Wagram, North Carolina camping options span across 17 to 50 RV sites with level access on concrete or gravel pads. Located in the Sandhills region where the coastal plain meets the Piedmont, the area experiences milder winter temperatures than the mountains but still can dip below freezing December through February. Overnight temperatures in summer remain warm, rarely dropping below 65°F, making extended camping seasons possible at most facilities.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Pine Lake RV Resort provides a stocked lake with boat rentals for visitors. "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," reports Shahaliegh B.
Nature trails: Several parks offer walking paths through wooded areas. "There are lots of places to hike and go site seeing," notes a Pine Lake visitor, while at Smith Lake Army RV Park, "The hiking trails are great and easy to get to. Reminds me of Sgt time training Thursday's... Great swampy and piedmont preservation area," according to a repeat visitor.
Swimming: Some campgrounds maintain swimming facilities for summer recreation. Michael Y. mentions that Pine Lake has a "Nice pond, pool and trails," while Smith Lake offers "Recreation Heaven" with "lots of recreational activities with lake access," according to Joy B.
What campers like
Farm experiences: Double L Farms Campground in Lumberton provides unique opportunities to interact with livestock. "If you have a family with small children, they will love the horses, chickens, guinea hens, and the couple of friendly cats and dogs that they own," writes Marvin D. Another camper adds, "There were happy chickens roaming around... There are horses, cattle, chickens and a turkey. The animals come to say hi."
Convenient highway access: Many sites offer easy access from major roadways. At Bass Lake Campground, visitors appreciate the location "only a couple hundred yards from 95" making it ideal for travelers along the interstate corridor. Similarly, Double L Farms is "located outside of Lumberton and just a 20 minute or so drive from the heavy trafficked I95 highway corridor."
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the area maintain high standards of cleanliness. At Fayetteville RV Resort & Cottages, "The bathrooms were immaculate. The Landry rooms were great," reports one long-term camper. Similarly, at Bass Lake, visitors note that "The bathrooms and showers were spotless."
What you should know
Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds may present challenges. At Pine Lake, "The road to is dirt with sand mix, they good a good job of keeping it graded," while "it can be hard to get larger trailers in and out of the park and into and out of some of the sits."
Military activity: Campgrounds near Fort Bragg may experience aircraft noise. Smith Lake Army RV Park is "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."
Long-term residents: Several RV parks accommodate extended-stay campers. At Florence RV Park, the environment has been described as a "Drive-By RV Parking Lot Community" with a mix of overnight and longer-term guests, while Double L Farms "campground also has some more permanent residents living in trailers."
Tips for camping with families
Animal interactions: Children often enjoy the farm settings available at some campgrounds. At Double L Farms, "For the kiddos, they will love the horses, chickens, guinea hens, and the couple of friendly cats and dogs that they own." Another camper mentions their "two year old on a tour of their amazing farm — horses, cows, ducks, chickens, and all the tractors of our toddlers' dreams."
Recreation facilities: Several parks offer dedicated children's play areas. Smith Lake provides "Playgrounds were phenomenal for kids" with "Bike and Hiking trails all through out the site," according to a military family visitor.
Organized activities: Some campgrounds schedule special events for younger guests. Fayetteville RV Resort offers "scheduled kid activities and movie night with popcorn" and maintains "two beautiful green lawns, two pools, two shower houses" making it ideal for family outings.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: When staying at Spring Valley RV Campground, consider "a spot that is halfway through the loop (it's lower and further removed meaning you'll hear less traffic from nearby HWY 95)." At Pine Lake, note that "the sites are pretty packed close together" which may impact larger rigs.
Hookup quality: Most parks offer reliable utilities but with variations. Smith Lake provides "Concrete pads are level and sites are spacious with a picnic table and fire pit," while at Spring Valley, RVers have "comfortable sites" with basic amenities but "no fancy amenities."
Seasonal considerations: Weather patterns affect camping comfort throughout the year. At Smith Lake, "winter so, the lake and amenities aren't available for use," showing that while most parks remain open year-round, available activities may vary seasonally.
