Best Tent Camping near Mooresville, NC

Recent Tent Reviews in Mooresville

511 Reviews of 24 Mooresville Campgrounds

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  Mambo M.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 12, 2024

  Arrowhead Campground

  One of my faves!

  Happy to report that there is a new host here as the one that was working in 2021 was AWFUL. Great sites but hardly any are level so be prepared to manage that. Nice fire pits and grills - love having both. Great bathhouse with hot showers. Terrific paved trail that is awesome for walking, biking, strollers, wheelchairs. Plenty of hammock trees! Zero noise except from other campers/vehicles and the occasional aircraft passing over. Cell signal is pretty spotty but passable. Would need a booster or satellite internet in order to work or attend school, though. Nearby El Dorado Outpost has everything you might need (gas, ice, hot food, small groceries, outdoor supplies, GREAT biscuits!!, etc) and locals sell firewood bundles for $4-5/each. 10-15 min drive into Troy where there are restaurants, gas stations, small regular grocery stores. Really nice new playground and skate park in Troy, too. Tons of hiking, offroading/overlanding, mountain biking, horseback riding nearby.

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  Robert D.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 8, 2024

  Dan Nicholas Park

  Traveling

  This campground is not well-maintained. The bathhouses are in very poor shape. There appears to be suspect, microbial growth all over the men’s side (black mold). The bath houses also aren’t cleaned on a regular basis. I was here a week and they cleaned it after I complained. They were only cleaned one time in a one week period. The campground manager doesn’t appear to care about anything. Keep it business only with this person. The sites are completely covered with leaves. You can’t even see the parking area for your site. I travel full-time. I will not be coming back to this location.

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  Jerry O.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 26, 2024

  Arrowhead Campground

  Great getaway

  This is a great little place to get away from it all. The sites have electric but you will need in-house water and septic. There is a dump station along with a potable water source at the entrance to the campground.

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  Davis

  Scout

  

  Oct. 26, 2024

  McDowell Nature Preserve

  It was very peaceful

  My husband and I stayed here for a few days at the beginning of October. It's very quiet and peaceful. What I didn't like was they had no activities like most other camp sites. They do have hiking trials and fishing until 8pm. The staff was friendly and very helpful but they leave at 4pm and you can't check in till 3pm. I guess there's good and bad like with all places.

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  Matthew G.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 8, 2024

  Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

  Great

  My wife and I stayed here with our 2 daughters. The campsite was spacious, flat and shaded. There was plenty to do for the kids for the weekend. The bath house was very nice and clean. The camp host drove his golf cart around selling firewood. Will definitely return

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  Thunderroad 5.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 23, 2024

  Dan Nicholas Park

  Enjoyed Our Stay

  Stayed a couple of nights for first time. Staff was very nice. Grounds were well maintained, not crowded and nice and quiet. Nice lake to walk around, but paddle boats and center were closed. Lots of ducks that were used to human presence and feeding. Located in a nice sized park. Would definitely go back.

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  Carol J.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 19, 2024

  Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park

  Disappointing

  I recently stayed for 3 nights with my popup in site#10.  The site is a good size for a tent or small camper only.  Overall we were surprised by the campground based on other reviews .  In my opinion The sites are close together, poorly maintained, and most are very small.  The Trading Post is nicely stocked, and open all day.  The bathrooms near my site were the best part…it was modern, clean and the showers were hot with good pressure.  But other than the bathrooms everything felt like it hadn’t been maintained at all. Won’t be coming back.

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  Kathryn C.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 3, 2024

  Indian Springs Campground

  Peaceful and fun!

  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! The owners are nice and the grounds are well kept. Only reason it's not 5/5 is they currently lack a bathhouse.

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  Jackie S.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 30, 2024

  South Mountains State Park Campground

  Beautiful

  I took my horses and grandson to camp in the equestrian campsite. The bathrooms are very clean with AC. There a beautiful creek you can ride your horses in or just play if you want.

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  Jackie S.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 30, 2024

  Canebrake Horse Camp

  Love it!

  I was there alone and had the whole campsite to myself. The camp host was so kind. He always made sure me, my horses and my grandson were comfortable and safe!

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  Kirby B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 18, 2024

  Dan Nicholas Park

  Decent campground. Needs work, nothing to do.

  We went to Dan Nicholas Park earlier this year (around the spring time) and it was decent. Staff was nice, our campground was set up well, we had no noise problems and the campground was pretty much close to a bathhouse. However the one complaint is that the advertisement of this park— being that you can go to their attractions, is kind of faltered out. Nobody works at the park anymore, everything’s kind of closed— and what isn’t closed due to no work is under renovation. Nice place for younger kids! Not for teens. However all together a cheap and decent park! Stayed for 3 nights and 4 days with 2 sites for only 120 dollars, so a good deal. I would recommend for family camping trips as it’s nicely snuggled in Salisbury NC and an all around friendly campground. The bonus is it’s gated!

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  Cameron G.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 25, 2024

  Moravian Falls Family Campground

  Clean, beautiful, peaceful

  The stay at the cabin with my wife was a true blessing.  Amazing atmosphere, quiet and peaceful.

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  L&A C.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 15, 2024

  Tellurian Campground

  Love this Rustic & Quaint Family owned CG

  FHU, picnic table and fire ring, gravel sites, firewood available, for purchase, all with amazing views! Bathhouse being built now, but. Shower & stall usable. Used our Starlink, but did get 1 bar with reception, on T-Mobile. Owners very friendly and responsive with any questions. Must use the directions, on their website, to get to the campground, as GPS is incorrect.

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  James M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 10, 2024

  Statesville RV Park I-77

  Great place to stay

  I showed up after hours on a motorcycle looking for an overnight tent site.  They didn't have tent sites available in the after hours check in.  Luckily, John, who works maintenance, was near by.  He opened up the office, checked me into a tent site and figured out how to give me a military discount even though that is not his job.  John saved my night!  The tent site was clean, level, grass and water and electric worked great.  There was some noise from the interstate but expected in a tent.  Restroom and shower facilities were clean and functional.  My only staff interaction was with John and he was outstanding in customer service and going over the top to take care of getting me set up.  Thank you!

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  Lisa D.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 21, 2024

  Lake Curriher Wilderness

  Great place

  Last minute find. Host super nice took us to are site and deliver the wood to us. Bathroom are clean. Quite and beautiful

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  Morgan L.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 6, 2024

  Midway Campground Resort

  First camping experience in new camper!!

  This place was the first place we stopped along our trip to test out the new camper we just purchased, and this place was so wonderful and fun. We played mini golf, had a view of the lake, and enjoyed a great campfire on our little porch they provided. We truly had so much fun even though we only stayed one night! Can’t wait to come back.

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  Madison J.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 1, 2024

  Badin Lake Campground

  Cheap campsite with a lot to offer

  For only $20 you get so much. They have really nice established spots with great views of the lake, a very long trail to walk, nice clean bathrooms, and a shower for only $3. The lake is swimmable from any point and you have use of the entire campgrounds area except other direct sites.

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  Don W.

  Scout

  

  May. 28, 2024

  Primitive Camping By the Creek

  Close and secluded

  My daughter and I decided to camp at the last minute. This place was close to the interstate but still very secluded. Plenty of firewood and next to a creek. I highly recommend.

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  Terry S.

  Traveler

  

  May. 25, 2024

  Arrowhead Campground

  Small and peaceful under the trees!

  We spent 2 nights here with our Storyteller Mode LT RV nestled in the Uwharrie National Forest. The campsites do not offer a view of the water of Badin Lake, but it is nearby with a drive or hike.  Many sites are available with electric hook-up, and drinking water is available at nearby locations.  Many of the sites are not very level so choose carefully.  The campground is very quiet and clean.  The drive-in offers beautiful rolling countryside with low foothills.   Nearby we took advantage of an off-road driver training course with OEX, Overland Experts.

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  Olivia W.

  Traveler

  

  May. 24, 2024

  McDowell Nature Preserve

  Safe Gated Campground

  Campground is guarded by two gates and I saw the police patrol around a few times after hours. The spots are very close to each other but that didn’t bother me. I chose spot D16 which is the only camping spot with a bit of an uphill ramp from the car to the camp spot. The rest lie flat. Didn’t help that I have a tent that attaches to my car so it made that difficult.

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  Emily C.

  Traveler

  

  May. 3, 2024

  Ebenezer Park Campground

  Closed for a year

  Tried to camp here, but it’s closed for the next year.

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  Mallory H.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 2, 2024

  Badin Lake Campground

  Quick beautiful stay!

  Another quick one night stay but it was beautiful! We arrived just in time to watch the sunset over the water between the trees!

  Since I booked last minute I was only able to get an inner loop site but I can't wait to come back and get a site on the water, specifically 9, 11 or 13! Even if you do not have a water front spot there were still ways to access the water and a fishing pier.

  The bathrooms and showers were all individual stalls and decently overall clean.

  The drive in is a bit long and bumpy but beautiful!

  Highly recommend spending multiple nights here if possible.

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  Daniel R.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 25, 2024

  Dispersed Camping off Falls Dam Trail

  Beautiful weekend out!

  Had a good time camping and enjoyed the song of wind and birds.

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  Lucy P.

  Ranger

  

  Mar. 24, 2024

  McDowell Nature Preserve

  Crowded but cool

  Took my gf here to one of the walk-in sites for her first time camping. I love that it's so close to the city but still so beautiful! It did feel like everyone was very close together, but otherwise the facilities were great.

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  Loretta A.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 9, 2024

  Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park

  Amazing place to stay

  My husband and I come out to camp at kings mountain state park often and we love it if we decide to go camping or to go out to walk some trails with our dog this is the place we always come to the park rangers are all nice respectful and the keep the place clean and help to make your stay amazing. They also answer any questions you may have about the park like things to do while you are there and to enjoy your stay.

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  Matthew S.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 26, 2023

  Holly Ridge Family Campground

  Great location off the main road.

  We loved our stay.

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  @HomegrownRV 😎.

  Ranger

  

  Nov. 24, 2023

  McDowell Nature Preserve

  Great visit and campground!

  This was a very nice/quiet campground. The sites were spacious and private. The campground itself is very wooded with lots of trees for shade. Our site was also pretty level.

  The campground is gated, and you are provided a code at check in. The park also has security and on site most of the time. The only negative is that the place to enter the gate code is on the opposite side from where you pull in, so you do have to get out of your vehicle to enter it each time.

  The bathrooms and laundry were very clean during our visit. The playground was a nice addition for our toddler too!

  We would definitely stay here again.

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