Top Tent Camping near Rockingham, NC
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Best Tent Sites Near Rockingham, NC (9)
1. Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park
10 Reviews•29 Photos•67 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
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$12 / night
2. Deep Water Trail Camp
8 Reviews•46 Photos•205 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
3. Uwharrie Hunt Camp
6 Reviews•18 Photos•50 SavesUwharrie Hunt Camp has eight sites for tent camping. Each site has a table, grill, lantern posts, and tent pad. Two vault toilets are provided in the campground. There are also 2 drinking water spigots available. Opportunities for hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, hunting, OHV trail use and picnicking are available within a short drive. Country stores are located in the nearby communities of Uwharrie and Eldorado.
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4. Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp
2 Reviews•6 Photos•17 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
5. East Morris Mountain
2 Reviews•8 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Alcohol
6. Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge, Permitted Camping
2 Reviews•17 Photos•7 SavesCamping is restricted to youth organizations involved in outdoor skills development or learning. A Special Use Permit is required. Each group/organization will complete a service project determined by the refuge manager or provide a copy of research/species list of the organization is a class group. A fire ring is provided, however if the refuge is under fire danger/drought conditions, open fires will be prohibited. Any other recreational group or research activity not specifically mentioned above may require a Special Use Permit. Please contact the refuge manager for more information or to apply for a Special Use Permit. Email us at carolinasandhills@fws.gov. All provisions of Title 50 Code of Federal Regulations apply.
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- Dispersed
7. Woodrun
Be the first to review!•2 Saves- Pets
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
8. Lake Tillery Family Campground
Be the first to review!•1 SaveLake 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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- Fires
- Reservable
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
$35 - $65 / night
9. Kings Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc)
Be the first to review!•6 Photos•10 SavesOverview
Kings Mountain Point Day Use Area is located on the shores of Badin Lake north of Troy, NC in Montgomery County. The biggest fishing hole in the Uwharrie National Forest is Badin Lake. This 5,350-acre impoundment of the Yadkin River was built in 1917 by the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) to generate hydroelectric power for the aluminum plant at Badin. The eastern shore borders the National Forest and the lake is well stocked with catfish, bream, largemouth, white and striped bass.
Natural Features:
This picnic shelter is located in a large field bordered by trees and is located on Badin Lake in the Uwharrie National Forest. This point is forested by mixed hardwoods and pines. This area has great fishing for all anglers to enjoy.
Recreation:
The Kings Mountain Point Day Use Area offers access to 4 accessible fishing piers, the Badin Lake Hiking Trail and a 0.5 mile paved, accessible trail around the day use area with splendid views of the lake. Additionally, there is a 9 hole, disc golf course. You can bring your own Frisbees or Discs or sign them out from our Day Use Host that is on site.
Facilities:
Kings Mountain Point Day Use Area offers a picnic shelter with 9 picnic tables and 3 large BBQ grills. There are 6 electrical outlets of 30 amps at the picnic pavilion, but no lights built into the pavilion. The pavilion is accessible and it has flush toilets located near this facility. Additionally, there are 3 vault toilets at the day use area.
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Recent Tent Reviews In Rockingham
245 Reviews of 9 Rockingham Campgrounds
Jerry O.
Scout
Arrowhead Campground
Great getaway
This is a great little place to get away from it all. The sites have electric but you will need in-house water and septic. There is a dump station along with a potable water source at the entrance to the campground.
- MMatthew G.Scout
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
- JJackie S.
Traveler
Canebrake Horse Camp
Love it!
I was there alone and had the whole campsite to myself. The camp host was so kind. He always made sure me, my horses and my grandson were comfortable and safe!
Greg B.Traveler
Smith Lake Army RV Park
Army Travel Camp, Quite and Beautiful
Camp Ground is quiet and well laid out. Facilitaies are clean and maintained. Lake was open and fun to play in.
Camp ground is next to airfield, you might get Helicopter nosies from time to time.
terri L.
Guide
Zooland Family Campground
Great Family Campground
The campground is neatly taken care of. The staff was awesome and friendly. The store is awesome and they had guest food trucks that rocked!
- MMarc A.Scout
Zooland Family Campground
Nice campground with lots of amenities
Well taken care of. Pool was in good shape. Grounds are clean and hookups are spaced well. Lots of things for kids to do. Nice camp store with ice cream, drinks etc.
- WWilliam Scott R.Scout
Sycamore Lodge
Nice facility
Site was clean and lots spacious. Dual hookups for sewer connections. Nice water pressure.
- WWilliam Scott R.Scout
Sycamore Lodge
Nice Campsite
Nice campsite and nice folks. Had food trucks and site was clean.
- MMadison J.Scout
Badin Lake Campground
Cheap campsite with a lot to offer
For only $20 you get so much. They have really nice established spots with great views of the lake, a very long trail to walk, nice clean bathrooms, and a shower for only $3. The lake is swimmable from any point and you have use of the entire campgrounds area except other direct sites.
- TTerry S.Traveler
Arrowhead Campground
Small and peaceful under the trees!
We spent 2 nights here with our Storyteller Mode LT RV nestled in the Uwharrie National Forest. The campsites do not offer a view of the water of Badin Lake, but it is nearby with a drive or hike. Many sites are available with electric hook-up, and drinking water is available at nearby locations. Many of the sites are not very level so choose carefully. The campground is very quiet and clean. The drive-in offers beautiful rolling countryside with low foothills. Nearby we took advantage of an off-road driver training course with OEX, Overland Experts.
Chris F.Scout
Pedro's Campground at South of the Border
Great stopping point!
and recharge before continuing on your journey. The view from this spot is breathtaking, with rolling hills and a clear blue sky stretching out before you. Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of nature and the peacefulness of this place. Whether you are traveling alone or with loved ones, this is the perfect spot to relax and unwind. So take a deep breath, soak in the surroundings, and enjoy this moment of tranquility before hitting the road again.
- Mallory H.Traveler
Badin Lake Campground
Quick beautiful stay!
Another quick one night stay but it was beautiful! We arrived just in time to watch the sunset over the water between the trees!
Since I booked last minute I was only able to get an inner loop site but I can't wait to come back and get a site on the water, specifically 9, 11 or 13! Even if you do not have a water front spot there were still ways to access the water and a fishing pier.
The bathrooms and showers were all individual stalls and decently overall clean.
The drive in is a bit long and bumpy but beautiful!
Highly recommend spending multiple nights here if possible.
- JJustin S.Traveler
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Asheboro
Worst to deal with
My family planned a trip here, including our camper and 2 others. (3 sites total). Our camper needed work done and due to an unexpected sudden death in the family, taking the camper to be worked on 2 weeks prior to our planned visit was our only option. We called and explained the situation we were in and was spoken to VERY rudely. And was not able to get any of our money back. If there’s a possibility that you may have an unplanned death in the family that may complicate your trip, don’t book with them! We will NEVER plan another trip here!!
- DDaniel R.Traveler
Dispersed Camping off Falls Dam Trail
Beautiful weekend out!
Had a good time camping and enjoyed the song of wind and birds.
- KKirsten W.Traveler
Florence RV Park
Great for traveling
Great for a pull through spot right off I-95 while traveling! Campground is beautiful and clean, with a pond, park, large laundry room, and easy access dump station. Staff was very friendly and got me a spot right away for a good price. There are spots for every size camper. Only downside is it gets a bit messy/ muddy if it’s raining.
- SSteve S.Guide
Badin Lake Campground
Not terribly quiet and facilities lacking
If I wasn’t paying for the facilities and was just paying for a gravel pad within walking distance of the lake, five stars. As it is, though, this is not a “cheap” place to boondock. Yes, they do have a bath house in each loop. Our loop, which had 14 campsites, had two toilets. It also had two showers. One shower was broken. The other shower, if you pushed the button for the lower (ADA) shower, would empty the hot water in about two minutes. I had one warm shower and two very cold showers. In the middle of active camping season, this issue with facilities could be a real problem. If I’m going to have to take a cold shower, may as well do that in the lake! It’s also great when you are tent camping near the bath house and the door retractors slam the metal doors whenever someone uses the toilet at 3 am. The only other issue was the 10 barking dogs. Luckily, they all quit about 10:15 pm and didn’t start again until around 8 am. Otherwise, freakin barking all day!!
- EEvan S.Traveler
Legacy Farms Roughing It
Beautiful small farm
Beautiful Arabian horses. Also goats, ducks, turkeys, chickens, roosters, Guineas, etc.. Cats and dogs add to the fun. Tom and his wife are great hosts. I set up a small tent on the lawn, and the fall weather was perfect. Would have stayed longer, but I had to hit the road.
- RRuth P.Traveler
Moonshine Creek Campground
Peaceful!
This was our 3rd time staying here. This park has a wonderful creek running through the middle of it and most short-term sites back up to it. There are also a couple of camping cabins and some tent sites. The campground road is sort of narrow and the sites can be a little tight, making it awkward to back in if you have a large TV and full-size camper - but once you’re in it’s all good. The creek and nice natural landscaping of the park are very worth it. The owners have done a fantastic job over the years with this piece of property, keeping that mountain forest feeling and just tweaking nature a little. No pool and no playground, but there are spots to get into the creek. Good clean bathhouse with newer washers/dryers and a covered porch where you can hang out waiting for your laundry (or just hang out, period). A good contingent of spots that are booked for the season and plenty of weekend campers like us. It’s a good balance. No full-timers, as the park is closed during the winter. The campground is conveniently located between Sylva and Waynesville and very close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Surprisingly good cell reception for being in the mountains and having lots of tree cover. Got 1-3 bars ATT depending on where I was within the campground, and we had no issues using our TMobile hotspot to stream videos/tv. They do have wifi at the camp office but we didn’t need to use it.
- CCharlene S.Scout
Badin Lake Campground
Baden lake Nc
It was awesome, great for fishing and hunting
- BBruce H.Scout
Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park
Primitive and peaceful
I’m a fan of this place it is beautiful and quiet sites are primitive but well cared for nice security features bring mosquito repellent
- TTim W.Scout
Bass Lake Campground
Great camping
I stayed here for 5 weeks while renovating my motorhome. It is a very clean and well run facility. Bath hi puse is immaculate as is thee campground. There are no activities but there is a very scenic small lake with walking paths. Great location near restaurants and a small town . Very nice people here!
- CCarole Ann C.Scout
Zooland Family Campground
Best Way to Go to the Zoo
Wake up early and go to the zoo and come back to camp early and cool off in the pool! Very clean, kid friendly, awesome campground! Many activities for kids. Security also made us feel very safe.
Cindy A.TravelerSycamore Lodge
Joined TRA don't regret it
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.
David W.GuideZooland Family Campground
Fun place near the zoo
We stayed only a couple nights while passing by and visiting the zoo. 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!
Chris E.ScoutArrowhead Campground
Ready for bedtime?
Camp here if you want to be tucked in by a forest ranger at 10pm for talking at a normal volume. Not friendly to anyone who doesn’t have crotch goblins. Also, all of the campsites are literally on top of eachother.
- SSam C.Guide
Moonshine Creek Campground
Beautiful park nestled in the Smoky Mountains!
We spent the month of October watching the leaves change. The owners were so nice and helpful. We camped with our patio hanging out over the creek. It was fantastic. We loved it so much that we are going back next summer for three months. This is a wonderful place, above 3000 ft convenient to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, Waynesville, Cherokee Casino.
Farid B. R.Guide
Coble's Landing
RELOCATED MY TENT TO A GREAT SPOT .
REX, THE OWNER SUGGESTED A SPOT FOR ME AND IT IS A GREAT ONE. I HAVE BEEN HERE FOR 2 WEEKS AND LOVE IT, IT REALLY IS BEAUTIFUL OUT HERE! LOVE THE NEW SPOT, I GET GREAT SUN FOR MY PANNELS 😁👍.
Guide to Rockingham
Camping near Rockingham, North Carolina, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From serene lakeside spots to spacious campgrounds, there’s something for everyone looking to escape into nature.
What to do
- Hiking: Explore the many trails in the area. Campers have enjoyed the hiking opportunities at Morrow Mountain State Park Campground, noting, "Lots of hiking nearby. Beautiful area! Highly recommend."
- Fishing and Boating: Spend a day on the water at Badin Lake Campground. One visitor shared, "They have really nice established spots with great views of the lake, a very long trail to walk, nice clean bathrooms, and a shower for only $3."
- Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for deer and other wildlife. A camper at Moccasin Branch Campground mentioned, "Once we were tent camping here, and woke up to a herd of deer on our site!"
What campers like
- Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at Cane Creek Park. One reviewer said, "Larger camp ground than expected. Enjoyed our stay."
- Clean Facilities: Clean bathrooms and well-maintained grounds are a big plus. A visitor at Dan Nicholas Park noted, "The bathhouse is currently 'under construction'... but the sites are spacious."
- Friendly Staff: Many campers rave about the helpful staff. At Double L Farms Campground, one family said, "The hosts, Brian & Lisa, were easily some of the best campground hosts we've ever had."
What you should know
- Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell coverage. A camper at Badin Lake Campground warned, "Beware! Cell/Internet coverage is non-existent."
- Uneven Sites: Some campgrounds have uneven terrain. A visitor at Morrow Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, "We even had to just leave once because we couldn’t even begin to get our camper level."
- Seasonal Crowds: Expect busier times during peak seasons. A camper at Cheraw State Park Campground noted, "The sites are somewhat close together, but it's not a huge deal."
Tips for camping with families
- Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities. A camper at Cane Creek Park mentioned, "There are several playgrounds for kids to play, along with an open field by the lake."
- Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or snacks. A family at Double L Farms Campground suggested, "When you grow tired of trying to conjure up that next meal... check out The Governor Place for brisket burger and duck fries."
- Nature Exploration: Encourage kids to explore nature. A visitor at Moccasin Branch Campground said, "This is our favorite campground in the area. It is clean and quiet with easy back-in sites."
Tips from RVers
- Check Site Levels: Make sure to check the level of your site before setting up. A camper at Morrow Mountain State Park Campground advised, "The sites tend to be spacious and wooded—perfect for privacy and hammocks."
- Full Hookups: Look for campgrounds with full hookups for convenience. A visitor at Double L Farms Campground mentioned, "There's full RV hook-ups with 30 / 50 electrical amp, sewage and water lines."
- Plan for Quiet Hours: Be mindful of quiet hours to ensure a good night’s sleep. A camper at Lazy Acres Camp Ground noted, "Although they have a small book worth of rules... the quiet hours are not abided by at least not in the area we were in."
Camping near Rockingham, North Carolina, has its perks and quirks. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's plenty to enjoy in this beautiful region.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Rockingham, NC is Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 10 reviews.
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