Best Camping near Leasburg, NC

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Leasburg, NC has a lot to offer. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Leasburg, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your North Carolina camping adventure.

Best Camping Sites Near Leasburg, NC (62)

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508 Reviews of 62 Leasburg Campgrounds


  • 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!

  • Valerie P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Smith Mountain Campground
    Oct. 29, 2024

    Smith Mountain Campground

    Nice clean & spacious independent campground

    This is a very well maintained& clean campground. The owner is great and the camp host was very attentive. There is a good sized catch and release pond, we were at site#17 that was one site from the pond and not sure if you could see the water from#18 but the short walk to the pond is up a small hill/bunker like thing so there’s not a direct view of the water from#17 if that’s what you are looking for. There is a good play area and nice pavilion for groups and a smaller camping area down from the bathhouse. We have a 22’ TT, but I imagine the turn into the campground with a large motorhome would need some consideration for the driver to take their time. The drive to Smith Mountain Lake is not bad. The entry road off of RT 40 is at an angle, not a 90 degree turn so if you are coming from the East, it’s at the top of the hill but more than a 90 deg turn, coming from the West on 40 it’s an easy turn but you can’t see the traffic coming up the hill so be careful. There’s a convenience store, Penhook store, on 40 and it does have some raw and frozen meats, bait, ice, charcoal and the other basic store stuff. We came from the West and Rocky Mount has a Kroger and Wak-Mart. Wi-Fi was standard campground speed, didn’t use the bathhouse,power and water presser were good, site could have been a bit more level but they may work on that over the winter. Check in was a breeze, directly to the site but still greeted and checked on by the host. Some full timers and seasonal trailers but they were in good shape and clean. September stay so still had mosquitoes and fresh stink bugs, yeah! Have fun!

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Bend Park
    Aug. 23, 2024

    North Bend Park

    Nice Lake Campground

    Weather was perfect for near the end of August. I camped in loop A. Many of the sites in A are not very level for vans. A23 was okay, but I would check the site description next time to be sure.

  • John D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jones Station RV Park
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Jones Station RV Park

    Best Private RV Park Around!

    We’ve stayed at Jones Station many times since it opened 10 years ago. Kay, the owner, is just wonderful and Dave and April are both friendly and helpful.

    This is absolutely the nicest privately owned RV Park we’ve visited anywhere in the country. It’s immaculately maintained, the spaces are large, and many of them are shaded.

    If you’re visiting the Triad or Triangle areas of NC, this park is a great place to stay.

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Jones Station RV Park
    Jul. 18, 2024

    Jones Station RV Park

    Owner sucks.

    Beautiful space with nice facilities!

    Just be sure to avoid the crotchety old dweeb riding around in his golf cart. I assume he’s the owner, but that doesn’t excuse his cringe and rude behavior to people patronizing his business.

  • Amanda A.
    Camper-submitted photo from North Carolina State Fairgrounds
    Jul. 7, 2024

    North Carolina State Fairgrounds

    It’s perfect for basic

    The sites are level, not much shade. Garbage cans everywhere. Convenient to get into and out of with full hookup. There are no amenities at all but security drives around. Felt safe. Across from stadium. Price is worth the value.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Shinleaf — Falls Lake State Recreation Area
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Shinleaf — Falls Lake State Recreation Area

    Small Hidden Gem in Falls Lake SRA

    If you find yourself in the hustle and bustle of nearby Raleigh and are looking to get away from the crowds and pavement in exchange for some nice shaded nature, hiking trails and calm, peace& quiet that only nature can offer, then make your way here to Shinleaf@ Falls Lake SRA. You’ll discover all of the basics are provided– from picnic table, fold-up fire ring/ grill, bear-proof garbage hanger and a nice pebble-strewn patch of well-maintained flat pitch, perfect for striking camp for the night in your tent amongst the best of what nature has to offer along with pristine shade from an unrelenting bit of summer North Carolina sunshine.

    The only real down-side I could find to Shinleaf is that there’s not a whole lot of brush between the campsites so you will be exposed to neighboring sites, which wasn’t a problem when we visited as the place was fairly vacant, but during high season, I could see how this would be a bit of a turn-off. The on-site facilities(limited to just bathrooms& showers) are typically better than you’d expect from a state-run campground, and so this spot gets high marks versus some others– and there’s even a designated‘pot wash’ spigot that is near the campsites making for EZ clean up after any meal. There’s plenty of hiking trails to explore and the on-site rangers are incredibly helpful and positive folks that want to ensure you have a great time.

    Insider's tips? Here's a few: (1) If you like to fish, there's tons of different varieties here to catch, including: walleye, crappie, white bass, large- and small-mouth bass, blue gill, striped bass as well as catfish; (2) There is no need to go anywhere else to look for a boat launch as Shinleaf has its very own kayak/ canoe launch that is fantastic and located on the eastern side of the property; (3) If you are looking for some really cool outdoors adventures while in these parts, check out Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park that offers treetop rope trails and adventure courses - our kiddos loved it!; (4) When you grow tired of attempting to conjure up your next meal from the depths of your roto-molded Cordova cooler and want to try out some local fare, then I highly recommend nearby Carolina Ale House in Wake Forest or Buffalo Brothers Restaurant & Bar - both have fantastic local cuisine and nice iced area craft beers to pair with; and (5) IMHO, the best campsites here at Shinleaf are: #6, #14, #16-17; #30-33; #37-39; #40; #42-43; #45-47.

    Happy Camping!

  • Martin T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Occoneechee State Park Campground
    Jun. 20, 2024

    Occoneechee State Park Campground

    Very Nice Lakefront Camping

    Spent 4 nights here (during a heat wave, no less) and really enjoyed it. Campsites are large and not right on top of each other, and especially if you can book one of the campsites that are on the water, they really do have beautiful views (see pictures).

    Pros: 

    Kid-friendly. We spent an afternoon at the splash pad, which is a great way to cool off in the summer and free once you're in the park. I never felt unsafe with my kids running around up to the bath-house or the loop, felt very secluded and safe.

    Lake is scenic, we saw fireflies at dusk, it was a great setting for a camping trip.

    Everything seems pretty well-maintained. Bathrooms are aging but were cleaned at least once a day, it was fine. There is firewood at every bathhouse you can take on the honor system and pay for via cashbox, which is nice. Campsites are clean and well-maintained.

    Lots of lake recreation options (boat rental, fishing, etc.) in or near the park. 

    Cons:

    Maybe it was just our campsite, which backed up to a large wooded area, but they were the most aggressive squirrels I've ever come across. If we went to the bathroom for five minutes and left food on the table, the squirrels would be there eating it when we came back. And would hover at the edge of the campsite or get into the car if the hatchback was open.

    Camp store is....fine, pretty minimal in terms of provisions. But not a big deal because Clarksville is five minutes or so away and has plenty of stores.

    Tents pads are all gravel. Didn't bother us but definitely would not want to tent camp here if you didn't have a good high-quality sleeping pad.

    The biggest con was that there is no swimming area/beach in the park. You can try to wade in from the campsite but that generally requires scaling up/down some fairly treacherous rocks, and navigating driftwood and rocks in the water. We drove a few minutes away outside the park to find one, but would be really nice to have some kind of little swimming area inside the park, very strange to me they don't have one.

    But all in all a lovely place for a camping trip, we all had a great time.

  • Jessica N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Bend Park
    Jun. 8, 2024

    North Bend Park

    The best on Kerr/Buggs island lake

    The sites at North bend are far superior than other campgrounds in the area. The shower houses and bathrooms are always clean and taken care of. Sites in B and C are the best.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Carolina State Fairgrounds
    May. 30, 2024

    North Carolina State Fairgrounds

    Good for a quick stop

    It’s ok. Semi secluded and has necessary hookups. Quit packed for what it is. I would not stay here for weeks. Just a stop and go kinda deal. But price is very good.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from J.C. Cooper — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
    May. 25, 2024

    J.C. Cooper — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

    Peaceful with beautiful sunsets on the lake.

    We camped overnight making our way south.  There are a number of sites right on the lakefront, so snag one of those if you can!  Many of the sites offer good flat terrain, and electric hook-ups are available at many sites.  Nice, shady and quiet, the campground is very clean.  Pretty convenient to I-85.  Be sure to go out near sunset to see the beautiful reflections in the lake waters!  We will be back!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Hill RV Park
    Apr. 29, 2024

    Spring Hill RV Park

    Peaceful Campground

    Very nice campground. Lots of trees for shade and the park is very quiet. I would recommend staying here. The spots are big and not right up on each other. No laundry facility.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Nutbush Bridge — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
    Apr. 27, 2024

    Nutbush Bridge — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

    Site 23. Lakefront. Kind of small

    The site is directly on the lake. Mere steps from your door. Beautiful view on the adjacent shoreline and bridge. Rocky shoreline. Easy to back in. I only have 2 complaints. The proximity of neighbors. The only thing separating you from site 24 is the tent pad. And the site length listed is a little misleading. It says 40 feet which I assume is true. But we fit our 27 foot travel trailer in there and had a really hard time wedging our tow vehicle (F250) in there. Parked at an odd angle on the tent pad. Wouldn’t choose this site again but definitely recommend for a smaller trailer.

  • S H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Butner lake WMA
    Apr. 1, 2024

    Butner lake WMA

    terrific spot to pull up for a night

    first time doing any type of dispersed camping but it was really easy to find, just off the road in the woods, just follow the coordinates and its a lil past, look for the signs, with lil sites to pull my car up to deeper in the woods, though you can still see the headlights coming from the road.

    I'm not a hunter but no one else was there and I pulled up at 10pm and left 6am on the first day of open season.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Hagan-Stone Park
    Apr. 1, 2024

    Hagan-Stone Park

    Best!

    We frequent this campground very often. Very nice play grounds. Does cost and long waiting line at pool, but one of the best to just get away and relax.

  • Melinda J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Holly Point — Falls Lake State Recreation Area
    Mar. 16, 2024

    Holly Point — Falls Lake State Recreation Area

    Clean and spacious

    We camped out the first night the campground was open for the season. They were performing controlled burns but nothing bothered us. Sure, we heard the planes overhead but it didn’t keep us up. We tent camped at an RV site just for some extra comfort with the water and power. Bathhouses were super clean. And we were a short walk to the lake to fish and hang out near the water. Absolutely will come back

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
    Mar. 11, 2024

    Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

    Awesome State Park

    This was our very first full-time RV park. We loved being in the park and it easily accommodated our 39ft. Class A. Back-in site but with plenty of room to do so. Each site has water and electric hook-up. Sewer however is a dump station. The sites are big with a picnic table, fire pit and lantern hook. Plenty to do here with the lake at your fingertips. Great first experience.

  • adam B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Paradise Lake & Campground
    Feb. 20, 2024

    Paradise Lake & Campground

    Neat, tucked away and quiet

    This place is relatively small, but surrounds a small lake. Sites are close together, but everyone is respectful. Bathrooms leave something to be desired, and there is no family bathroom, but otherwise decent and the water is hot. With a little work this place could be great.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Poplar Point Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
    Feb. 18, 2024

    Poplar Point Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

    Lakeside North Carolina state park campground.

    Popular Point campground is one of my favorite places to pitch a tent in the Jordan Lake area.  It's often not as crowded as the others at Jordan Lake are, esp., during the week and outside of holidays or summertime.  The views are nice, with sites next to the water.  Tents and RVs can camp in the same areas.  We normally camp in a tent here, but never in the hottest part of summer, which is most of the summer in the Piedmont area of the state.  You gotta go up to 3000 feet, as in the mountains of NC, for a cool weather experience in summertime, but for a night to get away from your regular routine or a weekend when the weather is nice, this is a suitable place.  Locals like it because the drive isn't far from Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham or Pittsboro.

  • Nina B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cane Creek Campground and RV Park
    Dec. 27, 2023

    Cane Creek Campground and RV Park

    Experienced travel

    The campground is very cramped and the owner is very unfriendly and was unwilling to work with me after I asked not to park my fifth wheel under a hickory tree that was rubbing the top of my recently recoated roof. She refused. Roughly 7weeks into my 13 week stay a large storm rolled through and a hickory nut busted the top of my ac unit on my roof and the nut broke the blades of my fan off. She refused to acknowledge the damage. I tried to compromise with taking the price of the service of the monthly payment. The owner refused then stated she was going to need the next month payment or she would have my fifth towed. She is very unreasonable and very rude

  • Paul R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
    Dec. 19, 2023

    Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

    A great site!

    Loop C site 19 is a great location. It’s flat with a few good locations off the gravel for tents. Good trees for hammocks are present. There’s no other site within a couple hundred yards to the east. East access to the lake shore and plenty of woods for kids to play in. The bathhouse is a short walk away.



Guide to Leasburg

Camping near Leasburg, North Carolina, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Fishing and Boating: Many campers enjoy fishing and boating at Rolling View — Falls Lake State Recreation Area. One visitor mentioned, "Cool rocks along the lake to climb on and swim off of," making it a great spot for water activities.
  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Eno River State Park Campground. A camper shared, "The river is beautiful, the trails are very nice, and it’s incredibly peaceful."
  • Playgrounds and Family Activities: Families can enjoy the playgrounds and sandy beach at Rolling View — Falls Lake State Recreation Area. One reviewer noted, "There are nice trails winding through the campground, a large sandy beach, and several playgrounds."

What campers like:

  • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the large sites at Lake Reidsville Recreation Park. A visitor said, "All of the sites were amazing. Trash cans, fire pits, level spots, picnic tables were at every location."
  • Clean Facilities: Clean bathrooms and showers are a big plus. One camper at Mayo Lake Park mentioned, "The bathrooms/showers were clean. Didn’t use the shower so cannot comment on that."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers rave about the helpful staff. A reviewer at Jones Station RV Park said, "Kay, the owner, is just wonderful and Dave and April are both friendly and helpful."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Rolling View — Falls Lake State Recreation Area noted, "There’s little to no quiet time."
  • Primitive Sites: If you’re looking for a more rustic experience, Butner Lake WMA offers dispersed camping. One visitor said, "Very basic camping...great spot to sleep if you are passing through!"
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Longwood Campground at John H Kerr Reservoir, have limited facilities. A camper mentioned, "There is only one, centrally located, bathhouse."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. A family at Staunton River State Park Campground enjoyed the "smores around the fire" and "outdoor movie."
  • Pack for Activities: Bring along gear for fishing, hiking, and games. One camper at Mayo Lake Park mentioned, "Lots of clearly marked hiking trails, 3 playgrounds, Frisbee golf and horseshoe pits."
  • Plan for Quiet Time: If your family needs downtime, consider visiting during off-peak times. A camper at Eno River State Park Campground appreciated the "incredibly peaceful" atmosphere.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Lake Reidsville Recreation Park noted, "Different sites accommodate different length rigs ranging from 25’ to 40’."
  • Bring Extra Hoses and Cords: Some sites may have utilities on the opposite side. A camper at Hyco Lake State Park Campground mentioned needing "an extra hose to reach the water."
  • Be Prepared for Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have spotty reception. A visitor at Mayo Lake Park said, "If you have to have cell phone service it is very spotty."

Camping near Leasburg, North Carolina, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's something for you to enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Leasburg, NC?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Leasburg, NC offers a wide range of camping options, with 62 campgrounds and RV parks near Leasburg, NC and 3 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Leasburg, NC?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Leasburg, NC is Eno River State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 21 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Leasburg, NC?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Leasburg, NC.

  • What parks are near Leasburg, NC?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Leasburg, NC that allow camping, notably B. Everett Jordan Lake and John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir.