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457 Reviews of 41 Hays Campgrounds

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  Lathan B.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 23, 2024

  Grandfather Mountain Campground

  Friendly campground with reasonable rates

  Love tent camping here, awesome views and great prices

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  Sara M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 22, 2024

  Starlite Trailer Lodge

  Just a lovely ‘resort’ camping experience

   So this is the most unusual place we’ve ever camped. I would call it a‘community where there are campsites’ more than a campground. The majority of the sites are populated by beautifully-kept tiny houses with RVs sprinkled in. The grounds are beautifully planted and tended, evoking a feeling of being in a park. The bathhouse rooms are clean, individual rooms and decorated. The swimming pool is large and clubhouse lodge well provisioned. This is what a camping resort should be(but minus the huge fees)! WiFi is standard; we opted for the Pay version and had great connectivity. You will lose cell service~ 20 minutes from the campground. 

  Starlite is a long-term community that evolved into providing a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ folks looking for a serene mountain experience and this is an exceptional place. If you come with open mind and heart you will feel entirely welcome. My husband and I enjoyed all the people, dogs and kitties we met. We felt so safe and in this setting that we never even locked the RV when we left. Our site(79) was one of two transient camping sites feet away from the creek and a short walk to the lake filled with water lilies. The gravel site has FHU but currently is not level; the hosts have plans to revamp the site and extend the pad.

  Follow the websites directions! You do NOT want to venture onto just any road up here, some of the roads are rough. Print directions before leaving home. The shortcut back dirt road between here and Blowing Rock is an adventure for a truck (only); just plan on driving it slow and it’s fine. Shockingly, as we returned from Blowing Rock the long way on Rt 321 our RV GPS program (in RV mode) kept trying to get us to take these mountainous dirt road shortcuts back to the camp. We might well have been stranded if we hadn’t known better.

  Main Street Blowing Rock is a boutique shop haven. Great for strolling. Kilwins ice cream and candy shop in Blowing Rock is awesome, as is the spice shop beside it.

  From downtown Blowing Rock you can hop on the Blue Ridge Parkway in minutes. South on the BRP you’ll quickly reach Moses Cone and Julian Price parks, both are great places to hike and picnic.

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  Joey K.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 14, 2024

  Flintlock Campground

  July Camping (2024)

  Excellent campground. Wonderful staff!

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  James M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 10, 2024

  Statesville I-77 KOA

  Great place to stay

  I showed up after hours on a motorcycle looking for an overnight tent site.  They didn't have tent sites available in the after hours check in.  Luckily, John, who works maintenance, was near by.  He opened up the office, checked me into a tent site and figured out how to give me a military discount even though that is not his job.  John saved my night!  The tent site was clean, level, grass and water and electric worked great.  There was some noise from the interstate but expected in a tent.  Restroom and shower facilities were clean and functional.  My only staff interaction was with John and he was outstanding in customer service and going over the top to take care of getting me set up.  Thank you!

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  Terri W.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 6, 2024

  Blue Bear Mountain Camp

  Blue bear campground

  This place was awesome. Private but well equipped with all the necessities you need. Very pleasant.

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  Bethany I.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 2, 2024

  Thousand Trails Green Mountain

  A week at Green Mountain

  I honestly love this park. It is my favorite TT park. The staff is friendly and helpful, the annuals mind their business, and the other campers are friendly. I work from home and the internet is iffy, I had to buy the campground internet and then use an antenna to make it strong enough to work, but hey, that's camping for you. The water pressure is low, so we just filled our tanks so we had enough water pressure for our tank less water heater. We are parked right on a creek and love sitting out here at night. So many things to do here as well. This is a great park and I cannot wait to return.

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  Sarah P.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 29, 2024

  Stone Mountain State Park

  Great place

  The campground, paths, and bathrooms were very clean. Beautiful views at Rock Falls. If we didn't have our dogs with us we would have done hikes longer than 4 miles.

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  Morgan L.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 6, 2024

  Midway Campground Resort

  First camping experience in new camper!!

  This place was the first place we stopped along our trip to test out the new camper we just purchased, and this place was so wonderful and fun. 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.

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  Catherine O.

  Traveler

  

  May. 26, 2024

  Honey Bear Campground

  Good for relaxation and privacy

  This is a heavily wooded, natural-type campground. We enjoyed the seclusion and privacy that provides. Most of the sites are close together but the mature trees and shrubbery make it feel like you’re all alone. Very quiet park, even at Memorial Day weekend. There’s a fishing lake and a central coffee shop/hangout area with some scheduled events. No playground or swimming area that we’ve seen but we haven’t explored the other half of the campground. There is a lovely creek passing through the campground with a long bridge crossing over it. Due to rocks, trees, and other shrubbery blocking the way, there is no wading in it.

  We had a hard time backing in our small (17ft) trailer because of natural obstacles and the direction of the road. Other sites are not like that, but we got the last available site, so there wasn’t an option. If you’re not tent camping, don’t choose site B8. ;) Unfortunately, they’re closing permanently at the end of the summer. It’s a lovely park and I wish someone would buy it and invest in some upkeep to restore some of the blocked off areas. It’s a small family owned park so I imagine it’s time- and money-intensive.

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  Charli R.

  Ranger

  

  May. 3, 2024

  Hanging Rock State Park

  Cool place

  We went late April on a weekend. The place was pretty packed. I think many people from Raleigh and Winston Salem come here because it's so close. We stayed until Monday, most of the people left on Sunday and Monday it was fairly empty. The park has 5 waterfalls I believe. Some are shorter hikes but almost all the hikes involve a steep hill climb of stairs. We got our workout in seeing all the sites. The bathhouses seemed kind of dated, the showers were very small with even smaller doors that didn't leave much to the imagination. You could see everything from chest up and knees down. They gave you hooked to hang your things outside the door but that would involve being naked in front of everyone to retrieve your things. We had a camper so I used my own shower. Most of the sites are small and very close together. They do control burns often so there isn't any bushes giving you privacy. I'd suggest going during the week when there is less people. We stayed in site 11 because it was one of the few long enough for our 25ft camper. No hook ups or dump stations.

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  Kathy L.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 14, 2024

  Fancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA

  Favorite KOA yet

  Our favorite KOA yet. Beautiful campground, nestled into forest with pines, deciduous trees, and native Rhododendron. Beautiful. Clean sites and facilities. Just off 77 not far from Roanoke. Would stay here again!

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  Mark H.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 14, 2024

  Hanging Rock State Park

  Top location

  So much to do. Hike, swim, mountain bike, and fish.

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  kellie F.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 10, 2024

  New River Trail Cabins

  Great cabin family friendly

  Super cabin huge swing on porch along with ample seating. There is a fire pit within a short walk. Our host JP was always available and helpful. Definitely will be back

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  Matthew S.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 26, 2023

  Holly Ridge Family Campground

  Great location off the main road.

  We loved our stay.

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  James R.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 19, 2023

  Stone Mountain State Park

  BEAUTIFUL SITE

  This campground is well-maintained and in a beautiful location.It’s a pretty clean place with a friendly and personable staff.

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  Rosa J.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 1, 2023

  Camp Burson - Hungry Mother State Park

  Wonderful hiking

  We had unseasonably warm temperatures in October. Fall colors were just past peak. Our site was clean, spacious, level. Easily accommodated our 25 foot RV. Trails started close to our site and were just beautiful. Bath house was ok. There is a washer and dryer available. Plenty of grass for the pups to enjoy.

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  Sergio M.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 30, 2023

  Blue Bear Mountain Camp

  Amazing experience great foliage change

  Stayed here at the end of October and saw amazing foliage change. Beautiful colors hard to see elsewhere. The trails were great and clearly well maintained. Mike and Pam were fantastic helping us get settled. Likely will go back to catch some snow.

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  Bethany I.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 22, 2023

  Thousand Trails Forest Lake

  Very peaceful campground

  I am staying here for two weeks because I have a membership and because I am WFM and it enables me to travel.

  I heard mixed reviews about this campground but since I had a 1000 Trails membership, I figured it was worth checking out.

  It was a beautiful drive from Virginia and though we arrived in early evening, the Rangers were very nice and helped us get checked in.

  The sight was a little uneven and took a bit to level but it is surrounded by trees and very quiet. Most of the yẹar round resident had some kind of Halloween decoration up so the park looked great. They even had a little haunted house set up for the kids.

  All in all, this is a very pleasant campground and makes the membership worth it. It's quiet, it's pretty, and you are right between Lexington and Winston Salem. I'm looking forward to coming back over Christmas.

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  DJody H.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 4, 2023

  Grandfather Mountain Campground

  Favorite place!

  We have stayed here on several occasions mostly in the cold winter months. Super close to the skiing but also has nice variety for fishing in the summer

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  Donna B.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 1, 2023

  Midway Campground Resort

  Good for a quick weekend

  The first time we went was years ago, and we were in a tent. Had a good time, this time was fun as well. They are very helpful here, we will be back again:)

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  Autumn E.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 1, 2023

  Steele Creek Park & Campground

  Beware

  On 8/25/23 - 8/27/23, WE went camping for the first time this year and left early that sunday morning. Which turned into a nightmare for my family on the following Monday 8/28/23 we had a social worker come out to investigate my family due to steel creek making a HUGE mix up on giving the wrong site number and wrong information to dss. AND All Steel Creek had to say was they are sorry!! Our life was turned upside down for over two weeks due to Steel Creek giving out wrong information. Shouldn't Steel Creek make sure they give the right information to a department like child protective services? The case was eventually closed because we were the wrong family, but now dss says it will always be on my husband's record with them that he was investigated for child abuse even when we were the wrong family to start with! a weekend that was supposed to be a nice and relaxing vacation turned into my husband having to lose time at work, lawyer fees, and emotional distress for my family. My husband tried to contact Steel Creek after everything was over, but they are screening his calls and staying silent on this situation. The very least they could have done was offer a refund of our stay if not more for everything steel creek has put us through. All of this was due to Steel Creek giving wrong information to the Department of Social Services! Be very aware because this can happen to you! This could be your information given next! I've been going to steel creek since I was a little girl and I'll never go back or recommend this camp ground to anyone and will always tell my story of the wrong steel creek camp ground has put us through especially since the owner Joey has not even reached out to my husband for the trouble his camp ground has caused my family! A little business suggestion for you if at any time a department like social services is calling you for information, you need to make sure yourself and / or your employees are giving out the right information. And to your employees who give false information should be fired! This was an awful situation this camp ground put us in! SHAME ON YOU, STEEL CREEK!

  On another note our site was also full of dog crap, people who stay here with dogs are supposed to clean up after them and 90% of them never do so just know if you do choose to stay at this campground have plans on dodging dog crap during your stay. If it's not dog crap you will hear of the many dogs barking the whole time during your stay, which is annoying when you are trying to relax with your family.

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  Andy B.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 24, 2023

  Stone Mountain State Park

  Great clean campground

  First time visiting and camping, really enjoyed how clean and quiet the campground was. Campsite itself was perfect, close to hiking and easily accessible. Definitely will return!

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  Alexis S.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 20, 2023

  Thousand Trails Green Mountain

  Great Family Fun

  Super nice park, lots of kids around when we stayed so our kids had lots of new friends to play with. One even set up a lemonade stand. Neighbors are helpful and kind, the first back in sites are roomy but not too far away from neighbors. We’re happy we chose to back in versus pull through, those sites look pretty packed in and in the open sun. Laundry on site was limited but the machines work great and they have an app to let you know when more are available/when your load is done. Parks were well kept for the kids, and there’s even a scavenger hunt set up in the permanent residence lots for kiddos. The pond was nice, but full of shy fish.

  Only real cons are there are lots of flies around and the creek is filled with granite so the kids tracked sand and “glitter” in the truck and trailer.

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  James R.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 9, 2023

  Lake Norman State Park

  TOP NOTCH

  As a beginner too RV camping, this location was an excellent beginning. The campground host were courteous and friendly and they assisted me in backing in my trailer. The bath house was an unexpected luxury and was immaculately maintained through the park service. Lastly, it’s in a beautiful area with a lot of available outdoor activities.

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  Jenny P.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 30, 2023

  Fancy Gap Cabins and Campground

  Beautiful spot

  Great spot right on the parkway. Owners are such a sweet couple!

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  Haley H.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 23, 2023

  Flintlock Campground

  Friendly staff and very clean bathhouse!

  Beautiful campground and the sites by a creek that runs through are very relaxing. Bathhouse is very clean and the staff was very friendly. Will definitely stay here again.

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  Kathryn M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 7, 2023

  Linville Falls Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

  Great Access to towns and sightseeing

  This campground is fully established and the rangers and hosts are wonderful. It's not deep forest or fabulous views but has access to the river. There is water and some buggy bathrooms (if that bothers you) but no showers. What it does have are very nice hosts, good sites, some shady, some sunny for rigs and tents and access to Linville, Banner Elk, Spruce Pine, the Falls and Linville Cavern. Some sites are hellish to back into (like mine) so check it out first. Spotty cell service with T mobile. Overall though, a very nice experience.