9 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Sycamore Lodge accommodates pets across all 220 campsites, offering tent camping, RV sites with full hookups, and pet-friendly cabin options. Located near Vass, the lodge maintains level sites with concrete pads, picnic tables, and fire rings. The grounds are meticulously maintained with clean facilities and pet waste stations throughout the property. Airport RV Park and Smith Lake Army RV Park also welcome pets, with Smith Lake providing additional recreational opportunities along its shoreline. Bathrooms and campground amenities at Sycamore Lodge are top-notch according to recent visitors, though some sites have community fire rings rather than individual ones. Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Vass, North Carolina are featured on The Dyrt.
Hiking trails near Smith Lake provide excellent opportunities for dog walking, with nearby paths connecting to preserved swampy and piedmont areas. Pine Lake RV Resort offers fishing opportunities where pets can accompany owners to the water, plus access to hiking trails for exercise. The Heritage Camping & Recreation features a fishing pond well off the main road where campers can bring leashed pets. Military personnel staying at Smith Lake should note helicopter noise from the adjacent Simmons Army Air Field. Temperature considerations are important when camping with pets in this region, as summer months can be particularly hot. While most campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times, each location has specific rules regarding pet supervision and waste disposal.
"Store , restaurant, pool, dog park, kayak on lake,putt putt, cornhole, shuffleboard, horseshoes just to name a few"
"Nice lake with walking trail. The main lodge is beautiful."
Available this weekend
from $72 - $108 / night
"We brought our dog on our hike. The trails are easily followed and they include long and short Trails for your enjoyment. great day trip."
"The campground is walking distance to Raven Rock trails and you get a free walk up pass to get in. We had a very good time and will definitely go back."
from $27 - $75 / night
"Poplar Point Campground could quite possibly be the best campground in all of North Carolina!"
"Poplar Point is located on the banks of the lake in the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $37 / night
"It was a little tricky finding the entrance to this campsite, but when we managed to Google map our way in into the park, we were very happy with our selection!"
"There was a path walkable to the river, and each campsite was clean, had plenty of space on level ground to set up camp, a fire pit, and very clean toilet. I would definitely go back!"
Available this weekend
from $17 - $47 / night
"Next to Simmons Army Air Field so, expect whirlybirds at all hours buzzing the CG. All the sounds of freedom are to be expected and enjoyed."
"Lots of recreational activities with lake access. Staff was very friendly. Concrete pads are level and sites are spacious with a picnic table and fire pit. Close to Ft."
"The park is clean with a lake to finish in and hiking trails that you can go explore."
"Nice pond, pool and trails! They strongly support our troops!!"
from $40 / night
"Shooting up or down I-95 (exit 44) to make it to your ultimate destination and simply need a spot to layover for a night … but tired of all those nondescript roadside concrete RV parking lots and still"
"The website has a lot of “coming soon” ameneties (upgraded playground, dog park, etc)."
Available this weekend
from $45 - $85 / night
"There are hiking and biking trails as well as kayaking and other water sports on the lake there."
"Contrary to what has been written, I would highly recommend San-Lee Park to anyone looking for a short and easy escape from the nearby Raleigh-Durham area."
from $15 / night
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 .
GuideStopped in to get a spot for a few nights nights because it said they had available rv spots Unfortunately they didn’t know which end was up and tried to squeeze us into a spot that might have hookups that maybe worked but they couldn’t be sure. It was a joke. We left after waiting several minutes waiting while they were looking for a place to maybe squeeze us in because we had a small camper. No thanks. Would not recommend staying here til they get there act together
GuideStayed in the C loop right on the water. Bathrooms are up the hill at the entrance to the loop. Sites along the lake aren’t private but are spacious.
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
TravelerThis property should not be advertised. It was next to a cow pasture and the flies were horrible. We could not even get out of our van. The other trailers there were obviously long term and not well maintained. The inn had n the property was dilapidated and closed. Nothing in the description was anything like our experience. We decided to leave after seeing the condition of everything. Real bad.
TravelerThis 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.
TravelerThis is a clean campground with nice large clean bathrooms. Road noise a bit but coach A/C helped drown traffic noise. Dogs loved frisbee in park area.
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.
LegendSometimes you pull into a campground expecting little more than a comfortable place to sleep and discover the kids have already made tomorrow’s plans before you’ve even finished setting up, and Fayetteville RV Resort & Cottages was that kind of happy surprise for our family. Tucked into the countryside of Wade just minutes from I-95, this beautifully maintained resort combines spacious, mostly shaded RV sites (including enormous pull-throughs accommodating big rigs) with cottages and enough green space that it feels remarkably removed from the highway. Families are especially spoiled here with two swimming pools, mini golf, a playground, walking path, fitness center, clubhouse, clean restrooms and showers, laundry facilities and dog parks, while full-hookup sites with 30/50-amp service make Mom and Dad’s life considerably easier too. One of my favorite memories was watching the boys bounce between swimming and miniature golf until that wonderful end-of-the-day exhaustion finally set in, leaving us to enjoy a quieter evening together back at the campsite. Some campgrounds are where you sleep between adventures - this is one where convincing the kids to actually leave becomes the adventure. With the resort offering numerous long pull-through and back-in sites rather than one clearly superior campsite, I’d choose one of the more shaded sites away from the busiest activity areas if your family values a quieter evening. We would enthusiastically recommend Fayetteville RV Resort for families because it’s exceptionally clean, wonderfully convenient and packed with enough kid-friendly recreation to turn what could easily have been an I-95 pit stop into a genuine family camping getaway.
Pet-friendly camping options near Vass, North Carolina span across Cumberland, Lee, and Harnett counties in the Sandhills region, where elevations range from 200-500 feet above sea level. The sandy soil and longleaf pine ecosystems create unique camping conditions, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F from June through September. Fall camping season typically extends through October with milder temperatures in the 70s.
Fishing opportunities: The Heritage Camping & Recreation features a "nice fishing pond well off the road" according to visitor Robert M. Many campgrounds near Vass offer fishing access with specific regulations for catch and release.
Hiking trails: Moccasin Branch Campground at Raven Rock State Park provides excellent trail options. "We hiked in from the parking lot to one of the canoe-in sites on the river. I loved all the trails, mainly the one that goes from the campsite I was on to the river where there is a natural waterslide," shares Sarah L. The park offers varied terrain suitable for different hiking abilities.
Water recreation: Poplar Point Campground at Jordan Lake provides multiple water-based activities. "The kids had room to play while we enjoyed peaceful lake views and easy access to boating, kayaking, and fishing," notes Maria M. The campground offers boat ramps and shoreline access points.
Nature observation: At Jordan Lake, visitors can spot diverse wildlife. "Bald eagles overhead, herons by the water, and fiery sunsets made it feel like we were far from the city," one camper reports. Early mornings and evenings provide optimal wildlife viewing opportunities.
Concrete pads and level sites: Sycamore Lodge offers well-maintained sites with solid infrastructure. "Our site is smaller than most with 30amps, water and sewer. The resort is well maintained and very clean. Gravel roads and sites with a thick covering of pine needles between," shares ToolMan56 T. The concrete pads help with leveling and stability regardless of weather conditions.
Recreational amenities: Campers appreciate the variety of activities available. "I love it here I can relax or keep busy with all the fun activity! The atmosphere is friendly and fun! The pool the hot tub, volleyball, game room and well stocked store!" explains Karen R. from Sycamore Lodge.
Privacy between sites: At Chalk Banks campground, campers enjoy "extra large and private campsites. One of the campsites has a hammock stand. The group site is huge. The whole park is very clean and spacious," according to Tammie S. This provides a more secluded camping experience.
Seasonal events: Several campgrounds offer scheduled activities during peak seasons. "Had food trucks and site was clean," notes William Scott R. about his experience at Sycamore Lodge, demonstrating the additional amenities sometimes available.
Military noise considerations: Smith Lake Army RV Park sits adjacent to military facilities. "Camp ground is next to airfield, you might get helicopter noises from time to time," notes Greg B. Military training operations can create significant noise at any time of day.
Gate closing times: Many campgrounds have strict entrance regulations. At Chalk Banks, "when the website says the park closes at 'posted times', they mean 9pm. We know this because we got there at 9:05 and the gate was locked tight," warns Jay B. Always confirm gate codes and closing times when checking in.
Reservation requirements: Camping availability varies significantly by season. "We were told you have to call and make a reservation but we shouldn't have a problem getting a spot since it's empty. After calling and only getting voicemails, we found the man again who called his boss. His boss finally answered and said we can only camp there by making reservations 72 hours ahead of time," explains Karah S. about San-Lee Park.
Site variations: Not all sites have the same amenities. "Not each site had a fire ring—community fire rings only," reports E G. about Smith Lake Army RV Park, highlighting the importance of confirming site-specific features when booking.
Look for water access points: Pine Lake RV Resort offers family-friendly water features. "This campground is very clean and quiet with lots of things to do, there is a pond to go fishing and the campground has a variety of boats and kayaks that you can use on the pond," explains Shahaliegh B.
Choose campgrounds with playground access: Multiple campsites feature dedicated children's areas. "Playgrounds were phenomenal for kids. Bike and Hiking trails all throughout the site," notes E G. about Smith Lake facilities.
Consider age-appropriate trails: When hiking with children, select appropriate paths. "OK to hike with children. I brought both of mine but we do a lot of primitive camping. So we are used to different terrain, and no bathrooms," advises Sarah L. about trails at Moccasin Branch.
Pack extra bug protection: Insects can be particularly problematic in this region. Maria M. advises visitors to Poplar Point Campground to "pack serious bug spray for summer," as mosquitoes can be intense near water areas, especially during warmer months.
Access considerations: At Spacious Skies Sandy Run (formerly Lazy Acres), RVers should note access limitations. "Super tight and small spaces with a bunch of trees to navigate while backing up," warns Steven F. Larger rigs may need to request specific sites.
Hookup quality: Water pressure can vary between campgrounds. "Site was clean and lots spacious. Dual hookups for sewer connections. Nice water pressure," notes William Scott R. about Sycamore Lodge.
Freezing weather protocols: Some campgrounds have strict winterization requirements. Josh W. shares: "We were given a rather rude letter at the camp office demanding that we disconnect on specific dates by 6pm, or else we would have our water disconnected and would be charged $10 for failing to disconnect." Always confirm cold weather policies if camping during potential freeze periods.
Site selection for views: At Poplar Point Campground, "Sites F36 and F40 are situated so the awning side of the camper has a direct, unobstructed view of the water," advises Stuart O., offering valuable insight for RVers looking to maximize their camping experience.
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