Best Campgrounds near Millers Creek, NC

The mountainous terrain surrounding Millers Creek, North Carolina provides a variety of camping experiences within an hour's drive. Stone Mountain State Park Campground, located about 30 miles north in Roaring Gap, offers year-round camping with tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping options. Closer to Millers Creek, W. Kerr Scott Reservoir features multiple campgrounds including Bandits Roost and Fort Hamby Park, both offering waterfront camping from April through October. The Blue Ridge Parkway corridor, accessible within 45 minutes, includes several established campgrounds such as Doughton Park and Julian Price Park that provide scenic mountain camping with varying levels of amenities.

Campground facilities vary significantly throughout the region, with some requiring advance planning. As one camper noted at Bandits Roost Campground, "This place has it all! Swimming, kayaking, boat launch, small hiking trail. Sites have a fire pit, picnic table and a grill." Many campgrounds in the area operate seasonally, typically closing between late October and April. Cell service can be limited, particularly at higher elevations and in more remote areas. The mountainous terrain means many tent sites are not perfectly level, with several reviewers mentioning challenges finding flat ground. Weather conditions change rapidly with elevation, and summer thunderstorms are common, while winter access may be limited by snow and ice, especially along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Waterfront sites at W. Kerr Scott Reservoir campgrounds receive consistently high ratings for their views and access to water activities. One visitor described their experience: "Site 32 was on a little cul-de-sac next to the beach and had a perfect spot for my hammock overlooking the water." For those seeking mountain views, the Blue Ridge Parkway campgrounds provide scenic vistas but often fill quickly during peak fall foliage season. Facility maintenance varies between locations, with some state park bathhouses receiving mixed reviews. Visitors frequently mention the proximity to hiking trails as a major benefit, with many campgrounds serving as convenient basecamps for exploring nearby natural attractions including waterfalls, mountain summits, and scenic overlooks.

Best Camping Sites Near Millers Creek, North Carolina (220)

    1. Stone Mountain State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    Roaring Gap, NC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 957-8185

    $17 - $72 / night

    "But, ya know North Carolina summers."

    "The site also had a huge area for the picnic table and the fire ring is far away from your camper. There was a huge grassy area behind our site with a creek, lots of space for our dog."

    2. COE W Kerr Scott Reservoir Bandits Roost Campground

    18 Reviews
    Wilkesboro, NC
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 921-3190

    $20 - $85 / night

    "Swimming, kayaking, boat launch, small hiking trail. Sites have a fire pit, picnic table (it’s really heavy!) and a grill. I loved how each site is fairly unique."

    "My wife and I biked/ ran the trails nearby. Our dogs loved walking around the campground. Some nice wooded tent sites that a very large areas. Our spot was a two level site."

    3. Fort Hamby Park

    9 Reviews
    Purlear, NC
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 973-0104

    $30 - $125 / night

    "Lake was gorgeous! Absolutely the easiest and cleanest dump station we have ever used! Well designed! Close to Willesboro!"

    "There is a dumpsite near the front office. A short drive from campsite is a man-made beach with lake swimming area… very nice."

    4. Warrior Creek

    11 Reviews
    Purlear, NC
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 921-2177

    $22 - $85 / night

    "Warrior Creek Campground is located on the Kerr Scott Reservoir. It's beautiful and peaceful, at least Monday through Friday."

    "Super mt bike trails that have been built and maintained by volunteers who really care and ride the trails often."

    5. Wagoner — New River State Park

    17 Reviews
    Jefferson, NC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 982-2587

    $27 - $72 / night

    "You have to walk in but the park provides little carts and wheelbarrows. The sites and the bathhouse are very well maintained. The park host, Tom Keller, was just fantastic."

    "We were too far away from the water to walk, so we missed out on that, which we were looking forward to, but overall a really nice experience."

    6. Moravian Falls Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Moravian Falls, NC
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 667-6150

    7. Doughton Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    14 Reviews
    Sparta, NC
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 372-8877

    $30 - $45 / night

    "On the Blue Ridge Parkway, nestled in the trees and mountains of North Carolina, this campground has been well maintained."

    "The Doughton Park campground off of the Blue Ridge Parkway is a great place to spend the night without if you are driving along the Parkway and don't want to venture too far off course."

    8. Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    48 Reviews
    Blowing Rock, NC
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 963-5911

    $30 / night

    "Julian Price Park is a beautiful campground just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. We enjoy this campground on the weekends throughout the fall and spring as it is less occupied."

    "This campground is on a beautiful lake. There is no swimming on the lake(its pretty shallow) but awesome for kayaking and paddleboarding."

    9. Stoney Fork Campground

    3 Reviews
    Purlear, NC
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 973-5299

    "It's right on a creek and it was lovely to drink morning coffee next to the water."

    10. Blue Bear Mountain Camp

    27 Reviews
    Todd, NC
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 406-4226

    $25 - $136 / night

    "It offers RV, drive in and hike in tent sites and also teepee camping."

    "There is a place to wash dishes outside as well. Fantastic walking trails - some parts quite steep but we got a good workout through the woods on the property."

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Recent Reviews near Millers Creek, NC

1208 Reviews of 220 Millers Creek Campgrounds


  • N
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Cedar Rock Campground

    Great spot!

    Very clean and taken care of. Owners are friendly and check in daily. The creek is very nice and creates the perfect amount of ambient noise. I found ample amount of space between spots. We had all the space we needed and some. We have an 8person tent. We will definitely be coming back.

  • Ethan H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Great Primitive Campsite

    Most campsites have good privacy and is quiet most hours. All have easy access, but bathrooms are small for number of campers. Some campsites are a little confusing about site areas as it seems they overlap into each other some. The view of the lake is one of the best parts. More campgrounds should separate rv and primitive like they do.

  • C
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Steele Creek Park & Campground

    Extra fees

    Sooo...went to book online. Selected my site and started the payment process. I was greeted by a pop-up stating that if I want to lock in my site, I'd have to pay an additional $20 fee.

    Okay, let me get this straight: I reserve a specific site for specific reasons, then the campground tells me they have the right to move me to a site of their choosing unless I pay them an additional $20?

    No thanks. Just lost my business. I'm sure it's a nice place, but really?

  • Cliff W.
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Fancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA

    Camping in Quiet

    This is our second time here. It's pretty quiet here. There is a heated pool (closed), corn hole, playground, and multiple games. We noticed there's no kids during this time of the year. The KOA station has some cute gifts. 24 hrs. Restrooms, laundry area, and great outdoor. The cabins have there very own toilet, tv, full size bed, and bunk beds. Very nice KOA.

  • Daniel W.
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Midway Campground Resort

    Cozy and fun

    I came in early and they didn't mind so I could get some rest before my long ride. Staff super friendly and sites are nice. All accommodations available. 5 star from this guy.

  • Yuriy-Sarah G.
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Growing Faith Farms & Retreat

    Best camping weekend!

    Our kids say,"leave them 10k stars on the review!" The best camping trip we've had in a long while. Location is private and secluded, yet within reasonable driving distance to stores and other attractions like hiking/biking/kayaking. The farm is beautiful, well-maintained, and the hosts super friendly and helpful. Love the water at the site(and electric is going to be even better soon!) and the convenience of the bathhouse. Plenty of great things to do locally, from hiking and waterfalls to apple picking. We had a wonderful weekend, and will certainly be back! Thanks!

  • Bailey R.
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Cardens Bluff Campground

    Lake side camping

    This relaxing little camp site has such pretty spacious camp site. We went day of in September and found a spot on the lake no problem. Do bring cash as it’s cash only if you pay the day you show up. Camp host were super nice and the price was wonderful. There weren’t as many bathrooms as I would have liked due to most being worked on. There is really good cell service on the camp site.

  • Mary D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Roan Mountain State Park Campground

    New Favorite Campground

    This is my new favorite campground! There are trees everywhere and there really isn't a bad spot! Some sites were right on the creek (sites 40 and 41 were great). The tent camping area is beautiful and one of the best I've seen. We were at site 9, one of the only pull-through sites. We had water and electric and some sites have FHU. There are a lot of beautiful hikes in the area. No cell service, but there is (slow) wifi throughout the campground. There is a Verizon hotspot to make calls, but I couldn't connect with US Cellular. We will definitely be back!

  • Theresa S.
    Sep. 12, 2025

    Lake Haven Family Campground

    Stayed for the location, Left because of the owners

    As a retired Air Force couple with over five years of experience as full-time RVers, we have stayed at countless campgrounds across the country. We selected Lake Haven for an extended stay this past July while searching for a permanent home in the Lake Watauga area, drawn by its advertisement for year-round availability. The location is excellent, and our site was level with full hookups, a nice picnic table, and a fire pit. Maneuvering into the spot was also straightforward, despite some large boulders. Two concerns: no owners or host(s) onsite and the entrance/exits can be quite dangerous- each located on a curve. We really wanted to love this campground, but the positive aspects were completely overshadowed by the unprofessional behavior of the owners. The tone was set when we received a campground-wide text message asking“Please, for our sake, when away from your camper, set your AC temp to something reasonable(75 is what I use at my house when not home), to help us save on electricity”. While we understand the concern for costs, the request felt invasive. Then it got personal. In the first week of August, our daughter and her family were renting the on-site(3 bed/3 bath) Airbnb, and after she inquired about more toilet paper, one of the owners came to our RV site to confront us about it. We were shocked that a necessity for a rental guest was treated as a major issue, and the confrontational approach was completely uncalled for and made us feel extremely uncomfortable. To make matters worse, we later learned from other campers that the owners had been gossiping about our family and our stay. This was a major violation of our privacy and fostered a deeply unwelcoming atmosphere. While the physical campground has potential, we cannot recommend it. Feeling safe and respected is essential when you are camping, and due to the owners’ intrusive and unprofessional behavior, we decided to seek out another campground.


Guide to Millers Creek

The Millers Creek area of North Carolina sits at elevations between 1,200 and 3,000 feet in Wilkes County, creating camping conditions that vary dramatically with altitude. Winter camping at higher elevations often experiences temperatures 10-15 degrees cooler than valley locations, with frost possible into May. The region receives approximately 50 inches of annual rainfall, making water management essential at tent sites during the spring and summer months.

What to do

Disc golf course access: Fort Hamby Park offers an on-site disc golf course alongside lake activities. One camper noted, "There are great sites down on the peninsula that have water views but we were not able to get one on this trip. Bike riding in the park is fun and there are plenty of areas to bike."

Trout fishing opportunities: Blue Bear Mountain Camp provides fishing access at their pond. A visitor mentioned, "We caught a trout in the pond right away. I wish there was a playground for the kids but overall it was very nice."

Wine tasting excursions: Wineries are accessible from several campgrounds in the area. As one camper at Stone Mountain State Park Campground reported, "It is about a 15 minute drive to 3 great wineries and walkable to the trail head for the Stone Mountain loop. Great amenities, and everything was very clean."

Primitive camping experience: Doughton Park offers remote camping options along the Blue Ridge Parkway. A review states, "There are approximately 4 primitive sites here. It is located behind the Flat Rock Ridge Trailhead. You can drive your vehicle (4wd not required) up to the sites. A river/creek is beside the campsites, so water could be filtered."

What campers like

Private, well-spaced sites: Fort Hamby Park receives praise for its site layout. One camper stated, "I loved the large campsites! In fact, not being able to see any of our neighbors made us feel so much more remote than we were!"

Weather conditions: The elevation provides cooler summer temperatures at some locations. A camper at Blue Bear Mountain Camp explained, "The elevation is high so weather is nice for those trying to escape the summer heat. Bathhouse was nice and clean."

Clean facilities: Stoney Fork Campground maintains high standards. A review mentioned, "Very clean campground. Spots are nice size with privacy, backed up to the creek. Will definitely be back."

Seasonal foliage: Fall camping is particularly popular. One camper at Warrior Creek noted, "It's beautiful and peaceful, at least Monday through Friday. Weekends tend to get filled up fast and often with large groups stretching the limits of a campsite. It's close to home for us and we love camping there, especially in the fall."

What you should know

Seasonal closures vary by location: Several campgrounds in the area have different operating schedules. Warrior Creek operates from "April 15 to October 15" while Julian Price is available from "April 1 to October 29." Others like Stoney Fork Campground remain open year-round.

Road conditions can be challenging: Some campgrounds have difficult access. A Blue Bear Mountain Camp visitor warned, "The state maintained gravel road used to access campground was narrow and would be difficult to get a large camper up there, although there were lots of large ones there."

Limited full-hookup availability: Many campgrounds offer only partial hookups. One camper at Bandits Roost noted, "ONE OF OUR FAVORITE SPOTS. THE ONLY THING WRONG IS NO SEWER HOOK UPS! ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT."

Occasional wildlife encounters: Bears may be present in some areas. A camper at Doughton Park reported, "This was the only place we saw bears but not in our campsite just wandering in another loop. We stayed in loop b and found a perfectly shaded site that was quiet and private and near the comfort station."

Tips for camping with families

Water activities for children: COE W Kerr Scott Reservoir Bandits Roost Campground offers multiple water recreation options. A visitor shared, "The site was 98b and was on the side of a hill. Rather that having one large area, it was divided with an upper and lower section connected by steps."

Playground access: Some campgrounds feature play areas. A camper at Fort Hamby noted, "We loved the group camp area and thought about bringing our school children back here for a camp-out. Being less than 2 hours from home, with private bathhouse and basketball court and large shelters with cooking grills etc."

Swimming beach options: Several locations offer swimming areas. One visitor to Fort Hamby mentioned, "A short drive from campsite is a man-made beach with lake swimming area… very nice."

Terrain considerations: Families should consider site topography. A review for Julian Price Park warned, "Many of the sites are walk-in sites and you can set up before the 3:00 time for reservable sites. As far as activities, there is no swimming, but fishing is allowed."

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds require preparation for uneven terrain. A camper at Julian Price Park Campground noted, "Semi private sites for tents. Some RV sites are on the edge of the road. Clean restrooms and showers."

Hookup limitations: Water access varies between campgrounds. At Blue Bear Mountain Camp, "They do not have water hookups- you fill your camper tank with water at the office area. They have spots with electric hookups. They have a dump station where you can empty your tanks on your way out."

Campsite dimensions: Many sites have length restrictions. A review of Doughton Park Campground stated, "Each site has two pads– I'm assuming one is if you have a trailer or 5th wheel and one to park your car. However, even though there are two, they are not long, so bringing a large 5th wheel might be problematic."

Dump station availability: Some campgrounds offer this essential service. A review of Fort Hamby Park mentioned, "Absolutely the easiest and cleanest dump station we have ever used! Well designed!"

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Millers Creek, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, Millers Creek, NC offers a wide range of camping options, with 220 campgrounds and RV parks near Millers Creek, NC and 16 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Millers Creek, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Millers Creek, NC is Stone Mountain State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 56 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Millers Creek, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 free dispersed camping spots near Millers Creek, NC.

What parks are near Millers Creek, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 24 parks near Millers Creek, NC that allow camping, notably W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir and Blue Ridge Parkway.