Best RV Parks & Resorts near Mount Gilead, NC

Mount Gilead RV parks include Morrow Mountain State Park Campground with electric hookups, water spigots, and a dump station on exit. The park offers 34 RV sites with gravel pads and picnic tables, though some campers report uneven terrain. Pine Lake RV Resort in Wagram provides full hookup sites with 50-amp service, while Thousand Trails Forest Lake features pull-through and back-in sites accommodating larger motorhomes with 30/50-amp connections. Badin Lake Campground in the Uwharrie National Forest has paved parking pads but no electric hookups. "Sites were gravel, not all level, but not too bad. Full hook-ups, picnic table and fire pit."

Between Mount Gilead and Albemarle, most RV parks remain open year-round, though amenities like pools typically close during winter months. Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with stronger Verizon coverage at Morrow Mountain but spotty reception in more remote areas of Uwharrie National Forest. Many campgrounds require advance reservations, particularly during fall weekends when occupancy rates peak. A review noted that "Off season it feels so nice to be out of our house but not needing masks constantly." Most parks accommodate pets with designated walking areas, and several offer on-site propane refill services. Dump stations are available at state park campgrounds, while private RV resorts typically provide full sewer hookups at individual sites.

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Best RV Sites Near Mount Gilead, North Carolina (56)

    1. Camp Henning at Ellerbe Springs

    1 Review
    Rockingham, NC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (910) 652-5600

    $47 / night

    2. Thousand Trails Forest Lake

    16 Reviews
    Lexington, NC
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "They have 30 amp and 50 amp sites to suit your needs. There is a nice restaurant to eat at, a small convenience store, arcade games, 3 pools and a ton of activities."

    "People and pet friendly. Adult and under 18 pools open seasonably. Gated and campers are given individual codes to get in after hours."

    3. Cobble Hill RV Campground (Formerly) Carolina Rose

    11 Reviews
    Cooleemee, NC
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 431-6383

    "We were looking for a place to stay that would be close to the venue and close to the bride’s family and happen upon this little gem. Full hookups (30 & 50 amp), WiFi and cable."

    "Loved my stay here with my family and extended family. NC was a perfect place to hold a family reunion. We camped here and 2 other places, and loved every second of it."

    4. Pine Lake RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Wagram, NC
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (910) 281-3319

    $40 / night

    "The park is clean with a lake to finish in and hiking trails that you can go explore."

    "This campground is very clean and quiet with lots of things to do, there is a pond to go fishing and the campground has a variety of boats and kayaks that you can use on the pond, there are lots of places"

    5. Ivory Clay Farm

    2 Reviews
    Trinity, NC
    49 miles

    $40 / night

    "Ivory Clay Farm is now bookable on The Dyrt and offers a nice quiet place to rest just outside of the Winston-Salem & Greensboro Area. "

    "This is a great relaxing get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life! As the owners, we love relaxing & enjoying the bonfires, sunsets, wildlife & star gazing."

    6. Glenwood Acres RV Park

    1 Review
    Harrisburg, NC
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 455-9282

    7. Elmore RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Charlotte, NC
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 597-1323

    "I lived here for two years on a long term spot. If short term you will be In a small gravel lot. There are no amenities, no shower houses. No frills."

    "Sky's the sinery all just gerogous"

    8. Bass Lake

    2 Reviews
    Cooleemee, NC
    46 miles

    "Some amenities. Bass lake is small, but nice and the weather was beautiful so it was a nice setting as the evening feel. Fun watching all the turtles in water bobbing in and out."

    9. Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Badin, NC
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 982-4402

    $17 - $107 / night

    "The swaying of pine trees with the smell of the forest greets us at this easily accessible site in our motorhome."

    "Very family friendly camp ground. Sites are close together, but not too terrible. Sites include tent pad, fire ring with grate, table, lantern hook."

    10. Simple Times RV Park & Campground

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    Uwharrie National Forest, NC
    Website
    +1 (336) 263-6974

    $45 / night

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RV Park Reviews near Mount Gilead, NC

290 Reviews of 56 Mount Gilead Campgrounds


  • Steven N.
    Jul. 26, 2020

    Deep River Campground And RV Park

    Clean,affordable, and friendly staff

    Took a weekend trip to Deep River Campground in Asheboro, NC. Very well kept, level spots, pet friendly, big rig friendly with pull through and back-in sites available. Full hook-ups (50 & 30 amp). Fire pit and picnic tables at each site. About $40 a night, no deposit required. With weekly and monthly rates as well. 2 pools (currently closed due to covid), game room, store, and private pond. Located minutes away from multiple trail heads. We were on lot 20, which is a double space designed for a larger rig, very private with lots of shade.

    📷 @packupandgo_rv

  • S
    Dec. 22, 2020

    Cheraw State Park Campground — Cheraw State Park

    Off season gem!

    Didn’t have any expectations of this place since it’s in the middle of nowhere and not many photos. We loved it here. We were lucky enough to catch a great view of Jupiter merging with Saturn last night. Super cheap. We stayed four nights for under $100. 30/50 hookups and water. No sewer but very close dump station in campground. Primitive camping area for tents too. Pull through sites and back in. Spacious sites that feel nicely private surrounded by evergreens which is a nice relief in winter to see trees with leaves. The lake is beautiful. Awesome walking trail that takes you to the other side of the lake where there is a playground. Lots of swings and benches and picnic tables around. Barely anyone here in December, so it feels so nice to be out of our house but not needing masks constantly. When it isn’t off season they have cheap boat rentals. Firewood is $6.50 per bundle.

  • Corby M.
    Aug. 29, 2020

    Deep River Campground And RV Park

    Unlevel & messy

    We made a mistake. My wife and I are moving to North Carolina, and we were looking for a place to stay for a month in the Asheboro area. I checked around and Deep River was the only local campground with long-term sites available, so I made the reservation. The owner, Scott, was very helpful throughout the reservation process and we thought we were going to have a good experience. 

    When we showed up, Scott met us at the office and he took us to the "most level site" he had available. I was a little concerned from the start because the sewer pipe was sitting at a 45 degree angle and it was half buried in the ground. I had to help dig out the pipe and when I looked inside I noticed the connection was broken and any drainage would  have leached directly into the ground. Additionally, the sewer connection was more than 40 feet from the center of the site and I only carry 30 feet of line, so we had to back way up in order to hook-up. Unfortunately, that meant that our primary slide was within 3 feet of a giant pine tree so there was barely enough room to open it. Another problem with being so far back in the site was how unlevel the camper was. It took a while for me to get the trailer unhitched and by the time I had it nearly level, I had used all of my blocks and the jack was extended to the maximum height. Needless to say, I did not feel very comfortable with the arrangement and I was really starting to question whether or not to stay. 

    Then I started looking around at the site and there was trash everywhere with broken pieces of metal and half chewed dog bones strewn about. I looked at my wife and I could tell she was not happy. So I got on my phone, called another campground and made reservations. Scott was understanding, he tried to talk us into trying another site but by that time we had decided to move on. I will give Scott credit, he didn't charge us a cancellation fee, so that was good.

    A quick note, the WiFi was limited to close to the office and we would have had to pay Spectrum for a monthly internet connection. Also, Verizon cell coverage was weak.

  • Ann M.
    May. 27, 2018

    Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

    Historical get away in the forest

    The swaying of pine trees with the smell of the forest greets us at this easily accessible site in our motorhome. Electric and water hookups at our site, dump station available on the way out, camp host available. Picnic tables, fire pit available at our site. Lots of shade, plenty of trails that cover this State Park. The Kron house nearby, the swimming pool ( closed at time of our visit). The town of Albemarle 10 minutes away and Badin lake right down the mountain. Lots of history here just stop at the ranger station for information, maps and more.

  • E
    Jul. 26, 2021

    Zooland Family Campground

    Great spot, well placed with Zoo.

    Great stay. Minutes from the zoo. We did a three day weekend here, with a day at the zoo, and the rest of the time playing at the campground.

    3 kids all loved it.

    Sites were gravel, not all level, but not too bad. Full hook-ups, picnic table and fire pit. Extremely friendly staff.

  • Mambo M.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • S
    May. 25, 2018

    Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

    Family friendly, clean, quiet considering close proximity of neighbors

    Very family friendly camp ground. Sites are close together, but not too terrible. Sites include tent pad, fire ring with grate, table, lantern hook. Facilities we're kept nicely, host was very helpful and makes rounds in the evenings with firewood ($5 bundle). Hiked the trail head near the campground, to the river.. lovely hike NO RIVER ACCESS FOR FISHING though... Embankment is too steep, we learned this after the 2.5 mile hike with the kids... Went down the road to the lake the next day (they have boat rentals, though we didn't get one).

  • Dave V.
    Oct. 31, 2019

    Badin Lake Campground

    A relaxing lakeside atmosphere

    Uwharrie National Forest-Badin Lake Campground, New London, NC.

    https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48934 

    https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE\_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5368418.pdf

    Campground Overview: 34 sites, two loops...upper loop and lakeside loop. Relatively large sites with vegetation that blocks constant view of neighbors. 

    Each site has a gravel parking pad and separate gravel tent pad, a standing charcoal grill, firepit with adjustable grate, a picnic table and a metal pole for hanging lanterns, etc. I would advise securing online reservations, but they do have an Iron Ranger to drop your payment in should you find an empty site. Note: There are warnings that online reservations take precedence, so if you use the Iron Ranger payment drop chute and someone reserved the same campsite...you will be required to move to a different location when the online reservation campers arrive. Just so you know.

    No electric. 

    Oddly, no firewood for sale...although scrounging produced plenty of things and fallen branches to keep a fire going.

    I preferred the lower loop as nearly every outer site was on the lake with great views and lake access and sites are spread out. The inside sites of the lower loop are pretty spacious and deep. Water spigots were spaced out around the loop, so a short walk as we were equal distance between two. 

    Restroom/showerhouses were quad door buildings. Separate men’s and women’s restrooms and two separate shower rooms. Facilities were kept clean and stocked by resident hosts. 

    With Verizon, I never lost signal...a plus for a National Forest!

    The upper loop appeared to offer a little more solitude than the lower lake loop...but no lake views. 

    The lake loop trail crosses the main campground roadway between the two loops. This trail is relatively flat and meanders around the lake and it’s many fingers...offering lovely lake views and some nice fishing locations. 

    During my midweek visit it was quiet day and night. The sunset across the lake was gorgeous and relaxing. Loud powerboat noise was minimal as only a couple bass boats thought it essential to travel at high speeds from location to location. Next visit my canoe and mountain one will accompany me. 

    What I enjoyed: as much as I dislike tree rats, I was entertained by two feuding squirrels that chased each other relentlessly and knocking each other out of tree tops. Woodpecker and Turkey wake up calls. 

    For a National Forest, I was surprised by the level of daytime industrial noise nearby. 

    Overall, a fantastic location relatively close to Raleigh/Durham and Fayetteville for a great camping getaway. I was only able to stay one night as the campground was booked, all reserved in advance. So plan ahead.

  • Becqui M.
    Aug. 2, 2022

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Moonshine Creek Campground - Most beautiful and peaceful campground ever

    This was the prettiest, friendliest, most peaceful campground I've ever stayed. I cannot talk about it enough! Whether you're a tenter, an RVer, or a cabin dweller, this place is a no frills, but extremely comfortable place to stay. It is so quiet. Landscaping is beautiful, but still natural. Benches throughout even in the creek to put your feet in. The BEST and cleanest bathhouse I've ever seen. Roger. Trails dispersed throughout. Some RVers live there long term. Laundry room, small store for immediate camping needs, firewood.. just a lovely, darling gem!


Guide to Mount Gilead

RV camping near Mount Gilead, North Carolina, offers a variety of options for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy nature while having access to essential amenities.

Most Parks Have Electrical and Sewer Hookups

RVers Appreciate Amenities Like Showers and Dump Stations

  • Airport RV Park has sewer hookups available, although it lacks shower facilities, making it suitable for those who prioritize convenience.
  • Elmore RV Park provides essential amenities like sewer and water hookups, perfect for short-term stays close to the city.
  • Cobble Hill RV Campground (Formerly Carolina Rose) features showers and a sanitary dump station, enhancing the comfort of your camping experience.

RVers Like These Nearby Activities

  • LumberJack RV Park is conveniently located for those looking to explore the local area, offering a peaceful retreat with friendly service.
  • Glenwood Acres RV Park provides access to nearby hiking trails, making it an excellent choice for outdoor adventures.
  • Deep River Campground And RV Park is just minutes away from the NC State Zoo, perfect for family outings and wildlife enthusiasts.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Mount Gilead, NC is Camp Henning at Ellerbe Springs with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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