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    Campgrounds around Salisbury, North Carolina provide a range of accommodation options within forested areas and near bodies of water. Dan Nicholas Park offers shaded campsites for tents, RVs, and cabins around a scenic pond, while Cobble Hill RV Campground (formerly Carolina Rose) features full hookup sites with both wooded and open areas. Most developed campgrounds in the region include water and electric hookups, with several offering sewer connections as well. Additional camping options extend to Lake Norman State Park about 30 miles west and High Rock Lake Marina with waterfront sites approximately 12 miles east of Salisbury.

    Reservations are typically required at most campgrounds in the Salisbury area, with many sites becoming fully booked during summer weekends and holidays. The camping season runs year-round at several locations including Cross Winds Family Campground and High Rock Lake Marina, though amenities like swimming pools may close during winter months. Most campgrounds maintain gravel parking pads that accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, though site levelness varies considerably across facilities. Bathroom and shower facilities are generally well-maintained throughout the region. One camper noted, "Big level gravel sites, they had back-in sites further back in the trees, so they can accommodate you with shade or more open sites, just let them know which you prefer."

    The mixed-use campgrounds near Salisbury combine traditional tent and RV sites with cabin rentals, providing options for visitors without camping equipment. Campers frequently mention the quiet, family-friendly atmosphere despite proximity to major highways. Lake access represents a key attraction, with several campgrounds offering fishing opportunities, boat launches, or water views. At Dan Nicholas Park, campsites near the lake provide recreational opportunities beyond just camping. According to one visitor, "This campground is wooded and very scenic. We stayed in site 25 which had a view of the pond." Many campgrounds in the area supplement natural attractions with amenities like playgrounds, fishing ponds, and picnic areas, making them suitable for families seeking developed camping experiences rather than primitive sites.

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      1. Dan Nicholas Park

      4.3(20)9mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "We went to Dan Nicholas Park earlier this year (around the spring time) and it was decent."

      "Nice lake to walk around, but paddle boats and center were closed. Lots of ducks that were used to human presence and feeding. Located in a nice sized park. Would definitely go back."

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      2. Cobble Hill RV Campground (Formerly) Carolina Rose

      4.6(11)6mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "We stayed here while visiting friends who lived in the Salisbury area and stayed in Cabin 1. The cabins are REALLY nice, I was very impressed."

      "We were looking for a place to stay that would be close to the venue and close to the bride’s family and happen upon this little gem. Full hookups (30 & 50 amp), WiFi and cable."

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      3. Cross Winds Family Campground

      5.0(9)7mi from SalisburyRVs

      "Large camper sites, walking trails, pool, playground, laundry facilities, store, and showers. Everything was very clean. Literally 5 minutes off the interstate, but very peaceful and quiet!"

      "We booked it online last minute, while driving & let ourselves in that evening (everything is clearly marked). The laundry & bathrooms are immaculate!!"

      from $50 - $53 / night

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      4. Thousand Trails Forest Lake

      3.5(17)14mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "I heard mixed reviews about this campground but since I had a 1000 Trails membership, I figured it was worth checking out."

      "Hiking trails and lake with small beach for swimming and fishing. Pet + horse friendly. Neatly kept. Kind and helpful host."

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      5. Lake Norman State Park Campground

      4.5(35)25mi from Salisbury55 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "LNSP is just a 45 minute drive from Charlotte and 1.5 hours from Asheville. The campsites are spacious, and surrounded by woods with plenty of shade to keep the summer heat in check."

      "Trails all around that were both long and short. Ranger was friendly, helpful and good to talk to. Bathrooms were clean, water spigots to get drinking water from, sink waste water disposal sites too."

      from $27 - $75 / night

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      6. Lake Curriher Wilderness

      4.8(4)10mi from SalisburyTents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "It’s the quietest stay we’ve had yet, and we go camping nearly every weekend. I will say, having the ADA tent site makes a huge difference."

      from $10 - $30 / night

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      7. Midway Campground Resort

      4.4(10)17mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "This campground was breathtaking, with the activity area for kids, pool, fishing pond, and small walking trails."

      "This is wooded campground a short distance off of I-40. Beautiful pool with bounce house and playground. Concrete pads. Quiet at night. Great for relaxation."

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      8. Bass Lake

      4.0(2)6mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents

      "Bass lake is small, but nice and the weather was beautiful so it was a nice setting as the evening feel. Fun watching all the turtles in water bobbing in and out. Nice way to end a travel day."

      9. Statesville RV Park I-77

      3.3(18)21mi from Salisbury8 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "You will hear the road 24/7 due to proximity of the interstate but its convenient to run chores or pull during your travel. The sites were fairly spacious for this type of place."

      "The best part it is extremely close to the state park and Lake Norman. You can drop in kayaks, fish, or just get out on a hike. It is an easy off and on highway."

      from $50 - $95 / night

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      10. High Rock Lake Marina and Campground

      4.0(5)14mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Easy access to the lake. They have a picnic table and a swing set up at the lake so you view it. Some folks reviewed the campground and complained about the roads in and hair pin curves."

      "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

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    562 Reviews of 93 Salisbury Campgrounds

    • Michael I.
      Oct. 10, 2026

      Deep River Campground And RV Park

      New Owners, making lots of noticeable changes for your enjoyable stay

      Looking 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

    • RThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 6, 2026

      High Rock Lake Marina and Campground

      Like watching water boil

      Was 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.

    • Justyne D.
      Sep. 26, 2026

      Dispersed Camping off Falls Dam Trail

      Large group sites surrounded by OHV activities

      This 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.

    • Tristan F.
      Sep. 9, 2026

      Growing Faith Farms & Retreat

      Absolutely amazing!

      The campsite was absolutely terrific. Everything was very well thought of and well kept. The owners were extremely friendly as well. My friend and I had a very peaceful stay. There were really nice bathrooms and showers as well. I am planning on staying again soon.

    • Jeff B.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 18, 2026

      Art Lilley Campground

      Loved the trail to it. Not the quietest place though.

      There 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.

    • BThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 9, 2026

      Lake Hickory RV Resort

      Ofer’s

      The only problem I have with this app is you can’t find the campsite fees?

    • Luis L.
      Jul. 15, 2026

      Dispersed Camping off Falls Dam Trail

      Decent location

      The spots are alright but first night got ate up by ants so hadda move and the other spots are good but have no shade and no signal and not mutch to take pictures of so if you wanna have some survival type camping this is a great location.

    • Nancy W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 1, 2026

      Camping World Charlotte Motor Speedway

      Gravel parking lot, close to racing events.

      This campground is essentially an expansive gravel parking lot made for RVs. While that may not sound appealing to some, race fans will love it because it is so close to all the racing action of the Charlotte Motor Speedway. We camped in the M section which is near the main road. There is a bit of road noise but it didn’t bother us because our RV has good sound protection and the road was quiet at night. We don’t like being right on top of other campers and since most people don’t want to be near the road, this worked in our favor.  If you have Good Sam, there is a discount which is a pretty good deal for 50 amps, full hook-up site. Despite our site being close to the office, the wifi never worked well and we gave up opting for our Verizon hotspot. There is no cable but our over-the-air antenna worked well (35+ channels) and you would not have any trouble getting satellite reception. There are no trees for shade and we were glad the highs were only in the 70’s when we were there. The large sized gravel is nice to keep the dust down and not make this nasty when it rains but don’t even think about going barefoot on it. Even our dog was apprehensive and tender footed when she walked across it. There is not much for kids to do here– just a small playground. The laundry is located at the office but the only bathhouse is far away from the front of the campground. If you need the bathhouse you are going to want to be in the P, Q, or R sections of else you will have to walk pretty far. Garbage is picked up at your site but when we were there, it often sat for a day or two. The campground was probably only at ¼ capacity and the one dumpster was overflowing. Can’t imagine what they do during busy racing weekends. There is a free food pantry so if you have any canned goods or other items you want to share. For race fans, this is a great campground because you are within walking distance of the Carolina Motor Speedway and the associated dirt track and drag racing track. For $30 you can take a tour of all the race facilities and I highly recommend it.

    Guide to Salisbury

    Camping near Salisbury, North Carolina, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

    What to do

    • Hiking: Many campgrounds, like Stone Mountain State Park Campground, have excellent hiking trails. One reviewer 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 enjoy fishing and swimming. A visitor shared, "The lake is swimmable from any point and you have use of the entire campgrounds area."
    • Exploring Waterfalls: Hanging Rock State Park Campground is known for its stunning waterfalls. One camper noted, "The park has 5 waterfalls... we got our workout in seeing all the sites."

    What campers like

    • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Morrow Mountain State Park Campground stated, "The bathrooms are clean. Water spigot close by."
    • Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A visitor at Pilot Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, "Impressive small campground with clean and well-appointed sites."
    • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Cane Creek Park are great for families. One reviewer said, "There are several playgrounds for kids to play, along with an open field by the lake."

    What you should know

    • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have spotty cell service. A camper at Stone Mountain State Park Campground noted, "We had limited cell service for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile."
    • No Alcohol Allowed: Most campgrounds, including Hanging Rock State Park Campground, have a strict no-alcohol policy. A visitor mentioned, "NO alcohol allowed."
    • Reservations Recommended: Popular spots can fill up quickly. A camper at Kings Mountain State Park advised, "Need to plan ahead to get a site."

    Tips for camping with families

    • Choose Spacious Sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites, like Morrow Mountain State Park Campground, where one reviewer said, "The campsites tend to be spacious and wooded—perfect for privacy and hammocks."
    • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. A family at Cane Creek Park enjoyed, "The park also has security and on-site most of the time."
    • Pack for Comfort: Bring items that make camping easier for kids. A camper at Lake Norman State Park Campground mentioned, "The bathhouse was absolutely top-notch and super clean."

    Tips from RVers

    • Check Site Levels: Some sites can be uneven. A visitor at Kings Mountain State Park noted, "The campsites themselves are very unlevel and laid out very awkwardly."
    • Use Electric Hookups Wisely: If you need power, make sure to choose sites with electric hookups. A camper at Badin Lake Campground shared, "They have really nice established spots with great views of the lake."
    • Plan for Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may lack certain facilities. A reviewer at Pilot Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, "No electric or water at the sites."

    Camping around Salisbury, NC, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Dan Nicholas Park a good place for camping near Salisbury?

    Yes, Dan Nicholas Park is a solid choice for camping near Salisbury. The campground offers well-organized sites conveniently located close to bathhouses. Staff are friendly and the atmosphere is generally quiet. While the park has good amenities, some visitors note that the actual facilities don't quite live up to all the promotional materials. The park is family-friendly, though some attractions may be seasonal. For those seeking a different experience in the region, Badin Lake Campground offers more remote sites with ample space between neighbors.

    What campgrounds are available in Salisbury, NC?

    Salisbury offers several camping options for outdoor enthusiasts. Dan Nicholas Park is a popular public campground in Salisbury with well-maintained sites and nearby bathhouses. For those wanting to stay in the area, Cobble Hill RV Campground (formerly Carolina Rose) provides excellent accommodations with impressive cabin options and private RV sites. Other options within driving distance include Cross Winds Family Campground near Linwood and High Rock Lake Marina and Campground, which offers both drive-in and boat-in access.

    Are there tent-only campgrounds available in Salisbury, NC?

    While Salisbury doesn't have dedicated tent-only campgrounds within the city limits, several nearby options welcome tent campers. Lake Curriher Wilderness offers walk-in camping areas ideal for tent campers seeking a more rustic experience. For those willing to travel a bit further, Pilot Mountain State Park Campground provides excellent tent camping with hiking trails and scenic views. The park's hillside terrain offers a different experience from the flat lands of eastern North Carolina. Most campgrounds in the region accommodate both RV and tent camping, with tent campers typically having more site options due to less restrictive space and hookup requirements.

    Where can I find affordable camping near High Rock Lake in Salisbury?

    High Rock Lake Marina and Campground offers reasonably priced camping with both drive-in and boat-in access to the lake. For a budget-friendly option slightly further away, Norwood Campground provides affordable rates with basic amenities including a fishing pond, swimming pool, and store. Though it doesn't offer direct access to High Rock Lake, it's within driving distance. Another economical option is dispersed camping in Uwharrie National Forest, which offers more primitive camping experiences at minimal cost. Some areas can be accessed by boat on the Little River or by hiking in.

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