From the shores of Cape Hatteras to the ancient mountains of Great Smoky Mountain National Park, North Carolina is a state that is as beautiful as it is diverse in natural wonders. Whether you fancy a day of surfing in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean or a climb up Mount Mitchell, the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi, there’s an outdoor adventure waiting for you. So grab your bathing suit or your hiking poles (or both!) and find the best camping in North Carolina. 


The pristine beauty of North Carolina’s Outer Banks have always drawn vacationers looking for a respite from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives. Fortunately for those that like sleeping under the stars, camping in North Carolina at one of the state’s many beaches is a great way to experience the sun and sand without the expense of a vacation rental. With over 300 miles of coastline, there are dozens of state and private campgrounds to choose from. 


If pitching your tent in coastal sand dunes isn’t your cup of tea then pack your bag and head to the mountains of Western North Carolina—a region known throughout the southeast for its abundant opportunities to recreate outdoors. Whether you’re rafting down the Nantahala River that winds through the beautiful and remote Nantahala National Forest or hiking on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, a 1,175 mile footpath that spans the width of North Carolina, you won’t run out of reasons to be outside. 


North Carolina has 40 mountains that rise above 6,000 feet (aforementioned Mount Mitchell is the tallest, clocking in at 6,684 feet) and 100 that stand more than 5,000 feet. Camping in the shadows of these peaks is just one thing that makes camping in North Carolina so special. And with 2.1 million acres of public land in the state, finding a campground is as easy as pulling out a map. 


Whether it’s saltwater waves, pristine peaks or rushing rivers that excite you, let The Dyrt help you discover the best camping in North Carolina. 

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Make your summer camping trip full of fun and memories with a stay on our 16-acre you-pick flower and recreation farm. Pitch your tent in one of our primitive wilderness or backcountry campsites, or sleep outdoors under the stars.

While you’re here, you can hike to the stream in our 11 acres of woods, stroll through the you-pick flower gardens when they are in bloom, or sit and watch the bees and butterflies while you contemplate some of life’s greatest mysteries.

If you’re looking for more than just sitting in your tent we have several activities to keep you entertained. During the day you can play a friendly game of axe-throwing or cornhole, play a board game, or just read a book under the trees. In the evening, cozy up under the stars around a fire pit or watch a movie on the outdoor movie screen.

Our amenities include clean porta-johns, an outdoor shower available from 9 AM to midnight daily, campfire rings at select campsites, a wilderness hiking trail, a common area in the office, wifi, and a water spigot near the office. We also hold several festivals and events throughout the year that campers can attend.

We’re centrally located in Rockingham County, close to fishing, kayaking, and canoeing on Lake Reidsville, tubing and canoeing along the Dan River, and many other hiking trails around the county. With so much to do here at Robinson’s Recreation Farm, we’re sure you’ll come back year after year!

No camping gear? No problem! We have a few tents and hammocks available to rent during your stay at Robinson’s Recreation Farm. Give us a call to see if we have the gear to accommodate your stay.

Camper check-in is available from 4 PM-8 PM daily.



Robinson's Recreation Farm

This is a secluded, standalone, pull-through camping spot for all types of RVs.



We are a farm animal sanctuary and all of the 70+ animals on the property are rescues. The property itself is secluded, but not far from civilization. 

We are one and a half hours from Charlotte or Raleigh, and two hours from Asheville. Nearby Salem Lake features, kayaking, boating, walking and bicycle trails. Downtown Winston-Salem is only 10 minutes away and has several fun art galleries, bars and restaurants.

This is a family-run, nonprofit farm so there maybe be other people on the property taking care of the animals, especially in the mornings. If you have any questions about activities on the dates you are considering, we are happy to help! All proceeds go directly to the care of the animals. We look forward to having you stay!

The Space:
Make your way off of I-40 and visit our unique campsite in Winston Salem  just minutes south of Salem Lake. Our beautiful farm animal sanctuary is definitely the relaxing spot you're looking for!

Guest Access:
This is an exclusive Tentrr Signature campsite. Tentrr partners with land owners to offer unique accommodations in beautiful outdoor spaces. Our campsites are off-the-grid which means they generally do not have access to electricity, wifi, or modern plumbing. Instead, they offer the chance to relax, unplug, and fully experience nature! 

Your Tentrr campsite includes a 10'x12' (120 square feet) safari-style canvas tent on a raised wooden platform. Inside the tent you'll find one queen bed with a memory foam mattress. The tent is big enough for the bed plus one or two extra sleeping bags on the floor. Aside from the canvas tent, campers can also use the extra 5-person pop-up dome tent that___s provided. You'll also have a 6-ft picnic table, outdoor fire pit, 2 Tentrr Adirondack chairs, and a heating source to keep you warm and toasty at night. 

Max Occupancy: This refers to the total number of campers allowed onsite with your reservation. 

Toilets: Every campsite is equipped with a camp toilet (we call it the Tentrr Loo). This is a simple wooden box with a toilet seat and a bucket inside. To use, line the bucket with a CleanWaste Sani-Bag supplied at the camp prior to use. Afterwards, simply tie the bag up and place it in a trash bag. CleanWaste Sani-Bags use a NASA-developed gelling/deodorizing agent that helps prevent spills and keeps everyone safe and clean.

Showers: Every Signature campsite comes with a Coleman Sun Shower. The sun shower has a reservoir that holds up to 5 gallons of water, potentially enough for multiple showers. It's constructed of heat-locking material that warms the water when it's left in the sun, even on cool days.

What you should bring:
-S'mores supplies & any food you'd like to eat
-A cooler to keep your grub from spoiling 
-Bedding and pillows
- Firewood
- Bug Spray

Interaction with Guests:
Upon check out, you should leave-no-trace of your stay and be sure your campsite is returned to its natural glory! While Tentrr does not charge a cleaning fee, we do expect campsites to be left how they were found. After you check out, take everything you brought in and be sure to leave your trash at the designated location.

If a Tentrr Host submits an incident report after your stay that details evidence of trash or damage to the campsite or the host's property, Tentrr reserves the right to charge a minimum cleaning fee of $50. Just make sure to follow the Camper Manual posted at your campsite and you'll be set!

Reservation Modifications/Cancellations: Please note the terms of the cancelation policy as they are outlined in your confirmation email. Your Tentrr Host is unable to change or cancel your reservation on your behalf, and they are unable to waive any cancellation fees (if applicable). If you have any questions regarding modifications to your booking, please reach out to Tentrr Customer Support.

Other Things to Note:
- Please don't feed the animals. (many are on special diets due to their past history)
- Please don't open gates or enter any animal enclosures. (this is for your safety and theirs)
- You are welcome to walk around outside the fenced areas and gently interact with animals that come over to greet you. (beware of your fingers as some will nip or head butt for attention)
- We are pet friendly, but please keep your pet close and be aware of other animals.



Total Bedrooms: 1
Total Bathrooms: 1


Tentrr Signature Site - Fairytale Farm Sanctuary Campsite

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Book a stay to count our sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, chickens and geese; there should be about 100! And we offer "Animal Therapy" where you can sit quietly among our animals and just let them come to you!



We offer both tent and RV camping in an empty pasture adjacent to our grazing pasture where you can enjoy our animals in their natural habitat. Or, come up to the barn and get up close and personal with them during an "Animal Therapy" session!



Pitch your tent on the edge of the woods or close by the stream in the woods. If you enjoy quietly watching wildlife, you're in for a treat...this magical portion of the farm provides a forest cover for songbirds, owls, deer, red-tailed hawks, red fox and wild turkey.



We only allow check-ins Friday afternoons with a checkout on Saturday, or Sunday. Weekends are when we open the Farm to visitors (campers and non-campers alike) to visit our animals and our Farm Store with a variety of groceries, supplies, gifts, and critter food in .50/bags so you can feed your choice of animals!



Our farm is an agritourism farm which means we offer events, workshops, and tours to the public for a small fee. Our campers enjoy a reasonable camp fee of $25/night for a maximum of 2 nights. We don't have hookups, so bring a generator if you need it.



While we are dog-friendly, we also observe a dog-free zone, which is any area where we have our animals, so enjoy your leashed pet around the camping area, woods or along our driveway but please do not bring your dog past the gates that lead to our house, chicken yard, farm store, barn or petting zoo.



Our large grassy field can accommodate multiple tent campers, travel trailers and RVs and we have picnic tables, porta potties and fire rings for each camping party to have their own space.



Brookhaven Mill Farm

Secluded RV spot! Need a place to get away? Come to our 10 acre farm. We have 3 dry spots for RV's. One spot will have power and water soon. Great sunsets, firepit, wildlife, veggie garden, flower garden and more. The stargazing is amazing! It's still convenient to restaurants & shopping. We are converting my grandfather's old tobacco farm into a wonderful farm with veggie & flower gardens & farm animals. Please contact us if you have any questions. Hope to see you soon!



Ivory Clay Farm

Shangri-La is a beautiful secluded campsite 30 minutes outside of Durham and Hillsborough. We're located directly on a lake, where you can RELAX, fish, swim, kayak, or canoe! Or go into the cute little town of Hillsborough, enjoy their Saturday Farmers Market or have lunch at many great restaurants to choose from.

Or go into Durham and enjoy a cold one from many awesome breweries! Durham has great trendy places to see and eat, You can rent a scooter a ride around town.

Then come back, prop your feet up and listen to the fire dance in the fire pit...

I look forward to you enjoying your time at Shangri-La.

The Space:
Beautiful secluded campsite 30 minutes outside of Durham and Hillsborough 

Guest Access:
This is an exclusive Tentrr Signature campsite. Tentrr partners with land owners to offer unique accommodations in beautiful outdoor spaces. Our campsites are off-the-grid which means they generally do not have access to electricity, wifi, or modern plumbing. Instead, they offer the chance to relax, unplug, and fully experience nature! 

Your Tentrr campsite includes a 10'x12' (120 square feet) safari-style canvas tent on a raised wooden platform. Inside the tent you'll find one queen bed with a memory foam mattress. The tent is big enough for the bed plus one or two extra sleeping bags on the floor. Aside from the canvas tent, campers can also use the extra 5-person pop-up dome tent that___s provided. You'll also have a 6-ft picnic table, outdoor fire pit, and 2 Tentrr Adirondack chairs.

Max Occupancy: This refers to the total number of campers allowed onsite with your reservation. 

Toilets: Every campsite is equipped with a camp toilet (we call it the Tentrr Loo). This is a simple wooden box with a toilet seat and a bucket inside. To use, line the bucket with a CleanWaste Sani-Bag supplied at the camp prior to use. Afterwards, simply tie the bag up and place it in a trash bag. CleanWaste Sani-Bags use a NASA-developed gelling/deodorizing agent that helps prevent spills and keeps everyone safe and clean.

Showers: Every Signature campsite comes with a Coleman Sun Shower. The sun shower has a reservoir that holds up to 5 gallons of water, potentially enough for multiple showers. It's constructed of heat-locking material that warms the water when it's left in the sun, even on cool days.

What you should bring:
-S'mores supplies & any food you'd like to eat
-A cooler to keep your grub from spoiling 
-Bedding and pillows
Firewood

Interaction with Guests:
Upon check out, you should leave-no-trace of your stay and be sure your campsite is returned to its natural glory! While Tentrr does not charge a cleaning fee, we do expect campsites to be left how they were found. After you check out, take everything you brought in and be sure to leave your trash at the designated location.

If a Tentrr Host submits an incident report after your stay that details evidence of trash or damage to the campsite or the host's property, Tentrr reserves the right to charge a minimum cleaning fee of $50. Just make sure to follow the Camper Manual posted at your campsite and you'll be set!

Reservation Modifications/Cancellations: Please note the terms of the cancelation policy as they are outlined in your confirmation email. Your Tentrr Host is unable to change or cancel your reservation on your behalf, and they are unable to waive any cancellation fees (if applicable). If you have any questions regarding modifications to your booking, please reach out to Tentrr Customer Support.

Other Things to Note:
PLEASE TAKE OUT WHAT YOU BRING IN-INCLUDING ALL TRASH

Keep noise to a minimum at night.

***THERE IS A GREAT LITTLE STORE 15 MINUTES AWAY "HURDLE MILLS MEAT MARKET"  THEY HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED***



Total Bedrooms: 1
Total Bathrooms: 1


Tentrr Signature Site - Shangri-La

Cool Creek is a private 14 acre horse, goat, sheep and chicken farm, with a friendly barn cat named Byrdie! There is plenty of space to recreate or to just enjoy the peace under the Willow Oaks. We are just minutes from the **Shakori Hills Community Arts Center** and its many live musical events. We are also convenient to the artsy village of **Saxapahaw on the Haw River** and the quickly expanding **downtown Pittsboro** area with its many dining and shopping options. Chapel Hill/Carrboro and Raleigh are not far beyond. In addition, there are many Haw River access points nearby for trail walking and kayaking/canoeing. **Jordan Lake State Recreational Area** is 20 minutes away. There are miles of **mountain bike trails** within a 30 minute radius as well as the farm being located on a popular **road biking route**. Come enjoy! Wood bundles and farm fresh eggs are for sale, just ask!



Cool Creek Farm

5 field acres on 16 wooded acres in backyard of private residence in Bassett Va. Beautiful views of mountains in quiet setting. Minutes away from Fairystone State Park, Philpott Lake and Smith River. Lots of hiking, biking , canoeing, boating and outdoor recreation. close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Martinsville Va, Nascar speedway and more. Close to North Carolina state line and lots to see and do in this area :)



Pop's Place in the Blue Ridge

Newly-opened campground minutes away from Virginia International Raceway, the Hyco Lake boat ramp and the Dan River Canoe Access in Milton, NC. We have walking trails on the scenic Country Line Creek and offer private group camping. We are in walking distance to local restaurants and bars.



Country Line Creek Campground 

Lake Reidsville Recreation Park

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