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Several established RV parks operate within a 30-mile radius of Matthews, North Carolina. Crown Cove RV Park in Fort Mill provides full hookup sites with 50-amp service, water and sewer connections on sites that can accommodate larger rigs. Elmore RV Park in Charlotte offers similar hookups for big rig RVs with drive-in access, though the park lacks amenities like shower facilities. "This campground is more for a temporary place to stay and not a place to hang out. There is a playground and a dog park, but there is no grass near where the RV's park. It's mostly gravel," noted one camper about the Camping World Charlotte Motor Speedway. Glenwood Acres RV Park in Concord maintains year-round availability with electric, water and sewer hookups, though fires are not permitted at this location.
Most RV parks in the Matthews area are designed primarily for overnight or extended stays rather than destination camping. Sanitary dump stations are available at several locations including Cobble Hill RV Campground and Statesville RV Park I-77, which maintains 88 sites with both 30-amp and 50-amp service options. Site leveling may present challenges at some parks, with a reviewer mentioning that "some of the RV sites were in quite a slope" at McDowell Nature Preserve. Pet policies vary significantly between facilities - several parks welcome pets while others prohibit them entirely. Advance reservations are recommended, particularly for weekend stays when Charlotte area attractions draw visitors. RV storage is generally not offered at these parks, and travelers should note that some locations have restrictions on generator use.
"Great for long term camp sites! Very easy to deal with the workers as they are friendly and will take care of you! Pet friendly also. This is a great safe campground."
"We were on a “hill” but since we were close to all the trees i didn’t mind it."
from $68 - $98 / night
Check Availability"I lived here for two years on a long term spot. If short term you will be In a small gravel lot. There are no amenities, no shower houses. No frills."
"Sky's the sinery all just gerogous"
from $50 / night
Check Availability"We were looking for a place to stay that would be close to the venue and close to the bride’s family and happen upon this little gem. Full hookups (30 & 50 amp), WiFi and cable."
"Loved my stay here with my family and extended family. NC was a perfect place to hold a family reunion. We camped here and 2 other places, and loved every second of it."
"This new park is located at 241 Battleground Road in Grover, NC, just off I-85 at exit 2(Hwy. 216 S)."
from $55 - $65 / night
Check Availability"This is a park on the East side of Lake Wateree. Not far off l-77. Has what you need. Full hookups picnic table and a fire pit. The owners are trying hard to improve the park."
"The wifi was great. The beach area is super nice to spend a day on the water with your family. Price is a little higher then the state park but so worth it!!"
from $45 - $55 / night
Check Availability"Some amenities. Bass lake is small, but nice and the weather was beautiful so it was a nice setting as the evening feel. Fun watching all the turtles in water bobbing in and out."
RangerWhen I’m traveling through the area, I do my best to stay here. It is a peaceful and well kept campground. It is an adult and a kid friendly environment. It’s one of the few places you can feel safe. I highly recommend this place.
TravelerIt’s a small, clean campground but we are next to a busy road (site 28) and also the entrance to the public access of Moss Lake. It’s a tight squeeze for us as a 33’ fifth wheel.
GuideTight fit, we stayed here with our 20ft trailer and it is a little tight. The site was at a slight angle and I noticed a lot of sites are the same way. Plus side is there is a security gate with code entry. Easy access to lake. Good clean boathouse and nice full hookups.
RangerWas a monthly Camper when I came in to the campground. Nobody was cleaning the men’s room. No one was trying to collect the fall leaves. This is an old run down campground. I cleaned the men’s room for free because there was no staff to clean. I regret helping the owner for free on multiple occasions.
TravelerThis is/was marked as dispersed camping but this is primarily an OHV area, with a shooting range nearby that can be heard from some campsites. Most, if not all, of the campsites are intended to be large group sites. The empty site we found was filled with trash, discarded tents, air mattresses, and trashed electronics from OHVs. There's so much trash we would not even be able to take it all out with us if we wanted to. This may be a national forest, but it is not peace and quiet as one would expect from "dispersed and primitive" camping.
GuideThere was other people camping and running their generators all night. Some low lifers on ATV blasted in and out of the parking area and blasting music at 2 am. Good luck getting any sleep here. But enjoyed the trail to it and the forest. Got at least 2 hours of sleep before I packed up.
GuideEasy access and nice pool as well as little camp store.
ScoutThe spots are alright but first night got ate up by ants so hadda move and the other spots are good but have no shade and no signal and not mutch to take pictures of so if you wanna have some survival type camping this is a great location.
LegendThis campground is essentially an expansive gravel parking lot made for RVs. While that may not sound appealing to some, race fans will love it because it is so close to all the racing action of the Charlotte Motor Speedway. We camped in the M section which is near the main road. There is a bit of road noise but it didn’t bother us because our RV has good sound protection and the road was quiet at night. We don’t like being right on top of other campers and since most people don’t want to be near the road, this worked in our favor. If you have Good Sam, there is a discount which is a pretty good deal for 50 amps, full hook-up site. Despite our site being close to the office, the wifi never worked well and we gave up opting for our Verizon hotspot. There is no cable but our over-the-air antenna worked well (35+ channels) and you would not have any trouble getting satellite reception. There are no trees for shade and we were glad the highs were only in the 70’s when we were there. The large sized gravel is nice to keep the dust down and not make this nasty when it rains but don’t even think about going barefoot on it. Even our dog was apprehensive and tender footed when she walked across it. There is not much for kids to do here– just a small playground. The laundry is located at the office but the only bathhouse is far away from the front of the campground. If you need the bathhouse you are going to want to be in the P, Q, or R sections of else you will have to walk pretty far. Garbage is picked up at your site but when we were there, it often sat for a day or two. The campground was probably only at ¼ capacity and the one dumpster was overflowing. Can’t imagine what they do during busy racing weekends. There is a free food pantry so if you have any canned goods or other items you want to share. For race fans, this is a great campground because you are within walking distance of the Carolina Motor Speedway and the associated dirt track and drag racing track. For $30 you can take a tour of all the race facilities and I highly recommend it.
RV parks near Matthews, North Carolina offer varied experiences for campers seeking both short-term and extended stays. The Matthews area sits within the Carolina Piedmont region at approximately 700 feet elevation, characterized by gently rolling hills and moderate seasonal climate. Winter temperatures rarely drop below freezing for extended periods, making year-round camping viable at most locations.
Fishing opportunities: Ebenezer Park Campground provides lake access with multiple fishing spots. "Overall - convenient for a stop over - near highway, good access to lake for fishing," notes one camper, though they mention bathrooms are "very outdated, dingy, and dark."
Water activities: Lake swimming is available at select parks during warmer months. One visitor to Ebenezer Park states, "Fun beach within easy walk from campsite!" Swimming areas typically open around Memorial Day weekend and close in early fall.
Local exploration: The Matthews area serves as a convenient base for exploring Charlotte attractions. Elmore RV Park offers an urban camping option with a visitor noting, "I lived here for two years on a long term spot. If short term you will be in a small gravel lot. There are no amenities, no shower houses. No frills."
Full hookup options: Most parks provide complete utility connections. A camper at Fieldridge Acres reports, "Clean campground with full hook ups except cable TV. It is near the Charlotte airport, so there is noise from planes taking off and landing between 6 AM and 10 PM. Easy in and out."
Pet accommodations: Many campgrounds welcome pets with specific rules. At Wateree Lake RV Park & Marina, a visitor appreciated the overall experience: "1st time here and it was amazing! Nice owners and very helpful. Bathrooms were very clean. The wifi was great. The beach area is super nice to spend a day on the water with your family."
Security features: Some parks implement measures for guest safety. Wateree Lake RV Park received praise from a camper who noted, "They have a security gate to keep passers by out. They have a nice deck near the boat ramp and have a little bar in the office."
Site leveling challenges: Several campgrounds require significant leveling equipment. One camper at Ebenezer Park reported, "Needed more leveling than I had, and I have a lot... the fire ring was full of ash and burnt logs. Power connections were so low to the found had to kneel to see and read breakers."
Airport noise: RV parks Matthews, North Carolina visitors should be aware of potential noise from nearby air traffic. A Fieldridge Acres visitor mentions, "Also fairly close to the CLT airport, which is why I took a star away. Noise takes some getting used to."
Limited amenities: Many parks focus on providing basic services rather than recreational facilities. "This is a decent campground if you are just passing through. No real attractions here," notes a visitor to Fieldridge Acres.
Look for kid-friendly rules: Park policies regarding children vary significantly. At Glenwood Acres RV Park, one camper noted, "Is a decent rv park. No amenities, charge $100 extra dlls for each kid. Kids are not allowed outside."
Consider lake access: Parks with swimming areas provide built-in entertainment. An Ebenezer Park visitor shared, "We spent a weekend here last month. Park itself has considerable construction going on with no water access. However the campground was open and sites are nice and spacious."
Seasonal activities: Some campgrounds offer special events during holidays. As one camper mentioned about Ebenezer Park, "We went around Halloween and they had trick-or-treating around the park as well as prizes for the best decorated."
Rule restrictions: Several Matthews area RV parks have extensive regulations. At Crown Cove RV Park, a visitor warned about "3 pages of rules and regulations" and noted, "Must provide ur own [fire pit], rules state belongings must be 3ft away from away from neighboring sites which is almost impossible with how close sites are."
Long-term options: Many parks accommodate extended stays. A Crown Cove RV Park guest shared, "Stayed here for a couple of month and loved it! Specially with a toddler very friendly and is just that middle base between city and nature!"
Payment methods: Travelers should prepare appropriate payment forms. A Fieldridge Acres visitor noted, "They only accept cash," highlighting the importance of checking payment requirements before arrival.
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