Best Glamping near Leasburg, NC
Staunton River State Park Campground and Occoneechee State Park Campground house some of the most distinctive glamping accommodations near Leasburg, North Carolina. Staunton River features spacious yurts with wooden decks and rocking chairs that provide serene views of the surrounding forest. Occoneechee offers waterfront yurts with exceptional lake views, particularly from sites 25-31 which sit directly on Buggs Island Lake. Both locations provide comfortable beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces with fire rings and picnic tables. The yurts at Occoneechee include large porches with rocking chairs, while some accommodations at Falls Lake State Recreation Area feature climate control options for year-round comfort. "The yurt is like tent camping except you get to sleep in a bed. We loved that there was no tent to pack up when it was time to leave! There was a fire ring and picnic table outside as well as a large deck around the yurt with two rocking chairs."
Stargazing opportunities abound at these glamping resorts, particularly at Staunton River State Park where visitors can borrow telescopes from the Visitors Center at no charge. One reviewer noted, "Site 21 is an electric site near the bathrooms/showers and one of the best for viewing stars. There is little tree cover and a sort of field behind the campsite where you can set up your telescope and see the stars really well." Hiking trails wind through both parks, with Occoneechee featuring the historical Plantation Trail where guests can explore old homesteads, cemeteries, and centuries-old boxwoods. Water activities include swimming at designated beach areas, fishing, and paddling on Buggs Island Lake. Jordan Lake State Recreation Area provides luxury camping with kayak and canoe launches just minutes from glamping sites, where early morning paddlers might spot bald eagles. Most locations require reservations, with peak season running from March through October, though several parks offer year-round glamping options.
