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Best Campgrounds near Lincolnton, NC

657 Reviews

Lincolnton, North Carolina serves as a starting point for excellent camping in the area. Iron City Campground has a quiet atmosphere with modern facilities including a dog park and laundry. Black Mountain Campground sits close to the Blue Ridge Mountains with many hiking trails nearby. Bear Den Family Campground works well for families, with activities that keep all ages busy. You can also camp in the Great Smoky Mountains or along the Appalachian Trail not far from town. Some local campgrounds close or limit access during winter, so it's worth checking ahead. Road conditions can be tricky during rainy periods, so plan accordingly. Most camping areas around Lincolnton can handle both tents and RVs, and many spots offer full hookups. The campgrounds near Lincolnton range from peaceful to activity-filled, depending on what you're looking for.

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Best Camping Sites Near Lincolnton, North Carolina (131)

    1. Lake Norman State Park Campground

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

    $27 - $75 / night

    "LNSP is just a 45 minute drive from Charlotte and 1.5 hours from Asheville. The campsites are spacious, and surrounded by woods with plenty of shade to keep the summer heat in check."

    "After a beautiful drive through the woods, I arrived at my site. The pad was well maintained and clean. The lake was about 100 yards from my campsite, with a nice trail down to the waters edge."

    2. Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park

    46 Reviews
    Kings Mountain, SC
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 222-3209

    $13 - $31 / night

    "When not in the side, a short walk takes you to the Trading Post, a small store selling firewood ($7), ice, souvenirs, and sundries. Next to that is a large playground connected to a pavilion."

    "There are lots of trails close to the campground with one around a lake and a stream off of it. Facilities were very well maintained."

    3. South Mountains State Park Family Campground

    26 Reviews
    Casar, NC
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 433-4772

    $27 - $32 / night

    "The family campground is a short distance further inside the park on the left side(approx 2 miles) marked by a small brown sign...and is situated at 1400 ft elevation. "

    "This campground is one way and exits into a trailhead parking area. There was one site that was in the parking area, would not be my first choice. Shaded sites with picnic tables and fire rings."

    4. Crowders Mountain State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Bessemer City, NC
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 853-5429

    $17 - $47 / night

    "The part of the park that is best to go to is the Sparrow Springs access, some folks may not be aware that there are actually several entrances to the park, and the main entrance with trails to the Crowder"

    "The trails are strenuous but views are amazing! Its definitely worth it and right outside town, not far out."

    5. Cross Country Campground

    3 Reviews
    Denver, NC
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 483-5897

    "Close to a pretty busy road, but The traffic noise doesn't seem bad. Most roads are paved and some are packed gravel."

    6. McDowell Nature Preserve

    31 Reviews
    Lake Wylie, NC
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (980) 314-2267

    $15 - $33 / night

    "We loved the education center, the small walking trails and lakeside area. Staff were polite and helpful. Washrooms are incredible! Newly renovated at the time, and clean!"

    "The park is located southwest of Charlotte off of hwy 49 near Lake Wylie, SC."

    7. Indian Springs Campground

    6 Reviews
    Connelly Springs, NC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 397-5700

    "We were looking for someplace to stay near Hickory and we stumbled upon Indian Springs. "

    "This place is tucked away near a river, plenty of indoor and outdoor activities, plus a nice laundromat. One of the quietest RV parks I've ever been to!"

    8. John H. Moss Lake Campground

    4 Reviews
    Shelby, NC
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 482-7926

    $35 / night

    "The lake has great fishing."

    9. Statesville RV Park I-77

    18 Reviews
    Statesville, NC
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 873-5560

    $50 - $95 / night

    "You will hear the road 24/7 due to proximity of the interstate but its convenient to run chores or pull during your travel. The sites were fairly spacious for this type of place."

    "I have seen a complaint about highway noise. Well, when you stay at a campground with close, easy access to the Interstate, you can expect to hear it."

    10. B&D Campground

    2 Reviews
    Kings Mountain, NC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 739-2958

    $400 - $500 / night

    "Great campground near Moss Lake, Shelby and Gastonia/Charlotte."

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657 Reviews of 131 Lincolnton Campgrounds

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Old NC 105 Dispersed

    Amazing views and Free camping

    This place is amazing, Free and clean campsites.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Upper Creek, Pisgah National Forest NC

    Good spot!

    Spent two nights here at a site right next to the creek, which was awesome listening to the running water as you fall asleep. Easy to get to, just a forest service road. A 4x4 makes it easy but there were minivans and junkyard beaters driving by. There are multiple sites along the service road and not too close to each other.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Old NC 105 - Dispersed Camping

    Great spot!

    This is a great spot along a mountain ridge. The dirt road goes for about 13 miles. Would recommend a 4x4, but I’ve seen all kinds of vehicles travel the entire road from minivans to Honda accords. There are plenty of spots to choose from. Some have great views of the valley and table top mountain and others are just nooks in the woods. The sites are pretty spread out but there are a few within shouting distance (which could be annoying if the site next to you decides to bring a battery powered Sawzall to cut firewood at 2am). Some sites are right off of the road which could get annoying from all the traffic of people going to the hiking trails nearby. And there are spots tucked away a bit off of the road where you really don’t notice trucks and cars driving by. Awesome place for a weekend getaway! Definitely going to visit again.

    P.S. only 4 stars because there are only about 3-5 sites with a great view!

  • madison F.
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Iron City Campground, Inc.

    great stop & stay

    nice campground. bathrooms and pool are CLEAN!!!! private bathrooms with showers. also has laundry ($) but has change for quarters in shop!! super big plus . also got a buddy site for the price of a normal one!

    not super crowded but still a nice community to be around :) 10 min drive into town as well. all sites have full hookups which was also super handy. not a bad price for what you get. only stayed two nights but would definitely stay again

  • madison F.
    Aug. 22, 2025

    Cobble Hill RV Campground (Formerly) Carolina Rose

    good stop & stay

    campground being remodeled so bathhouses were a little walk away but not too inconvenient. pool was also closed for now BUT overall cute location. did park on site 59 (pull through) but was SUPER unlevel. cute pond and amphitheater too! has laundry as well.

    coolest part about this spot is that it’s about a 10 min drive into Catawba college town which was a super nice area for us being younger. perfect mix of Boulder & Philly :)

    hosts were SUPER friendly and nice :)

  • Lanna M.
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Love Valley Campground

    Clean

    Probably the second cleanest campground I had ever been to

  • HRMolding2@aol.com
    Jul. 29, 2025

    Spacious Skies Bear Den

    Bearden Campground

    My family and I have been camping at Bearden since 1995 and it has always been great.  Getting to know the owners and all the people who ran the campground BUT now that is is apart of a large corporation or hedge fund and people looking to satisfy shareholders it's not as fun.  Sure we love the location (hint here if pulling a camper, don't follow the Bearden sign, go to Linville to get on the parkway and go left.  This way you will avoid the steep curvy road going up a mountain.) but it's ran like a corporation.  No more calling the campground office talking to the friendly owners, now you call to somewhere I believe in NJ and talk to a person to make reservations at one of the campground Spacious Skies have purchased.  So much for the family owned campgrounds who wanted to make money but provided a better atmosphere.

  • J
    Jul. 24, 2025

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Golden Valley

    Disgusting with horrible customer service. Scam!

    Checked in around 6:00. The guy checking us in told us that the golf carts haven’t been working on hills(the whole place is hills) and to let it cool down for 10 minutes at a time if it overheats. We go to the cabin, which is littered outside with used baby wipes, get settled in, and by 8:10 realize the kitchen is infested with ants. Dozens of ants covering the appliances, counters, and kitchen sink. We asked for help and were told that maintenance would come to our cabin. They never showed up. We called the emergency line and it didn’t work, just put us in an endless loop and then hung up on us. Over and over again. We stayed that night because what other choice did we have? No one was available to help us with literally anything. Following morning, we pack up our stuff and tell the staff we’re leaving and all of our issues and ask for a refund on the room we spent 15 reluctant, ant-filled hours in. They escalate to a manager, and then tell us that another manager will call us“shortly”. The call never came. You don’t get what you pay for here. What’s advertised is a complete lie. You pay for a full kitchen? Too bad—you can’t cook or even store food here because there’s ants everywhere. Paid several hundred dollars for a golf cart to get around? It only works when it wants to. Call the emergency line for assistance? Yeah right! We spent$2k and they’re trying to dodge us for a refund. Disgusting place, disgusting behavior.

  • Brenna M.
    Jul. 14, 2025

    Steele Creek

    Difficult finding a spot

    I got here late , around 5 pm on Saturday , so I had difficulty finding a spot. There was lots of sites but they wrrrr all filled up. Beautiful area, the road was narrow and windy so be careful driving but not awful. The sound of the creek was nice but I did get eaten alive by mosquitos and I found a tick on my chair so be on the lookout f

Guide to Lincolnton

Camping near Lincolnton, North Carolina, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: There are numerous trails available for hiking enthusiasts. For instance, at Spacious Skies Bear Den, you can enjoy great hiking right from the campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Great campground. Big private sites, lots of activities for teens. Great hiking right from the campground."
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park has a lovely lake where you can cast your line. A visitor noted, "There is a beautiful lake at the campground, which allows several opportunities for fishing."
  • Exploring Nature: Lake Norman State Park Campground is perfect for nature lovers. One camper shared, "The park offers some very nice hiking trails. This time I just did the Lakeshore trail and the dogs had a blast."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. At McDowell Nature Preserve, one reviewer said, "The bathrooms and laundry were very clean during our visit."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campgrounds have friendly and helpful staff. A visitor at Blue Bear Mountain Camp mentioned, "Mike and Pam were fantastic helping us get settled."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy having enough space to spread out. At Black Mountain Campground, a reviewer noted, "The campground was very clean, the people were friendly, and the bathhouses were some of the cleanest I’ve seen."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A camper at Kings Mountain State Park mentioned, "Site #48 is not level but not bad. Park is tidy and clean. Quiet on a Wednesday."
  • Reservations Recommended: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Linville Falls Campground advised, "I wasn’t able to book a site on short notice but about 10 sites were first-come-first-served."
  • Weather Considerations: Be prepared for changing weather conditions. A camper at South Mountains State Park Campground noted, "I stayed in beautiful weather in October."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities for children. At Bear Den Family Campground, one parent said, "Kids loved the playground and there were a lot of other kids to make friends with."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or snacks. A camper at Lake Norman State Park Campground mentioned, "The campground also has beautiful little cabins."
  • Safety First: Always keep an eye on kids near water. A visitor at Croft State Park Campground shared, "Saw some turtles while paddling, and there were frogs and lots of fireflies near our campsite."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Levels: Make sure to choose a level site for your RV. A reviewer at Kings Mountain State Park noted, "The electric and water are in odd spots on each site."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Stock up on essentials before arriving. A camper at McDowell Nature Preserve mentioned, "Target is super nearby for any other last-minute needs."
  • Enjoy the Scenery: Take time to appreciate the beautiful surroundings. A visitor at Blue Bear Mountain Camp said, "The site was beautiful, lots of space between campers."

Camping near Lincolnton, North Carolina, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next outdoor adventure!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there lakeside camping options near Lincolnton?

COE W Kerr Scott Reservoir Bandits Roost Campground offers prime lakeside camping with many waterfront sites. This campground has it all – swimming, kayaking, a boat launch, and hiking trails. Each unique site features a fire pit, picnic table, and grill, with many positioned right on the water. For another option, John H. Moss Lake Campground provides boat-in and drive-in access with water and toilet facilities. The campground is big-rig friendly and offers reservable sites, making it convenient for planning lakeside getaways near Lincolnton.

Where can I find seasonal campsites in the Lincolnton area?

For seasonal camping near Lincolnton, B&D Campground offers reservable sites with water, toilets, and big-rig accessibility, making it suitable for longer stays. Moravian Falls Family Campground is another option, though reviews suggest checking current conditions before booking. Many campgrounds in the region offer monthly or seasonal rates with discounts for extended stays. When considering a seasonal site, inquire about winter availability, utility metering policies, storage options, and whether the campground remains open year-round. Some locations may have waiting lists for premium seasonal spots, so planning ahead is essential.

Can I rent camping cabins around Lincolnton?

Spacious Skies Bear Den offers cabin rentals that provide an ideal blend of comfort and outdoor adventure for families. With clean facilities, friendly staff, and activities for all ages, it's perfect for those seeking a cabin experience. Another option worth considering is Four Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat, which features cabin accommodations in addition to their extensive dog-friendly amenities spread across 18 acres. When booking cabins, it's advisable to reserve well in advance, especially during peak seasons, as these comfortable alternatives to tent camping tend to fill quickly.

What are the best campgrounds near Lincolnton, NC?

The Lincolnton area offers several excellent camping options. Crowders Mountain State Park Campground is a top choice for hikers with its amazing trail system, though primarily a day-use facility. For RV enthusiasts, Cross Country Campground near Denver provides full hookups and is big-rig friendly. If you're looking for alternatives, consider Kings Mountain State Park or John H. Moss Lake Campground, both within reasonable driving distance. The region offers a mix of public and private facilities catering to different camping styles, from primitive tent sites to full-service RV parks, making it a versatile destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

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