Within Uwharrie National Forest, Yates Place operates as a US Forest Service campground offering free camping with convenient vehicle access. Campers can drive directly to a parking area and either set up at designated sites near their cars or walk down the gravel road to find dispersed camping spots in the woods. The proximity to parking allows visitors to bring additional gear without extensive hauling.
The campground provides basic amenities including toilets, picnic tables, and trash service, with firewood available on-site. Cell service reaches the area, and pets are welcome throughout the grounds. Both established sites and informal dispersed camping options give visitors flexibility in their setup, making it accessible for those seeking camping near Troy without fees.
Description
Yates Place Camp was an old home site, but now serves as an attractive destination for tent camping. A vaul toilet, tables, and grills are available at the site. Yates Place Camp is located near the Uwharrie Trail, a 20-mile National Recreation hiking trail. This camp is also popular with deer hunters and hiking groups that use it as a base camp or staging area.
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Location
Public CampgroundYates Place is located in North Carolina
Directions
From Hwy 109 West of Troy, take SR 1147 and turn right on SR 1146. Yates Place is on the left.
Coordinates
35.36042427 N
79.99073197 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/10/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/10/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 4/10/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/10/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/10/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 4/10/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 5 min from Greensboro, NC
- 1 hr 10 min from Winston-Salem, NC
- 1 hr 17 min from Burlington, NC
- 1 hr 23 min from Charlotte, NC







