Top Tent Camping near Pineville, NC

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Best Tent Sites Near Pineville, NC (10)

    Camper-submitted photo from Crowders Mountain State Park
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    1. Crowders Mountain State Park

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    Tent camping only - No RV spaces. All campsites at Crowders Mountain State Park are hike-in and primitive. Campground is accessed via a 1 mile trail starting from the visitor center.

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      2. Yates Family Camping

      3 Reviews
      20 Saves
      • Pets
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      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • ADA Access
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      3. Hippie Holler

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      14 Saves
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      • Reservable
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      • Group

      $40 - $55 / night

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      4. Primitive Camping By the Creek

      4 Reviews
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      Primitive camping by the creek currently has 4 very private camp sites. Fire pits and wood is provided at each site. Picnic tables are also available. We are currently open 7 days a week, 12 months of the year. Each site is primitive and private - no potable water, no toilet system, no electricity (generates are allowed). Each site has a max, of 6 to 8 persons. Pets are allowed but must be on a leash at all times. Campers/small RV's/Vans are allowed, sites are level and drive through. Trash bins are provide at each site. We are located less than a 1/2 mile from Interstate 85, at exit 104. There are gas stations (with showers), convenient stores and restaurants close by. We are within 15 minutes drive to horse, bike, and hiking trails. Kings Mtn State Park, Kings Mtn National Park and Crowders Mtn State Park. If you have any question contact David @ 864-761-6297.

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      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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      $30 / night

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      5. Lake Curriher Wilderness

      4 Reviews
      18 Photos
      139 Saves
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      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access

      $10 - $30 / night

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        7. Poulous Loop Seasonal Camp

        1 Review
        2 Saves

        Poulous Loop offers a rustic camp setting ideal for exploring the area's hunting opportunities. The surrounding forest environment sustains abundant wildlife populations, making it one of the most desirable hunting areas in the state. During big-game and turkey seasons, the campground is open for hunters. From early January through late March groups can reserve the entire camp for events. Families, churches and clubs might like to reserve the camp for reunions, get togethers and campouts. Other recreation opportunities in the area include trail riding, birding and wildlife viewing, berry picking and photography. Nearby, try your hand at fishing the Broad River at the Woods Ferry Picnic Area. Click here for a printable guide.

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        • Group
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        8. Poolus Loop Hunt Camp

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        Overview

        Poulous Loop Group Campground is located on the Enoree Ranger District of Sumter National Forest. It's location in the piedmont of South Carolina, Chester County, provides year round camping opportunities. t's surrounded by a mixed pine-hardwood forest with an elevation of approximately 400 to 500 feet. Long hot summers and mild winters are the norm for the Enoree Ranger District. Winter temperatures range from low 40's to upper 60's degrees and summer temperatures range from high 80's to high 90's. Popular activities include hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.

        Recreation

        Poulous Loop offers a rustic primitive camp setting ideal for exploring the surrounding area's hunting and trail riding opportunities. The surrounding forest environment sustains abundant wildlife populations, making it one of the most desirable hunting areas in the state for big-game deer and turkey seasons. Hunting and fishing in South Carolina is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Visit www.dnr.sc.gov for more about the SCDNR. __The Woods Ferry Horse Trail is a 26 mile trail system that parallels the Broad River corridor and meanders in and around upland pine and hardwood drains of the area. The trail is open to horses, hikers and mountain bikers and can be easily accessed by following forest service gravel road 301F to access the trail junction.

        Natural Features

        Acres of pine-hardwood forest and gently rolling terrain surround Poulous Loop Group Campground. The Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests encompass more than 629,000 acres in four districts throughout South Carolina, from the low country Atlantic Coast to the western foothills along the Georgia border.

        Nearby Attractions

        Leeds Outdoor Shooting Range, Enoree Ranger District, Sumter National Forest. Leeds Range is accessibleBring your own equipment, target and target holder to target practice from designated shooting tables down range maximum distance 100 yards. Manufactured stationary targets only. There is a user fee for range use. Olde English Tourism District- oldeenglish.com. Find upcoming events, restaurants, artists, farmers markets surrounding the Woods Ferry Recreation Area. Historic Brattonsville- 28 miles

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            10. Lake Tillery Family Campground

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            Lake Tillery is a reservoir between Badin Lake and Blewett Falls Lake in the Uwharrie Lakes Region of North Carolina. Its 117.8 miles of beautiful shoreline is entirely within Stanly County and Montgomery County, NC. The lake was created by impounding the Pee Dee River, which is created by the confluence of the Yadkin River and the Uwharrie River several miles to the north. Norwood, NC in neighboring Stanly County uses as its town motto "Gateway to Lake Tillery". source for dining, entertainment, and lodging.

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            • Standard (Tent/RV)
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            $35 - $65 / night


          Recent Tent Reviews In Pineville

          366 Reviews of 10 Pineville Campgrounds


          • Davis The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from McDowell Nature Preserve
            Oct. 26, 2024

            McDowell Nature Preserve

            It was very peaceful

            My husband and I stayed here for a few days at the beginning of October. It's very quiet and peaceful. What I didn't like was they had no activities like most other camp sites. They do have hiking trials and fishing until 8pm. The staff was friendly and very helpful but they leave at 4pm and you can't check in till 3pm. I guess there's good and bad like with all places.

          • cThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Cane Creek Park
            Oct. 22, 2024

            Cane Creek Park

            Great spot for families

            Awesome spot for families and multiple night stays. Family environment comes with more noise but as long as you are expecting it you won’t be disappointed.

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            Oct. 8, 2024

            Morrow Mountain State Park

            Great

            My wife and I stayed here with our 2 daughters. The campsite was spacious, flat and shaded. There was plenty to do for the kids for the weekend. The bath house was very nice and clean. The camp host drove his golf cart around selling firewood. Will definitely return

          • Thunderroad 5.
            Camper-submitted photo from Dan Nicholas Park
            Sep. 23, 2024

            Dan Nicholas Park

            Enjoyed Our Stay

            Stayed a couple of nights for first time. Staff was very nice. Grounds were well maintained, not crowded and nice and quiet. Nice lake to walk around, but paddle boats and center were closed. Lots of ducks that were used to human presence and feeding. Located in a nice sized park. Would definitely go back.

          • Carol J.
            Camper-submitted photo from Kings Mountain
            Sep. 19, 2024

            Kings Mountain

            Disappointing

            I recently stayed for 3 nights with my popup in site#10.  The site is a good size for a tent or small camper only.  Overall we were surprised by the campground based on other reviews .  In my opinion The sites are close together, poorly maintained, and most are very small.  The Trading Post is nicely stocked, and open all day.  The bathrooms near my site were the best part…it was modern, clean and the showers were hot with good pressure.  But other than the bathrooms everything felt like it hadn’t been maintained at all. Won’t be coming back.

          • Kirby B.
            Camper-submitted photo from Dan Nicholas Park
            Aug. 18, 2024

            Dan Nicholas Park

            Decent campground. Needs work, nothing to do.

            We went to Dan Nicholas Park earlier this year (around the spring time) and it was decent. Staff was nice, our campground was set up well, we had no noise problems and the campground was pretty much close to a bathhouse. However the one complaint is that the advertisement of this park— being that you can go to their attractions, is kind of faltered out. Nobody works at the park anymore, everything’s kind of closed— and what isn’t closed due to no work is under renovation. Nice place for younger kids! Not for teens. However all together a cheap and decent park! Stayed for 3 nights and 4 days with 2 sites for only 120 dollars, so a good deal. I would recommend for family camping trips as it’s nicely snuggled in Salisbury NC and an all around friendly campground. The bonus is it’s gated!

          • James M.
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            Jul. 10, 2024

            Statesville I-77 KOA

            Great place to stay

            I showed up after hours on a motorcycle looking for an overnight tent site.  They didn't have tent sites available in the after hours check in.  Luckily, John, who works maintenance, was near by.  He opened up the office, checked me into a tent site and figured out how to give me a military discount even though that is not his job.  John saved my night!  The tent site was clean, level, grass and water and electric worked great.  There was some noise from the interstate but expected in a tent.  Restroom and shower facilities were clean and functional.  My only staff interaction was with John and he was outstanding in customer service and going over the top to take care of getting me set up.  Thank you!

          • Don W.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Primitive Camping By the Creek
            May. 28, 2024

            Primitive Camping By the Creek

            Close and secluded

            My daughter and I decided to camp at the last minute. This place was close to the interstate but still very secluded. Plenty of firewood and next to a creek. I highly recommend.

          • Olivia W.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from McDowell Nature Preserve
            May. 24, 2024

            McDowell Nature Preserve

            Safe Gated Campground

            Campground is guarded by two gates and I saw the police patrol around a few times after hours. The spots are very close to each other but that didn’t bother me. I chose spot D16 which is the only camping spot with a bit of an uphill ramp from the car to the camp spot. The rest lie flat. Didn’t help that I have a tent that attaches to my car so it made that difficult.

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            May. 13, 2024

            KOA Campground Gaffney

            Beautiful and Quiet

            I love this place, with nice wide sites and many with views of three ponds nestled in the woods. The place was squeaky clean and the bathhouse very well designed. There are fun and funky places to visit nearby. The spring wildflowers are starting to bloom and I remember the scent of honeysuckle everywhere. A great blue heron hangs out at the fishing ponds.

          • Tracie S.
            Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wateree State Park
            May. 12, 2024

            Lake Wateree State Park

            Our Favorite Getaway

            This is one of our favorite spots! We can boat, fish, ride our golf cart, hang out by the fire and just enjoy the moment. It also has wonderful handicap accommodations. Hands down one of our favorites!

          • Loretta A.
            Camper-submitted photo from Kings Mountain
            Feb. 9, 2024

            Kings Mountain

            Amazing place to stay

            My husband and I come out to camp at kings mountain state park often and we love it if we decide to go camping or to go out to walk some trails with our dog this is the place we always come to the park rangers are all nice respectful and the keep the place clean and help to make your stay amazing. They also answer any questions you may have about the park like things to do while you are there and to enjoy your stay.

          • @HomegrownRV 😎.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from McDowell Nature Preserve
            Nov. 24, 2023

            McDowell Nature Preserve

            Great visit and campground!

            This was a very nice/quiet campground. The sites were spacious and private. The campground itself is very wooded with lots of trees for shade. Our site was also pretty level.

            The campground is gated, and you are provided a code at check in. The park also has security and on site most of the time. The only negative is that the place to enter the gate code is on the opposite side from where you pull in, so you do have to get out of your vehicle to enter it each time.

            The bathrooms and laundry were very clean during our visit. The playground was a nice addition for our toddler too!

            We would definitely stay here again.

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          • BThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wateree State Park
            Nov. 1, 2023

            Lake Wateree State Park

            Nice campground

            Nice campground right on the lake. The nicest shower house I have ever seen. This is the standard we base all other campgrounds. Staff and everyone around were super nice

          • James R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Lake Norman State Park
            Sep. 9, 2023

            Lake Norman State Park

            TOP NOTCH

            As a beginner too RV camping, this location was an excellent beginning. The campground host were courteous and friendly and they assisted me in backing in my trailer. The bath house was an unexpected luxury and was immaculately maintained through the park service. Lastly, it’s in a beautiful area with a lot of available outdoor activities.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Charlotte-Fort Mill KOA
            Sep. 5, 2023

            Charlotte-Fort Mill KOA

            Nice short stay

            We are full timers and stayed here 2 nights. Although people complain about KOA prices, we use them because we know what to expect. As expected everything was well maintained. Restrooms were spotless. Every employee we encountered was friendly and helpful. I reserved a back in space and when we arrived were told they had upgraded us to a pull through site at no extra charge. Site was large enough for 36' fifth wheel, truck, and our car fit behind rig. We could have fit a couple more vehicles if we had them. In addition there is a fuel station out front. Had to unhook, but their diesel prices were even cheaper than I could get with my Open Roads discount card. Only problem was that it is a bit of a noisy area-ambulances obviously dispatch from right down the road. Some plane noise, but we've had worse. Thank you for providing above what we expect from KOA.

          • Gary R.
            Camper-submitted photo from Statesville I-77 KOA
            Jul. 21, 2023

            Statesville I-77 KOA

            Should rate a ZERO

            Stayed here overnight. Site was not even close to level. Recent blacktop not properly compressed. Had to use Anderson leveling buckets only on front of motorhome to level. The next morning they had sunken into the soft blacktop. I tried to call office, there was no answer so I left a message. Later that day I received 25 threatening and demeaning texts from the owner. Later, that day the owner arbitrarily charged my credit card $500.00.  Avoid this campground at all costs.

          • Damon O.
            Camper-submitted photo from Chester State Park
            Jul. 5, 2023

            Chester State Park

            Favorite State Park in SC

            While this is a smaller park, it has a ton to offer. Rv and primitive sites, bathrooms with hot showers, playground for the kiddos, a lake with rental kayaks and paddleboats, and the camp host was super friendly. Easily my favorite state park in SC so far.

          • Allen C.
            Camper-submitted photo from Closed
            Jul. 3, 2023

            Closed

            Great place

            It's a great place to stay while you're in the Charlotte area

          • Sonyia W.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Lake Norman State Park
            Jun. 26, 2023

            Lake Norman State Park

            Well kept, lovely park

            We stopped for one night along a road trip. Bathrooms were fantastic, site was paved and level, rangers rode through and did our check-in at our site for us.

          • C
            Camper-submitted photo from Chester State Park
            Jun. 11, 2023

            Chester State Park

            Nice Park

            Went for a group camping event. Would definitely recommend it for that. Nice amount of space. Nice lake without heavy motorized boat traffic.



          Guide to Pineville

          Camping near Pineville, North Carolina, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From scenic parks to family-friendly campgrounds, there's something for everyone looking to escape into nature.

          What to do:

          • Hiking and Trails: Explore the beautiful trails at Morrow Mountain State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "There are many hiking and equestrian trails within the park," making it a great spot for both hikers and horseback riders.
          • Fishing and Boating: At Lake Norman State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and boating. A visitor shared, "The campground is in a forest on the shores of Lake Norman," highlighting the beautiful setting for water activities.
          • Historical Sites: Visit the nearby Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park for a mix of history and nature. One reviewer noted, "The park is very pretty with all the trees," making it a lovely spot for a day trip.

          What campers like:

          • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities at Iron City Campground, Inc.. A guest remarked, "Clean bathhouse, clean laundry room & activities," which adds to the overall experience.
          • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the spaciousness of sites at Morrow Mountain State Park Campground. One camper said, "Spacious site! We were able to fit 2 tents," which is great for families or groups.
          • Friendly Staff: The welcoming atmosphere at Cane Creek Park is a highlight. A visitor mentioned, "The park ranger regularly patrols, making it feel safe," which adds to the comfort of staying there.

          What you should know:

          • Site Conditions: Some sites may not be level, especially at South Mountains State Park Campground. A camper noted, "The campsites tend to be spacious and wooded—perfect for privacy," but also mentioned uneven ground.
          • Limited Cell Service: If you're planning to stay at Morrow Mountain State Park Campground, be aware that "cell coverage is non-existent," so plan accordingly.
          • No Alcohol Allowed: Many campgrounds, like Lake Norman State Park Campground, do not permit alcohol. A visitor pointed out, "NO alcohol allowed," so keep that in mind when packing.

          Tips for camping with families:

          • Playgrounds and Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds, like Iron City Campground, Inc.. A reviewer said, "Fun for kids: pool with splash mushroom; playground," making it a great choice for families.
          • Shaded Sites: Choose sites that offer shade, especially during the summer. At Cane Creek Park, a camper mentioned, "Sites are shaded by trees," which helps keep the area cool.
          • Short Hikes: Opt for campgrounds with easy trails for kids. One camper at Andrew Jackson State Park Campground noted, "Very short hikes (more like walks)," perfect for little legs.

          Tips from RVers:

          • Level Sites: Look for campgrounds with level sites, like Croft State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "Our site was very level and tucked back in the corner of the campground," which is ideal for RV setups.
          • Electric Hookups: Ensure your campground has electric hookups. Campers at Badin Lake Campground appreciated the amenities, stating, "They have really nice established spots with great views of the lake."
          • Dump Stations: Check for dump stations on-site. A reviewer at Iron City Campground, Inc. mentioned, "Sanitary dump available," which is a must for RVers.

          Camping near Pineville, North Carolina, offers a mix of fun activities, clean facilities, and friendly staff, making it a great destination for families and RVers alike.

          Frequently Asked Questions

          • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Pineville, NC?

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Pineville, NC is Crowders Mountain State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 15 reviews.

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