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Best Equestrian Sites Near Statesville, NC (9)

    Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park
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    1. Stone Mountain State Park

    56 Reviews
    306 Photos
    283 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $23 / night

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    2. South Mountains State Park

    30 Reviews
    105 Photos
    274 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. Tanglewood Park

    11 Reviews
    8 Photos
    69 Saves
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $35 / night

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    4. Crowders Mountain State Park

    15 Reviews
    23 Photos
    124 Saves

    Tent camping only - No RV spaces. All campsites at Crowders Mountain State Park are hike-in and primitive. Campground is accessed via a 1 mile trail starting from the visitor center.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    5. Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort

    16 Reviews
    26 Photos
    71 Saves

    Whatever your lodging needs, this Carowinds camp wilderness delivers. Cabins sleep up to 8, and level sites with full hookups easily accommodate both pop-ups and RVs up to 45 feet. Need to house a large group? Great Wilderness Lodge sleeps 14 and offers a large meeting area, equipped kitchen, three bathrooms, and a wraparound, rocking-chair porch. Everyone will find their own way to unwind with a swimming pool, cornhole, pool table, video games, shuffleboard and free wireless internet in many places. What’s more, registered Camp Wilderness guests can purchase discounted tickets and free shuttle service to the park during park operating days.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    6. Sandy Creek Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    19 Photos
    29 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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      7. Yates Family Camping

      3 Reviews
      20 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      Camper-submitted photo from Basin Cove Campground - Primative Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from Basin Cove Campground - Primative Camping
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      9. Upper Falls Campsite

      1 Review
      8 Photos
      33 Saves

      Camping - Primitive and require a hike in of 1.5 miles Please note that fees and permits are required for all overnight stays, including backcountry camping. Backcountry campers must make a reservation online or by calling 1-877-722-6762 before setting up at a campsite. Campers can make same-day reservations up until 9:00pm the day of your arrival. Upon arrival, use the self-check-in through the Reserve America Camping App. Site ATTENTION BACKCOUNTRY CAMPERS Please be advised that these sites will ONLY accomodate a maximum of 6 people. If your group has more than 6 people, additional sites will need to be reserved. Sink gratefully into your sleeping bag after a day of hiking at South Mountains and fall asleep in the stillness of the forest. Twenty-four backpack camping sites are offered in seven areas of the park. Permit and fees are required to camp overnight. Please visit the visitor center prior to hiking to your campsite to fill out the permit and pay the fees. A kiosk outside the visitor center allows campers to register and pay the fees if they arrive when the visitor center is closed. These sites are designated on the park map, and hiking distances to each backpack camping site vary. Each camping area has a pit toilet located nearby. All supplies, including water, must be packed to the sites. To drink water from nearby creeks and streams, use a filtration device or boil the water for at least five minutes. Below is a listing of the backpack campsites and the distance between the campsites and the Jacob Fork parking area: Upper Falls – 1.4 miles 1.5 MILE HIKE TO CAMPSITES Maximum group size of 6 people per site. At the park office, back country campers must record the tag numbers of all vehicles left overnight. Water can be found most of the year in a nearby stream. Water must be filtered prior to use. Fires only in fire ring. A North Carolina State fishing license (basic) and the special trout fishing license are required to fish. Licenses are not sold at the park. Please arrive a minimum of 1 hour prior to sunset to allow time to get to the camping area before dark. North Carolina State park rules and regulations are posted in each park and enforced by rangers. Violating these rules and regulations is a misdemeanor and may result in a fine and revocation of permit. Alcoholic beverages, firearms (including fireworks) and other weapons are prohibited. Campers with a proper permit may possess a concealed handgun in permitted areas. Park Hours: November -- 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM; December through February -- 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; March, April and October -- 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM; May through September 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Pets are allowed except in park buildings. They must be on a leash no longer than six feet and cannot be left unattended. Posted quiet hours are enforced. Building fires in undesignated areas is prohibited. Unlicensed vehicles and motorcycles, golf carts, ATVs and mini-bikes are prohibited with the exception of mobility-aid devices used by a mobility-impaired person. All vehicles are prohibited from walkways, trails and other areas not designated for such purposes. State vehicle and traffic laws are enforced, and the speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. North Carolina State parks are wildlife sanctuaries. No hunting is allowed and collecting plants, minerals and artifacts is prohibited. State fishing regulations are enforced. ** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group

      $15 / night


    Recent Equestrian Reviews In Statesville

    134 Reviews of 9 Statesville Campgrounds


    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from South Mountains State Park
      Aug. 30, 2024

      South Mountains State Park

      Beautiful

      I took my horses and grandson to camp in the equestrian campsite. The bathrooms are very clean with AC. There a beautiful creek you can ride your horses in or just play if you want.

    • Sarah P.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park
      Jun. 29, 2024

      Stone Mountain State Park

      Great place

      The campground, paths, and bathrooms were very clean. Beautiful views at Rock Falls. If we didn't have our dogs with us we would have done hikes longer than 4 miles.

    • KThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Tanglewood Park
      Nov. 3, 2023

      Tanglewood Park

      Excellent for the price

      Arrived late. Camp host was outside waiting for our arrival. Escorted to the camp site. zFHU and level. Nice roomy campground. Warm clean shower house. Nearly tame deer all over the place.

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Creek Family Campground
      Nov. 1, 2023

      Sandy Creek Family Campground

      Nice campground But……

      Nice campground. Had a nice site on a little creek. Owner was nice. However, the shower house was the worst of any campground I have ever seen. Dirty, plumbing was a mess. Not sure if I was better off going in than when I came out.

    • A
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park
      Sep. 24, 2023

      Stone Mountain State Park

      Great clean campground

      First time visiting and camping, really enjoyed how clean and quiet the campground was. Campsite itself was perfect, close to hiking and easily accessible. Definitely will return!

    • b
      Camper-submitted photo from Tanglewood Park
      Jul. 17, 2023

      Tanglewood Park

      Tanglewood Campground

      Nice quiet campground in a large park. Deer roam theoughout the park and campground. Clean bath/shower. Easy check in with multiple host on site. All sites paved.

    • Glacia C.
      Camper-submitted photo from South Mountains State Park
      Jul. 16, 2023

      South Mountains State Park

      South Mountains NCSP: Jacob Branch Backcountry Sites

      Jacob Branch: Three sites arranged around a clearing. Two pit privies and a BEAR BOX! Woot!! The sites are a bit difficult to pitch on, due to the abundance of roots, hardpan earth, and slope, but you’ll find a spot. I didn’t hang, but there are certainly spots that would be suitable. Water is just down the hill. It’s ample and clear, as of May 2023. There are several ways to hike in, as many of the South Mountains SP trails intersect and wander around a bunch giving a bunch of options for how to get in and out. The variety makes for a nice loop instead of just an in-and-out. Get inventive. Trails are broad and veeeeeery hilly in places. If your knees complain, bring the trekking poles. You’ll thank me.

      Shinny Creek: Perfect trip if you have kids…or just want something close by. It’s only a bit over a mile to these four sites (see video tour) nestled by a stream. Clear, flat sites. Bear box. Critter-proof trash bin. Pit privy. Water access from every site within ten paces, so water and entertainment are always available. The trail here is easy peasy rolling hills that follows the river past Bear Falls all the way up to the sites.

    • Kristi D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park
      Jul. 4, 2023

      Stone Mountain State Park

      Lovely campground and trails

      Awesome place! Campgrounds were nice and spaced out, well maintained...we were right by a small stream that you could hear...stone loop mountain trail is incredible! Long and strenuous but all ages were hiking it...homestead was so neat to walk around at the base of the mountain. Only negative is there showers. Very frustrating....you have to push the shower head to get water...great way to conserve but it gave you no time to enjoy the water. Made it hard to shower and it came out blasting all over the place....only complaint :)

    • Keri P.
      Camper-submitted photo from South Mountains State Park
      Jun. 6, 2023

      South Mountains State Park

      Huge Park, Not a lot of Access

      Camp sites are nice, close bathrooms, nice facilities. Park boasts about lots to do but there is no road through the whole Park so more than half of the trails you are not easily able to get through. Drove around to other access point and its nothing but a fence and a field. Park is very pretty and the water is nice.

    • Mark K.
      Camper-submitted photo from South Mountains State Park
      May. 22, 2023

      South Mountains State Park

      October Camping

      I stayed in beautiful weather in October. I recommend this campgrounds and park for is trails and beauty. Very good facilities as well.

    • M
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park
      Dec. 8, 2022

      Stone Mountain State Park

      Beautiful campground

      I loved staying at this campground. My campsite had a lake view and was high enough to see over the tents that would be in front of me by the lake. Clean bathrooms, and friendly staff. A lot was going on that weekend so it was quite noisy across the lake. (Weddings, festivals, Highland Games) i can’t wait to go back.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park
      Nov. 28, 2022

      Stone Mountain State Park

      Stone Mountain State Park = Awesome

      I stayed here for three nights in early November, 2022. The camp sites are mostly level, well maintained and have tent pads, tables and fire rings. I chose a site that had water and electric hook-ups. The bathrooms were heated, clean and the men’ bathroom had two showers.

    • Johnny T.
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park
      Sep. 25, 2022

      Stone Mountain State Park

      Fantastic State Park

      Definitely visit the falls, it has a lot of stairs, but it is quite close/short walk, and very worth it! Also, the longer trails have amazing views, including the flora, the distant landscapes, and (chiefly) the spectacular rock formations. 

      Also good facilities in general. Am going back soon with a group, to explore even more of this park. Another good thing is how easy it is to access from the Triad or Charlotte, and even from Raleigh it isn't that bad of driving time. An extra bonus is all of the wineries nearby!

    • Tommy S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park
      Sep. 17, 2022

      Stone Mountain State Park

      Nice campground

      Cute little campground. Tent only or RV sites. Upper part of loop A is nice and woodsy. We stayed at site 15, up against a wooded hillside. We had some noisy neighbors but not too bad. Bathhouse was great. Sink for dishes there and a spigot nearby the site. Can buy ice and firewood at the office.

      I took a hike up the hill behind this campsite and saw several deer.

      You should look at Stone Mountain falls while you’re there. It’s only a 15/20 min hike from parking lot. There are A LOT of stairs to get to the bottom of the falls, but it is very worth it!

    • Terry C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Yates Family Camping
      Sep. 6, 2022

      Yates Family Camping

      Not dependable

      We made a reservation well in advance but the owner decided to cancel our confirmed reservation to accommodate a previous renter who decided to stay longer. THANK YOU YATES FAMILY! Obviously there was no consideration if we were left without a place to stay. Did they offer help finding another campground, NO. Did they offer to compensate us, NO.

    • Carol J.
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park
      Aug. 29, 2022

      Stone Mountain State Park

      Well maintained

      We enjoyed our stay at Stone Mountain, especially the hiking and camping.  We stayed on a weekend, and the campground was quiet.  The B loop is nice, with most the sites having ample spacing but not very private.  Great area for hiking and waterfalls.  Restrooms were modern and clean.

    • Eric W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort
      Aug. 6, 2022

      Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort

      Decent Campground

      We stayed 3 nights in a 31' travel trailer at site 80. Staff at counter was very friendly and provided all the information needed. Site was level side to side and paved with asphalt only wide enough for the camper. The hookups were standard location and heights no issues. Our steps come out to a large level dirt pad, not grass. Lots of trees providing shade which is nice. It had started raining after setup and the dirt quickly became mud. The bathhouse is close and clean, all tile. I wish there were curtains separating shower from dress area though. The shuttle to Carowinds was frequent and convenient. All in all, the campground was nice, we would stay again.

    • M
      Camper-submitted photo from Tanglewood Park
      Jun. 24, 2022

      Tanglewood Park

      Excellent County Park with Plenty to Do

      This is our local park so we're a bit spoiled. It was perfect for our first outing in our new 34' travel trailer. Plenty of shade in the campground which unfortunately makes backing a challenge in some sides dodging the trees. The park has great mountain biking, walking/hiking trails, horseback riding, gold, swimming, playgrounds and a great dog park. It's the place we go on the weekend as locals and a great place to visit for campers. Hosts were extremely friendly and do a fantastic job keeping the sides clean and cleared of even the smallest twigs and branches from the tree.

    • Casey L.
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park
      May. 31, 2022

      Stone Mountain State Park

      Many choices

      Many choices of what kind of site you want and honestly it wasn’t worth the money. Very expensive to get nice level sites. If you choose one of the least expensive sites they are very bumpy and not updated and still cost a lot in my opinion. It’s nice to have things to do on site but they still require a drive and additional fee. The hike to the top of the mountain was short but intense, great view at the top. Playgrounds were beautiful for the kids!!

    • D
      Camper-submitted photo from South Mountains State Park
      May. 31, 2022

      South Mountains State Park

      Great state park!

      Beautiful place with a lot to offer! The hikes near the falls were quite busy on Memorial Day weekend, but the backcountry campsites were quiet and well-kept. Lots of places to play on the river, rock hopping or swimming around the Jacob Fork Parking area. We were able to park there since we had campsite reservations but others were waiting in a long line to park for day-use, so be aware. We stayed at the Little River backcountry campground, which requires a 1.5 mile hike in, and has a pit toilet but no running water, bathrooms, or trash cans. The Reserve America site lacked some site specifics— From the Little River campground, the closest water source is a creek 0.6 miles (1.2 miles round trip) away- filter it- the walk back to camp is a steep uphill. There is no firewood provided up at the campground but there’s lots of deadfall, bring a saw if you have one. The pit toilet had plenty of TP when we were there, and there was a central bear bin for use by all campers. The four sites were well-spaced so we did not see other campers, with the exception of site 1 which is right off the entrance trail to the campground. Be aware that the hike up to the campground, though only 1.5 miles, is pretty steep from the Jacob Fork parking area (600ft elevation gain) and most of the day hikes (the falls, chestnut knob) leave out of that parking area. So one option would be to hike down to your cooler in the car and grill lunch or dinner at one of the shady picnic areas near the parking lot and river while day-hiking, then hike back up to camp overnight. Overall, recommend!



    Guide to Statesville

    Camping near Statesville, North Carolina, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. From serene lakeside views to well-maintained trails, there’s something for everyone in this area.

    What to do:

    • Hiking: Explore the trails at Hanging Rock State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The park has 5 waterfalls... almost all the hikes involve a steep hill climb of stairs." This makes it a great spot for those looking for a challenge.
    • Fishing and Swimming: At Badin Lake Campground, you can fish and swim. A camper shared, "The lake is swimmable from any point and you have use of the entire campgrounds area."
    • Wildlife Watching: Morrow Mountain State Park Campground is perfect for spotting deer and other wildlife. One camper noted, "We woke up to a herd of deer on our site!"

    What campers like:

    • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the bathrooms and showers. A review for Lake Norman State Park Campground stated, "The bathhouse was an unexpected luxury and was immaculately maintained."
    • Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds, like Stone Mountain State Park Campground, offer large, private sites. One visitor mentioned, "The campsites are large and spacious."
    • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. At Kings Mountain State Park, a camper said, "The park rangers are all nice and respectful."

    What you should know:

    • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell coverage in many areas. A review for Stone Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, "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 camper noted, "NO alcohol allowed."
    • Primitive Sites: Some campgrounds, like Julian Price Park Campground, are more primitive with fewer amenities. One visitor said, "It’s all pretty much primitive, but it is so beautiful."

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Morrow Mountain State Park Campground, which has spacious sites and plenty of hiking trails. A camper shared, "The campsites are my favorite... not too close to each other."
    • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. One camper at Lake Norman State Park Campground mentioned, "The park offers some very nice hiking trails."
    • Bring Snacks and Drinks: Stock up on snacks for the kids. A review for Badin Lake Campground mentioned, "They have really nice established spots with great views of the lake."

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check Site Levels: Many RVers recommend checking the level of your site. A camper 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 reserve a site with electric hookups. A review for Morrow Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, "While there are electric hookups, there are not water or sewer."
    • Be Prepared for Narrow Roads: Some campgrounds have narrow, winding roads. A camper at Pilot Mountain State Park Campground said, "The road into the campground is narrow, hilly and windy."

    Camping around Statesville, NC, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation. Whether you're in an RV or tent camping, there's a spot for you to enjoy the great outdoors!

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