutIs a very basic campground they are having allot of plumbing issues. no activities for the kids no hot tub, store, restaurant or music on weekends anymore
LegendWe pulled into Lake Norman State Park around 6 PM on New Year’s Eve, mainly because we didn’t want to drive a couple more hours to our original destination. We only planned to stay one night, but the campground surprised us—in the best way—and we ended up staying three nights instead.
There were plenty of available campsites, and every site we saw was at least decently spaced, with several feeling nicely secluded. The campground was quiet and well laid out. The bathhouse was clean and modern, and having water spigots available in the no-hookups loop was a big plus.
One of the highlights was riding our e-bikes on the Hawk, Hicks, Norwood Creek, and Monbo loops. These are the easier sections of the Itusi Trail system and were a lot of fun—though still a bit too unpaved for my wife’s taste😄. Even so, the hiking trail access from the campground made it easy to get out and explore.
This stop wasn’t planned at all, but it turned into one of those stays that makes you glad plans changed. We’ll definitely be coming back to Lake Norman State Park.
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Lake Curriher Wilderness and Dan Nicholas Park cabins provide year-round lodging options near Granite Quarry, North Carolina. The cabins in this region range from rustic to fully equipped, with most offering lake access and wooded settings. Situated in the Piedmont region at approximately 760 feet elevation, these rental accommodations experience moderate seasonal temperature changes with hot summers and mild winters, making them accessible throughout the year.
Fishing at Lake Curriher Wilderness: The lake offers good fishing opportunities with several spots along the shoreline. "Very close to my home. I hike in to the remote campsite on the lake. Lots of fishermen and trash since the scum can't seem to pick up after themselves," notes Ben S. about the fishing popularity.
Mini golf at Midway Campground Resort: Located about 30 minutes from Granite Quarry, this campground features mini golf, a fishing pond, and seasonal swimming pool. A visitor mentioned, "We played mini golf, had a view of the lake, and enjoyed a great campfire on our little porch they provided."
Hiking at Morrow Mountain State Park: Multiple trails varying in difficulty are available about 35 minutes from Granite Quarry. "I spent a night at the primitive campsite and hiked a few trails. The park is gorgeous and full of life. I saw plenty of frogs and tadpoles in the creeks, listened to a symphony of birds," shares a reviewer named James.
Waterfront access at High Rock Lake Marina and Campground: Cabins with easy lake access and peaceful settings. "This place is nestled into a quiet point on a small cove of the lake. Easy access from I-85 but no so close that you hear noise and experience traffic," explains Casey W.
Freshly renovated facilities at Lake Norman State Park: The bathhouses have been updated recently. "I have camped all across the US and this was the nicest and cleanest campground I have ever been in. Fantastic experience," states Andrew G., highlighting the well-maintained amenities.
Rural seclusion at Lake Curriher Wilderness: The cabins provide a quiet retreat with basic amenities. Shannon S. notes, "It's the quietest stay we've had yet, and we go camping nearly every weekend... The gates close at 5pm during the fall/winter. Slightly around that time, the retired police chief came around to introduce himself and give me his cell number."
Bathhouse limitations: Some cabin locations have limited or no shower facilities. At Lake Curriher, "No showers, which we didn't know until after we got here, saw the one bathroom, and realized there was not a shower. There is an outdoor shower," warns a reviewer.
Maintenance varies by location: Upkeep can differ significantly between parks. At Dan Nicholas Park, a recent reviewer reported, "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."
Seasonal operation: Some cabins and facilities have limited hours or seasonal closures. "Site next to one of the lake access trails. Spacious site. We were able to get our 37 ft camper level. Shaded so the a/c s were able to keep up with the heat no issue," notes Sarah B. about summer conditions.
Look for activity centers: Choose cabins at campgrounds with multiple family-friendly amenities. "This place has a lot to do at a reasonable price. Definitely bring the kids," says a reviewer about Midway Campground Resort, which offers a pool, fishing pond, and playground.
Consider cabin locations: At Cobble Hill RV Campground, the cabins receive high marks for comfort and location. "We stayed here while visiting friends who lived in the Salisbury area and stayed in Cabin 1. The cabins are REALLY nice, I was very impressed," shares Julie L.
Book early for holidays: Holiday periods see increased demand for cabins near Granite Quarry. "It gets super crowded on holidays... great place to camp," mentions Jerry W. about Carolina Rose Campground (formerly Cobble Hill).
Site leveling considerations: Some cabins and RV sites have leveling challenges. At Cobble Hill, a visitor noted, "Did park on site 59 (pull through) but was SUPER unlevel. Cute pond and amphitheater too!"
Comfort amenities: Many cabin locations offer RV hookups and services if you prefer bringing your own accommodations. "Large park attached to campground. Huge lake, carousel, train rides and small zoo. Campsites are standard size. Wooded and bathhouse were dated but, clean," explains Wendy M. about the facilities at Dan Nicholas Park.
Connectivity options: WiFi and cellular service vary significantly between cabin locations. At Lake Norman State Park, Fletcher S. mentions, "Very clean and quite and very close to Charlotte. Nice, moderate hiking trails. Swimming and kayaking."
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