Tanglewood Park Campground in Clemmons offers 44 paved RV sites within the county park system. Sites typically measure 55 feet long by 20 feet wide, accommodating large rigs under mature shade trees. Unlevel sites present a common challenge, with several campers noting significant leveling requirements that exceed standard equipment capabilities.
What to do
Disc golf courses: Cedarock Park in Burlington features two complete disc golf courses with 36 total holes. "There are two fantastic disc golf courses (I personally enjoy the Wellspring course) and even a historical farm that sheds light on what life was like as a farmer in 19th century North Carolina," notes Kelsey L.
Wildlife viewing: At Tanglewood Park, visitors regularly encounter wildlife throughout the property. One camper shares, "Deer roam throughout the park and campground. Clean bath/shower. Easy check in with multiple host on site. All sites paved."
Hiking trail networks: Park systems near Pine Hall maintain extensive trail systems for day use. "We went swimming down at the beach in the morning - $3 per person, but free for campers - just bring your pass!" reports Kirsten J. about activities at Fairy Stone State Park.
What campers like
Varied accommodation options: Fairy Stone State Park Campground provides multiple lodging choices beyond standard campsites. "We stayed in a Yurt. It has no electricity or water but the bath house was close. The yurt has a double bed, a twin trundle, a couch and some chairs, and a table and chairs," explains Bridget H.
Clean facilities: Campground maintenance receives consistent praise from visitors. Tiffany D. observed at Tanglewood Park: "Positives are it's a newer campground, nice and shaded, full hookups (w,e,s), lots were wide, Easy to get in and out of, plenty to do within the park (hiking, fishing, kayak/canoe, etc), has a nice dog park, hosts were very welcoming and kind, VERY clean."
Spacious campsites: Many campgrounds provide generous site dimensions. At Cane Creek Campground, "Beautiful little park nestled into the woods! Our site (17) was on the opposite side of the real lake access and right across from the annual spots," reports Mandy L.
What you should know
Site leveling challenges: Across multiple campgrounds, uneven sites require preparation. Wesley L. notes about Tanglewood: "No permanent sites so it's clean with no clutter, host greeted upon arrival, lots of access to hike/bike trails, near park with ponds, pool, ball courts. Several sites including mine very hard to level."
Campground access restrictions: Some parks have strict entry/exit policies. At Cedarock Park, "The campsites are alright minus the hike but the downside is they lock the gate at night and no one else is there so if you have an emergency or just need to leave you can't, you're literally stuck," cautions Summer C.
Minimal cell service: Connectivity can be limited or unavailable. Keith F. mentions about Fairy Stone: "No Verizon service or WiFi. We go here to get away."
Tips for camping with families
Recreation facilities: Cane Creek Campground and RV Park provides multiple play areas for children. "Plenty of places to tent camp or RV camp! Places to fish things for kids to play on and of course places to shower after! One of my family's favorite places to camp!" shares Krista H.
Guided activities: Look for ranger-led programs during peak seasons. "We took to Fairystone for the maiden voyage of our pop up camper July 4th weekend. The programming was also amazing for our eight and four-year old boys. Ranger Lexie hunted legendary fairystones with our kids and they haven't stopped talking about the magic of the hunt!" recalls Russell C.
Water recreation options: Swimming areas provide family entertainment during warmer months. "Kayaking was fun," notes Bonnie T. about Fairy Stone State Park's water activities.
Tips from RVers
RV site specifications: Tanglewood Park accommodates larger rigs but requires preparation for uneven sites. "Beautiful place. At $35 a night, there is a lot to enjoy. The only thing you need to be aware of is that some of the sights are very slanted. Very tall levelers are needed. But they do have cable, wifi(that's ok) a dog park and lots more," advises Marjorie W.
Seasonal availability: Several equestrian camping options near Pine Hall operate on limited schedules. Tanglewood Park campground operates seasonally from May 1 to November 15, while some sites at Fairy Stone remain available year-round.
Utilities and hookups: RV sites at Tanglewood include full hookups. "What a lovely campground. Sites are long and wide but some have quite a slope to them. There are large shady trees but no vegetation between sites. 3 camp hosts that rotate duties. Full hookups. Wi fi present but not strong enough for any streaming," notes Kristy Gary B.
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