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Best Tent Camping near Granite Quarry, NC

431 Reviews

Public lands surrounding Granite Quarry, North Carolina offer several tent camping options within an hour's drive. Lake Curriher Wilderness provides established tent campsites with varying levels of privacy. The regular tent loop consists of an open field with limited tree cover, while some walk-in tent sites offer more seclusion. Deep Water Trail Camp in the Uwharrie National Forest, approximately 30 miles southeast of Granite Quarry, features free primitive tent camping with sites positioned along the Yadkin River. East Morris Mountain Camp, also in the Uwharrie Forest, maintains three secluded tent-only sites along a fire trail.

Tent campsites at these locations typically feature basic amenities with varying access challenges. Lake Curriher provides drinking water, toilets, and fire rings at most sites, though some campers report non-potable water that requires filtering or boiling. Deep Water Trail Camp requires campers to bring all supplies including water, as it offers truly primitive tent camping with only rock fire rings. Access roads to many backcountry tent sites can be problematic for low-clearance vehicles. One camper noted their "Honda Element was on two wheels at one point" navigating to Deep Water Trail Camp, recommending vehicles with higher clearance for the rough, sometimes muddy terrain.

In early spring, tent campers often find greater solitude at Uwharrie Hunt Camp, which maintains six rustic tent sites for just $5 per night. According to reviews, March visits typically mean "nobody else here," though sites fill more during summer months. The campsites are described as "grassy and comfortable" but offer "no privacy in between." Lake Curriher Wilderness receives praise for being "the quietest stay" according to one frequent camper, though they caution that the ADA tent site provides better privacy than the main tent loop. Tent campers seeking seclusion should consider the remote walk-in site at "the Point" in Lake Curriher, which requires "a decent hike in" but rewards with lakeside privacy and fewer fellow campers.

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Best Tent Sites Near Granite Quarry, North Carolina (9)

    1. Lake Curriher Wilderness

    4 Reviews
    China Grove, NC
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 857-4114

    $10 - $30 / night

    "It’s the quietest stay we’ve had yet, and we go camping nearly every weekend. I will say, having the ADA tent site makes a huge difference."

    "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."

    2. Deep Water Trail Camp

    8 Reviews
    Badin, NC
    25 miles
    Website

    "I’ve got a 13 foot pull behind. Backed in mostly but a few could be pulled in an out. Road posted 25 mph but recommend 10 mph. Was also narrow in spots. Very bumpy. Last 1/2 mile don’t go."

    "First of all.. this place is FREE to camp at and surrounded by beautiful water, beautiful trees and the ancient rock of Uwharrie. A lovely place that we are so lucky to have access to... BUT. People."

    3. Uwharrie Hunt Camp

    6 Reviews
    Uwharrie National Forest, NC
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (910) 576-6391

    "Horse trail riding is second on the list of activities within the park judging by the number of trails."

    "My husband and I took our two dogs backpacking for a weekend at Uhwarrie Park. After a long drive trying to find my husbands original spot we found a new one. Beautiful scenery."

    4. Yates Family Camping

    3 Reviews
    Harrisburg, NC
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 773-9349

    "There aren’t really any extras here but if you’re just looking for reliable water/electrical/sewer and wifi near Charlotte this is a fantastic option."

    5. Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp

    2 Reviews
    Badin, NC
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (910) 576-6391

    "Too much trash left by previous campers"

    "Thankfully some campers nearby helped me rearrange my direction and get me out of the mud, but I still don’t know how I’m going to make it back out of here 😬. This might be my forever home?!"

    6. East Morris Mountain

    2 Reviews
    Uwharrie National Forest, NC
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 444-6777

    "Only three sites on this little out of the way fire trail. We go to the end of the road for complete privacy. No amenities other than a fire pit."

    7. Hiddenite Family Campground

    2 Reviews
    Stony Point, NC
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 838-3579

    $25 - $50 / night

    8. Lake Tillery Family Campground

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    Uwharrie National Forest, NC
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 985-3700

    $35 - $65 / night

    9. Woodrun

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    Uwharrie National Forest, NC
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (910) 576-6391
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431 Reviews of 9 Granite Quarry Campgrounds

  • A
    Oct. 27, 2021

    West Morris Mtn.

    Individual campsites

    Several individual campsites. Has trash bins located throughout the loop. There are picnic tables and fire rings at each site. No electric and no water. All spots are full shade.

  • Dave V.
    Oct. 31, 2019

    Badin Lake Campground

    A relaxing lakeside atmosphere

    Uwharrie National Forest-Badin Lake Campground, New London, NC.

    https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48934 

    https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE\_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5368418.pdf

    Campground Overview: 34 sites, two loops...upper loop and lakeside loop. Relatively large sites with vegetation that blocks constant view of neighbors. 

    Each site has a gravel parking pad and separate gravel tent pad, a standing charcoal grill, firepit with adjustable grate, a picnic table and a metal pole for hanging lanterns, etc. I would advise securing online reservations, but they do have an Iron Ranger to drop your payment in should you find an empty site. Note: There are warnings that online reservations take precedence, so if you use the Iron Ranger payment drop chute and someone reserved the same campsite...you will be required to move to a different location when the online reservation campers arrive. Just so you know.

    No electric. 

    Oddly, no firewood for sale...although scrounging produced plenty of things and fallen branches to keep a fire going.

    I preferred the lower loop as nearly every outer site was on the lake with great views and lake access and sites are spread out. The inside sites of the lower loop are pretty spacious and deep. Water spigots were spaced out around the loop, so a short walk as we were equal distance between two. 

    Restroom/showerhouses were quad door buildings. Separate men’s and women’s restrooms and two separate shower rooms. Facilities were kept clean and stocked by resident hosts. 

    With Verizon, I never lost signal...a plus for a National Forest!

    The upper loop appeared to offer a little more solitude than the lower lake loop...but no lake views. 

    The lake loop trail crosses the main campground roadway between the two loops. This trail is relatively flat and meanders around the lake and it’s many fingers...offering lovely lake views and some nice fishing locations. 

    During my midweek visit it was quiet day and night. The sunset across the lake was gorgeous and relaxing. Loud powerboat noise was minimal as only a couple bass boats thought it essential to travel at high speeds from location to location. Next visit my canoe and mountain one will accompany me. 

    What I enjoyed: as much as I dislike tree rats, I was entertained by two feuding squirrels that chased each other relentlessly and knocking each other out of tree tops. Woodpecker and Turkey wake up calls. 

    For a National Forest, I was surprised by the level of daytime industrial noise nearby. 

    Overall, a fantastic location relatively close to Raleigh/Durham and Fayetteville for a great camping getaway. I was only able to stay one night as the campground was booked, all reserved in advance. So plan ahead.

  • Sarah G.
    May. 30, 2018

    Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

    Lots of activities for family camping

    We had 4 families with children on 1 RV and 3 non-electric tent sites over Memorial Day weekend. Even though the park was at max capacity, it didn’t feel crowded or swarming. The facilities and activities at Morrow Mountain are awesome - a huge, clean pool; canoe rental from a well-maintained boathouse; hikes of various lengths; slightly aged but clean and cared for bath houses; and (our favorite) a gorgeous mountain top picnic shelter (A), which we rented due to a rainy forecast. Great place for family camping. Sites are nicely spaced, but by no means are they private or secluded. Staff were very friendly, but the no alcohol rule is a bummer. If you want to be alone in the woods, Morrow Mountain is not for you. Its also worth noting the climate is much more like south central NC (hot and super humId) and nothIng like the cool mountain air in Western NC. But if your looking for a fun, interactive family or group camping weekend, it’s the perfect spot!

  • Marlene L.
    Oct. 19, 2020

    Badin Lake Campground

    Peaceful and quiet

    Great spot, really calm and quiet and right on the lake. Perfect for non-partying types (no alcohol allowed). Showers, bathrooms, trash, fire pit, and grill all available. The host was professional and kind to us, even brought us some extra fire wood.

  • L
    Sep. 1, 2021

    Oak Hollow City Campground

    We enjoyed our stay

    We tent camped on Aug 28. This was our first time setting up on a platform and it was very easy. Our site had a great view of the beautiful lake. There was a pool our kids could swim in until 7:00pm. They let us borrow a metal fire pit so we could make s’mores. The restrooms and showers were very clean.

  • phillip L.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Canebrake Horse Camp

    No horses here

    Site is so good. This site i stayed at was site 18 and it was so clean and had everything i needed such as the restroom showers, picnic table and fire ring. the site here do fill up fast so you should make reservations. It costed me 25 dollars and I called ahead 2 weeks. At the visitor center they said the weather here is unpredictable and sometimes it starts raining out of nowhere. There is electric hookups here and there is a lot of RVs which is pretty noisy from the t.v and radio. I came in the summer and the temperature was around the 80's. During the night it is around 60 which is pleasant. They do sell for 6 dollars for a bunch of firewood

  • Alexia H.
    Feb. 7, 2022

    Hagan-Stone Park

    Long Term

    Had a great experience staying here for several months for a work contract. I believe they only allow you to stay long term from November- March, otherwise the max stay is 14 days. You get a discount rate for the long term stay - 575 a month. Sites C are for campers & long term stays, sites B are usually for campers and more woodsy area, and sites A are for tents. 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.

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2021

    Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

    One of the Best State Parks in North Carolina

    I guess my GPS needs updating since it took me down the wrong road to get to this state park, so if you haven’t updated your GPS, do it before you attempt to come here. Other than that, it’s not that difficult to find. 

    There are quite a few things to do at this state park. Hiking, horseback riding, and boating/kayaking are just some of the activities. The trails range from easy to strenuous, and there are lots of them. In addition to the typical outdoor activities, there is also an outdoor museum devoted to Dr. Francis Joseph Kron, one of the first doctors in the Piedmont.   There is also a history and geological museum located within the park.

    The campground has three loops, some with no hookups and some with electric hookups. Water access is a few steps away. I didn’t do my research and I got the campsite farthest from the bath house. However, it wasn’t so bad since the road was paved and there was a moon out. I think the tent pad at my campsite was one of the largest, even though part of it was used for the picnic table, the lantern pole, and the fire pit. It was fairly level, but it was fine gravel. Driving tent stakes in was a little difficult but not impossible. One of the best things about this campground is that there is plenty of space between the campsites(at least where I was), so you don’t feel as if you are on top of the other campers. I also liked that there were plenty of trees for shade. The only drawback is that this state park is close to the Fort Bragg Army Reservation, so you will hear an occasional jet or helicopter(s) flying overhead. 

    Even though the bath house has everything you need, including hot showers, it does need updating. Paint was peeling off the walls, but if that doesn’t bother you, it will be fine. Most campers are in their RVs, so I guess it doesn’t really matter. One thing I did not like was that the bath house is cleaned from 9:30– 10:30 am. Knowing that, however, I was able to work around it. If you decide to go exploring, you will want to go to the Morrow Mountain overlook. There are some pretty spectacular views from there. Overall, I enjoyed my stay here, and I wish I could have stayed longer.

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

    Greensboro KOA

    RV Camping Conveniently Located near Greensboro

    On my way to Virginia from western North Carolina, I decided to stop here. It makes the eight hour trip less tiresome if you can break it up. It is convenient since it is along the interstate. However, staying in one of the cabins at this KOA in Greensboro requires a minimum two-night stay, and they run about$100 a night. The person in the office was really nice and informative, but I think KOA is trying to discourage tent campers. She told me that since it had been raining, the ground was saturated and tent campers don’t like all the noise from the road; and she is 100% correct. Nevertheless, a tent site was my best option. The tent sites are sloped and very small. There is very little privacy since the sites are just about on top of each other. Don’t get me wrong; there are good things about this KOA… for RV campers and RV campers with children. The RV sites are spacious and mostly level with electric, water, and sewer hookups. The cabins are really nice(this being based on staying in a KOA cabin in the past and the exterior looks, which have been updated since I last stayed in one). The children will love the caboose/play area, and there is a large pool, which was actually open. There is also a fenced dog walk and another playground for children. The main bath house is located at the end of the office, and there is another bath house which was closed due to repair(?). Perhaps I’m being a little too harsh since it had poured rain for two days, but being on a small, unlevel, tent site with saturated ground is not my favorite way to camp. There were only brief minutes to take any photos since it was constantly raining. With all this said, if you want an alternative to staying at a motel/hotel/inn in Greensboro to experience the numerous things the city has to offer, this is a good choice for RV campers or for those who want to stay in a cabin.

Guide to Granite Quarry

Lake Tillery Family Campground and surrounding public lands offer cabin camping options near Granite Quarry, North Carolina, approximately 30-45 minutes from town. The Uwharrie National Forest maintains several rustic cabins at various price points throughout the region. The elevation in this area ranges from 400-1,000 feet, creating diverse microclimates that affect camping conditions throughout the seasons.

What to do

Fishing at riverside campsites: Deep Water Trail Camp provides access to prime fishing spots along the Yadkin River. Vincent S. reports "beautiful area, lots of space on the lower ground, gorgeous views from the higher ground, and some damn good fishing...my friends both caught a couple of channel cats."

Gem mining trips: Hiddenite Family Campground sits near the famous gem mining area known for hiddenite, emeralds, and sapphires. Myron C. notes "the campground is close to its namesake town of Hiddenite, which is a famous gem mining area known for gemstones."

Hiking forest trails: Multiple trail systems connect camping areas with scenic forest views. Will B. from Uwharrie Hunt Camp says "Love the trails that hug the lake in the area. Lots of camping off the beaten path and outside the normal camp grounds."

What campers like

Budget-friendly options: Several campgrounds offer affordable tent camping near Granite Quarry, with some sites available at minimal cost. Kyle mentions Uwharrie Hunt Camp is "FREE. large size nobody else here in March but I'm sure as summer rolls around it fills up more."

Waterfront cabin access: Lake Curriher Wilderness provides cabins with waterfront views. Shawn R. describes it as a "Perfect Cabin! Just needed a couple days away and was as good as I could hope for. Staff are great and helpful."

Primitive solitude: For campers seeking seclusion, East Morris Mountain Camp offers minimal amenities but maximum privacy. Dean S. notes "Only three sites on this little out of the way fire trail. We go to the end of the road for complete privacy. No amenities other than a fire pit."

What you should know

Road conditions vary: Access roads to many campsites require careful navigation. At Deep Water Trail Camp, Michael W. advises "Road posted 25 mph but recommend 10 mph. Was also narrow in spots. Very bumpy. Last 1/2 mile don't go. Steep rocky Muddy."

Seasonal crowd patterns: Visitor numbers fluctuate significantly by season. Shari G. observed Uwharrie Hunt Camp is emptiest "BEFORE the opening day of off-road vehicle season in April" and that in "early March... we were the only campers in the area."

Water considerations: Some campgrounds require bringing your own water supply. Dan from Deep Water Trail Camp mentions "Me and my wife had such a blast the last few days camping here!" but notes that campers must "haul all your supplies and trash in and out to include water."

Tips for camping with families

Select more developed sites: For families tent camping near the Granite Quarry area, East Morris Mountain Camp provides a quieter alternative with fewer visitors. Billy B. notes "This camp site is only open during hunting season" which limits crowding during that period.

Plan for weather changes: Spring conditions can shift quickly in the Uwharrie region. Ashley W. shares "My husband and I took our two dogs backpacking for a weekend at Uhwarrie Park... The only issue is we couldn't find a good location near water so thankfully we brought our own in case."

Pet-friendly options: Most local campgrounds welcome dogs with proper supervision. Gabby A. recalls "We brought our two pups & they had a blast playing & laying in the water! We stayed at a campsite next to the river bend."

Tips from RVers

Limited hookup availability: Many Uwharrie camping areas offer minimal RV services. Stephen R. from Yates Family Camping reports "Well not much here, no office or bathrooms. Water and electric and a dump station."

Communication importance: Call ahead to confirm reservations and availability. Mariah S. recommends Yates Family Camping "due to the flexibility and excellent communication of the owners. There aren't really any extras here but if you're just looking for reliable water/electrical/sewer and wifi near Charlotte this is a fantastic option."

Seasonal operation: Check operating dates before planning RV trips. Tiffany A. advises "PLEASE take something with a little ground clearance and better than 2 wheel drive to get here" when accessing certain campsites in the area.

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