Mocksville, North Carolina sits at an elevation of 840 feet in the western Piedmont region, with a moderate climate that makes camping comfortable from early spring through late fall. Seasonal temperature changes affect cabin rental availability, with summer months requiring earlier reservations. The area's mixed hardwood forests provide natural shade for many cabin camping locations.
What to do
Hiking trails: 4.3-mile moderate route at Hanging Rock State Park Campground offers variable terrain. "Moore's Wall Loop Trail is a 4.3 mile strenuous hike, and it begins by walking by the lake. There is a platform about halfway through the hike in which you can see the skylines of Greensboro and Winston-Salem."
Wildlife viewing: Year-round opportunities for animal spotting at cabin locations. At Dan Nicholas Park, "Whitetail deer mosey past your site and linger during the evening... Skinks, newts and salamanders populate these wooded lands and scurry about." The park also features "a beautiful zoo" according to visitors.
Water recreation: Multiple options within 30 minutes of Mocksville cabins. "The lake offers fishing, paddle boating and feeding the ducks and it's only a short walk from any campsite," at Dan Nicholas Park, while Lake Norman State Park features swimming beaches that require a small fee for access.
What campers like
Family activities: Multiple entertainment options at Midway Campground Resort complement cabin stays with "a pond for fishing, a nice pool, a jump pad, playground, arcade, and mini-golf. Plenty for kids to do. The best feature is a haunted trail at Halloween."
Cabin amenities: Varying comfort levels at different properties. At Cobble Hill RV Campground, "The cabins are REALLY nice, I was very impressed. We walked the RV sites and spotted several that were also very nice as well. They each seemed to offer a decent bit of privacy, which is nice."
Morning farm-fresh options: Some cabin rental facilities offer unique breakfast additions. Cobble Hill provides "fresh eggs from the check-in store each morning... And I mean... Fresh Eggs" from chickens on the property. The campground also features "goats and a horse" that live on site.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Summer weekend cabins fill quickly, especially at state parks. At Lake Norman State Park Campground, even during off-peak times it can be "surprisingly busy, almost all sites occupied" according to campers who visited during Thanksgiving weekend.
Accessibility considerations: Bathhouse facilities vary widely between properties. Some older facilities may have "shower doors are narrow. If you are not a skinny person, you might have trouble squeezing through the shower doors" while newer locations feature more accessible facilities.
Wildlife preparation: Bring appropriate storage for food items when staying in cabins. One camper reported, "We stayed 21 days had a blast" at Lake Myers RV Resort in Mocksville, where deer and small animals are common throughout the wooded camping areas.
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Schedule structured recreation for young children. Stone Mountain State Park Campground offers "a 15 minute drive to 3 great wineries" for adults while providing "great hikes and area for the family" with "some great swimming holes" that children enjoy during summer months.
Biking opportunities: Bring children's bicycles to many cabin campgrounds. "We have been here for 2 nights and both nights were very noisy because of two concerts" at Lake Myers, showing how planned activities can either enhance or detract from a family's cabin experience depending on preferences.
Cabin selection: Choose based on privacy needs when traveling with children. "Our two family members reserved two RV sites... it was one of the nicest cabins out there and the whole family hung out with is at our cabin site since it had more privacy." Families report that cabin configurations with bunk beds work best for multiple children.
Tips from RVers
Short-term vs. extended stays: Consider cabin rentals for variety. One RVer noted Cobble Hill "stayed at Carolina Rose for a few months over the winter. Very friendly staff, and VERY reasonable rates" making it suitable for both overnight and extended cabin camping.
Site selection strategy: Research carefully before booking. "The campground is mostly annual people with permanent lots. We don't mind that at all. Those types always seem to be laid back and quiet. The spots are really close together. And the roads are sooo narrow." Understanding site layout helps select appropriate cabins.
Seasonal camping differences: Winter cabin availability differs from peak season. At Midway Campground Resort, "Unfortunately, a lot of the activity type things (arcade, mini-golf, horseshoes, etc) weren't available because we visited in the off season" despite having "super nice weather" during their winter cabin stay.
