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TravelerPilot Mountain State Park Campground
Great Weekend Trip
We’re only about 30 minutes from Pilot Mountain and it’s always a great little weekend getaway. Camp host is always very helpful and keeps things in order.
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Luxury camping options in North Carolina's Pilot Mountain region include a range of distinctive accommodation types at several established campgrounds. Fancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA, rated 4.8 out of 5, offers yurt rentals and glamping accommodations with amenities including electricity, water hookups, and modern shower facilities. "The views are unreal," noted one visitor of the Pilot Mountain area, where comfort doesn't mean sacrificing the outdoor experience. Stone Mountain State Park Campground also provides glamping options with sewer hookups, electric utilities, and picnic areas for outdoor dining. Both locations maintain sites that balance natural surroundings with upscale comforts like fire rings, access to clean showers, and well-maintained facilities, creating ideal settings for those seeking nature with amenities.
The glamping experience near Pilot Mountain includes direct access to remarkable hiking opportunities and stunning mountain views. Multiple trails connect directly from camping areas, allowing guests easy exploration of the area's natural highlights. According to one camper, "The hiking trails are good and the round trip from the campsite, around Pilot Mountain and back provided for a nice day hike." Campgrounds like Holly Ridge Family and Homeplace Recreational Park combine glamping accommodations with seasonal availability year-round, making luxury camping accessible regardless of when guests plan their visits. Amenities such as firewood sales, market access for supplies, and pet-friendly policies enhance the experience. Most glamping sites in the region maintain a balance between natural immersion and comfort, with nearby attractions including Pilot Mountain's distinctive knob formation and scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Pilot Mountain (36)
1. Pilot Mountain State Park Campground
"We’re only about 30 minutes from Pilot Mountain and it’s always a great little weekend getaway. Camp host is always very helpful and keeps things in order."
"Campground Review: Pilot Mountain State Park is located in Pinnacle, NC, approximately 2.5 hours away from Asheville, NC and is known for it’s giant pinnacle, Pilot Mountain, that rises 2,000 feet into"
from $17 - $27 / night
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"Beautiful location, 20 mins from Pilot Mountain, 5 minutes from Mt Airy. The staff was very friendly and truly cared to make sure your stay was going to be a good one."
"Close to Mount Airy. Only one bathroom but it’s clean and has clean showers. No real activities on site."
3. Homeplace Recreational Park Inc.
"This campground is very clean and the staff is great. Water park is awesome. Large trail to go for a little walk. Very reasonably priced. Will go again."
"Bath house was clean and the grounds were very well maintained. The pond dam was really close to our site and the rushing water will really lull you to sleep at night."
4. Fancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA
"there's a lot of camper spaces... and about 6 or 7 tent sites. all have electric but not all have running water. pool is good sized cool little camper kitchen. excellent staff, very friendly and attentive"
"There is a heated pool (closed), corn hole, playground, and multiple games. We noticed there's no kids during this time of the year. The KOA station has some cute gifts. 24 hrs."
5. Stone Mountain State Park Campground
"Close to stone Mountain, natural area, not commercial like in GA. It is a beautiful setting, couple miles from a waterfall, 30ish miles from Pilot Mountain, very unique."
"We tow a 19' a-frame camper with a Toyota Tacoma and had lots of room on the pad. The pad was pretty level so set up was easy."
from $17 - $72 / night
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"Extremely nice staff. Rear lots have a nice Mountain View. Showers & bathroom area clean. Small store in office. A few washers & dryers on site. Terrible Wifi. Family owned campground."
"The bathhouse was always super clean and I loved that they had pop-up sites only that were cheaper! Our campsite had a deck and I thought that was such a nice touch!"
7. Beechnut Family Campground
"The tent camping area is across a road from a stream, in a forest of tall trees, a very picturesque location. Each tent site had water, a picnic table, and a 30-amp electric outlet."
from $32 - $48 / night
Check Availability8. Willville Motorcycle Camp
"The bathhouse at at the top of the hill is quite clean. There's a pavilion for group events or just to hang out. All in all, a favorite place just for motorcycles."
"Clean showers, big fire pit, free coffee in the morning. Several restaurants nearby."
from $150 - $200 / night
Check Availability9. Meadows Of Dan Campground
"We arrived without a reservation and were warmly welcomed by the host, who let us pick any available site."
"Excellent Staff"
10. Fairy Stone State Park Campground
"They have a nice large deck that is great for hanging out on while the kids were asleep. The inside of the Yurt has a full size bed with a twin sized trundle bed that rolls under the full."
"MY husband and I stayed two nights in a 1 bed efficiency CCC Cabin at Fairy Stone State Park for a short weekend away from the kids."
from $27 - $345 / night
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Drive Time
- 21 min from Winston-Salem, NC
- 45 min from Greensboro, NC
- 57 min from Burlington, NC
- 1 hr 27 min from Blacksburg, VA
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Glamping Reviews near Pilot Mountain, NC
405 Reviews of 36 Pilot Mountain Campgrounds
- JJulien A.
ScoutMayberry Campground
Beautiful Campground
Beautiful location, 20 mins from Pilot Mountain, 5 minutes from Mt Airy. The staff was very friendly and truly cared to make sure your stay was going to be a good one. This was my first time ever camping in a fifth wheel, and I felt very comfortable throughout my stay. My RV neighbors were great and very courteous. I’m planning on another trip to this campground on the near future.
Harold C.
RangerStone Mountain State Park Campground
Wonderful campground, really is!
A bit out of the way but well worth it. Sites are large and pretty much flat. A stream runs thru the campground low in the banks. We had E, W no sewer a convenient dump station. Close to stone Mountain, natural area, not commercial like in GA. It is a beautiful setting, couple miles from a waterfall, 30ish miles from Pilot Mountain, very unique.
Shannon G.
LegendStone Mountain State Park Campground
One night only
We stayed for one night only on our way to Dreher Island SP. We didn't get in until after 4 pm, but there was still enough daylight to see how pretty the campground was. We had site 60 for the night. We tow a 19' a-frame camper with a Toyota Tacoma and had lots of room on the pad. The pad was pretty level so set up was easy. The site also had a huge area for the picnic table and the fire ring is far away from your camper. There was a huge grassy area behind our site with a creek, lots of space for our dog. We were in campground B (electric) and the sites were decent. There wasn't a lot shade for us, but up in the tent area they were surrounded by trees and it looked like they all had tent pads, some better than others. The shower house was nice, clean, flush toilets, and good showers. By the shower house they also had an outside sink to wash your dishes. We didn't get to hike, but everyone said we should if we ever go back. It's on our list to visit again.
- SShannon C.Ranger
Pilot Mountain State Park Campground
Ranger Review: “GreenBelly’s Meal2Go at Pilot Mountain State Park, NC”
Campground Review:
Pilot Mountain State Park is located in Pinnacle, NC, approximately 2.5 hours away from Asheville, NC and is known for it’s giant pinnacle, Pilot Mountain, that rises 2,000 feet into the clouds. At the base of a windy road leading up to Pilot Mountain lies the campground, approximately 2 miles from the top. This beautiful campground was centrally located within the state park and gave quick access to a wide variety of easy to strenuous hiking trails. Most of the trails leave directly from the campground. In addition to hiking, Pilot Mountain is known for it’s steep cliffs that give easy access to rock climbing and rappelling. There is a trail leading from the parking lot and traverses above the climbing area so you have quick access to set anchors from the top. Additional anchors are bolted at the top of most routes for easy top roping. The campground itself offered a fire ring, picnic table, and a man-made flat area to pitch a tent at each site. The sites were somewhat close together but we did not have any issues with noise during our stay. There were several clean bath houses throughout. Each one offered flushing toilets, and hot, running water for showers, all of which were free. There was potable water located next to the site and a separate area to clean dishes. Each site also had a ton of shade. Trees surround every inch of the park so there was plenty of space to hang a hammock and get relief from the burning sun. Most sites looked large enough for the average sized RV. The park’s host drove around checking in and offering $5 bundles of wood. The one negative draw back to this campground is that all the sites are on a slope so when it rains, most likely your campsite will too. The park does require a two-night minimum stay if camping over a holiday weekend. Also be aware that the campground entrance closes at 10 pm. You will not be able to enter or exit until the gate opens the next morning. The closest town is 10 miles away in case you forgot anything. Overall, would highly recommend this campground if you are looking for a great place to rock climb and camp for the weekend. We will be back!
Product Review:
As a Ranger for the Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time. During my climbing adventures at Pilot Mountain State Park, I got to test out three different Meal2Go packets from Greenbelly: Cranberry/Almond, Peanut/Apricot and Dark Chocolate/Banana (https:// www.greenbelly.co/products/meal2go?variant=19912486532). Let me start by saying how amazingly delicious these meals are. I’m a super picky eater and when I first saw cranberry and apricot, I had second thoughts about trying. Thank goodness my sense of adventure overcame my lack of tastebud exploration. The Meal2Go products are full of mouth watering flavor that I could eat over and over again which is crucial if spending time in the back country. They contain all natural ingredients and 1/3 of your daily nutrients. It lacked that chemical flavor most hiking bars have giving way to a natural tasting bar. They also had the right balance of chewy yet crunchy. Greenbelly designed these products with backpacking in mind. While we didn’t get a chance to use backpacking, it did supply a ton of energy for a full day of climbing. The one draw back I will say is the weight of the product. Since it was designed for backpacking, I was expecting it to be much lighter for what you get. There are two bars in each packet and the weight is 5.5 ounces. And while that doesn’t sound like a lot, it seemed heavier than my average backpacking bar. I will say though, I’d much rather be carrying slightly more weight in my pack if it meant I get to have a healthier/tastier option while rock climbing or playing in the back country. I would highly suggest checking out this product!
- MMary M.Traveler
Pilot Mountain State Park Campground
Enjoyable tent camping and hiking
My husband and I just returned from a May visit to this campground. It is fairly small, 43 camp sites. No water and electric hookups which we sort of prefer as it seems to be less attractive to mega sized RVs with noisy generators. It was a ratio of about 75%/25% tents to smaller RVs when we were there. Camp site has raised level tent sites not concrete, but hard packed dirt. Also, picnic table and fire pit. The grill on the fire pit was adjustable for height to the coals which was kind of cool. Bath house was a little rustic but plenty of hot water. Firewood is available from the camp host for $6 a bundle. Cash only. If you’re not in good shape get a site above the bath house. Below the bath house involves a good little climb every time you have to go!
Best part of this campground is that it is right on the trail to the summit. The first trail is Grindstone Trail which is a 2 1/2 mile up and back. It’s a moderate trail with equivalent inclines, declines, and level switchbacks. I’m 63 and healthy and it was an appropriate challenge for me. To get to the summit it’s about a half mile of strenuous climb on the Ledge Springs Trail. That part is strenuous in my opinion.
You can also drive up to the summit where you get views of the Yadkin Valley and the knob of Pilot Mountain. It’s crowded up there but accessible for a wide range of people so that’s good. If you don’t prefer crowds go at the beginning or end of the season. Season runs May through October I believe.
Andrew S.LegendPilot Mountain State Park Campground
Pilot Mountain State Park
On highway 52 for 30 miles you can see the top of Pilot Mountain sticking out like a sore thumb. When you enter into Pilot Mountain State Park you will find everything is on the side of the mountain. The campsites are located on the bottom side of the mountain. This campsite has two bath houses. The campsites are rustic and have a nice grated fire pit and a concrete pad for pitching your tent. With all of the big rocks and boulders scattered every few feet it is necessary to have a pad for your tent. You are surrounded by trees and have as much shade as you need. There are several hiking trails to get to the summit of Pilot Mtn. Though you can drive to the summit parking lot where there are bathrooms and a handful of breathtaking views of Pilot mtn and the valleys below. You can also hike a little farther and actually go on top of the butte of pilot mtn where there is a stone step carved trail. The place is wild and breathtaking with a lot of history going back into the 1700's. Most people will know the name Pilot mtn from the T.v show "Andy Griffith", though in the show the it was called mt. Pilot. This place is a great place to go to for a day hike and overnight-er before venturing off to another campground destination. Highly recommended!!!
- Caroline G.Ranger
Pilot Mountain State Park Campground
Easy access for the injured
Stayed here after visiting the Divine Llama Vineyard. Very convienient location. Unfortunatley I had an injured foot so I couldnt hike much but it was easy to drive up to see the overlook views of pilot mountain. I can’t wait to go back when I’m able to hike!
- NNancy C.
GuideMayberry Campground
Disappointing
Sites are very close together with just a small spot of outdoor personal space. The campground sits on a hillside with multiple gravel roads. Although the landscaping is nice, there’s no trees near any campsites for shade. It’s right near the main highway which is convenient, but also noisy. No picnic benches on the sites unless you rent one and $10 to rent a fire ring. There’s 2 good-sized ponds for catch and release and also 2 kids playgrounds. There’s on bathhouse near the main entrance as well as laundry facilities. This is an okay place to stay if you plan on not spending much time in the campground.
Guide to Pilot Mountain
Pilot Mountain stands at 2,421 feet in the Sauratown Mountain range, with camping options scattered around its distinctive knob formation that rises 1,400 feet above the surrounding terrain. The area receives moderate rainfall year-round with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, creating variable camping conditions depending on the season.
What to do
Paddling on Yadkin River: Campers at Pilot Mountain State Park can access canoe camping sites along the Yadkin River. "We kayaked along the Yadkin River and camped at one of the canoe campsites. There was very little anemities at these particular sites but that was the point of our visit," notes Isaac O. from Pilot Mountain State Park Campground.
Rock climbing for all levels: The steep cliffs at Pilot Mountain provide excellent climbing opportunities. "I've been here several times, and it's one of my favorite places for toprope climbing in the area. If you're not a climber, the views are still worth the drive," shares DrDavid P. The climbing area is accessible via a trail from the parking lot, with bolted anchors at the top of most routes for easy top roping.
Visit nearby towns: Mount Airy, just 5 miles from Mayberry Campground, offers Andy Griffith-themed attractions. "So much to do in surrounding area, especially if you are a fan of Andy Griffith. The town of Mt. Airy has a variety of fast food places as well as many varied restaurants and BBQ's as well," mentions L T. This makes for a good rainy-day activity when glamping close to Pilot Mountain, North Carolina.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many glamping locations near Pilot Mountain maintain excellent bathrooms. "Very peaceful campgrounds with clean facilities. Good hiking, mostly moderate with gorgeous views from the overlooks," reports Fletcher S. about Pilot Mountain State Park Campground.
Wildlife viewing: The natural setting around luxury camping sites offers opportunities to spot local animals. "We also saw deer early in the morning!" shares Kirsten J. Several campgrounds report regular deer sightings, particularly in early morning or evening hours, adding to the natural experience while glamping in the Pilot Mountain area.
Waterfront sites: Several campgrounds offer premium glamping options alongside water features. "We had a great time. Very quiet. Felt safe park rangers made trips around and just really enjoyed relaxing," explains Maggie E. about her peaceful waterfront experience. Martha S. from Holly Ridge Family Campground adds, "Bath house was clean and the grounds were very well maintained. The pond dam was really close to our site and the rushing water will really lull you to sleep at night."
What you should know
Seasonal availability: While some luxury camping sites operate year-round, others have limited seasons. "I stayed here for three nights in early November, 2022. The camp sites are mostly level, well maintained and have tent pads, tables and fire rings. I chose a site that had water and electric hook-ups. The bathrooms were heated, clean and the men's bathroom had two showers," reports David B. about Stone Mountain State Park Campground.
Road noise: Some glamping locations near highways experience traffic sound. "The campground sits on a hillside with multiple gravel roads. Although the landscaping is nice, there's no trees near any campsites for shade. It's right near the main highway which is convenient, but also noisy," notes Nancy C.
Gate closure timing: Many campgrounds in the area have strict gate schedules. Shannon C. warns, "Also be aware that the campground entrance closes at 10 pm. You will not be able to enter or exit until the gate opens the next morning." Plan accordingly when booking luxury camping near Pilot Mountain.
Tips for camping with families
Platforms for tents: Families with young children might appreciate the raised tent platforms available at some sites. "This was our first time setting up on a platform and it was very easy. Our site had a great view of the beautiful lake. There was a pool our kids could swim in until 7:00pm. They let us borrow a metal fire pit so we could make s'mores," shares Larisa C. from Oak Hollow City Campground.
Playground access: Several family-friendly glamping sites offer dedicated play areas. "Love the putt putt and kids playground area," mentions Lindsey V. Look for campgrounds with both natural spaces and constructed play areas when planning luxury camping with children near Pilot Mountain.
Guided outdoor activities: Family-appropriate adventures are available throughout the region. "We kayaked along the Yadkin River and camped at one of the canoe campsites. There was very little anemities at these particular sites but that was the point of our visit. Great trails for hiking and beautiful views of the piedmont from the top of the knob," notes Isaac O.
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: Some RV sites in the region have specific challenges. "This campground is sloped, with rolling hills, which makes for a nice loop to walk dogs etc. Our tent pad was perfectly flat, and dry and we slept with no fly - which made for a gorgeous morning sunrise!" advises Kirsten J.
Extension cord planning: Power connections may require extra equipment. "I was excited to have a lake view spot with electric but my 25 foot cord was not long enough so make sure you have atleast 50 feet," warns libby M.
Weather readiness: RVers staying near Pilot Mountain should prepare for variable conditions. "We camped at site #5 this time - on the inside of the loop, though we usually prefer perimeter sites. We were excited to get out there and hike in the morning before it was too hot," shares Kirsten J. about Fancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA.
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