8 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Zooland Family Campground accommodates campers with pets at well-maintained sites near the North Carolina Zoo. The campground features full hookup options for RV camping with dogs, plus tent camping areas and various amenities including a creek, walking path, and jumping pillow for family entertainment. Pet owners appreciate the clearly marked pet waste stations and designated dog walking areas throughout the property. Most sites have gravel pads with picnic tables and fire pits, though some may not be perfectly level. The campground maintains strict leash requirements for all dogs, with no breed restrictions noted in their pet policy. The Dyrt includes reviews of campgrounds near Ramseur, North Carolina.
Trails connecting to nearby natural areas provide excellent walking opportunities for dogs and their owners, with the convenience of being minutes from the North Carolina Zoo. The facility offers a camp store with essential supplies that could be helpful for pet owners who forget items. Security measures throughout the property create a safe environment for families camping with dogs. Summer visitors should note that early morning zoo visits followed by afternoon pool time at the campground works well with pets. Several campgrounds in the area including Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park and Deep River Campground also welcome pets, though specific pet amenities vary between locations. Cellular coverage is generally good throughout the area, allowing pet owners to easily locate nearby veterinary services if needed.
"Stayed in the woods, the staff suggested how to park because of the location of power and water. It was a good suggestion. The grounds are beautiful. The pavilions are great."
"Great location, many trails to walk, shelters to rent, and you can kayak on the pond. Lots of wildlife. There is a gate at the entrance too. A very safe, nice location."
from $15 - $60 / night
"I would recommend renting the “off road” golf cart for fun. The only negative is the lack of bath houses."
"Your close to stores and restaurants if you want but far enough out that it doesn’t feel close."
"It’s also close to the NC Zoo. With dedicated and mixed spots, it’s perfect for tents and RVs. Did I mention the staff? They’re friendly and helpful."
"We explored the creek and walking path. The kids loved the jumping pillow."
from $25 - $47 / night
"Very well kept, level spots, pet friendly, big rig friendly with pull through and back-in sites available. Full hook-ups (50 & 30 amp). Fire pit and picnic tables at each site."
"The location itself is beautiful."
from $35 - $850 / night
"We stayed at this rv campground while visiting the many things to see and do in Greensboro North Carolina. visitgreensboronc.com The rv sites are all pull thru nearly level, big gravel sites."
"Nice place to camp for a few days - we had a campervan and were surrounded by huge, but quiet, RVs."
"Our site (17) was on the opposite side of the real lake access and right across from the annual spots so we never really had too much privacy but most of the neighbors were very curteous and friendly."
"Located close to nothing else, this campground was so peaceful at night. During the day, it’s beautiful. It’s got showers with hot water and accessible facilities. Great camping!"
"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
"This campground is right by a highway so traffic noise is high but the views are nice."
"This site has gorgeous views of the lake and seems to share a grill with #11. There are trees perfect for a hammock. There is no fire ring but I brought my own raised fire pit. "
"Lots to do.... hiking, ride bicycle, fishing and off road or just relax and take in the beautiful surroundings! P.s. Dogs are welcome!"
"Awesome location, very remote and the sites are Huge so no need to worry about a neighbor being close. I stayed at site 11 easy access to the water and great views."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $40 / 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.
RangerWas a monthly Camper when I came in to the campground. Nobody was cleaning the men’s room. No one was trying to collect the fall leaves. This is an old run down campground. I cleaned the men’s room for free because there was no staff to clean. I regret helping the owner for free on multiple occasions.
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.
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.
TravelerWe 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.
Campgrounds near Ramseur sit in the heart of North Carolina's Uwharrie region, where rolling hills meet managed forests at elevations between 350-1,000 feet. Summer temperatures typically reach 85-90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall bring milder conditions ideal for outdoor exploration. The area's red clay soil creates unique trail conditions that can become challenging after rainfall.
Hiking the Uwharrie trails: The trail system connecting to Badin Lake Campground offers multiple day hiking options with lake views. "The lake loop trail crosses the main campground roadway between the two loops. This trail is relatively flat and meanders around the lake and its many fingers...offering lovely lake views and some nice fishing locations," notes camper Dave V.
Kayaking on Jordan Lake: Multiple access points at Poplar Point Campground make water activities accessible. "Sitting by a fire watching the sunset across the lake...roasting vegan hot dogs over the campfire and watching the sunset with the pup in no time," shares Jesse B., highlighting the easy water access.
Fishing at multiple lakes: The region offers several well-stocked fishing spots. One visitor at Cane Creek explained, "Beautiful little park nestled into the woods! Our site was on the opposite side of the real lake access and right across from the annual spots," showing how even non-waterfront sites provide good fishing access.
Spacious, shaded campsites: Hagan-Stone Park features different camping loops with varied experiences. "Loop A has no hookups and is for tents. Loop B is heavily wooded with 30amp and water every-other site. Loop C is basically a field with RV parking along the perimeter," explains Rick S., highlighting the options available.
Clean facilities despite remote locations: Many campgrounds maintain high standards away from urban areas. A visitor to Morrow Mountain State Park noted, "Stayed four days at state park. The campground was well kept and clean. The bathhouse is brand new. The camp host was very helpful and checked on everybody, every day."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The forests around Ramseur support diverse wildlife. At Morrow Mountain, one camper shared, "The park is gorgeous and full of life. I saw plenty of frogs and tadpoles in the creeks, listened to a symphony of birds, and I'm pretty sure heard a few coyotes throughout the night."
Site leveling challenges: Be prepared with leveling blocks. At Deep River Campground, a visitor noted, "Took a weekend trip to Deep River Campground in Asheboro, NC. Very well kept, level spots, pet friendly, big rig friendly with pull through and back-in sites available."
Seasonal timing matters: Planning around busy seasons helps avoid crowds. "We stayed in the off season and the place seemed really well maintained and the staff was very helpful. Looked like it would be a lot of fun in the warm weather too!" shared a winter visitor to Zooland Family Campground.
Cell service variability: Coverage varies significantly between campgrounds. "Verizon cell coverage was weak," mentioned one reviewer about Deep River Campground, while another noted that at Badin Lake, "With Verizon, I never lost signal...a plus for a National Forest!"
Look for campgrounds with planned activities: Jellystone Park offers structured entertainment for kids. "This is a great family campground. They have activities all day for the kids and family. They are still under construction but you can't tell. Very spacious with plenty of activities and room for kids," reports Josh Q.
Coordinate zoo visits with pool time: When staying at Oak Hollow City Campground, timing matters for comfort. "We tent camped on Aug 28. This was our first time setting up on a platform and it was very easy. Our site had a great view of the beautiful lake. There was a pool our kids could swim in until 7:00pm," shares Larisa C.
Check playground options: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Ramseur offer play areas. One camper at Cane Creek mentioned, "There are 3 parks which kiddo had a great time making friends at," showing the social benefits for children.
Prepare for water hookup sharing: At Hagan Stone, some sites require extra equipment. "Loop B is heavily wooded with 30amp and water every-other site. You may need as much as 50' water hose," advises Rick S., highlighting a practical consideration for RVers.
Check site lengths before booking: Many campgrounds have size limitations. At Oak Hollow, one visitor mentioned, "Our site was fairly level, but quite short. Not enough room for us to keep our truck in front of our pop-up, which is what we look for in quick overnight stops."
Consider noise levels from nearby highways: For pet-friendly camping options near Ramseur, road noise can affect comfort. A Greensboro KOA visitor noted, "As previously mentioned, serves its purpose for an overnight. Right off the highway, and by that I mean you see, and HEAR the traffic. The billboard in front of the trailer is an interesting touch."
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