39 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Camping near Pinehurst spans developed campgrounds along the Blue Ridge Parkway to primitive dispersed sites in surrounding forests. The region includes campgrounds like Spacious Skies Bear Den with ratings above 4.7 stars, offering tent, RV, and cabin accommodations. Old NC 105 provides dispersed camping options for those seeking more primitive experiences, while sites like Julian Price Park Campground and Linville Falls Campground provide structured camping along scenic parkway corridors. Several locations offer cabin options for travelers preferring more comfortable accommodations while still enjoying natural surroundings.
Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally, with many closing between late October and early April. Julian Price Park Campground runs from April through October, while Stone Mountain State Park Campground remains open year-round. Road conditions vary throughout the region, with some dispersed camping areas requiring high-clearance vehicles to navigate rough forest roads. The Blue Ridge Parkway itself can become congested during fall color season, affecting campground availability. Several locations, especially those along the parkway, maintain alcohol prohibitions and require advance reservations during peak periods. One reviewer noted that "Old NC 105 is all dirt and gravel and can get a little rough. It's much easier with a 4WD vehicle, but we saw sedans and minivans driving it."
Mountain views represent a significant draw for campers in the region, with several campsites near Pinehurst offering panoramic vistas across the Blue Ridge Mountains. Campers report high satisfaction with waterfront sites, particularly those along rivers like the South Toe. Several visitors highlighted the proximity of camping areas to hiking trails, making them ideal basecamps for exploring natural features like Catawba Falls and Linville Gorge. While some campgrounds offer full amenities including showers and electrical hookups, others maintain a more rustic appeal with vault toilets and no utilities. Proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway was frequently cited as both a convenience and occasionally a noise concern, with one camper noting that "you can hear traffic from the Blue Ridge Parkway all day long except for two to three hours in the middle of the night."
"We had a deck at our site which was a but problematic due to our steps folding out, it took some finagling and leveling to get it to where we could close our door."
"This is our first time ever camping and this place feels like home away from home and everyone here is very friendly."
"Spacious Skies Bear Den in North Carolina offers an ideal blend of relaxation and adventure for families."
"Bear den was a perfect location for the Blue ridge parkway. We stayed at a two cabin lot that had a hot tub. Bear den has everything from RV camp sites to a game room."
from $24 - $999 / night
"Julian Price Park is a beautiful campground just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. We enjoy this campground on the weekends throughout the fall and spring as it is less occupied."
"This campground is on a beautiful lake. There is no swimming on the lake(its pretty shallow) but awesome for kayaking and paddleboarding."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 / night
"The close proximity to Linville Falls, Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway was perfect. We will definitely be back to explore the area more."
"Friends of my went and paddled the Wilson Gorge close by. Tubed down the river, just plenty to do for a weekend trip."
"The family campground is a short distance further inside the park on the left side(approx 2 miles) marked by a small brown sign...and is situated at 1400 ft elevation. "
"This campground is one way and exits into a trailhead parking area. There was one site that was in the parking area, would not be my first choice. Shaded sites with picnic tables and fire rings."
Available this weekend
from $27 - $32 / night
"This was our first stop on our first trip to North Carolina and now we don’t want to leave!"
"The sites are pretty spread out but there are a few within shouting distance (which could be annoying if the site next to you decides to bring a battery powered Sawzall to cut firewood at 2am)."
"Spent two nights here at a site right next to the creek, which was awesome listening to the running water as you fall asleep. Easy to get to, just a forest service road."
"Big space, right next to the creek. All I heard was the water and some faint crickets hanging on in November. Best part, No highway sound! A couple hunters drove by, no one else was there."
"Another lovely campground along the BRP, close to Linville Falls and gorge, picnic area and visitor center."
"There are cabins, RV spots and tent sites all with access to newly renovated restrooms and coin operated laundry."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 - $45 / night
"Hiking, fishing, swimming, and waterfall splashing abound on, and around, this campground. Many of the campsites are situated along Thorps Creek, so the sound of the creek can lull you to sleep."
"The 5 upfront are walk in, and more private. The about to be 12 in the back are pull in and much closer together. Two shower houses, one on both ends, no hookups."
from $20 - $30 / night
"We stayed here for 12 days in the very first spot on the right , it was the most secluded and we had a bar of service near/ at the picnic table. We enjoyed our stay."
"One caveat: there is a relatively narrow turn near the top of the lot, past the camping sites, that would be difficult for larger RVs."
ScoutNobody was here on Sat. Had gard time finding site. Site reserved did not have 30 amp and could not reach staff. Moved to other site hoping it would not be a problem. We were able to finally reach staff on Mon. Also no pcknick tables or fire rings.
ScoutNice camp and staff friendly. We drive the Blue Ridge Pkwy which was a bit of drive but the ride up to Mt Mitchell was beautiful. Only negative was the laundry rooms were small for a large camp like this but I made it work. Probably a bit more challenging during busy season but all that said this is a nice campground
TravelerAbsolutely one of the most beautiful campgrounds that we have visited, and super clean. Such a great location for hiking and viewing the Blue Ridge Pkwy!
ScoutLet me first start by saying that this campground is absolutely beautiful. I have lived in this area my entire life and the Doe is one of my favorites. I am a avid camper and have camped all over this area. I decided to give this place a try, I own a small pop-up camper and knew it was going to get cold 10/20/2026-10/22/2026, so me and my sister rented the RV at Doe River. #1 check in is not until 3pm, I always order a load of wood from a local guy who delivers to camp sites, I do all my cooking in a Dutch oven over the fire or burgers and dogs in the fire, what is a camping trip without a nice warm fire. The owner came over to my campsite and asked if I had ordered this wood and I replied yes, she then asked what I was going to do with it all, I replied I am going to burn it. So, I told Carl (the wood guy) where to stack it, the owner then said that I need to leave it in my truck bc if I didn't use it all I would have to put it back on my truck and take it home with me, I said really? It's just a unspoken rule that if you don't use all your wood that you pay it forward and leave it for the next camper?? She said absolutely not, So we moved the wood from his truck and into mine. She then asked again why I needed so much wood and that most ppl just buy small bundles from her. And just like that I understood! Carl the wood man and his wife also made a comment about how rude she was about the wood. It does not end there, Not only does she have camaras on some of the out blds which I get, but I don't get why they are pointing directly at camp sites, We felt like we were in a fish bowl the entire time. Every single time we went to the bathroom she showed up abt 5 mins later, There is a camara right above the bathroom door, One on the pavilion, and one on each side of the bathhouse, at the entrances and who know where else. So much for privacy in the great outdoors. I didn't even feel comfortable hiking, we felt like we were being watched constantly. She was constantly there, walking her dog which was not friendly and so big she could hardly control him on the leash which was really scary, she also was driving through several times throughout the day. Then came the kicker, about 1 o'clock in the morning we were freezing, I had turned the heat on in the camper before going to bed and heard it come on, Well the propane ran out between 11pm and 1am, I called her at least 10 times we had every blanket and was still freezing, We decided we would go to the bath house bc it had a mini split hanging on the wall, Out of luck there, it was set on air conditioning with no way to change it, so we found a blow dryer trying to get warm, still the entire time trying to call the owners, We finally ended up in our car until the husband arrived. He acted so annoyed at us and said all u have to do is fip the switch on the propane tanks outside! We had never stayed in a travel trailer before and according to them all we had to do was show up and start glamping!! So, I was supposed to know to go outside at 1 am and switch over propane tanks?? No, It should have been FULL when I got there!!! With attitude he said,"Its Basic Camping" No sir it's not, what I do is basic camping, I was told on the phone that I was glamping, She, the owner also said we should have called 911 when we could not get hold of them so that Carter County police officers could come and wake them up!!! Not sure if that is putting our tax dollars to good use?? Like I said it is truly a beautiful place and has great potential, we left that second night at 11pm because again the heat was not working, we have not asked for any refund we just took the loss. it would be to much of a hassle. We just know better next time. With owners like that they can keep it. Windy Wells/Debra Price
ScoutMy husband and I arrived at Doe River Landing for 3 nights and enjoyed everything the resort offered. While there we read the 2 reviews posted by Kylie T, and by Andrew W, who gave the resort a 1 star rating. Not knowing the facts that caused the rating by them, and occurred prior to us, we approach the owner and asked.
The owner showed us videos from their security cameras. These adults has stated in Kylie T review and confirm by Andrew W review that they were a group of 20 adults and "every single one of us is over 21 and family". So why are these adults playing "hide and seek" under the pavilion as they stated? Andrew W stated, "It was not blocked off", yet they had to crawl on the ground and around bushes to get under the pavilion. When the owner yelled at them approximately 10 adults that were under the pavilion crawled out which was captured on the security cameras. Andrew W stated in his review the owner called them hooligans, which is rowdy, destructive persons and from the security cameras, that description is correct. There was no mention of damages in their reviews such as the Adirondack chair they broke or possible damage to the water pipes and electric wires under the pavilion, which the owner was currently checking.
Once we read these two reviews by Kylie T and Andrew W and saw the owners security videos, we felt future customers deserved to know another opinion based on our findings.
These entitled adults justified their review of a 1 star by stating they paid money to use the campground.
I would ask these adults "why do you think it is OK to treat someone else's property in this destructive way?"
GuideSeems to be a well established campground in an off the beaten path location. Roads alternately paved and gravel. The campsite is gravel in a wooded setting. Fair amount of space between sites. The bathhouse is clean but dated.
ScoutWe brought our whole family out and rented almost every cabin on the property, plus the event center, for the weekend— we gave this place a lot of business. And honestly, the stay itself was great— nice place, no complaints about the cabins. The owner is the problem. He came flying in in his blue F-150 doing 20–30 mph where the posted speed limit is 5, and started screaming at us over something that could've been handled with a simple conversation. His exact words:"Where are your parents? This is a family establishment. I will not have hooligans running around here." Every single one of us is over 21 and family. All we were doing was playing hide and seek— which isn't against any of the property's rules— and there were no other guests to disturb, since we had the entire area rented. He still threatened to call the police, even though it wasn't even quiet hours. Before anyone could get a word in, he peeled out so fast the gravel sprayed up at us and our cars. Then on his way out he drove the wrong way down the property's one-way road, so apparently the rules only apply to guests. It's sad, because the property itself is great, and we were never anything but nice to the owners the whole weekend. To be treated in such an unprofessional manner— screamed at, threatened, and never given so much as an apology afterward— put a real dent in the weekend. We won't be back
ScoutOur group of about 20 rented nearly every cabin at Doe River Landing for my friend's wedding weekend, with the reception held on site. The cabins were nice and well-equipped, and the only other guests were in a cabin half a mile away through the woods. Unfortunately, the hosts ruined the stay. One night, some of us were playing hide and seek in an area that wasn't blocked off or against any rule. The host's husband came speeding in at roughly 30 mph(the posted limit is 5), jumped out of his truck screaming that he"will not have child hooligans running around the campground," told us to"go back to the motel we crawled out of," and demanded to see our parents— despite all of us being adults in our twenties. He then peeled out so aggressively he sprayed gravel at us and our cars. It wasn't even quiet hours, and we weren't disturbing anyone. Afterward, the host called us again, passive-aggressive, and questioned our ages— even though you have to be 21 just to rent a cabin there. The property is lovely, but the hosts' behavior put a real damper on what should have been a joyful wedding celebration. It's a shame they treat people paying good money this way. We won't be back.
TravelerIt’s a small, clean campground but we are next to a busy road (site 28) and also the entrance to the public access of Moss Lake. It’s a tight squeeze for us as a 33’ fifth wheel.
Dispersed camping opportunities near Pinehurst, North Carolina range from primitive roadside sites to developed campgrounds with essential facilities. Located in the Piedmont region with elevations between 500-1200 feet, the area experiences moderate temperature swings with summer highs reaching 90°F and winter lows occasionally dropping below freezing. Fall camping remains popular through November at several year-round locations like Stone Mountain State Park Campground, though many seasonal sites close after October.
Waterfall hiking: 1-2 hours at South Mountains State Park Family Campground. The 80-foot High Shoals Falls is accessible via a moderate 2.35-mile trail. "Woke up in the morning to hunting dogs barking and a few gunshots. This didn't bother us however but it's something to note," reports one visitor who stayed at a dispersed site nearby.
Creek swimming: Variable depths at Steele Creek Park & Campground. Multiple sites back directly onto clear, shallow water perfect for cooling off during summer months. "The water was clear with a small beach. Friends of my went and paddled the Wilson Gorge close by. Tubed down the river, just plenty to do for a weekend trip," notes one camper who visited during warmer months.
Mountain biking: 16+ miles of trails near Mortimer Campground. Routes range from beginner to advanced with connections to the Wilson Creek area. "Hiking, fishing, swimming, and waterfall splashing abound on, and around, this campground. Many of the campsites are situated along Thorps Creek, so the sound of the creek can lull you to sleep," explains a reviewer who explored the trail network.
Fire rings at primitive sites: Table Rock Campsites provides established stone fire rings at most sites despite being dispersed camping. "Great variety for camping. Sites for inexperienced campers with premade fire pits and if you're up for a hike more isolated spaces. About a 30 minute drive to a general store that has hiking gear that you may have forgotten," according to one camper who appreciated the setup.
Privacy options: Various levels depending on your choice of campsite near Pinehurst, North Carolina. At Old NC 105, sites range from roadside pullouts to more secluded spots. "If you take your time and they are available there are a few spots on both sides of the road with wonderful views," writes one camper, though noting "the road has a lot of traffic at-least one person a day has stopped to ask me questions while I was laying in my hammock."
Clean facilities: Daily maintenance at many established campgrounds. "Cleanest bathrooms I have ever seen!!" reports one camper about South Mountains State Park Family Campground, while another mentions of Steele Creek that "the bathrooms were clean" and "there is a store on property that has things you may have forgotten and a grill."
Road access challenges: 4WD recommended for many dispersed sites. Brown Mountain Roadside Campsites requires navigating forest roads. "The road is gravel and dirt. No major potholes and easily navigable. Two cars/trucks and most likely two small to mid-sized RVs can squeeze by at the same time," explains one camper who stayed for five days.
Seasonal closures: Verify before traveling as many campgrounds close between late October and April. "Closed for the season as of January 6, 2021," reported one camper attempting to visit Brown Mountain Roadside Campsites during winter months.
Cell reception: Limited or none at most wilderness sites. One reviewer at South Mountains notes the campground has "NO cell service which is a big draw for us. Far from a town, so don't forget anything." Another mentions that at Brown Mountain Roadside Campsites, "Phone reception and internet access are unavailable at the sites, or at least the one I was at."
Playground access: Multiple options for keeping children entertained. "We camped at C13 which was right across from the large playground in November. No noise issues, but it was dark by 6:30pm. May be different in the Summer," reports a visitor to Spacious Skies Bear Den.
Water activities: Creek wading provides natural entertainment at several campgrounds. "We camped at the family camping area, it was great, we had site 6 and it was on the river and the kids loved it!" shares one family who stayed at South Mountains State Park Family Campground.
Site selection strategy: Research in advance for family-friendly accommodations. "The tent pad was large enough to setup our 8 man tent and 2 man tent, and lewve us plenty of room for our kitchen setup and room around the fire pit," notes a group who took a girls trip to South Mountains State Park Family Campground.
Site dimensions: Limited for large rigs at most wilderness campgrounds. Julian Price Park Campground offers options but with constraints. "Semi private sites for tents. Some RV sites are on the edge of the road. Clean restrooms and showers," explains one RVer who visited with their dog.
Hookup availability: Variable by campground across the Pinehurst area. At Thousand Trails Green Mountain, one RVer reports: "We spent 14 nights here Oct 2020. Not one day where we disappointed. Beautiful park with full hook ups. People here where super friends and there are people working on the park keeping it clean everyday."
Road access: Check conditions before booking as some campgrounds have difficult entry points. "Getting to know the owners and all the people who ran the campground BUT now that is is apart of a large corporation or hedge fund and people looking to satisfy shareholders it's not as fun. Sure we love the location (hint here if pulling a camper, don't follow the Bearden sign, go to Linville to get on the parkway and go left. This way you will avoid the steep curvy road going up a mountain)," advises one experienced RVer about Spacious Skies Bear Den.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Pinehurst, NC?
According to TheDyrt.com, Pinehurst, NC offers a wide range of camping options, with 278 campgrounds and RV parks near Pinehurst, NC and 17 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Pinehurst, NC?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Pinehurst, NC is Thousand Trails Green Mountain with a 4.2-star rating from 18 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Pinehurst, NC?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 free dispersed camping spots near Pinehurst, NC.
What parks are near Pinehurst, NC?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 26 parks near Pinehurst, NC that allow camping, notably W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir and Pisgah National Forest.
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