4 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Sycamore Lodge offers refined glamping experiences within rustic canvas accommodations and deluxe cabins, providing a unique blend of comfort and nature. Located near Mount Gilead, this glamping destination features 220 sites with electricity, private showers, and indoor plumbing that elevate the outdoor experience. Basecamp Outdoors complements the area's glamping options with boutique safari-style canvas tents furnished with real beds, picnic tables, and electricity—perfect for those seeking luxury outdoor stays without sacrificing comfort. Both locations maintain spacious sites with proper distance between accommodations, ensuring privacy while enjoying amenities like fire pits, picnic areas, and trash service. One guest shared, "The campsites tend to be spacious and wooded—perfect for privacy and hammocks."
The surrounding Uwharrie National Forest provides an exceptional backdrop for glamping enthusiasts, with Morrow Mountain State Park offering numerous hiking trails ranging from easy to strenuous. Water activities abound at nearby Badin Lake, where boaters and anglers find ample recreation opportunities. The region's unique geographical features include elevations just over 900 feet that still create a mountainous atmosphere in certain areas. Wildlife viewing is a highlight, with many glampers reporting deer sightings near their accommodations. According to a camper, "Once we were camping here, and woke up to a herd of deer on our site! There were seriously 10-15 deer just chilling on our campsite." Most glamping locations in the area remain open year-round, though visitors should note that cell and internet coverage can be limited, particularly at Morrow Mountain, allowing for a true disconnect from digital distractions.
"There was a fire pit, hang hook for trash, and plenty of shade on the tent pad. We had plenty of space between each site as well. Bathrooms were fine with decent water pressure and hot water."
"Plentiful campsites, we arrived on a Friday without a reservation and were able to get a spot. There is a swimming pool, but we didn't swim."
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from $17 - $107 / night
"There is electric hookups here and there is a lot of RVs which is pretty noisy from the t.v and radio. I came in the summer and the temperature was around the 80's."
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from $27 - $54 / night
"It is fairly secluded, so once we got to the campground there weren't a lot of other people around."
"And it you are an off road enthusiast, they have made some fantastic off road trails south of the Forrest."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $75 / night
"Bath houses have a little age on them but are clean. Putt Putt, Horse Shoes, Basketball, Swimming Pool, and Game Room. Nice lake with walking trail. The main lodge is beautiful."
"The pool the hot tub , volleyball, game room and well stocked store! Bands on weekend crafts golf cart rentals!"
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from $72 - $108 / night
from $80 - $145 / night
"Lake, hiking trails and nice wooded campsites with fire rings and close proximity to bath houses. Playground for kids, little store, friendly staff."
"Campground has trails and fishing in walking distance. It is always packed. No alcohol permitted."
"I would recommend renting the “off road” golf cart for fun. The only negative is the lack of bath houses."
"We had booked a site at a nearby Asheboro campground, but when we arrived it was awful and we decided not to stay. I got on the phone with Jellystone, and they were very accommodating."
"We chose site #8 that was directly on the lake and offered electricity and water. These sites are obviously designed for RV’s with little or no space for tent campers."
"The regular sites are usually full, and very close, but the lake front sites are gorgeous and worth being close to neighbors."
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"The staff is excellent. Easy access to the lake. They have a picnic table and a swing set up at the lake so you view it."
"This place is nestled into a quiet point on a small cove of the lake. Easy access from I-85 but no so close that you hear noise and experience traffic. Excellent amenities and friendly service."
from $25 / night
"I heard mixed reviews about this campground but since I had a 1000 Trails membership, I figured it was worth checking out."
"Game room, store and grill. Spacious and level sites. Hiking trails and lake with small beach for swimming and fishing. Pet + horse friendly. Neatly kept. Kind and helpful host."
GuideStopped here after our fiasco with holly bluff. Beautiful campground with trees. Very quiet during the day and peaceful. The only thing we found curious was the vehicle in and right back out activity between 10:30-pm and 1am back and forth to campers that were long term stays. Made nighttime hard to sleep in site 3 with vehicles back and forth for hours .
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.
ScoutLooking for a nice place for a camping getaway? We highly recommend checking out the Deep River Campground in Asheboro, NC. The location itself is beautiful. It is literally on the Deep River and features a hiking trail that runs along the river past the remnants of a historical damn, where a small area of rapids gently swirls around the big rocks spanning the river. There’s also a large lake with a nice grassy expanse for picnics, playing games or just lazing around lakeside. This campground has been around for a while, but it has new owners now and they are breathing some for real new life into the place. They have already made lots of repairs and improvements, and you can see more in progress. There are sites for RVs with all the hook-ups, and great primitive sites for tent camping, several located right on the river. If you don’t have an RV and sleeping on the ground doesn’t spark joy, they have a few small rustic but nicely-appointed cabins. You’ll find two pools, several covered picnic shelters, a playground for the small ones, and several options for older kids and adults to play, like a horseshoe pit and a nice game room. They also have planned activities like movie nights and weiner roasts most evenings to entertain and create community among campers. They are pet friendly and have their own pet mascots on site— a flock of ducks including beautifully colored teals and mallards. We were just there for 2 nights, but I have a good feeling we’ll be visiting there again soon. Definitely worth a visi
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.
TravelerI don’t have any complaints about this campground! Sites are nice and feel like you aren’t close to anyone else. Very pretty area, quiet. Newest bathhouse I have ever seen at a state park! Awesome showers.
ScoutIs a very basic campground they are having allot of plumbing issues. no activities for the kids no hot tub, store, restaurant or music on weekends anymore
TravelerThe campground is in an old pine forest with a few sycamore trees. Our site is smaller than most with 30amps, water and sewer. The resort is well maintained and very clean. Gravel roads and sites with a thick covering of pine needles between.
RangerThis campground is one of my regular stops. It is well kept.
GuideFor us this was a pleasant little stopover after a long drive. Nicely located next to a lake, there is also a nice little walk partially around the lake. It is a small campground with nice spots. The hosts where active and there if you wanted advice. At the campground you can't swim, but you can walk 10 minutes to a beachy area on the other site of the lake.
The Mount Gilead area sits at a lower elevation compared to North Carolina's western mountains, with nearby Uwharrie National Forest terrain reaching just 500-600 feet in many spots. Fall camping season brings moderate temperatures averaging 55-75°F during October and November, while summer months typically see highs in the 85-95°F range with higher humidity.
Fishing at multiple lakes: Lake Tillery and Badin Lake offer bass, crappie and catfish opportunities year-round. "We rode down to the river and walked along one of the trails as well as rented a canoe for a short paddle down the river," shares one visitor to Morrow Mountain State Park Campground.
Hiking varied terrain: The area's trails range from beginner paths to more challenging routes. "We exhausted ourselves hiking and canoeing and much more stuff to do!" notes a camper at Morrow Mountain State Park. Another camper at Cane Creek Park mentions, "I load up my kayak once a month or so and paddle around the lake for hours. Trails, shelter areas, and bathrooms are always well taken care of."
Watercraft rentals: Many area campgrounds offer boat, canoe and kayak rentals for $10-25 per day. A camper at Morrow Mountain notes, "They offer canoe and row boat rentals, they have a swimming pool that is open after Memorial Day. They also have a museum you can check out during the day."
Spacious, wooded tent areas: The primitive camping options provide more seclusion than developed sites. "I spent a night at the primitive campsite and hiked a few trails. The park is gorgeous and full of life. I saw plenty of frogs and tadpoles in the creeks, listened to a symphony of birds, and I'm pretty sure heard a few coyotes throughout the night," reports a visitor at Morrow Mountain State Park Campground.
Family-oriented activities: Many campgrounds feature recreational options beyond hiking. "Free putt-putt. Clean bathrooms and hot showers," notes a visitor to Cane Creek Park. At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, a camper shares, "This campground has plenty of room to park and activities to do. The staff is great and the owner is open to suggestions to make this campground great."
Yurt camping options: Mount Gilead, North Carolina yurt accommodations provide an alternative to traditional tent camping. "The campsites tend to be spacious and wooded," one camper notes about the area, while canvas accommodations at Basecamp Outdoors offer "an awesome elevated camping experience you need to experience!" according to one reviewer.
Limited connectivity: Cell service varies widely across the area, particularly in valleys. "The only drawback was that there was no Wi-Fi," notes one Morrow Mountain camper. This limitation extends to most primitive yurt camping near Mount Gilead, North Carolina.
Wildlife encounters: Local woods house diverse wildlife beyond deer. "I also saw an abundance of different species of spiders, dragonflies, moths, and other interesting critters," reports a visitor to Morrow Mountain. Another camper warns, "Be careful for ticks are awful."
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