Best Equestrian Camping near Stem, NC

Recent Equestrian Reviews in Stem

149 Reviews of 10 Stem Campgrounds

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  Krista H.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 29, 2024

  Cane Creek Campground and RV Park

  Great family campground!

  Plenty of places to tent camp or RV camp! Places to fish things for kids to play on and of course places to shower after! One of my family’s favorite places to camp!

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  Amanda A.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 7, 2024

  North Carolina State Fairgrounds

  It’s perfect for basic

  The sites are level, not much shade. Garbage cans everywhere. Convenient to get into and out of with full hookup. There are no amenities at all but security drives around. Felt safe. Across from stadium. Price is worth the value.

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  Martin T.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 20, 2024

  Occoneechee State Park Campground

  Very Nice Lakefront Camping

  Spent 4 nights here (during a heat wave, no less) and really enjoyed it. Campsites are large and not right on top of each other, and especially if you can book one of the campsites that are on the water, they really do have beautiful views (see pictures).

  Pros: 

  Kid-friendly. We spent an afternoon at the splash pad, which is a great way to cool off in the summer and free once you're in the park. I never felt unsafe with my kids running around up to the bath-house or the loop, felt very secluded and safe.

  Lake is scenic, we saw fireflies at dusk, it was a great setting for a camping trip.

  Everything seems pretty well-maintained. Bathrooms are aging but were cleaned at least once a day, it was fine. There is firewood at every bathhouse you can take on the honor system and pay for via cashbox, which is nice. Campsites are clean and well-maintained.

  Lots of lake recreation options (boat rental, fishing, etc.) in or near the park. 

  Cons:

  Maybe it was just our campsite, which backed up to a large wooded area, but they were the most aggressive squirrels I've ever come across. If we went to the bathroom for five minutes and left food on the table, the squirrels would be there eating it when we came back. And would hover at the edge of the campsite or get into the car if the hatchback was open.

  Camp store is....fine, pretty minimal in terms of provisions. But not a big deal because Clarksville is five minutes or so away and has plenty of stores.

  Tents pads are all gravel. Didn't bother us but definitely would not want to tent camp here if you didn't have a good high-quality sleeping pad.

  The biggest con was that there is no swimming area/beach in the park. You can try to wade in from the campsite but that generally requires scaling up/down some fairly treacherous rocks, and navigating driftwood and rocks in the water. We drove a few minutes away outside the park to find one, but would be really nice to have some kind of little swimming area inside the park, very strange to me they don't have one.

  But all in all a lovely place for a camping trip, we all had a great time.

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  Jason D.

  Guide

  

  May. 30, 2024

  North Carolina State Fairgrounds

  Good for a quick stop

  It’s ok. Semi secluded and has necessary hookups. Quit packed for what it is. I would not stay here for weeks. Just a stop and go kinda deal. But price is very good.

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  Melinda J.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 17, 2024

  Medoc Mountain State Park Campground

  Nice for groups

  I came here with a large group and really liked it! We were all at crammed into the 4 large group sites so I admittedly can’t comment on the size of a regular site. However the bath houses were adequate. The staff was helpful. And the trails were nice. I wish I would have explored the park a little more as well as the surrounding area. But nice little get away.

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  Paul H.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 11, 2024

  Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

  Awesome State Park

  This was our very first full-time RV park. We loved being in the park and it easily accommodated our 39ft. Class A. Back-in site but with plenty of room to do so. Each site has water and electric hook-up. Sewer however is a dump station. The sites are big with a picnic table, fire pit and lantern hook. Plenty to do here with the lake at your fingertips. Great first experience.

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  Sean R.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 29, 2024

  Medoc Mountain State Park Campground

  Passing thru

  This campground appeared to be very clean and well kept.  I am disappointed that we were only there for a night  traveling south.  If I'm in the area will definitely come back.

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  Nina B.

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 27, 2023

  Cane Creek Campground and RV Park

  Experienced travel

  The campground is very cramped and the owner is very unfriendly and was unwilling to work with me after I asked not to park my fifth wheel under a hickory tree that was rubbing the top of my recently recoated roof. She refused. Roughly 7weeks into my 13 week stay a large storm rolled through and a hickory nut busted the top of my ac unit on my roof and the nut broke the blades of my fan off. She refused to acknowledge the damage. I tried to compromise with taking the price of the service of the monthly payment. The owner refused then stated she was going to need the next month payment or she would have my fifth towed. She is very unreasonable and very rude

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  Paul R.

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 19, 2023

  Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

  A great site!

  Loop C site 19 is a great location. It’s flat with a few good locations off the gravel for tents. Good trees for hammocks are present. There’s no other site within a couple hundred yards to the east. East access to the lake shore and plenty of woods for kids to play in. The bathhouse is a short walk away.

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  Keith F.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 9, 2023

  Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

  Great place

  Great place.  Plenty of shade and view of Lake Jordan.  Restrooms were clean.

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  Brandon H.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 31, 2023

  Callahan's Hideaway

  I wouldnt know

  He never responded to the reservation request or my email. Dont waste your time, find somewhere else.

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  Heather

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 20, 2023

  Staunton River State Park Campground

  Nice & quiet & dark skies!

  The campground needs some updating- there’s only one bathhouse with just 2 showers- if the campground would’ve been full, it would’ve been miserable. Also only one dumpster and it’s on the way out of the campground. BUT it’s a designated dark sky park & the stars were amazing. They also lend out telescopes. They also have nice walking trails & if you like to paddle, the river is nice & flat. There is little to no cell service.

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  Ronald C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 29, 2023

  North Carolina State Fairgrounds

  Over-Priced Parking lot !

  I have stayed there twice over the past couple years.  The only changes to this Campground are the Prices !!  ..which keep going up (to $35 day now).  For this, you get a parking space with full hookups.. that's it, no Amenities whatsoever!

  It's pretty much a "Camper Trap", because there are so few options in the North Carolina Piedmont.  Spaces are tight, a lot of the people there are long-term workers, that totally ignore any "Dust" decorum, speeding through the area as if they were on public streets!

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  Mike M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 16, 2023

  North Carolina State Fairgrounds

  Weekend in Raleigh

  Level campground with full hookups. Worked great to explore Raleigh.

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  Kat G.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 6, 2023

  Medoc Mountain State Park Campground

  Clean and Quiet

  We stopped at Medoc Mountain State Park for a night on our way North. It was only 10 miles away from I-95. It was a quiet campground (but we were camping the night after the 4th of July ). Lots of space in between campsites, bathrooms were clean.

  Though the website said there was only 50 amp availability, we didn’t have to use our adapter and were able to connect using 30amp plug. There was also a 15 amp connection.

  There is a shared water spigot for 4 sites right next to the site. We were able to fill up using our hose before fully backing up into the site. The water was much closer to site 3 than site 1,2,4.

  Lots of hiking right from the campground and a fun playground nearby for the kiddos. We would definitely visit again, especially as a stopover to destinations farther from home.

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  Stuart K.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 1, 2023

  Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

  Lake Jordan Campground Bliss

  Located just 30 miles west of Raleigh, Jordan Lake provides 7 different access points throughout this amazing natural preserve.  And while I’m not a kitesurfer or windsurfer, I’m positive that this campground was named for the pretty amazing headwinds that are enjoyed coming off Falls Lake, which Crosswinds Campground @ Jordan Lake SRA sits on. Take my word for it though, this outdoor nature preserve is truly a slice of heaven carved out in some of North Carolina’s finest camping countryside. If you find yourself in the hustle and bustle of nearby Raleigh and looking to get away from the crowds and pavement in exchange for some nicely shaded nature, hiking trails and humble peace & quiet that only God's green nature can offer, then make your way here to Crosswinds Campground, where this heavily wooded forest paradise will embrace you with its inclines, switchbacks and snakelike, swerving road circuits. 

  All of the basics are provided in spades – from picnic table, fold-up fire ring / BBQ grill, bear-proof garbage hanger and a nice pebble-strewn and long-leaf pine shadowed patch of well-maintained nature that offers pristine shade from an unrelenting bit of summer Tar Heel sunshine. While there’s a suitable amount of brush between campsites, surprisingly, it’s the steep inclines and declines between each site that makes one feel that they are truly in the center of their own private wilderness. The on-site bathroom & shower facilities are just slightly north of passable and only a smidge better than you’d expect from a state-run campground, and so this campground gets its only mediocre marks on this front. But that said, there’s plenty of hiking trails to explore and the on-site rangers are incredibly helpful and positive folks that want to ensure you have a great time, but the best amenity on this property is the access to Lake Jordan itself, where there is a perfectly sectioned off swimming area – complete with life safety vests resting on hooks near the shore - as well as boat launching areas for those that want to fish or simply drop a kayak or canoe in the water and take enjoy a lakeside cruise. 

  Insider’s tips? Here's a bundle: (1) Be sure to get down to the lake from wherever your campsite is just after sunset and bring a couple of folding chairs and a telescope (pre-planning here is needed!) to catch a glimpse of one of the most amazing star-studded night skies you’ve ever seen in your life!; (2) While IMHO there are no bad sites per se here, certainly there are some that are better than others, amongst which, I would highly recommend those that are closer to the tree fall lines as well as those that place you closest to either lakeside or lake view.  With 3 loops to choose from (A, B & C), I recommend the following sites: Loop A - #18-19; #21-22; and #44-47; Loop B - #33, #36, #37, #39, #40,#43; Loop C - #19, #21, #23, #24, #26, #32, #34, #36, #40, #42; (3) If you have a boat, you may want to consider calling ahead of time, while you are reserving your campsite and reserve a boat slip - we just thought that they would be readily available, but as it turns out, there's quite a few daytime boaters that don't camp here and are simply looking for a slip to occupy for the day, so plan ahead!; (4) SUPER INSIDER SECRET: there's a little pathway next to site #32 that will lead you to a hidden beachhead where all the cool kids hang out and party; (5) The showers are pretty annoying in that they are regulated by body movement - so as a hack, we applied duct tape and VOILA! the hot water stayed on the whole time! (but remove when you are done or the water won't stop running!); and (6) When you grow tired or anxious after digging through what remains of your Cordova cooler and / or want to sample some local fare, be prepared to drive a short distance (20 minutes or so) back to Apex, where I would recommend The Peak on Salem that serves up some pretty mean Caribbean conch & shrimp fritters as well as some very nice seafood entrees like NC clam bucatini or sweet tea ginger whiskey braised beef short rib.

  Happy Camping!

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  Liz M.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 30, 2023

  Occoneechee State Park Campground

  Nice but small sites

  Nice well kept park and campgrounds. Most of the sites looked pretty level. Sites in B are small and mostly have deep drop offs beyond the railroad ties. Sites are a little more spread out in C but still pretty small. But plenty of oversite parking. Both campgrounds very wooded. Beware there are LOTS of squirrels and not too afraid of humans. If you have dogs like we do that hate squirrels they drove them nuts- squirrels running around in our campsite and up trees in our campsite. And while walking around. They also climbed on a small table right next to the rv door and shredded my paper towels! Lots of areas to walk. Campground C had only two clean bath houses with only two toilets and two showers. Which I imagine with the many no hookup sites could get pretty busy.

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  RL

  Legend

  

  May. 20, 2023

  Staunton River State Park Campground

  Tent Camping

  This is a pretty standard campground. Sites are extremely close together and campground is kind of tiny. One bathhouse for the whole campground. This park would probably appeal to equestrians, boaters, and RVers over tent campers. Unfortunately the promixity of other campers was stressful this weekend because of the screaming family right next to us. River views are nice. Probably won’t return.

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  Kent F.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 8, 2023

  Staunton River State Park Campground

  Nice and quiet… and stars!

  We stayed in a tent, and enjoyed the quiet and the bird, but especially the skies. This is part of the International Dark Sky Association. We brought stargazing folding chairs (Nemo Stargaze Luxury Recliner, find on Amazon, et al) and binoculars. The campground will loan very easy-to-use telescopes, too! That was really cool. It was clean and quiet. The camp host was very nice as were the rangers and the Park Manager.

  They have public star parties there, so check with the park on when they are.

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  Bob

  Guide

  

  Apr. 6, 2023

  Occoneechee State Park Campground

  Highly recommend

  25 ft motorhome fit nicely into
  Site, very wooded nice and peaceful, showers clean and within walking distance

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  Andy K.

  Legend

  

  Feb. 20, 2023

  Occoneechee State Park Campground

  Stunning lake side camping spots, great fall colors

  I camped at this campsite in the fall last year and the colors as I drove in from the main road were stunning. Very clean and well maintained campsite, with lake front sites. There were spots for tents and longer ones for large rigs. There were also Yurts to rent to stay as well. Clean bathroom facilities. I fishing from my kayak and had a very relaxing stay here.

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  Shannon S.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 2, 2022

  B.W. Wells — Falls Lake State Recreation Area

  Quick Overnight with Great Lakeviews!

  Stayed here for a quick overnight during the NC RV Show. Easy setup and check in. They let us in a couple hours early which was great. Bathroom facilities were a little questionable at times. We had toilets that constantly weren’t flushed and one that even spilled all over the floor and my feet. Hot water but the toilets just left me a little meh.

  The lake is great, roped off area for swimming with a great little sandy beach area next to a playground and toilets.

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  Brett C.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 1, 2022

  Callahan's Hideaway

  Nice place to camp and relax .

  Very nice place to walk and lots of sight seeing close by and shor t walk or drive to the water

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  Brett C.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 1, 2022

  Callahan's Hideaway

  Nice Family owned Place close to everything.👍👍👍

  One mile walk to Buffalo park a beautiful place with lots of history. I love it .Great day for a picnic .

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  Brittany B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 9, 2022

  Occoneechee State Park Campground

  Occoneechee State Park

  Nice park. Huge lake. Peaceful fishing. Enjoyed the hikes. History is interesting.

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  Nicole M.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 2, 2022

  Medoc Mountain State Park Campground

  Will definitely stay again!

  We stayed in site 11 which was surrounded by lots of trees and gave us lots of privacy from our neighbors. Each site has its own covered trash bin to use. I also appreciated that there was a recycling bin near the bath house. Bathrooms were clean. Great hiking and biking trails! Service was spotty at the campsite but better over near the pavilions/playground.

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  Michele J.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 22, 2022

  North Carolina State Fairgrounds

  Downtown Raleigh

  Easy in and easy out. Diagonal spots, evenly spaced, not too crowded.