Best Cabin Camping near Locust, NC

Cabin accommodations near Locust offer rustic to modernized options at several campgrounds. Norwood Campground provides wooded cabin sites with access to Lake Tillery, maintaining vintage charm without sacrificing comfort. Cabins typically include electricity and basic furnishings, though amenities vary by location. "Older campground but full of charm. Lot of hiking paths which our dog loved," noted one visitor who appreciated the peaceful atmosphere. Morrow Mountain State Park Campground also offers cabin rentals with electricity, fire rings, and picnic tables, providing a more rustic experience within the state park system.

Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months when facilities like swimming pools are operational. Norwood Campground's cabins accommodate families with convenient access to a playground, swimming pool, and hiking paths. Depending on the campground, pet policies vary, with places like Norwood and Morrow Mountain allowing pets at cabin sites. A visitor mentioned, "My family needed a weekend getaway but far from home. This place was amazing. Great playground, pool and relaxing time!" Yates Family Camping and Coble's Landing offer more basic cabin accommodations with fewer amenities but greater seclusion.

Visitors should pack linens, pillows, and cooking supplies as most cabins provide beds and basic furniture but not household items. Several campgrounds include on-site stores for basic provisions – Norwood Campground offers ice, firewood, and a general store for forgotten essentials. Bathroom facilities are typically separate from cabins, with shared shower houses serving multiple sites. Cooking arrangements vary widely, from basic fire pits with grills to cabins with small kitchenettes. For more substantial grocery needs, stores are located within short driving distance from most cabin facilities, though specific offerings depend on location.

Best Cabin Sites Near Locust, North Carolina (24)

    1. Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Badin, NC
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 982-4402

    $17 - $107 / 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."

    2. Dan Nicholas Park

    19 Reviews
    Southmont, NC
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 216-7803

    "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."

    3. Norwood Campground

    6 Reviews
    Mount Gilead, NC
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 474-3800

    $42 - $70 / night

    "Decent campground with a pond for fishing, a swimming pool, and a store."

    "We particularly appreciated the intact tree canopy; many rv parks these days are sun baked parking lots but not here."

    4. Coble's Landing

    3 Reviews
    Wadesboro, NC
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 890-4379

    $15 - $25 / night

    "ATV/Walking trails. Picnic tables, porta johns and nature. A small lake where you can fish, It is Peaceful here. There is a gun range nearby so while your here you can get in some practice shooting."

    5. Yates Family Camping

    3 Reviews
    Harrisburg, NC
    15 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."

    6. Cane Creek Park

    28 Reviews
    Mineral Springs, NC
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 843-5909

    "Located just outside historic Waxhaw NC, Cane Creek is part of the NC Soil Conservative Sites. They offer day passes,$4.00 per car where you can launch you kayak canoe or fishing boat."

    "We have stayed at Cane Creek 2x now and enjoy the park so much. Lake, hiking trails and nice wooded campsites with fire rings and close proximity to bath houses."

    7. Lake Curriher Wilderness

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

    $10 - $30 / night

    "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."

    8. Elmore RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Charlotte, NC
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 597-1323

    "There are no amenities, no shower houses. No frills."

    9. Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort

    17 Reviews
    Pineville, NC
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 588-2600

    "Campground is part of Carowinds amusement park. Cabins and RV spaces are available. Prices are rather expensive during the season, but reasonable off-season."

    "Private but great for families and bike ridding. Private pool game room. Laundry and camp store."

    10. Lake Norman State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Troutman, NC
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 528-6350

    $27 - $75 / 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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Cabin Reviews near Locust, NC

246 Reviews of 24 Locust Campgrounds


  • Julie L.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 1, 2021

    Statesville RV Park I-77

    Right off of Interstate

    This KOA is RIGHT off of the interstate. If you are in midtravel and need a place to overnight this is a nice KOA for that. The camping cabins are cozy, we stayed in a single which has 1 dbl bed and twin sized bunk bed. Staff was very friendly. I wouldn't consider this a camping destination.

  • chrissy D.
    May. 23, 2022

    Lake Norman State Park Campground

    Fantastic quiet get away

    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. Those as well were pretty clean for a camp ground, I was pleasantly surprised. The path to the bathrooms light up at night so you can find your way very easy in the dark. Camp ground itself was very clean and I often saw the staff working on cleaning it and interacting with the campers. The designated swimming area was like a piece of heaven. Small not to overly packed, very clean beach. We plan on coming pack to do tent camping with our dog, fantastic family or romantic couple retreat.

  • James C.
    Jul. 4, 2018

    Cane Creek Park

    A Great Place for the Whole Family.

    Located just outside historic Waxhaw NC, Cane Creek is part of the NC Soil Conservative Sites. They offer day passes,$4.00 per car where you can launch you kayak canoe or fishing boat. If you like Bass Fishing, they rank as one of the best spots around. They have swimming areas for both day users and one for campers. This really is a gem within Union Co NC. The campground is on the other side of the lake. They have camping for RV’s, Cabin Rentals and tent sites for either large groups or individuals. The hiking trail is beautiful and takes you around the whole lake. Watch for horses, as this is a great place for riders too.

  • T
    Aug. 29, 2021

    Charlotte-Fort Mill KOA

    Great for trip to Charlotte NC

    We came here to do some trailer maintenance and because it is very close to home. We were not expecting it to be a great camping experience, but we’re pleasantly surprised! The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, the campsites were clean, and the bath houses were newly updated and immaculate. The roads in the section we stayed in were a bit rough (a combination of asphalt and gravel), but perfectly fine for camping. Most of the sites have good shade, but unfortunately our site was in full sun. Our site had full hookups, and a picnic table that was pretty rickety. No fire ring. The sites are very close together, and most are back to back sharing a driveway. Personally we prefer a more secluded camping spot, but this KOA is perfect for an overnight on your way to another location, a trip to nearby Charlotte, or like us, utilizing the full hookups for some waterline maintenance.

  • J
    Mar. 15, 2021

    Cane Creek Park

    Great clean campground

    We have stayed at Cane Creek 2x now and enjoy the park so much. Lake, hiking trails and nice wooded campsites with fire rings and close proximity to bath houses. Playground for kids, little store, friendly staff. Beach swimming area closed due to Covid but looks nice. Park on other side of lake has picnic shelters, more trails, frisbee golf and kayak rentals that will open after Covid. Only problem is that both times we visited there was a storm and power went out for hours. Can’t really do anything about that!

  • Jennifer R.
    Sep. 22, 2019

    Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

    Good

    So, if you end up in a crap site you might drop those 4 stars to 3. Its going to be impossible to determine a great site from a bad without going there since the only pic they have online is from site 1. B loop, has a lot of RVs. A loop, has the amphitheater. 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. Close to the showers, which are clean and well maintained. Close to the trash bins and water spicket as well. Behind the site is a great little "valley" to explore if you have kids/dogs. Has awesome trees for hammocks and the tent pad doesnt slope. Did not love the fire pit at this site but the sites to the left and right are great. Overall, tons of sites and good clean facilities. The trails are plentiful so you shouldnt run out of places to explore.

  • Ann M.
    May. 27, 2018

    Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

    Historical get away in the forest

    The swaying of pine trees with the smell of the forest greets us at this easily accessible site in our motorhome. 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. Lots of shade, plenty of trails that cover this State Park. The Kron house nearby, the swimming pool ( closed at time of our visit). The town of Albemarle 10 minutes away and Badin lake right down the mountain. Lots of history here just stop at the ranger station for information, maps and more.

  • S
    May. 25, 2018

    Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

    Family friendly, clean, quiet considering close proximity of neighbors

    Very family friendly camp ground. Sites are close together, but not too terrible. Sites include tent pad, fire ring with grate, table, lantern hook. Facilities we're kept nicely, host was very helpful and makes rounds in the evenings with firewood ($5 bundle). Hiked the trail head near the campground, to the river.. lovely hike NO RIVER ACCESS FOR FISHING though... Embankment is too steep, we learned this after the 2.5 mile hike with the kids... Went down the road to the lake the next day (they have boat rentals, though we didn't get one).

  • Alexandra T.
    Jun. 18, 2019

    Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

    Pretty Basic

    Plentiful campsites, we arrived on a Friday without a reservation and were able to get a spot. There is a swimming pool, but we didn't swim. Some hikes nearby, but far from the swimming spots in the Uwharrie National Forest. No bathrooms near the campsites, but there were spigots with potable water. The tent pads were even and well packed. All sites had a picnic bench and a fire pit with a grate.


Guide to Locust

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  • Cozy up in a cabin at Lake Curriher Wilderness, where you can enjoy a remote setting with beautiful lake views.
  • Stay at Norwood Campground, which offers a vintage charm and a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool and playground.
  • Experience the unique offerings of Star Party Barn, where you can enjoy stargazing and a rustic atmosphere while staying in a cabin.

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