Best Dispersed Camping near Winston-Salem, NC

Searching for the perfect place to dispersed camp near Winston-Salem? Dispersed camping means that no facilities or amenities are provided, so that you can truly disconnect and get back to nature. You're sure to find the perfect dispersed campgrounds for your North Carolina camping adventure.

Best Dispersed Sites Near Winston-Salem, NC (4)

    Camper-submitted photo from Birkhead Mountain Wilderness Area Dispersed

    1. Birkhead Mountain Wilderness Area Dispersed

    1 Review
    1 Photo
    30 Saves
    Cedar Grove, North Carolina

    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.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Shallow Ford Natural Area

    2. Shallow Ford Natural Area

    1 Review
    1 Photo
    17 Saves
    Elon, North Carolina

    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.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Dispersed
    • Firewood Available

    $10 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off Falls Dam Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off Falls Dam Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off Falls Dam Trail
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      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Winston-Salem, NC is Birkhead Mountain Wilderness Area Dispersed with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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