William B. Umstead State Park
Reviewed May. 1, 2021

State Park Oasis in the Middle of a Metropolis

It’s not often that you see a state park in the heart of a metropolitan area. Although it’s not in the city limits, you are surrounded by cities. Without the noise of the neighboring international airport, it’s like any other natural area. However, camping in a tent means you will be hearing the sounds of jets all day long and throughout the night. Otherwise, it might have been a pleasant experience. This campground is in a state park that has a lot of trails, good areas for bicycling, and water sports such as swimming, canoeing, and fishing. When I was there, however, many of the facilities were closed. I did get a chance to take advantage of the trails, and they are relatively easy. Because of the pandemic, access to the bath house was limited in terms of hours. The sites are level and spacious, and they are not too close to other sites. It didn’t really matter when I went since there were very few campers. I can only imagine what it will be like when peak season starts, but as I said earlier, the sites are not on top of each other. The bath house was clean but only utilitarian. They could use updating. There is a place outside of the bath house to wash dishes, so you are encouraged to wash them there instead of dumping dishwater in the bath house or at your campsite. Overall, this campground is pretty good if you don’t mind the noise of the jets. If you want to experience total immersion into the wilderness and solitude, I would suggest a more remote camping area.

  • Review photo of William B. Umstead State Park by Myron C., May 1, 2021
  • Review photo of William B. Umstead State Park by Myron C., May 1, 2021
  • Review photo of William B. Umstead State Park by Myron C., May 1, 2021
  • Review photo of William B. Umstead State Park by Myron C., May 1, 2021
  • Review photo of William B. Umstead State Park by Myron C., May 1, 2021
  • Review photo of William B. Umstead State Park by Myron C., May 1, 2021
  • Review photo of William B. Umstead State Park by Myron C., May 1, 2021
  • Review photo of William B. Umstead State Park by Myron C., May 1, 2021
  • Review photo of William B. Umstead State Park by Myron C., May 1, 2021
  • Review photo of William B. Umstead State Park by Myron C., May 1, 2021
  • Review photo of William B. Umstead State Park by Myron C., May 1, 2021
  • Review photo of William B. Umstead State Park by Myron C., May 1, 2021
  • Review photo of William B. Umstead State Park by Myron C., May 1, 2021
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