Tent Camping near Smithfield, NC

Tent Camping Reviews near Smithfield, NC

339 Reviews of 7 Smithfield Campgrounds

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  Peter C.

  Scout

  Oct. 27, 2026

  RVacation Campground

  This is not called vacation campground it’s north point rv resort

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  Megan T.

  Guide

  Oct. 22, 2026

  Poplar Point Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

  Stayed in the C loop right on the water. Bathrooms are up the hill at the entrance to the loop. Sites along the lake aren’t private but are spacious.

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  Casey E.

  Scout

  Oct. 4, 2026

  Youth Tent Camp — William B. Umstead State Park

  Not tent campground but new RV campground

  New and clean rv campgrounds. 28 spots. Awesome camp host Ron.

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  Susan A.

  Guide

  Sep. 11, 2026

  Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

  Quiet, clean, spacious

  The sites are very large, long and wider at the back, plenty of room for a big group or family. The bathrooms look new and they are clean. Here during the week so it's very empty and quiet.

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  mari S.

  Guide

  Sep. 6, 2026

  Cabin Lake County Park

  Cabin Lake is a 4/5

  Small camp well kept trail around the lake with multiple docks. Sites some are small van size only (#8)others can accommodate 20-30 foot rigs. Bathhouses close could use a paint job and a little better cleaning but acceptable

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  Paul R.

  Traveler

  Aug. 20, 2026

  Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

  Great Camp

  We visited Crosswinds campground at Jordan Lake State Park on the worst heatwave of the year. The great thing about this area is that the sites a well shaded. We were about 50 yards from the lake, with the wind blowing we still were comfortable all day. We stayed on Loop A, which is my favorite loop at the park. There’s no electricity or water at the sites. There are water spickets throughout the loop with potable water. The site is awesome! There’s a small pond beside it. The neighboring sites are close, but regular conversations can not be heard.this loop is always quiet even when there are a lot of people, but it’s never been full when I’m there. I didn’t do good with photos except for the food.

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  Maria Mercedes M.

  Legend

  Aug. 15, 2026

  Holly Point — Falls Lake State Recreation Area

  Fantastic Camping Spot at Falls Lake

  Arriving here to Holly Point Falls feels overwhelmingly relaxing as the pines embrace you with a welcome that will immediately remind you that you are out in pure nature here.  The campgrounds here are thoughtfully laid out, with a mix of tent pads, RV-friendly sites and electric & water hookups at many loops. Sites vary in privacy, but most are generous in size with enough tree cover to make you feel like you’ve claimed your own little slice of wilderness. Bathhouses are clean and functional with the park staff keeping things tidy. Families and four-legged friends are welcome and the paved roads make getting in and out relatively stress-free. Larger rigs will want to pay attention when reserving, as some loops are tighter than others.  Our boys simply loved this campground with its EZ access to Falls Lake, which was perfect for us to go fishing and kayaking in.  We absolutely recommend Holly Point Campground at Falls Lake for any family looking to get as close to nature, without leaving civilization completely behind.

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  Carlos E.

  Scout

  Jul. 30, 2026

  Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

  Crosswinds Campground July 2026

  Decent campground in a beautiful location along Lake Jordan. Crosswinds Campground is one of several sites on the lake. We chose this location since the gates stay open all the time, while other sites have a curfew that can lock you out for the night.

  The staff are super friendly and helpful. There’s apparently a camp host whom we never met and they’re on the site next to ours (not sure if they’re supposed to greet us or help us get acquainted with the site, but the staff member at check in was great and did all that when we arrived).

  Loop C is quiet, very few children, and less road noise compared to the other loops, but doesn’t have the same access to the lake.

  Site C50 is conveniently located close to the bath house, has a large fire pit with adjustable grill, picnic table, and hookups for water and electricity. We’re in a tent, so really just use the electricity. The picnic table here should be replaced, as the wood seems to be rotting, but still does the job. There are a few sites in loop C that do have direct access to the lake, but those tend to be booked all of the time. We explored one last night and couldn’t believe it was vacant and how much nicer it seemed.

  Bathrooms are not as clean as I would like, but I bring disinfectant wipes to wipe the toilet before use. Showers are fine, but use an annoying motion sensor to turn the water on/off. Showering at night is annoying with the bugs because the bathhouse is lit like a beacon (probably for safety). Waiting for the daytime is a better experience. Also, there isn’t a washing station for dishes, and we do that at our site.

  Firewood can be purchased by the staff at the campground entrance; however, the exact same firewood is almost $4 fewer at a Refuel station down the street. Definitely stop into that gas station store for things you might need.

  Overall, really good experience staying here, some annoying things, but won’t ruin your stay.

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  Paul R.

  Traveler

  Jul. 28, 2026

  Rolling View — Falls Lake State Recreation Area

  Great tent camping sites

  First time to Loop C and we loved it. There are some great sites here, they are big and most are decently spaced. It rained heavily while there, some sites will hold water, but I didn’t see any fully submerged. There’s no electrical hook ups, there are a few potable water spickets throughout the loop. The bathroom was very clean.