4 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Falls Lake State Recreation Area houses several glamping opportunities near Stem, North Carolina, with Rolling View and B.W. Wells campgrounds featuring distinctive luxury outdoor accommodations. These sites maintain eco-friendly glamping standards while offering the amenities modern travelers expect. Visitors at Falls Lake can enjoy climate-controlled accommodations with comfortable bedding, electricity hookups, and private outdoor spaces. The campgrounds provide a boutique camping experience with full-service bathhouses featuring clean showers and toilet facilities throughout all seasons. For groups seeking a premium outdoor experience, several campgrounds offer group glamping sites that provide an elevated camping experience while maintaining a connection to nature. "My husband and I absolutely love this place! Campsites aren't on top of each other and the restrooms and showers are clean," noted one satisfied guest.
Waterfront glamping at Falls Lake gives guests direct access to swimming beaches, fishing piers, and boat launches for water recreation. The Mountains to Sea Trail passes through the park, offering glampers scenic hiking opportunities through wooded terrain with lake views. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with visitors frequently spotting herons, aquatic turtles, and various bird species. A camper described the experience: "The lake is beautiful and great for kids. We spent the evening watching the sunset on the lake, it was amazing." Guests can reserve these luxury outdoor stays year-round at Rolling View, though some campgrounds like B.W. Wells operate seasonally from March to November. The strategic location places glampers just minutes from urban amenities in the Raleigh-Durham area while providing a secluded natural escape with convenient access to local attractions.
"Plenty of drive up campgrounds close enough together that you can camp with plenty of sites close enough together that you can have lots of people camping together but still remaining a comfortable distance"
"Sites are close to bathrooms, with nice clean showers. Also swim beaches, and trails. Can buy firewood on site from entrance. Good spot for families with kids of all ages."
Available next weekend
from $27 - $77 / night
"This is one of my favorite camping spots in the North Carolina triangle area. There is a tremendous amount of hiking and trails to do around here. "
"The campground had a gravel base and picnic table with fire pit. The grail was very painful to sleep on. There were also few trees so we could see other campers at nearby sites."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $17 - $47 / night
"Wells Campground at Falls Lake felt like stepping into a quiet forest hideaway, where the kids could explore trails, spot eagles over the water, and watch butterflies while we enjoyed campfires under the"
"Bathroom facilities with hot showers located near every loop. Swimming areas at certain places around the lake. Kayaking and boat access also. Great restaurants and gas stations near by."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $72 / night
"Decent campground in a beautiful location along Lake Jordan. Crosswinds Campground is one of several sites on the lake."
"Located just 30 miles west of Raleigh, Jordan Lake provides 7 different access points throughout this amazing natural preserve. "
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from $27 - $77 / night
"Kitchens are nicely appointed, rooms are nicely decorated, just bring your own sheets and linens and get ready for a fantastic time."
"Its like tent camping except you get to sleep in a bed. We stayed in September so the fact that there is no AC or electricity in the yurt was not an issue because the weather was moderate."
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from $21 - $384 / night
"We camped here again at Staunton River State Park, this time we stayed in site 21, which is an electric site near the bathrooms/showers and one of the best for viewing stars."
"We got a non-electric site and in November is was in the 30's at night - pretty cold for tent camping! But we bundled up and made lots of fires!"
from $27 - $110 / night
"Bathrooms: 5/5 clean & air-conditioning in all of them. Sites: 3/5 just average/fine
Pools: 0/5 no pool
Beach: 3/5 private beach but not upkept."
"Picnic tables and great fire pits at each site. Showers/bathrooms are not the closest to sites but if you don’t mind a walk they are not a problem. There are port o johns in one location also."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $77 / night
"Tucked away in the lush, verdant forests north of Raleigh, here at Bullocksville Park, you’ll discover camping and cabin grounds that are just a short hike from the nearby Lake Kerr, but far enough away"
"Bullocksville, has Electric and non electric sites, for the most part, the electric sites are more level and developed."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $77 / night
"We stayed for BRRF nearby. The site was big and good for the short amount of time we spent in it."
"GORGEOUS location, many sites with water views and directly on the water. Beautifully maintained park. Water and Electric, dump station."
"Very nice place to walk and lots of sight seeing close by and shor t walk or drive to the water"
"One mile walk to Buffalo park a beautiful place with lots of history. I love it .Great day for a picnic ."
from $22 - $53 / night
GuideThe sites are very large, long and wider at the back, plenty of room for a big group or family. The bathrooms look new and they are clean. Here during the week so it's very empty and quiet.
TravelerWe visited Crosswinds campground at Jordan Lake State Park on the worst heatwave of the year. The great thing about this area is that the sites a well shaded. We were about 50 yards from the lake, with the wind blowing we still were comfortable all day. We stayed on Loop A, which is my favorite loop at the park. There’s no electricity or water at the sites. There are water spickets throughout the loop with potable water. The site is awesome! There’s a small pond beside it. The neighboring sites are close, but regular conversations can not be heard.this loop is always quiet even when there are a lot of people, but it’s never been full when I’m there. I didn’t do good with photos except for the food.
ScoutDecent campground in a beautiful location along Lake Jordan. Crosswinds Campground is one of several sites on the lake. We chose this location since the gates stay open all the time, while other sites have a curfew that can lock you out for the night.
The staff are super friendly and helpful. There’s apparently a camp host whom we never met and they’re on the site next to ours (not sure if they’re supposed to greet us or help us get acquainted with the site, but the staff member at check in was great and did all that when we arrived).
Loop C is quiet, very few children, and less road noise compared to the other loops, but doesn’t have the same access to the lake.
Site C50 is conveniently located close to the bath house, has a large fire pit with adjustable grill, picnic table, and hookups for water and electricity. We’re in a tent, so really just use the electricity. The picnic table here should be replaced, as the wood seems to be rotting, but still does the job. There are a few sites in loop C that do have direct access to the lake, but those tend to be booked all of the time. We explored one last night and couldn’t believe it was vacant and how much nicer it seemed.
Bathrooms are not as clean as I would like, but I bring disinfectant wipes to wipe the toilet before use. Showers are fine, but use an annoying motion sensor to turn the water on/off. Showering at night is annoying with the bugs because the bathhouse is lit like a beacon (probably for safety). Waiting for the daytime is a better experience. Also, there isn’t a washing station for dishes, and we do that at our site.
Firewood can be purchased by the staff at the campground entrance; however, the exact same firewood is almost $4 fewer at a Refuel station down the street. Definitely stop into that gas station store for things you might need.
Overall, really good experience staying here, some annoying things, but won’t ruin your stay.
TravelerFirst time to Loop C and we loved it. There are some great sites here, they are big and most are decently spaced. It rained heavily while there, some sites will hold water, but I didn’t see any fully submerged. There’s no electrical hook ups, there are a few potable water spickets throughout the loop. The bathroom was very clean.
RangerI've read reviews about noise levels and lack of privacy. But we experienced the opposite, at least at our campsite.
ScoutI don’t even know where to begin on how bad this place is. For the price, I was expecting a clean park with lots to do and nice staff…I got none of that. There’s no sewage hookups in most sites and no WiFi. Most sites are annual campers who live there and I don’t think by choice. Our neighbors a few sites down were using hardcore drugs in the open in front of children. Our site was so uneven and FILTHY, it was littered with an entire trash bag full of cigarette butts and beer cans. There’s nothing to do besides swim in a crowded, cloudy pool full of sloppy drunks or swim in the lake. We were given a packet full of insane rules, after being screamed at by a staff member at the entrance while we were trying to find someone to check in with. We went to the store during one of the very limited times they were open and got to listen to the staff there say horrifying things about guests…in front of my minor children. When we returned, we found two unsavory men going through our belongings. We hooked up and left with two days remaining. This homeless encampment they call a campground is disgusting, rude and unsafe. DO NOT GO!
TravelerEasy back in camp sites some have a bit of steep up hill to the flat space the area is hilly I was only her 2 nights so I didn’t really have much time to explore I came here to visit my Uncle and I needed a place to park his home area is to small.
ScoutReally fantastic spot to camp! Great sites and hook ups (no sewer, but EASY dump station)! Go for Loop B - it has the beach.
GuideWe stayed here Memorial weekend 2026. We had a tent only site with no hook ups. It was site 48 which is the first site you come across when pulling into the campgrounds.
Site was built into a hill and had several steps leading up to it. Much smaller site than we are used to at VA State parks. Looking at the other sites they were also on the smaller side and oddly shaped.
Easy access to the River Bank trail and Captain Staunton trail directly from the campsites. Great when you have kiddos that don't want to walk a ton.
Great views throughout of the Staunton River & Dan River. Lots of deer sightings in the morning and early evenings. Great activities with the rangers including a wagon wide through the park.
It was rainy during our stay so no chance to take advantage of the Dark Sky classification. When skys are clear they do have an astronomer that comes out on the weekends in the summer.
Falls Lake State Recreation Area and surrounding campgrounds offer extensive trail systems and water activities for visitors near Stem, North Carolina. With elevations ranging from 250 to 350 feet above sea level, the region maintains moderate temperatures year-round with summer highs averaging in the 80s and winter lows in the 30s. Tent sites, RV hookups, and yurt camping options around Stem provide access to multiple recreation areas across over 50,000 acres of protected woodland and shoreline.
Hiking the Mountains to Sea Trail: The trail passes through Eno River State Park, offering moderate difficulty hikes along riverbanks. "We love hiking here with the family and friends with plenty of beautiful family and pet friendly trails," notes Timothy A. For a more adventurous experience, the Cox Mountain Trail offers a challenging elevation gain.
Stargazing opportunities: Staunton River State Park is designated as an International Dark Sky Park, located within driving distance from Stem. "If you love stargazing this is the park for you. The park offers rentals of telescopes too," shares Bridget H. The best viewing occurs on clear nights away from the light pollution of urban centers.
Paddling and water activities: Multiple boat launches provide direct lake access at Kimball Point Campground. "We camped lake side at Kimball Point on Kerr Lake. Nice site and views, very quiet great for relaxing fishing and watching the stars at night," says Andy K. Kayaking, canoeing, and fishing are permitted throughout the year with appropriate licenses.
Spacious, well-designed sites: Many campers appreciate the thoughtful layout at Bullocksville Park. "The grounds themselves are laid out superbly, from 3-4 independent campground sites with blended options for both RV's and real campers who use tents," according to Stuart K. Sites range from waterfront to wooded, with some offering greater privacy than others.
Clean facilities: Bathhouses and shower facilities receive positive comments across multiple campgrounds. At B.W. Wells Campground, campers note the well-maintained facilities. "Bathroom facilities with hot showers located near every loop. Swimming areas at certain places around the lake," reports J.D., who stayed with a shuttle bus.
Family-friendly atmosphere: Parents appreciate the numerous recreational options for children. "We loved the educational experiences at this park. Very knowledgeable and clean," explains Elizabeth V. about Eno River State Park. Many campgrounds feature playgrounds, beach areas, and scheduled ranger-led programs during peak seasons.
Reservation timing: Securing campsites requires advance planning, especially for popular waterfront locations. "Only negative it's hard to book a space. You need to book it EXACTLY 6 months out, call at 08:00 in morning," advises Steven D. about Kimball Point Campground.
Site-specific challenges: Not all sites accommodate every camping setup. "Be warned that the sites vary pretty widely in size and grade. We have a 32' travel trailer that fit in spot 65 with no problem but there were many more that we could not fit in because of the steep grades," cautions Michael P.
Seasonal considerations: Rolling View — Falls Lake offers year-round access, while other campgrounds have limited seasons. "The bathhouse wasn't quite warm enough for showers in November temps, when we tented. January was just as cold, but we rented a camper," reports Becqui M., highlighting the importance of seasonal preparation.
Kid-friendly water access: Seek out campgrounds with designated swimming areas. "The lake is beautiful and great for kids. We spent the evening watching the sunset on the lake," shares Elizabeth V. about her experience at Rolling View. Beaches with gradual entry points work best for younger children.
Educational programs: Take advantage of ranger-led activities at B.W. Wells Campground. "We loved the educational experiences at this park. Very knowledgeable and clean," notes a satisfied camper. Programs typically run on weekends during peak season and cover topics from local wildlife to astronomy.
Playground proximity: When selecting a site with children, consider proximity to playgrounds. "Great that there was a playground near the site. The site itself was gravelly and not super private but it was great- the hikes around were stunning," mentions Amanda L. about her family's experience at Kimball Point.
Hookup locations: Pay attention to utilities placement when booking. "Many sites are waterfront or close to it. Sites are spaced out comfortably with gravel sites and the standard fire pit/grill, table and light hook," reports Michael P., though he cautions that "sites vary pretty widely in size and grade."
Level sites: Look for campgrounds with paved or well-maintained gravel sites. "Starting at $30/night for a camping lot. I came here with a 25 foot shuttle bus. There are people here with deluxe buses," notes J.D. about B.W. Wells, indicating the range of vehicles accommodated.
Seasonal limitations: During winter months, be aware of facility limitations. "This park is amazing. The majority of spots are water front or close to it," says Michael P., though waterfront spots may have limited accessibility during colder months when water systems are winterized.
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