Searching for a dispersed camping spot near Winston-Salem? Dispersed camping is an excellent way to get away from it all and to disconnect. Find dispersed campsites you've visited before, or discover new spots from other campers.
Disperse camping is allowed in the Birkhead Mountains Wilderness. Camp at least 200 feet from all streams, creeks, roads and wildlife fields. When using fire rings, please disperse the ring before leaving camp. Use of cook stoves is highly recommended. Firewood is available as dead and down in the forest, please do not cut live trees for firewood. Also hunting is allowed in this area, orange would be advisable to wear during the hunting seasons, when hiking the trails.
Please pack all trash out with you when you leave. No mountain bikes or ATV's are allowed within the Wilderness area.
No permenant camps are allowed in the Wilderness area. Camping is allowed for a 14 day period with in a 30 day time frame. Dogs are allowed as long as they are on a leash and kept under control.
The Shallow Ford Campsites are located along The Haw river. The Haw River Trail provides public access to Alamance County’s most important natural feature. Built on the idea of conservation through recreation, the land and paddle trails allow the community to explore and appreciate its river while helping to conserve and protect this important resource.
Primitive backcountry campsite located approximately one mile from parking area. Access by hiking or paddling only!
The department requires that a responsible adult accompany each group. Group limit is 10 people.
Fee: $10 per group (County & Non-County Resident)
Please choose your arrival day for your reservation, we will know you are staying the night.
$10 / night
Disperse camping is allowed in the Birkhead Mountains Wilderness. Camp at least 200 feet from all streams, creeks, roads and wildlife fields. When using fire rings, please disperse the ring before leaving camp. Use of cook stoves is highly recommended. Firewood is available as dead and down in the forest, please do not cut live trees for firewood. Also hunting is allowed in this area, orange would be advisable to wear during the hunting seasons, when hiking the trails.
Please pack all trash out with you when you leave. No mountain bikes or ATV's are allowed within the Wilderness area.
No permenant camps are allowed in the Wilderness area. Camping is allowed for a 14 day period with in a 30 day time frame. Dogs are allowed as long as they are on a leash and kept under control.
The Shallow Ford Campsites are located along The Haw river. The Haw River Trail provides public access to Alamance County’s most important natural feature. Built on the idea of conservation through recreation, the land and paddle trails allow the community to explore and appreciate its river while helping to conserve and protect this important resource.
Primitive backcountry campsite located approximately one mile from parking area. Access by hiking or paddling only!
The department requires that a responsible adult accompany each group. Group limit is 10 people.
Fee: $10 per group (County & Non-County Resident)
Please choose your arrival day for your reservation, we will know you are staying the night.
$10 / night
