Best Dispersed Camping near Saxapahaw, NC

Looking for the best dispersed camping near Saxapahaw? Here you'll find a diverse selection of places to camp, including remote dispersed camping to boondocking, and everything in-between. Whether you're looking for a quiet location in the trees or wide open spaces, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect dispersed campsite.

Best Dispersed Sites Near Saxapahaw, NC (5)

    Camper-submitted photo from Shallow Ford Natural Area

    1. Shallow Ford Natural Area

    1 Review
    1 Photo
    17 Saves
    Elon, North Carolina

    The Shallow Ford Campsites are located along The Haw river. The Haw River Trail provides public access to Alamance County’s most important natural feature. Built on the idea of conservation through recreation, the land and paddle trails allow the community to explore and appreciate its river while helping to conserve and protect this important resource.

    Primitive backcountry campsite located approximately one mile from parking area. Access by hiking or paddling only!

    The department requires that a responsible adult accompany each group. Group limit is 10 people.

    Fee: $10 per group (County & Non-County Resident)

    Please choose your arrival day for your reservation, we will know you are staying the night.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Dispersed
    • Firewood Available

    $10 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Butner lake WMA
    Camper-submitted photo from Butner lake WMA
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    Camper-submitted photo from Butner lake WMA

    2. Butner lake WMA

    8 Reviews
    10 Photos
    164 Saves
    Stem, North Carolina

    Free camping from September 1 - February 28, and March 31 - May 14. Designated as Hunter Camping, accessible to all.

    Access Map: https://www.ncwildlife.org/Portals/0/Hunting/Game-Land-Maps/Piedmont/Butner-Falls-of-Neuse.pdf

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Birkhead Mountain Wilderness Area Dispersed

    3. Birkhead Mountain Wilderness Area Dispersed

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    1 Photo
    30 Saves
    Cedar Grove, North Carolina

    Disperse camping is allowed in the Birkhead Mountains Wilderness. Camp at least 200 feet from all streams, creeks, roads and wildlife fields. When using fire rings, please disperse the ring before leaving camp. Use of cook stoves is highly recommended. Firewood is available as dead and down in the forest, please do not cut live trees for firewood. Also hunting is allowed in this area, orange would be advisable to wear during the hunting seasons, when hiking the trails.

    Please pack all trash out with you when you leave. No mountain bikes or ATV's are allowed within the Wilderness area.

    No permenant camps are allowed in the Wilderness area. Camping is allowed for a 14 day period with in a 30 day time frame. Dogs are allowed as long as they are on a leash and kept under control.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Dispersed
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        5. Anderson Creek County Park- Dispersed Camping

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        7 Saves
        Mamers, North Carolina

        Located 4 miles outside of Anderson Creek County Park this dispersed camping site is a calming and restorative getaway location.

        Anderson Creek County Park is located in southwestern Harnett County and consists of 1014 acres between Nursery Rd and Powell Farm Rd. The park will be developed through phases into a multi-use facility that will offer a variety of activites and experiences for the local residents.

        • Pets
        • Dispersed

      Recent Dispersed Reviews in Saxapahaw

      10 Reviews of 5 Saxapahaw Campgrounds


      • S H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Butner lake WMA
        Apr. 1, 2024

        Butner lake WMA

        terrific spot to pull up for a night

        first time doing any type of dispersed camping but it was really easy to find, just off the road in the woods, just follow the coordinates and its a lil past, look for the signs, with lil sites to pull my car up to deeper in the woods, though you can still see the headlights coming from the road.

        I'm not a hunter but no one else was there and I pulled up at 10pm and left 6am on the first day of open season.

      • Joe F.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Butner lake WMA
        May. 17, 2023

        Butner lake WMA

        Great small sites

        Right off the road, easy access and perfect sites for 1 car and a tent. Only open during hunting seasons though.

      • Linda The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Shallow Ford Natural Area
        Jun. 24, 2022

        Shallow Ford Natural Area

        Peaceful camping

        This campsite is on the Mountains to Sea Trail for those that are doing that. There’s lots of shade and it is very peaceful. It is pretty flat for your tent and there are fire rings. Someone left me a bundle of wood. I hear the river in the background and lots of birds and squirrels. I would highly recommend this place.

      • MThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Butner lake WMA
        Jan. 26, 2022

        Butner lake WMA

        Very Small and not made for trailers.

        This is a small road and if you had a camper of any size it would take you a while to turn around.    Very few places.   Like someone said earlier this is a place to pitch a tent or to Car Camp.

      • c
        Camper-submitted photo from Butner lake WMA
        Oct. 12, 2021

        Butner lake WMA

        Very basic camping

        Very easy to get too, right off interstate. very primitive but you have a decent signal if you need to park and get work done. Great spot to sleep if you are passing through!

      • B
        Camper-submitted photo from Butner lake WMA
        Sep. 11, 2020

        Butner lake WMA

        Free during hunting season

        Very primitive, but close to town if you need anything.  Sites are very close together, no privacy.  Most campers are here to hunt so are gone most of the day.  It was not crowded when I was there during the week. I was only there on a Tuesday.

      • Max O.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Butner lake WMA
        Aug. 24, 2019

        Butner lake WMA

        Very rustic dispersed camping

        You have a fire ring and a line to hang things from thats about it here, really nice place to camp if youre comfortable not having a toilet. Saw one other person here come in with a 30 foot trailer, didnt think he would fit but found a spot just fine. And the best part is its FREE CAMPING!!



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