2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Falls Lake State Recreation Area features luxury glamping options just outside Zebulon, with multiple access points including Rolling View and B.W. Wells campgrounds. The spacious, wooded sites provide private retreats with electrical hookups, comfortable accommodations, and modern amenities. "We absolutely love this area! There are tons of hiking trails all around and plenty of bike trails too! Conveniently located north of Raleigh, NC and close to many major highways," noted one visitor. The glamping sites are positioned among Carolina Pines, offering a serene forest atmosphere while maintaining proximity to lake activities. Climate-controlled accommodations include yurts and safari-style canvas structures with proper beds, allowing for year-round stays with views of Falls Lake.
Visitors to these glamping destinations can enjoy direct access to Falls Lake with multiple swimming areas featuring sandy beaches adjacent to playgrounds. The extensive trail system includes segments of the Mountains to Sea Trail and Falls Lake Trail, perfect for nature walks and wildlife viewing. One camper shared, "The lake is beautiful and great for kids. We will be going back!" Fishing is particularly productive, with piers providing easy water access for anglers. Stargazing opportunities abound, with one reviewer noting the "open sky where you could see hundreds of stars at night." Most glamping accommodations remain open year-round, though B.W. Wells operates seasonally from March 15 to November 30. The sites balance natural seclusion with convenience, situated close to Raleigh and major highways for easy access to urban amenities.
"Plenty of drive up campgrounds close enough together that you can camp with plenty of sites close enough together that you can have lots of people camping together but still remaining a comfortable distance"
"Sites are close to bathrooms, with nice clean showers. Also swim beaches, and trails. Can buy firewood on site from entrance. Good spot for families with kids of all ages."
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Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $77 / night
"Wells Campground at Falls Lake felt like stepping into a quiet forest hideaway, where the kids could explore trails, spot eagles over the water, and watch butterflies while we enjoyed campfires under the"
"Bathroom facilities with hot showers located near every loop. Swimming areas at certain places around the lake. Kayaking and boat access also. Great restaurants and gas stations near by."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $72 / night
"The staff is best. Sites are clean and level. Each with a fire pit and picnic table. You can book daily or long term but you may not want to leave."
"Nice staff. Pool is usually clean. This place usually has the cheapest price on propane around."
"Decent campground in a beautiful location along Lake Jordan. Crosswinds Campground is one of several sites on the lake."
"Located just 30 miles west of Raleigh, Jordan Lake provides 7 different access points throughout this amazing natural preserve. "
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from $27 - $77 / night
"This is one of my favorite camping spots in the North Carolina triangle area. There is a tremendous amount of hiking and trails to do around here. "
"The campground had a gravel base and picnic table with fire pit. The grail was very painful to sleep on. There were also few trees so we could see other campers at nearby sites."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $17 - $47 / night
"Most RV sites are gravel with a fire pit, picnic table and a gravel tent pad beside it. The bathhouse was clean and well maintained. Their RV sites are full hookup which is great for a state park."
"Excellent new cabin’s perfect fire pit new tables/restrooms spaced out beautifully designed campground."
from $27 - $75 / night
"The park has an interesting geomorphology, sitting atop cliffs overlooking the river below, and there are miles of hiking trails. "
"Great park with a small swimming lake, views of the Neuse River 3 levels of hiking trails with a welcome center and campground and a large covered Picnic pavilion that can be rented for the day with access"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $75 / night
"Bathrooms: 5/5 clean & air-conditioning in all of them. Sites: 3/5 just average/fine
Pools: 0/5 no pool
Beach: 3/5 private beach but not upkept."
"Picnic tables and great fire pits at each site. Showers/bathrooms are not the closest to sites but if you don’t mind a walk they are not a problem. There are port o johns in one location also."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $77 / night
"Beautiful location with lots of varied sites. Some are more wooded, some have beautiful water views, all have water and electric, and some have sewage, pump out service is available."
"Staff was wonderful. Stocked camp store, small grill, but great food."
"Tucked away in the lush, verdant forests north of Raleigh, here at Bullocksville Park, you’ll discover camping and cabin grounds that are just a short hike from the nearby Lake Kerr, but far enough away"
"Bullocksville, has Electric and non electric sites, for the most part, the electric sites are more level and developed."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $77 / night
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.
TravelerWe visited Crosswinds campground at Jordan Lake State Park on the worst heatwave of the year. The great thing about this area is that the sites a well shaded. We were about 50 yards from the lake, with the wind blowing we still were comfortable all day. We stayed on Loop A, which is my favorite loop at the park. There’s no electricity or water at the sites. There are water spickets throughout the loop with potable water. The site is awesome! There’s a small pond beside it. The neighboring sites are close, but regular conversations can not be heard.this loop is always quiet even when there are a lot of people, but it’s never been full when I’m there. I didn’t do good with photos except for the food.
ScoutDecent campground in a beautiful location along Lake Jordan. Crosswinds Campground is one of several sites on the lake. We chose this location since the gates stay open all the time, while other sites have a curfew that can lock you out for the night.
The staff are super friendly and helpful. There’s apparently a camp host whom we never met and they’re on the site next to ours (not sure if they’re supposed to greet us or help us get acquainted with the site, but the staff member at check in was great and did all that when we arrived).
Loop C is quiet, very few children, and less road noise compared to the other loops, but doesn’t have the same access to the lake.
Site C50 is conveniently located close to the bath house, has a large fire pit with adjustable grill, picnic table, and hookups for water and electricity. We’re in a tent, so really just use the electricity. The picnic table here should be replaced, as the wood seems to be rotting, but still does the job. There are a few sites in loop C that do have direct access to the lake, but those tend to be booked all of the time. We explored one last night and couldn’t believe it was vacant and how much nicer it seemed.
Bathrooms are not as clean as I would like, but I bring disinfectant wipes to wipe the toilet before use. Showers are fine, but use an annoying motion sensor to turn the water on/off. Showering at night is annoying with the bugs because the bathhouse is lit like a beacon (probably for safety). Waiting for the daytime is a better experience. Also, there isn’t a washing station for dishes, and we do that at our site.
Firewood can be purchased by the staff at the campground entrance; however, the exact same firewood is almost $4 fewer at a Refuel station down the street. Definitely stop into that gas station store for things you might need.
Overall, really good experience staying here, some annoying things, but won’t ruin your stay.
TravelerFirst time to Loop C and we loved it. There are some great sites here, they are big and most are decently spaced. It rained heavily while there, some sites will hold water, but I didn’t see any fully submerged. There’s no electrical hook ups, there are a few potable water spickets throughout the loop. The bathroom was very clean.
ScoutBeautifully kept park with a great jungle gym (12 year old approved!) sweet donkeys, a CLEAN dog park, the pool was not crowded at all despite beautiful weather.
The only downsides are most of the spots are full sun, and it’s directly in view of the highway.
ScoutI don’t even know where to begin on how bad this place is. For the price, I was expecting a clean park with lots to do and nice staff…I got none of that. There’s no sewage hookups in most sites and no WiFi. Most sites are annual campers who live there and I don’t think by choice. Our neighbors a few sites down were using hardcore drugs in the open in front of children. Our site was so uneven and FILTHY, it was littered with an entire trash bag full of cigarette butts and beer cans. There’s nothing to do besides swim in a crowded, cloudy pool full of sloppy drunks or swim in the lake. We were given a packet full of insane rules, after being screamed at by a staff member at the entrance while we were trying to find someone to check in with. We went to the store during one of the very limited times they were open and got to listen to the staff there say horrifying things about guests…in front of my minor children. When we returned, we found two unsavory men going through our belongings. We hooked up and left with two days remaining. This homeless encampment they call a campground is disgusting, rude and unsafe. DO NOT GO!
TravelerEasy back in camp sites some have a bit of steep up hill to the flat space the area is hilly I was only her 2 nights so I didn’t really have much time to explore I came here to visit my Uncle and I needed a place to park his home area is to small.
ScoutReally fantastic spot to camp! Great sites and hook ups (no sewer, but EASY dump station)! Go for Loop B - it has the beach.
ScoutVery first RV park at and now like a second home. We have family in NC so we are here often. The staff is best. Sites are clean and level. Each with a fire pit and picnic table. You can book daily or long term but you may not want to leave. In the summer there is a salt water pool with lounge chairs. There is a pond filled with ducks and few donkeys for entertainment.
Falls Lake State Recreation Area offers primitive and developed camping sites with access to numerous water activities. The recreation area encompasses multiple campground sections extending around the reservoir's 12,000 acres of water with 300+ miles of shoreline. Campers can stay at several distinct campgrounds including Rolling View and B.W. Wells, each with different amenities and seasonal availability. The forested setting provides shade during summer months when temperatures average in the high 80s with high humidity.
Hiking trail exploration: The extensive network of trails at B.W. Wells — Falls Lake State Recreation Area provides options for all skill levels. "This was a stop over stay for us as we headed towards the Smokies. Nice family oriented modern Campground. Very large sites, well shaded, paved and all the hook ups. None of the sites are located right on the lake. You either walk the trails or drive down," notes Jason N.
Fishing from piers: Several dedicated fishing areas around the lake cater to anglers. "Nice, big sites and plenty of good areas for swimming, hiking, and fishing. We always catch a ton of fish!! Bath houses are always clean and the park is in a convenient location. We've been several times," reports Dana M. about Rolling View — Falls Lake State Recreation Area.
Winter camping: Unlike many seasonal parks, several Falls Lake areas remain open year-round. "We've camped here 2 or 3 times now and we can't get enough of this park. It is huge, covered in hiking trails like Mountains to Sea Trail and Falls Lake Trail. The dogs love it, the camp sites are beautiful and clean. The bathhouse wasn't quite warm enough for showers in November temps, when we tented. January was just as cold, but we rented a camper," explains Becqui M.
Privacy between sites: The spacious layout at many Falls Lake campgrounds prevents overcrowding. "My husband and I absolutely love this place! Park rangers are friendly, campsites aren't on top of each other and the restrooms and showers are clean. We love seeing the wildlife," shares Sharon M.
Birdwatching opportunities: The diverse habitat supports excellent wildlife viewing. "Great sites here at this CG in central NC. Minutes from the RDU area, convenient to 540. Connect with the Mountains to Sea trail too for a great hike!" recommends Bran P.
Sandy beach areas: Kimball Point Campground — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area offers another option within driving distance of Zebulon. "We camped lake side at Kimball Point on Kerr Lake. Nice site and views, very quiet great for relaxing fishing and watching the stars at night," notes Andy K. While this location is about an hour from Zebulon, it provides a different lake experience.
Seasonal bathroom conditions: Facility comfort varies with the weather. "The bathhouse wasn't quite warm enough for showers in November temps, when we tented," Becqui M. points out about Falls Lake facilities during colder months.
Site selection strategy: Not all sites have equal access or features. At Crosswinds Campground — Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, "Loved having a double site with my parents. Close to the beach where we sat for hours. Clean bathrooms. Spacious sites. Plenty of privacy," explains Angela M. This campground is about 45 minutes from Zebulon but offers additional lake camping options.
Varying site terrain: Some camping areas feature challenging terrain. "Starting at $30/night for a camping lot. I came here with a 25 foot shuttle bus. There are people here with deluxe buses, car+tent campers and everything in between. I reserved it through their website. They offer a small discount for senior citizens and military," reports J D. about B.W. Wells.
Playground proximity: Bullocksville Campground — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area provides family-friendly amenities. "There are a number of amenities and diversions, such as boat ramps for motored-boats, kayaking, canoeing, as well as playgrounds for the kiddos, a big gathering hall that can be rented, several picnic areas and shelters along with countless hiking trails," explains Stuart K.
Swimming beaches: Multiple lake access points feature designated swimming areas. "The lake is great, roped off area for swimming with a great little sandy beach area next to a playground and toilets," notes Shannon S. about B.W. Wells.
Educational opportunities: Park programming enhances family visits. "We loved the educational experiences at this park. Very knowledgeable and clean," shares Elizabeth V. about Eno River State Park Campground, located about 40 minutes from Zebulon.
Site leveling needs: Many campgrounds have variable terrain requiring preparation. "Not all sites are flat and some are very hard to drive into. Many have very nice lake views, and some are totally private!" advises Jeff K. about Bullocksville Park.
Seasonal planning: Some campgrounds have limited operational seasons. "This park is amazing. The majority of spots are water front or close to it. Many of have easy access to a beach. The lake is very clean, unlike some other lakes in NC, and absolutely beautiful sunrise or sunset," shares Michael P. about Kimball Point, which operates from April to October.
Yurt camping alternatives: For those seeking yurt camping near Zebulon, North Carolina, Falls Lake State Recreation Area offers some of the closest options. Traditional tent camping remains popular, but alternatives exist. "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," reports Paul H. about Crosswinds Campground.
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