4 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Lake Norman State Park Campground houses exceptional glamping cabins and yurts surrounded by mature woods near Southmont, North Carolina. Visitors stay in climate-controlled glamping cabins with comfortable beds, electricity, and private porches overlooking the lake. The campground provides a central location for exploring the state park's natural beauty with convenient access to clean bathhouses and showers. Nearby, Morrow Mountain State Park offers similar upscale accommodations for those seeking a resort-style camping experience with both privacy and amenities. Basecamp Outdoors provides a more exclusive glamping option with a single site featuring electric hookups, picnic tables, and access to shower facilities. A recent visitor mentioned, "We stayed in the new glamping cabin #2. Very clean, comfortable bed, nice AC, lovely porch to relax on."
The glamping sites connect directly to hiking trails and water activities throughout the region. Lake Norman State Park features a pristine swimming beach that one reviewer described as "a piece of heaven—small, not overly packed, very clean." Glamping guests can access hiking paths illuminated at night for easy navigation between accommodations and facilities. Badin Lake Group Camp in Uwharrie National Forest provides boat-in access for glamping guests who want to combine water recreation with luxury accommodations. Most glamping options remain open year-round, allowing visitors to experience different seasons in comfort. Sites typically include picnic areas, fire rings, and access to clean bathroom facilities while maintaining a natural setting. Visitors appreciate the balance of outdoor immersion with resort amenities, making these locations popular for romantic getaways and family vacations alike.
"There was a fire pit, hang hook for trash, and plenty of shade on the tent pad. We had plenty of space between each site as well. Bathrooms were fine with decent water pressure and hot water."
"Plentiful campsites, we arrived on a Friday without a reservation and were able to get a spot. There is a swimming pool, but we didn't swim."
Available this weekend
from $17 - $107 / night
"The staff is excellent. Easy access to the lake. They have a picnic table and a swing set up at the lake so you view it."
"This place is nestled into a quiet point on a small cove of the lake. Easy access from I-85 but no so close that you hear noise and experience traffic. Excellent amenities and friendly service."
from $25 / night
"I heard mixed reviews about this campground but since I had a 1000 Trails membership, I figured it was worth checking out."
"Game room, store and grill. Spacious and level sites. Hiking trails and lake with small beach for swimming and fishing. Pet + horse friendly. Neatly kept. Kind and helpful host."
from $80 - $145 / night
"It is fairly secluded, so once we got to the campground there weren't a lot of other people around."
"And it you are an off road enthusiast, they have made some fantastic off road trails south of the Forrest."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $75 / night
"Staff are great and helpful. No hot water at bath house beware."
"Very close to my home. I hike in to the remote campsite on the lake. Lots of fishermen and trash since the scum can’t seem to pick up after themselves. The cabins here are also great."
from $10 - $30 / night
"Our site had a great view of the beautiful lake. There was a pool our kids could swim in until 7:00pm. They let us borrow a metal fire pit so we could make s’mores."
"This site along with sites 8 and 9 have electric so I was able to run an extension cord into my tent. This site has gorgeous views of the lake and seems to share a grill with #11. "
"There is electric hookups here and there is a lot of RVs which is pretty noisy from the t.v and radio. I came in the summer and the temperature was around the 80's."
Available this weekend
from $27 - $54 / night
"We stayed in the new glamping cabin #2. Very clean, comfortable bed, nice AC, lovely porch to relax on. All cabins are in walking distance to the bathrooms and showers."
"It was very shaded and surrounded by woods. The tent pad was super spacious and made of gravel. There was also a picnic bench, fire pit, and a lantern pole."
Available this weekend
from $27 - $75 / night
"I would recommend renting the “off road” golf cart for fun. The only negative is the lack of bath houses."
"We had booked a site at a nearby Asheboro campground, but when we arrived it was awful and we decided not to stay. I got on the phone with Jellystone, and they were very accommodating."
GuideDriving 14 1/2 hrs I was cooked called and had the most easiest booking. There was a sites available so I booked it. Needless to say I got there in the dark and a kind person helped me to my site and got me backed in. Soo exhausted I hooked up electric only hit the bed passed out
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 .
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.
TravelerI don’t have any complaints about this campground! Sites are nice and feel like you aren’t close to anyone else. Very pretty area, quiet. Newest bathhouse I have ever seen at a state park! Awesome showers.
ScoutIs a very basic campground they are having allot of plumbing issues. no activities for the kids no hot tub, store, restaurant or music on weekends anymore
LegendWe pulled into Lake Norman State Park around 6 PM on New Year’s Eve, mainly because we didn’t want to drive a couple more hours to our original destination. We only planned to stay one night, but the campground surprised us—in the best way—and we ended up staying three nights instead.
There were plenty of available campsites, and every site we saw was at least decently spaced, with several feeling nicely secluded. The campground was quiet and well laid out. The bathhouse was clean and modern, and having water spigots available in the no-hookups loop was a big plus.
One of the highlights was riding our e-bikes on the Hawk, Hicks, Norwood Creek, and Monbo loops. These are the easier sections of the Itusi Trail system and were a lot of fun—though still a bit too unpaved for my wife’s taste😄. Even so, the hiking trail access from the campground made it easy to get out and explore.
This stop wasn’t planned at all, but it turned into one of those stays that makes you glad plans changed. We’ll definitely be coming back to Lake Norman State Park.
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ScoutI came in early and they didn't mind so I could get some rest before my long ride. Staff super friendly and sites are nice. All accommodations available. 5 star from this guy.
LegendThis 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.
Lake Norman State Park features 35 miles of mountain bike trails through mixed hardwood forest and waterfront access areas. Camping elevations in Southmont range from 600-800 feet, creating moderate temperature variations between day and night. Glamping in Southmont, North Carolina has expanded significantly with new luxury accommodations appearing throughout the Uwharrie National Forest and Lake Norman region.
Hiking at Morrow Mountain: The park offers multiple trail difficulties for day hikers. "We loved our stay! Glad to finally find a nice campground just over an hour away from Charlotte. Easy trek for a short weekend trip. We exhausted ourselves hiking and canoeing and much more stuff to do!" notes a visitor to Morrow Mountain State Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Many campgrounds maintain stocked ponds and lake access. At Midway Campground Resort, "There is a pond for fishing, a nice pool, a jump pad, playground, arcade, and mini-golf. Plenty for kids to do," according to one camper's review.
Canoe rentals: Several parks rent boats by the hour. "My wife and I went for an overnight camping trip... We rode down to the river and walked along one of the trails as well as rented a canoe for a short paddle down the river," shares a visitor from Morrow Mountain State Park Campground.
Trail running: The area offers miles of trails for runners of all abilities. "I spent a night at the primitive campsite and hiked a few trails. 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," reports a camper.
Clean facilities: State parks maintain high cleanliness standards. A recent visitor to Lake Norman State Park Campground stated, "I stayed at this location for 10 days. The campground is well kept and clean. The staff and the camp host were very courteous. It was a very quiet stay. The bathhouse was new and well maintained."
Wildlife viewing: Many sites offer prime wildlife observation. One camper at Canebrake Horse Camp shared, "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!"
Quiet atmosphere: Several campgrounds prioritize peaceful settings. "Very clean and quite and very close to Charlotte. Nice, moderate hiking trails. Swimming and kayaking. You'll probably see deer but have never seen a bear," notes a Lake Norman State Park visitor.
Glamping amenities: Luxury camping options continue to expand. "This place was the first place we stopped along our trip to test out the new camper we just purchased, and this place was so wonderful and fun. We played mini golf, had a view of the lake, and enjoyed a great campfire on our little porch they provided," reports a visitor to Midway Campground Resort.
Reservation timing: Southmont area glamping sites book quickly. "We registered online for 2 nights but changed plans due to incoming rain. Unfortunately changing the registration online wasn't so simple and I ended up having to call in to make the change," notes one camper.
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