Best Tent Camping near Jamestown, NC

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Best Tent Sites Near Jamestown, North Carolina (10)

    Camper-submitted photo at Cedarock Park near Graham, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Cedarock Park near Graham, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Cedarock Park near Graham, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Cedarock Park near Graham, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Cedarock Park near Graham, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Cedarock Park near Graham, NC

    1. Cedarock Park

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    Graham, North Carolina
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    $10 / night

    Julie L.'s photo of tent camping at Deep Water Trail Camp near Badin, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Deep Water Trail Camp near Badin, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Deep Water Trail Camp near Badin, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Deep Water Trail Camp near Badin, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Deep Water Trail Camp near Badin, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Deep Water Trail Camp near Badin, NC

    2. Deep Water Trail Camp

    8 Reviews
    46 Photos
    211 Saves
    Badin, North Carolina
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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo at Uwharrie Hunt Camp near Uwharrie National Forest, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Uwharrie Hunt Camp near Uwharrie National Forest, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Uwharrie Hunt Camp near Uwharrie National Forest, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Uwharrie Hunt Camp near Uwharrie National Forest, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Uwharrie Hunt Camp near Uwharrie National Forest, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Uwharrie Hunt Camp near Uwharrie National Forest, NC

    3. Uwharrie Hunt Camp

    6 Reviews
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    53 Saves
    Uwharrie National Forest, North Carolina

    Uwharrie Hunt Camp has eight sites for tent camping. Each site has a table, grill, lantern posts, and tent pad. Two vault toilets are provided in the campground. There are also 2 drinking water spigots available. Opportunities for hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, hunting, OHV trail use and picnicking are available within a short drive. Country stores are located in the nearby communities of Uwharrie and Eldorado.

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    • Electric Hookups
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    • Group
    damir's photo of tent camping at Homeplace Recreational Park Inc. near Pilot Mountain, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Homeplace Recreational Park Inc. near Pilot Mountain, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Homeplace Recreational Park Inc. near Pilot Mountain, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Homeplace Recreational Park Inc. near Pilot Mountain, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Homeplace Recreational Park Inc. near Pilot Mountain, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Homeplace Recreational Park Inc. near Pilot Mountain, NC

    4. Homeplace Recreational Park Inc.

    5 Reviews
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    43 Saves
    Pilot Mountain, North Carolina
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at East Morris Mountain near Uwharrie National Forest, NC

    5. East Morris Mountain

    2 Reviews
    8 Saves
    Uwharrie National Forest, North Carolina
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    • Group
    • Alcohol
    Ben S.'s photo of tent camping at Lake Curriher Wilderness near China Grove, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Curriher Wilderness near China Grove, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Curriher Wilderness near China Grove, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Curriher Wilderness near China Grove, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Curriher Wilderness near China Grove, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Curriher Wilderness near China Grove, NC

    6. Lake Curriher Wilderness

    4 Reviews
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    143 Saves
    China Grove, North Carolina
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $10 - $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp near Badin, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp near Badin, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp near Badin, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp near Badin, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp near Badin, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp near Badin, NC

    7. Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp

    2 Reviews
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    18 Saves
    Badin, North Carolina
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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Toilets
    Jodi G.'s photo of tent camping at Bear Creek Tee Pee Retreat near Mocksville, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Bear Creek Tee Pee Retreat near Mocksville, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Bear Creek Tee Pee Retreat near Mocksville, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Bear Creek Tee Pee Retreat near Mocksville, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Bear Creek Tee Pee Retreat near Mocksville, NC
    Camper-submitted photo at Bear Creek Tee Pee Retreat near Mocksville, NC

    8. Bear Creek Tee Pee Retreat

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    Mocksville, North Carolina

    Bear Creek Tee-Pee Retreat is a small slice of paradise in Mocksville NC. We are the last property at the end of a dirt road surrounded by woods on all sides. We built this space as our little stay-cation spot and knew we had to share it with fellow lovers of all things outdoors.

    We have 3 primitive sites and 1 authentic teepee. There is a bath house with a heated shower, and a port-a-john that is cleaned regularly. There are 2 picnic tables and a charcoal grill. We have a 24x16 enclosed stage that can be used for bands, educational classes, karaoke, yoga... ect. There is also an outdoor movie theater that we will occasionally play movies on for guests, but it is also available to rent for an evening.

    There are a few restaurants close by. We are about a 5-minute drive to Lake Myers RV resort that has 2 Olympic size swimming pools. There are a lot of wineries and breweries within a 30 min drive from our property. We are also about 15 minutes from river access to the Yadkin River for anyone looking to Kayak.

    We have 2 dogs that live here and will greet you at the gate. Please be respectful of the neighbors and drive slowly down the dirt road to our property to limit dust. Gate code will be provided prior to guests arrival. We look forward to hosting your camping get away.

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    • Yurts
    • Glamping
    Camper-submitted photo at Woodrun near Uwharrie National Forest, NC

    9. Woodrun

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    Uwharrie National Forest, North Carolina
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    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Tillery Family Campground near Uwharrie National Forest, NC

    10. Lake Tillery Family Campground

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    Uwharrie National Forest, North Carolina

    Lake Tillery is a reservoir between Badin Lake and Blewett Falls Lake in the Uwharrie Lakes Region of North Carolina. Its 117.8 miles of beautiful shoreline is entirely within Stanly County and Montgomery County, NC. The lake was created by impounding the Pee Dee River, which is created by the confluence of the Yadkin River and the Uwharrie River several miles to the north. Norwood, NC in neighboring Stanly County uses as its town motto "Gateway to Lake Tillery". source for dining, entertainment, and lodging.

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    $35 - $65 / night

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Recent Tent Reviews near Jamestown, North Carolina

402 Reviews of 10 Jamestown Campgrounds


  • Mike T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hagan-Stone Park
    May. 31, 2018

    Hagan-Stone Park

    Nice family weekend.

    This park is close to our home, very affordable and was an excellent place to take my wife for her first tent camping experience. The tent sites were nice. I would scout ahead if possible because some are nicer than others. We stayed in site #7. The tent pad was level but ground around the area was mostly sloped. Was very close to the bath house. Bath house was ok. Wife said women's side was nice and clean. The men's side was a little outdated and could have had a few less spiders but wasn't terrible. There was a newer bath house a little further away from our site that seemed a little nicer. Campground was full but because there a limited sites it wasn't too crowded. Overall was a great weekend getaway with my family and friends. We will most likely go back at some point.

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Greensboro KOA
    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.

  • Matthew S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Reidsville Recreation Park
    Nov. 26, 2023

    Lake Reidsville Recreation Park

    Just a weekend getaway to try out our new to us camper.

    We love coming to Lake Reidsville. We have tent camped many times there and now have been with a camper. It was peaceful and the view is always amazing.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Cane Creek Campground and RV Park
    Oct. 29, 2024

    Cane Creek Campground and RV Park

    Great family campground!

    Plenty of places to tent camp or RV camp! Places to fish things for kids to play on and of course places to shower after! One of my family’s favorite places to camp!

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Moonshine Creek Campground
    Sep. 28, 2021

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Top Notch

    This is an excellent campground! It’s really woodsy and the creek is fabulous. Nice laundry facilities. Especially nice are the tent sites. They seem to have some of the most scenic spots. The Sanctuary area is awesome and the tent sites are right on the creek. It is for those with no pets or kids and is limited to 2 people per site. It’s a quiet zone. There is one tent cabin and 4 tent sites with water and electric. You CAN park at your sites. We weren’t sure before if it was a walk in area. The bathhouse for this area has two toilets and two showers.Each is completely private. There are outlets and sinks in all four. There is also a very nice sink and counter on the end for dishwashing. It’s all in excellent condition. Very nice picnic tables too. They were easy to wipe off. Sites S1-3 have an awning/ shelter. S4 does not but is much larger. S4 is higher up so you look down on the creek. It is more off by itself. S1 even has access to a 2nd picnic table close to the creek. It is the smallest as far as tent space. We would love to visit again!

  • Cassandra R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Morrow Mountain State Park Campground
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

    Nice dispersed campground

    We have been coming to this campground for seven or eight years. We’ve camped here as tent and rv campers.

    The campsites tend to be spacious and wooded- perfect for privacy and hammocks.

    Once we were tent camping here, and woke up to a herd of deer on our site! There were seriously 10-15 deer just chilling on our campsite when we exited our tent.

    If you’re rv-ing, be aware that while there are electric hookups, there are not water or sewer. There is a water tank filling station and a dump station on site.

    The bathhouses are okay. They’re kept clean but they are older.

    We have had some issues at this campground with sites being extremely uneven. We even had to just leave once because we couldn’t even begin to get our camper level, and the site was at a purely bizarre angle. I feel that some electric sites are better suited to those tent camping but wanting electricity.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Hanging Rock State Park Campground
    Aug. 21, 2018

    Hanging Rock State Park Campground

    Great first experience with a toddler

    This was a close (1 hour drive) from Winston Salem and was the perfect first tent camping experience! Tons of beautiful trails, some with waterfalls, and a great beach! Camp site was mexcellent! Just enough privacy and clean bathrooms, plenty of water spickets! We will be back!

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Hanging Rock State Park Campground
    Feb. 18, 2017

    Hanging Rock State Park Campground

    New Years Eve weekend camping

    Had a really good weekend!! Campground was all I needed for the two nights I stayed. Slightly wished the bathhouses had been open. Camp site very clean, big enough for tent camping. Sites are slightly close, wasn't a problem considering it was January. Will be returning during summer months.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Badin Lake Campground
    Jun. 2, 2022

    Badin Lake Campground

    Simple, clean water & ready for adventure

    Family of 6. First tent glamping with 4 boys under the age of 12. Fantastic scenery & sunsets. We launched our kayaks from our tent site and enjoyed our neighbors. The facilities are decent for the money and there is plenty to participate in besides camping.

  • Laura F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Oak Hollow City Campground
    Jul. 22, 2022

    Oak Hollow City Campground

    Excellent Value for Tent Campers

    I stayed at tent site #10 for 3 nights.   This site along with sites 8 and 9 have electric so I was able to run an extension cord into my tent.  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.   I was told I’d probably need to drive to the bathrooms but there is a path through the woods into section A.  There is no potable water on tent sites and I had to walk to a vacant rv site to get water for washing dishes.    The wifi is hit or miss at this site but it’s there. My cell coverage was good so I mostly isdd my hot spot. 

    I want to emphasize that you so need to check in by 7:30 but after that you get a gate code to use coming in late or leaving early.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Oak Hollow City Campground
    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.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Morrow Mountain State Park Campground
    May. 28, 2019

    Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

    Great Campground

    I tent camped at Morrow Mountain state park. As a campsite it is wonderful. Great camp pad to set up your tent on and very nice bathrooms. The only thing i would say negatively about it is that it is quite off the beaten path so does take time to drive all the way through the park to the campground. Other than that it had a very nice atmosphere

  • Ben S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Curriher Wilderness
    Sep. 17, 2020

    Lake Curriher Wilderness

    Love this place.

    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. Clean and nice location. I would suggest the overlook cabin. I generally tent camp and the Point, not many know of this location as it’s a decent hike in. Great place.

  • Morgan A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hagan-Stone Park
    Apr. 19, 2021

    Hagan-Stone Park

    Great Place for a Short Weekend Getaway!

    Pros: • Most of the B sites are in a nice wooded setting. • There’s plenty of trails to walk during the day. • Very quiet even though the sites are pretty close together. • There’s a Food Lion and Gas Station 10 minutes away if you forget anything. • Clean bathhouses with hot water.

    Cons: • Our site (B20) was reaaally uneven but we made it work for 2 tents! • If you tent camp in the B lot, the bathhouse is a bit of a walk. • You have to bring your own firewood or buy it ($5 a bundle) - gathering firewood from the woods is not allowed. • Water is shared between sites.

  • Kirsten J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pilot Mountain State Park Campground — Pilot Mountain State Park
    Jul. 8, 2018

    Pilot Mountain State Park Campground — Pilot Mountain State Park

    Local favorite, easily accessible for families

    This campground is located just NW of Winston Salem. The campground is mostly wooded and shady with many rocks. Water and trash are readily available. The bath house is extraordinarily clean, with showers, changing area and clean toilets and sinks. Fire pit and picnic tables are at every site - yet many sites are close together and very rocky for tent camping.

    We enjoy hiking to the top from the campground on well marked trails. The views are great and boulders are fun for the kids to play on!

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Morrow Mountain State Park Campground
    Sep. 2, 2020

    Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

    Excellent camping for both RV and Tents

    **Morrow Mountain State Park is a family camping ground for all ages and has an in ground swimming pool plus a boat launch.  I enjoyed tent camping with my family and fishing on the lake.  There is a large public swimming pool and each camping area has toilet and shower facilities.  You can burn fire wood in pits and there are grills for charcoaling BBQs.  The highlight to a early morning wake up are having deer walking through your camping site.  There was a loud whipperwill sounding off with echoes coming from the hillsides.  It is a first come first serve and there is a small fee collected by a Park Ranger.  **

  • Kirsten J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hanging Rock State Park Campground
    Jul. 8, 2018

    Hanging Rock State Park Campground

    Popular campground for locals and weekenders - great little hikes!

    Hanging Rock campground is a popular spot for locals and visitors. It has both hook-ups and tent sites, with bath houses that provide showers, toilets and sinks. This campground is within walking distance to the lake - with a little beach where the kids can play and swim! There is a charge to swim in the lake, as well as rowboat rentals available! We enjoy hiking several trails in the area and there are many creeks for kids to explore! Several waterfalls are accessible in this park and enjoyed by all! Trails show signs of heavy traffic as pieces of trash are often found while hiking. The campground is kept very clean and we enjoy it!

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Hanging Rock State Park Campground
    Feb. 21, 2018

    Hanging Rock State Park Campground

    Great time overall

    We tent camped here with 2 kids. The trails were fairly nice and we enjoyed the view at the top. The lake was great for the kids. The lake itself wasn't huge, but the water was pretty clear at the large beach area. There were salamanders and fish for the kids to chase. There is a large stone house built by the CCC with facilities and snacks, and there were lots of staff available. We rented a canoe to paddle around for a bit, and the process was simple and straightforward. The campground had ample space and the sites didn't feel too close together. The one and only reason I am not giving 5 stars is the bathhouse. The showers were small and dark, and I did have to remove some spiders before the girls would shower. Otherwise, we had a great time.

  • Shannon S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Curriher Wilderness
    Nov. 5, 2022

    Lake Curriher Wilderness

    Quiet and Quaint

    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. 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.

    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. He is just up the street and was kind to offer this for extra safety.

    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.

    The water at our site is not working which is a bummer but we can use the water at the outside shower. It’s non-potable but we have a filter and boil it before using it.

    It’s nice to have a little store (in the office) to grab bait, snacks, or other goodies.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Badin Lake Campground
    Nov. 4, 2023

    Badin Lake Campground

    Not terribly quiet and facilities lacking

    If I wasn’t paying for the facilities and was just paying for a gravel pad within walking distance of the lake, five stars. As it is, though, this is not a “cheap” place to boondock. Yes, they do have a bath house in each loop. Our loop, which had 14 campsites, had two toilets. It also had two showers. One shower was broken. The other shower, if you pushed the button for the lower (ADA) shower, would empty the hot water in about two minutes. I had one warm shower and two very cold showers. In the middle of active camping season, this issue with facilities could be a real problem. If I’m going to have to take a cold shower, may as well do that in the lake! It’s also great when you are tent camping near the bath house and the door retractors slam the metal doors whenever someone uses the toilet at 3 am. The only other issue was the 10 barking dogs. Luckily, they all quit about 10:15 pm and didn’t start again until around 8 am. Otherwise, freakin barking all day!!

  • Sarah G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Morrow Mountain State Park Campground
    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!

  • Kevin H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hanging Rock State Park Campground
    Mar. 30, 2021

    Hanging Rock State Park Campground

    Cozy Campsite for Tent Campers and Small Trailers

    We spent one night at Hanging Rock State Park on our way home to West Virginia from South Carolina. Unfortunately, lack of time and rain kept us from taking advantage of the myriad of trails to explore in the park. After our arrival on Saturday afternoon, we had enough time to hike to the top of the overlook and enjoy the scenic views before returning to our campsite for dinner. Sadly, Mother Nature thought we needed some rain, which continued all evening into the next day.

    While the sites in the campground can accommodate small RV's or trailers, they aren't easy to get into. Many of the parking areas in the sites aren't diagonal to the roadway, which makes backing in difficult. It is evident this campsite was designed primarily for tent camping.

    The views from the overlook are spectacular but the hike was a bit more strenuous than anticipated. The sign at the visitor center parking lot says it is 1.3 miles but it seems much further. The path is wide and well maintained up to the base of the overlook. Beyond that much of the ground has been washed out around the rock steps, which can be a bit difficult to navigate. Especially for those with shorter legs.

    The bathrooms were clean and well kept but we ran out of hot water late in the evening, which was likely due to campers showering after a recent rainstorm.

    Overall the park and campground are nice but the sites aren't very accommodating for travel trailers. Even one as small as ours, which is only about 10' long. The views from the overlook were the best part of the experience.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Moonshine Creek Campground
    Aug. 13, 2023

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Peaceful!

    This was our 3rd time staying here. This park has a wonderful creek running through the middle of it and most short-term sites back up to it. There are also a couple of camping cabins and some tent sites. The campground road is sort of narrow and the sites can be a little tight, making it awkward to back in if you have a large TV and full-size camper - but once you’re in it’s all good. The creek and nice natural landscaping of the park are very worth it. The owners have done a fantastic job over the years with this piece of property, keeping that mountain forest feeling and just tweaking nature a little. No pool and no playground, but there are spots to get into the creek. Good clean bathhouse with newer washers/dryers and a covered porch where you can hang out waiting for your laundry (or just hang out, period). A good contingent of spots that are booked for the season and plenty of weekend campers like us. It’s a good balance. No full-timers, as the park is closed during the winter. The campground is conveniently located between Sylva and Waynesville and very close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Surprisingly good cell reception for being in the mountains and having lots of tree cover. Got 1-3 bars ATT depending on where I was within the campground, and we had no issues using our TMobile hotspot to stream videos/tv. They do have wifi at the camp office but we didn’t need to use it.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Pilot Mountain State Park Campground — Pilot Mountain State Park
    May. 6, 2019

    Pilot Mountain State Park Campground — Pilot Mountain State Park

    Enjoyable tent camping and hiking

    My husband and I just returned from a May visit to this campground. It is fairly small, 43 camp sites. No water and electric hookups which we sort of prefer as it seems to be less attractive to mega sized RVs with noisy generators. It was a ratio of about 75%/25% tents to smaller RVs when we were there. Camp site has raised level tent sites not concrete, but hard packed dirt. Also, picnic table and fire pit. The grill on the fire pit was adjustable for height to the coals which was kind of cool. Bath house was a little rustic but plenty of hot water. Firewood is available from the camp host for $6 a bundle. Cash only. If you’re not in good shape get a site above the bath house. Below the bath house involves a good little climb every time you have to go!

    Best part of this campground is that it is right on the trail to the summit. The first trail is Grindstone Trail which is a 2 1/2 mile up and back. It’s a moderate trail with equivalent inclines, declines, and level switchbacks. I’m 63 and healthy and it was an appropriate challenge for me. To get to the summit it’s about a half mile of strenuous climb on the Ledge Springs Trail. That part is strenuous in my opinion.

    You can also drive up to the summit where you get views of the Yadkin Valley and the knob of Pilot Mountain. It’s crowded up there but accessible for a wide range of people so that’s good. If you don’t prefer crowds go at the beginning or end of the season. Season runs May through October I believe.

  • m
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Forest Lake
    Mar. 27, 2022

    Thousand Trails Forest Lake

    Avoid like the plague

    We reserved a 30amp site monies were paid even though it’s first come first serve on location. We arrive and get our envelope to go to our camp site and it was a 50 amp site. We saw 110 outlets and thought ok no biggie….. there was no power to this campsite at all. We call the ranger no answer (we had been told she was sick) we call the 800 number and get a number to a ranger in florida who says they’ll get the right person and have them come help…. 20 minutes later no person no call so I call again he says oh they gave you the wrong number I can’t help you…. Would have been nice if he had called back to let me know. So call the 800 number again and the lady tells me oh that’s no good, drive around and see if you can find another spot….this place was packed…. So it’s almost 8 at this time and she says oh I have to go it’s almost time for us to close and when I ask her what do I do about power…. She tells me it’s between me and the campground…. If I hadn’t of had a long extension cord that I could reach a tent site with we would have been in trouble the low was 30 for that night the next morning the ranger came by and this sweet lil 77 year old lady tried to help us move we told her we had drug an extension cord across could we just stay at the site at this point cause no one wants to move around like that while camping…. We went down to shower and the bathrooms were disgusting, toilets and the walls covered in feces, putt putt course appeared to be covered in sticks and tons of leaves…… this was just a terrible experience for us it was more like a white trash camp ground in the part we stayed at….. people with all kinds of junk outside of their permanent homes…. This was not anything like camping for us at all

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hanging Rock State Park Campground
    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.

  • Kirsten J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Oak Hollow City Campground
    Jun. 30, 2019

    Oak Hollow City Campground

    Campground on a lake, in the midst of suburbia

    Oak Hollow Campground is located in High Point NC.  It is immediately off the highway and just a couple turns through neighborhoods and you arrive at the campground.  You turn left off the main road, across from the golf course and pass by both the tennis center and the gazebo with the covered picnic tables.  You can hear both the highway and neighborhood traffic from the campground.  

    When we pulled up, the first thing we noticed was the campground sign, with the electric gate with a key code.  We also were immediately greeted by a man on a golf-cart - which made us feel like they take care of who is in and out of their campground.  

    Pulling in, all registration and fees can be paid in the little brown building on the right.  There were many signs on the door giving us all the info we needed, seeing as the attendant was out. 

    We pulled through loop A and could hear music - we guessed from the lake, but soon realized it was from a house in the nearby neighborhood.  Several of the sites in loop A were crooked, but an RV could level acceptably.    

    Loop B was an RV loop - consisting primarily of a gravel parkinglot and RV's stacked one after the other.  The lake was an easy walk from this loop - and also had a gazebo with picnic tables underneath and 2 swings, doggie pick up stations, recycling and trashcans. 

    Loop C was the tent sites - many with interesting platforms that gave us a good view of the lake.  This view came at a price though - the sites were just off the road - meaning 4 or 5 feet from the road.  We parked strategically so the kids would always be between our van and our site - but there was no room for exploration on their own.  

    Continuing on down the road, we came to Loop D which was another RV parking lot.  There was a semi-permanent gate separating the neighborhood from this parking lot - but people could easily walk in and out in this area.  

    There was coin laundry, vending machines and a sink for washing dishes at the bathhouse.  Toilets, showers and changing areas were provided inside and a fenced in pool just behind the bathhouse.  

    This is not a campground we would frequent - but I could imagine people staying here if visiting from out of town or if they needed to crash for a night.  The views were beautiful down by the lake - but it was clear we were in suburbia.


Guide to Jamestown

Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Jamestown offers a variety of tent camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for adventure and relaxation.

Tent campers should check out Cedarock Park

  • Cedarock Park features hike-in camping along Rock Creek, providing a serene environment with ample space for tent setups.
  • The park boasts six miles of hiking trails and two disc golf courses, making it perfect for active families.
  • With amenities like picnic tables, fire pits, and drinking water, Cedarock Park ensures a comfortable camping experience.

Tips for tent camping near Jamestown

  • At Deep Water Trail Camp, campers can enjoy a free camping experience with beautiful views and access to nearby trails, but be prepared for a rough drive in.
  • Uwharrie Hunt Camp offers rustic camping with electric hookups and drinking water, making it a convenient choice for those who want a bit more comfort.
  • For a unique experience, consider Bear Creek Tee Pee Retreat, where you can enjoy glamping in a teepee while still being close to nature.

Local attractions for outdoor enthusiasts

  • The Badin Recreational Area is great for fishing and swimming, with large campsites and a clean lake for family fun.
  • Lake Curriher Wilderness provides a peaceful setting with hiking opportunities and a chance to connect with nature away from the crowds.
  • East Morris Mountain offers secluded camping spots perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle, especially during hunting season.

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