2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Tent camping near Robbins, North Carolina centers around the Uwharrie National Forest, which offers several primitive and established tent campgrounds within a 30-minute drive. Deep Water Trail Camp and Uwharrie Hunt Camp provide tent-friendly sites in natural settings, while East Morris Mountain Camp offers a more secluded tent camping experience with just three sites along a fire trail. San-Lee Park in nearby Sanford provides tent-only camping with approximately 20 sites in a county park setting, making it convenient for weekend getaways from the Raleigh-Durham area.
Most tent campgrounds in the Robbins area feature basic amenities suited for self-sufficient campers. Uwharrie Hunt Camp charges only $5 per night for its six rustic sites and provides pit toilets and water spigots. Deep Water Trail Camp offers free primitive tent camping but requires visitors to bring all supplies including water. The access road to Deep Water is rough and requires vehicles with good clearance. San-Lee Park provides more developed facilities with fire rings, picnic tables, water spigots, and restrooms with showers. Gates at many parks close at specific times (typically 8-9pm), so campers should plan arrivals accordingly and obtain gate codes when available.
Backcountry tent camping in this region offers genuine solitude and connection with nature. According to reviews, Deep Water Trail Camp provides spacious, private sites along the Yadkin River with excellent fishing opportunities. One camper noted, "If you want to get away, this is where you go. You have to haul all your supplies and trash in and out including water." East Morris Mountain Camp provides complete privacy for those seeking isolation, with one visitor reporting, "We go to the end of the road for complete privacy. No amenities other than a fire pit." The tent sites at Chalk Banks in Lumber River State Park are "some of the better spread out ones" with good cell coverage despite the remote setting. Pack-in, pack-out principles should be strictly followed, particularly at free primitive tent sites where trash accumulation has been reported as an issue.
"Horse trail riding is second on the list of activities within the park judging by the number of trails."
"My husband and I took our two dogs backpacking for a weekend at Uhwarrie Park. After a long drive trying to find my husbands original spot we found a new one. Beautiful scenery."
"Only three sites on this little out of the way fire trail. We go to the end of the road for complete privacy. No amenities other than a fire pit."
"A nice campsite off of Tower Road with is also part of the TransAmerica Trail. It is a flat site with a with a great fire pit."
"I’ve got a 13 foot pull behind. Backed in mostly but a few could be pulled in an out. Road posted 25 mph but recommend 10 mph. Was also narrow in spots. Very bumpy. Last 1/2 mile don’t go."
"It is a amazing area to visit if you are into OHV(Off Highway Vehicle) trail riding, mountain biking or hiking."
"Contrary to what has been written, I would highly recommend San-Lee Park to anyone looking for a short and easy escape from the nearby Raleigh-Durham area."
"There are hiking and biking trails as well as kayaking and other water sports on the lake there."
from $15 / night
"This area is popular for the Off Highway Vehicle trail systems which are open April through December."
"Too much trash left by previous campers"
"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 next weekend
from $17 - $47 / night
"This is a campground located in the Sandhills Gamelands in NC. If you're looking for primitive, this is it. No bathrooms, no water spigots, no camp store, nothing like that."
"Cedarock Park, located in Burlington, North Carolina, is a hidden gem for all sorts of outdoor activities. The park offers hike-in camping with a handful of sites scattered along Rock Creek."
"The park is almost 500 acres in size and offers:
- 6 miles of hiking trails
- 6 miles of equestrian trails
- 2 disc golf courses with a total of 36 holes for play
- A historical farm restored"
from $10 / night
from $35 - $65 / 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
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.
GuideThere was other people camping and running their generators all night. Some low lifers on ATV blasted in and out of the parking area and blasting music at 2 am. Good luck getting any sleep here. But enjoyed the trail to it and the forest. Got at least 2 hours of sleep before I packed up.
Tent camping near Robbins, North Carolina centers primarily around the Uwharrie National Forest, which covers over 50,000 acres in the ancient Uwharrie Mountain range with elevations ranging from 300 to 1,000 feet. The area experiences mild winters and warm summers with average July temperatures around 90°F, making April-October the most popular camping season. The forest contains numerous unmarked, dispersed campsites alongside established campgrounds, providing options for various camping preferences.
Fishing on the Yadkin River: Deep Water Trail Camp offers excellent fishing access with spacious sites along the river. A camper reported, "Beautiful area, lots of space on the lower ground, gorgeous views from the higher ground, and some damn good fishing. One enormous female catfish we released because she had eggs on board."
Hiking the forest trails: Uwharrie Hunt Camp provides access to multiple trail systems. One visitor noted, "Love the trails that hug the lake in the area. Lots of camping off the beaten path and outside the normal camp grounds." The trails range from easy to moderate difficulty with several options under 5 miles.
Disc golf and recreational activities: Cedarock Park offers two disc golf courses with 36 holes total, plus hiking and equestrian trails. A camper mentioned, "While staying at the park we went on hikes, fished, and played disc golf. It was a great time!" The park also features canoe and kayak rentals, basketball courts, and volleyball areas.
Complete privacy: East Morris Mountain Camp features just three sites on a remote fire trail. According to one camper, "Only three sites on this little out of the way fire trail. We go to the end of the road for complete privacy." Sites are basic with only a fire pit for amenities.
River access: Deep Water Trail Camp provides direct access to the Yadkin River with several shoreline camping spots. A visitor shared, "We stayed at a campsite next to the river bend, not on the actual Deep Water Trail, because it got super bumpy & didn't want to damage our car. But it gave us a nice path downward to get to the Yadkin River."
Spacious sites: Chalk Banks in Lumber River State Park offers extremely roomy tent sites. A camper observed, "Probably the biggest spots to camp I've ever seen gives you the feel of basically being way off the beaten path." Another added, "Extra large and private campsites. One of the campsites has a hammock stand."
Vehicle requirements: Many forest roads require high-clearance vehicles. At Deep Water Trail Camp, a visitor warned, "PLEASE take something with a little ground clearance and better than 2 wheel drive to get here. My Honda Element was on two wheels at one point but the AWD handled it like a champ."
Gate closing times: Several parks lock entrance gates at night. At San-Lee Park, "the ranger came by and greeted us and gave us the code for the front gate since it is locked from 8 pm to 8 am." Make sure to obtain gate codes when checking in.
Trash management: Pack-in, pack-out principles are essential at primitive sites. One camper at Deep Water Trail Camp observed, "People. Why? Why are there piles of trash being left at campsites? I bagged up 4 large bags of garbage that some college aged kids just left."
Water availability: Most primitive sites lack potable water. For Sandhills Campground B, a visitor noted, "No bathrooms, no water spigots, no camp store, nothing like that. Bring all your own EVERYTHING."
Kid-friendly amenities: San-Lee Park offers facilities suitable for families. A visitor described, "This park has lots of hiking trails, a fantastic park for the kiddos, Nature Center, a gorgeous lake perfect for a day of fishing, mountain bike trails, paddle boat rental and a pretty impressive campground!"
Easy access sites: Lumber River State Park provides accessible camping with convenient facilities. "The area is clean and well maintained. There is a lot of wood to gather for your fire but if you want to buy firewood then you'll have to drive to the speedway about 10 minutes down the road," shared one camper.
Tent-only camping options: San-Lee Park restricts camping to tents only, creating a more family-friendly atmosphere without large RVs. "It's an okay place, great of you are with a large group, as the sites are open but situated somewhat close to each other," noted a visitor.
Limited hook-up options: Uwharrie Hunt Camp allows RVs but with minimal services. A camper mentioned, "The campground is a quaint, and only $5 per night! With only 6 sites and what appears to be an over-sized parking lot right next to it, the lot accommodates the OHV trailers."
Size restrictions: Most primitive sites can't accommodate larger RVs. At Deep Water Trail Horse Camp, a visitor cautioned, "I would highly recommend 4WD if you're going all the way to the water sites. I attempted in my van and made it down to a sweet spot, but was stuck in the mud."
Weather considerations: Challenging road conditions can worsen after rain. One camper at Deep Water Trail Camp noted, "Road posted 25 mph but recommend 10 mph. Was also narrow in spots. Very bumpy. Last 1/2 mile don't go. Steep rocky Muddy."
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