Best Campgrounds near Germanton, NC

North Carolina's Piedmont region surrounding Germanton features several state park campgrounds and private camping areas within a 30-mile radius. Hanging Rock State Park Campground, located about 15 miles northeast of Germanton, offers tent sites, RV hookups, and cabins with access to hiking trails and waterfalls. Pilot Mountain State Park Campground, situated 20 miles west, provides similar accommodations with electric hookups and fire rings. Private facilities like Jomeokee Campground and Greystone RV Park cater to various camping styles from tent camping to full-hookup RV sites with more amenities.

Seasonal considerations affect campground availability throughout the area, with several facilities operating only during warmer months. Pilot Mountain State Park's camping season runs from mid-March through November, while Tanglewood Park welcomes campers from May through mid-November. Most private campgrounds remain open year-round, offering more consistent access. Reservations are recommended for all developed campgrounds, especially during summer weekends and holidays. The terrain ranges from relatively flat sites at valley-based campgrounds to more challenging sloped areas in the state parks. "Most of the trails are not flat trails. Trails either go up or down... but each offer spectacular destinations and views," noted one visitor to Hanging Rock State Park.

Campers consistently praise the spaciousness of sites at Hanging Rock State Park, with reviews highlighting the privacy between campsites and proximity to hiking trails. "The sites are bigger than you would expect from a typical state park campground. The bathrooms and showers are clean and nice," according to feedback on The Dyrt. Pilot Mountain provides excellent views and access to rock climbing areas, making it popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Private campgrounds in the area offer varying levels of amenities, with some providing full hookups, well-maintained shower facilities, and proximity to local attractions. Several reviews mention the peaceful setting at Jomeokee Campground with its views of Pilot Mountain and spacious grounds. Visitors should note that some campgrounds have limited shade, which can be challenging during hot summer months.

Best Camping Sites Near Germanton, North Carolina (95)

    1. Hanging Rock State Park Campground

    53 Reviews
    Danbury, NC
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 593-8480

    $27 - $107 / night

    "Hanging Rock is one of the best state parks in North Carolina."

    "(Google Maps directions were inaccurate).At over 8,000 acres…offering trails of all length and difficultly level, multiple waterfalls, lake, scenic long views and picnic areas…it is no wonder it is claimed"

    2. Pilot Mountain State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Pinnacle, NC
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 444-5100

    $17 - $27 / night

    "I left the flat of eastern North Carolina and headed to the mountains to our west. Pilot Mt. State Park has a nice campground and some good hiking trails."

    "Campground Review:

    Pilot Mountain State Park is located in Pinnacle, NC, approximately 2.5 hours away from Asheville, NC and is known for it’s giant pinnacle, Pilot Mountain, that rises 2,000 feet into"

    3. Jomeokee Campground

    15 Reviews
    Pinnacle, NC
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 283-6483

    "The trees, the adjacent pastures, the farm pond, the rolling hills, and the scenic views make this a great little campground. The bottom row of sites looks directly at Pilot Mtn in the distance."

    "Close to trails and waterfalls. Open fields and mountain backdrop. Water electric bath house."

    4. Greystone RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Pinnacle, NC
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 368-5588

    $64 - $72 / night

    "You're right next to your neighbors, but was a great spot for a stopover. Very clean and the fact that it's family owned was nice."

    "Small size, gorgeous view, really nice bath house and easy access to Pilot Mt State park"

    5. Tanglewood Park

    12 Reviews
    Clemmons, NC
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 703-6400

    $35 / night

    "Situated in a beautiful park with lots of activities. Dog park. Trails. Nearby lake, pool"

    "Walking path paved. Bike trails and horse trails. Near to I40 but any noise from that is very minimal. Full hookups. Wi fi present but not strong enough for any streaming. Will definitely return"

    6. Oak Hollow City Campground

    17 Reviews
    High Point, NC
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 883-3492

    "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.  "

    "This campground is right by a highway so traffic noise is high but the views are nice."

    7. Mayberry Campground

    24 Reviews
    Mount Airy, NC
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 789-6199

    "Mayberry is conveniently located near the highway. The property is well maintained. The staff is very helpful."

    "Some spots are near I74 but most are not. Large lake and history here. Close to town to see the local legends hometown."

    8. Black Dog Acres RV Park

    1 Review
    Pilot Mountain, NC
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 351-4444

    $63 - $70 / night

    "It was just a little off the path (a few low trees on the route but nothing going slow and caulk won’t fix). Super easy pull through sites with convenient hookups."

    9. Homeplace Recreational Park Inc.

    5 Reviews
    Pilot Mountain, NC
    22 miles
    +1 (336) 374-5173

    "Large trail to go for a little walk. Very reasonably priced. Will go again."

    "The pond dam was really close to our site and the rushing water will really lull you to sleep at night."

    10. Ararat River Campground

    2 Reviews
    Pinnacle, NC
    16 miles
    +1 (336) 710-4904

    "In the warm months the owner holds church services in the pavilion behind lot 12. Owners offer a flat monthly rate that includes water, electric, wifi, and campground maintenance."

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Recent Reviews near Germanton, NC

597 Reviews of 95 Germanton Campgrounds


  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Greensboro KOA

    Noisy- Ok for one night

    This campground is only 100 yards from the Interstate! Lots of road noise all night. Very noisy especially in a tent. The sites are large enough for most RVs. Adequate space between sites, and some grass. There are a few trees around the campground but not in the RV sites. Full hookups (30/50 amp) Pool, playground and camp store with basics. Shower and bathroom were clean.

  • D
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Fancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA

    Awesome KOA!

    My family and I stayed here for a few days. The campground is beautiful. All of the staff members that we encountered were super friendly. We ordered campground room service from Daves Smokehouse which was excellent and arrived very quickly. The campground is very well maintained and clean. The wifi was great at our site. AT&T cell service was not so good though. This KOA is very close to Blue Ridge Parkway, Fancy Gap Pottery & Fabric Outlet , as well as the Fancy Gap Old Country store. Our stay was very peaceful and relaxing, If we go back to the area we will definitely stay here again.

  • Joe B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Creekside Camping

    Beautiful sites

    Huge sites by the water (creek), power and water. Fire wood at each site. There are fire pits, barbecue grills, 2 sites have picnic tables, and one site has a wooden swing near the creek. The ground is uneven, so we had to move around a bit to get level. The sites do not have concrete or gravel pads. You park in the grass. Pick your spot, and you might need a long power cord. The bath house is up the hill (a bit of a climb), traditional toilet and sink inside, the shower is outside. Open air shower. Very quiet here, only a few cars pass by on the small road up the hill. We have a 14ft. teardrop camper and use an AWD vehicle. Not sure what the largest size camper would make it back here. The road is very narrow and you’re parking on the grass. There is also a small laundry building up the hill.

  • madison F.
    Aug. 22, 2025

    Cobble Hill RV Campground (Formerly) Carolina Rose

    good stop & stay

    campground being remodeled so bathhouses were a little walk away but not too inconvenient. pool was also closed for now BUT overall cute location. did park on site 59 (pull through) but was SUPER unlevel. cute pond and amphitheater too! has laundry as well.

    coolest part about this spot is that it’s about a 10 min drive into Catawba college town which was a super nice area for us being younger. perfect mix of Boulder & Philly :)

    hosts were SUPER friendly and nice :)

  • Lanna M.
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Love Valley Campground

    Clean

    Probably the second cleanest campground I had ever been to

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Asheboro

    Great stay

    Campground has many things to do for the Littles. I would recommend renting the “off road” golf cart for fun. The only negative is the lack of bath houses. Although we have a full bathroom in our camper we typically use the showers at the campgrounds. There were only 2 bathhouses in the campground. Our site was well shaded and enough space between the sites.

  • wesley L.
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Tanglewood Park

    Shaded and clean

    No permanent sites so it's clean with no clutter, host greeted upon arrival, lots of access to hike/bike trails, near park with ponds, pool, ball courts. Several sites including mine very hard to level

  • Ari A.
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Brookhaven Mill Farm

    Quaint Site with Goats!

    I only needed to stay at this site for a few hours with my dog for dinner and a quick nap before heading on my way! The grass was a little overgrown which was just a little itchy but otherwise it was an amazing site, with a well maintained porta potty and cute animals on site!

  • Roger V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2025

    Rocky Knob Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Quiet, nice, but no showers, very basic

    Minimalist facilities. Good location. Has rv and tent sites. Right off blue Ridge Parkway.

    Overall ok if you need a crash pad, but I would not seek it out


Guide to Germanton

Camping near Germanton, North Carolina, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With beautiful parks and campgrounds nearby, you can enjoy nature while making lasting memories with family and friends.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Stone Mountain State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "The hiking is excellent. Make sure you hike to the top. The views are great."
  • Fishing and Swimming: At Badin Lake Campground, you can swim and fish. A visitor shared, "The lake is swimmable from any point and you have use of the entire campgrounds area."
  • Water Activities: Lake Norman State Park Campground is perfect for kayaking and boating. One reviewer said, "The park offers some very nice hiking trails."

What campers like

What you should know

  • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell coverage in some areas. A camper at Stone Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, "We had limited cell service for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile."
  • No Electric Hookups: Some campgrounds, like Hanging Rock State Park Campground, do not offer electric hookups. A visitor noted, "Most of the sites are small and very close together."
  • Seasonal Availability: Check the season for each campground. For example, Pilot Mountain State Park Campground is open from March 15 to November 30.

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Mayberry Campground, which is known for being family-friendly. A reviewer said, "Great family-friendly, pet-loving campground."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. One camper at Claytor Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "We hiked, played at the lake and attended the roving ranger talks."
  • Pack Snacks and Games: Keep kids entertained with snacks and games. A visitor at Lake Norman State Park Campground suggested, "The campground also has beautiful little cabins."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Pilot Mountain State Park Campground noted, "Parking at Sites 23, 25, 26 is pretty level for a truck or camper van."
  • Be Prepared for No Hookups: Some campgrounds, like Badin Lake Campground, do not have electric hookups. A visitor mentioned, "They have really nice established spots with great views of the lake."
  • Utilize Dump Stations: Make sure to use dump stations when available. A reviewer at Morrow Mountain State Park Campground said, "There is a water tank filling station and a dump station on site."

Camping near Germanton, North Carolina, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for adventure or a peaceful retreat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Germanton, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, Germanton, NC offers a wide range of camping options, with 95 campgrounds and RV parks near Germanton, NC and 3 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Germanton, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Germanton, NC is Hanging Rock State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 53 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Germanton, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Germanton, NC.