11 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Sycamore Lodge's extensive pet-friendly camping area welcomes dogs with spacious sites and dedicated amenities. The campground features 220 sites that accommodate tents, RVs, cabins and glamping options, all permitting pets throughout the property. Grounds are meticulously maintained with clean facilities and plenty of space for dogs to enjoy. Pine Lake RV Resort also accepts pets and provides walking trails where owners can exercise their dogs. Visitors note the campground is quiet with a lake for fishing and various recreational activities that can be enjoyed with pets. Leashed dogs are permitted throughout most camping areas, though owners should bring waste bags and keep pets secured at designated sites.
Uwharrie National Forest permits pets at dispersed camping locations with several hiking trails accessible for dogs. The forest provides natural settings for dogs to explore while remaining on leash. The Heritage Camping & Recreation maintains a fishing pond where campers can bring their dogs to relax alongside the water. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times, supervised, and never left unattended at campsites. Campers should prepare for wildlife encounters by keeping dogs properly controlled. The area experiences hot summers and mild winters, making spring and fall optimal for camping with pets. Racetrack Campground provides wooded sites where dogs can enjoy shade during warmer months. Local pet owners recommend bringing extra water and portable bowls when hiking forest trails with dogs.
"Sycamore Lodge is close to home, 1 1/2 hrs drive time, not bad. Happy with this place, it is clean, friendly and mostly quiet. Close to Pinehurst and Southern Pines with great restaurants, etc."
"Store , restaurant, pool, dog park, kayak on lake,putt putt, cornhole, shuffleboard, horseshoes just to name a few"
Available this weekend
from $72 - $108 / night
"It was a little tricky finding the entrance to this campsite, but when we managed to Google map our way in into the park, we were very happy with our selection!"
"There was a path walkable to the river, and each campsite was clean, had plenty of space on level ground to set up camp, a fire pit, and very clean toilet. I would definitely go back!"
Available this weekend
from $17 - $47 / night
"The park is clean with a lake to finish in and hiking trails that you can go explore."
"Nice pond, pool and trails! They strongly support our troops!!"
from $40 / night
"This area was one of my favorite ares for dispersed camping in Uwharrie National Forest while living in North Carolina. The area can be accessed by boat on the Little River, or by hiking in."
"It should be no shock to those familiar with North Carolina’s geography that if one is seeking higher altitudes and breathtaking overlooks, Uwharrie is not the place he should go."
"Poplar Point Campground could quite possibly be the best campground in all of North Carolina!"
"Poplar Point is located on the banks of the lake in the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $37 / night
"We brought our dog on our hike. The trails are easily followed and they include long and short Trails for your enjoyment. great day trip."
"The campground is walking distance to Raven Rock trails and you get a free walk up pass to get in. We had a very good time and will definitely go back."
from $27 - $75 / night
"C loop, felt like the smallest loop and really close to the entry hiking trail. We've stayed in both A and C. C loop, site 48, is where we stayed this trip. Its a good site."
"In addition to the nearby lake, there is a pool you can take the kids to. This is very dog friendly. Not too much traffic for the kids either. I have seen a rattle snake!!"
Available this weekend
from $17 - $107 / night
GuideStopped here after our fiasco with holly bluff. Beautiful campground with trees. Very quiet during the day and peaceful. The only thing we found curious was the vehicle in and right back out activity between 10:30-pm and 1am back and forth to campers that were long term stays. Made nighttime hard to sleep in site 3 with vehicles back and forth for hours .
GuideStopped in to get a spot for a few nights nights because it said they had available rv spots Unfortunately they didn’t know which end was up and tried to squeeze us into a spot that might have hookups that maybe worked but they couldn’t be sure. It was a joke. We left after waiting several minutes waiting while they were looking for a place to maybe squeeze us in because we had a small camper. No thanks. Would not recommend staying here til they get there act together
GuideStayed 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.
ScoutLooking for a nice place for a camping getaway? We highly recommend checking out the Deep River Campground in Asheboro, NC. The location itself is beautiful. It is literally on the Deep River and features a hiking trail that runs along the river past the remnants of a historical damn, where a small area of rapids gently swirls around the big rocks spanning the river. There’s also a large lake with a nice grassy expanse for picnics, playing games or just lazing around lakeside. This campground has been around for a while, but it has new owners now and they are breathing some for real new life into the place. They have already made lots of repairs and improvements, and you can see more in progress. There are sites for RVs with all the hook-ups, and great primitive sites for tent camping, several located right on the river. If you don’t have an RV and sleeping on the ground doesn’t spark joy, they have a few small rustic but nicely-appointed cabins. You’ll find two pools, several covered picnic shelters, a playground for the small ones, and several options for older kids and adults to play, like a horseshoe pit and a nice game room. They also have planned activities like movie nights and weiner roasts most evenings to entertain and create community among campers. They are pet friendly and have their own pet mascots on site— a flock of ducks including beautifully colored teals and mallards. We were just there for 2 nights, but I have a good feeling we’ll be visiting there again soon. Definitely worth a visi
TravelerThis property should not be advertised. It was next to a cow pasture and the flies were horrible. We could not even get out of our van. The other trailers there were obviously long term and not well maintained. The inn had n the property was dilapidated and closed. Nothing in the description was anything like our experience. We decided to leave after seeing the condition of everything. Real bad.
TravelerThis is/was marked as dispersed camping but this is primarily an OHV area, with a shooting range nearby that can be heard from some campsites. Most, if not all, of the campsites are intended to be large group sites. The empty site we found was filled with trash, discarded tents, air mattresses, and trashed electronics from OHVs. There's so much trash we would not even be able to take it all out with us if we wanted to. This may be a national forest, but it is not peace and quiet as one would expect from "dispersed and primitive" camping.
TravelerThis is a clean campground with nice large clean bathrooms. Road noise a bit but coach A/C helped drown traffic noise. Dogs loved frisbee in park area.
GuideThe 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.
LegendSometimes you pull into a campground expecting little more than a comfortable place to sleep and discover the kids have already made tomorrow’s plans before you’ve even finished setting up, and Fayetteville RV Resort & Cottages was that kind of happy surprise for our family. Tucked into the countryside of Wade just minutes from I-95, this beautifully maintained resort combines spacious, mostly shaded RV sites (including enormous pull-throughs accommodating big rigs) with cottages and enough green space that it feels remarkably removed from the highway. Families are especially spoiled here with two swimming pools, mini golf, a playground, walking path, fitness center, clubhouse, clean restrooms and showers, laundry facilities and dog parks, while full-hookup sites with 30/50-amp service make Mom and Dad’s life considerably easier too. One of my favorite memories was watching the boys bounce between swimming and miniature golf until that wonderful end-of-the-day exhaustion finally set in, leaving us to enjoy a quieter evening together back at the campsite. Some campgrounds are where you sleep between adventures - this is one where convincing the kids to actually leave becomes the adventure. With the resort offering numerous long pull-through and back-in sites rather than one clearly superior campsite, I’d choose one of the more shaded sites away from the busiest activity areas if your family values a quieter evening. We would enthusiastically recommend Fayetteville RV Resort for families because it’s exceptionally clean, wonderfully convenient and packed with enough kid-friendly recreation to turn what could easily have been an I-95 pit stop into a genuine family camping getaway.
Uwharrie National Forest provides numerous dispersed camping options within an hour's drive of Southern Pines. The forest comprises over 50,000 acres of rolling terrain with elevations ranging from 300 to 1,000 feet above sea level. Winter temperatures typically remain above freezing at night, making year-round camping viable compared to higher elevation areas in western North Carolina.
Primitive camping in natural settings: Uwharrie National Forest offers secluded dispersed camping areas accessible by different means. "This is a great area for dispersed campers with 4WD or AWD. It's pretty popular so head out early to secure your spot. Some of the sites may have a little trash left from the last user, so please try to leave it cleaner than you came to," notes Zachary S. about Uwharrie National Forest.
River activities and fishing: The Lumber River at Chalk Banks provides water recreation opportunities. "The Lumber River is right here, so fishing and canoeing/kayaking are popular activities. There is a hiking trail here as well," explains Marvin D. about Chalk Banks — Lumber River State Park. Canoe-in camping sites are available for those seeking more remote experiences.
Hiking trail exploration: Moccasin Branch Campground connects to multiple trail systems. "The trails are nice and short, not too much room for extra exploration. Best advice is there are some big rocks in the river at various locations that you can lay on and take a nap. Super comfy and the water is also pretty shallow," recommends Cruz F. about the trails near this camping area.
Clean facilities with recreational amenities: Sycamore Lodge maintains high standards for its facilities. "Beautiful campground, meticulously maintained. Store, restaurant, pool, dog park, kayak on lake, putt putt, cornhole, shuffleboard, horseshoes just to name a few," shares Kathie M. about the Sycamore Lodge amenities.
Water access from campsites: Jordan Lake campgrounds offer prime lakefront locations. "Amazing spots for RVs on the water! There are TONS of spots that are right on the lake yet have plenty of trees for privacy. Each has a nice fire pit/grill and picnic table," says Andrew S. about Poplar Point Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: State parks in the region provide natural habitats for various species. "I absolutely love this spot! I've been here a few times now and it was absolutely incredible! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a chill hike and a nice campsite!" exclaims jenn about Moccasin Branch Campground, which is known for its woodland creatures and riverside setting.
Campground access restrictions: Many campgrounds in the area have gated entry with specific hours. "When the website says the park closes at 'posted times', they mean 9pm. We know this because we got there at 9:05 and the gate was locked tight," warns Jay B. about Chalk Banks, noting that rangers provide gate codes for after-hours access when you check in.
Limited services at primitive sites: Dispersed camping areas often lack amenities. "This is a no frills campground, and we knew that going in. We're ok with that. There is one vault toilet and one water source," explains Jay B. about Chalk Banks facilities.
Seasonal challenges: Summer heat requires planning for pet friendly camping near Southern Pines. "Been here twice this summer with friends. Loved being able to just chill in the lake away from it all," reports Joanna R. from Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, pointing out how water access can mitigate summer heat.
Camp selection for young explorers: Look for campgrounds with shorter trails and water features. "Great place to hike, fish, and camp with the family," recommends Charles W. about Raven Rock State Park, which offers family-friendly trails and swimming areas.
Space for activities: Family campsites need room to spread out. "Like the way the campsites take advantage of the rolling terrain. Campsites are roomy. Lots of shade," notes Stuart O. about Jordan Lake's F Loop, adding that the camping area drains well after rain.
Safety considerations: Check sites before setting up camp. "The campground is in an old pine forest with a few sycamore trees. Our site is smaller than most with 30amps, water and sewer. The resort is well maintained and very clean," reports ToolMan56 T. from Sycamore Lodge, emphasizing cleanliness important for family camping.
Site selection for RV camping: Not all sites accommodate larger vehicles. "The campground features dual hookups for sewer connections. Nice water pressure," notes William Scott R. about Sycamore Lodge, highlighting features important for comfortable RV stays near Southern Pines.
Hookup considerations: Know what utilities are available. "Site was clean and lots spacious. Dual hookups for sewer connections. Nice water pressure," details the same camper about the pet friendly RV accommodations at Racetrack Campground.
Connectivity factors: Cell service varies throughout the Southern Pines camping areas. "For those that care about working on laptop or streaming TV while camping, our cellphone hotspots worked great. We got anywhere from 30-55mbps with our Verizon cell coverage," shares Andrew S. about Jordan Lake, noting this can be important for RVers needing to stay connected.
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