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Sandy Creek Family Campground

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Sandy Creek Family Campground sits just outside Stone Mountain State Park in Traphill, North Carolina, functioning as a practical base camp and overflow option for the park next door. A roughly one-mile path connects the campground directly to a sliding rock and waterfall inside the park, so hikers can leave the car parked and head out on foot. The campground accommodates both tent campers and RVs up to 50 feet, with electric and water hookups available at RV sites.

The layout centers on a large grassy field with tent sites along the tree line, where shade is more reliable than on the open sites. Picnic tables and water access are consistent across the sites reviewers visited. One creekside site with a firepit positioned directly beside the water gets mentioned repeatedly and tends to book up. Kids have a playground and volleyball court on the grounds, and the creek itself draws younger campers for wading. The owner, Barry, delivers firewood to sites on request and is noted for his familiarity with the area's local history.

Reviews on cleanliness are mixed. Several campers describe the bathhouse as clean and well-maintained, while Brian B. found it in poor condition, calling it "the worst of any campground I have ever seen." The dump station sits on a hill, requiring an uphill reverse approach that some RV drivers find awkward. Reservations are available, and booking ahead is advisable if the creekside site is a priority.

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Map & DirectionsSandy Creek Family Campground is located in North Carolina near Traphill

Private Campground

Address

1095 Traphill Brown Rd
Traphill, NC 28685

Coordinates

36.37150087 N
81.0474 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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General Info

Drive Time

1 hr 5 min from Winston-Salem, NC
1 hr 28 min from Greensboro, NC
1 hr 51 min from Blacksburg, VA
2 hrs 27 min from Johnson City, TN

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Reviews7 Camper Reviews - Sandy Creek Family Campground

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Many visitors reported excellent host service from Barry and appreciated the family-friendly creek access near Stone Mountain State Park. Most found clean, spacious sites, though some noted mixed bathhouse conditions and dump station challenges.

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Brian B.

Guide

Reviewed Nov. 1, 2023

Nice campground But……

Nice campground. Had a nice site on a little creek. Owner was nice. However, the shower house was the worst of any campground I have ever seen. Dirty, plumbing was a mess. Not sure if I was better off going in than when I came out.

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Month of VisitOctober

Brandon C.

Scout

Reviewed Mar. 16, 2022

Great location, nice owner and very clean

Stayed there for a weekend, great location close to Stone Mtn park. Hiked from there into the state park. Very clean kept campground and nice owner

Month of VisitSeptember

Ann H.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 2, 2021

Campground with large playground

Our group had both an RV and a large tent. The room allowed for both was very generous. The grounds and bath house were clean and well maintained. Barry the owner is very helpful and accommodating. He will deliver wood to your campsite, if you need to buy wood. Our sites were creek side. The kids enjoyed playing in the creek and on the playground. The grounds are adjacent to the Stone Mountain State Park. Very fun long weekend at a family friendly campground. Would definitely camp here again!

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Month of VisitMay

Kirsten J.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2020

Very quiet, clean, close to Stone Mountain!

Sandy Creek Family Campground is located in Traphill, NC near Stone Mountain. This is a great overflow campground from Stone Mountain. In fact, you can even walk to the falls from this campground!

Sandy Creek Family Campground has both tent and RV sites. The tent sites on the tree line were our pick. Lots of shade on a big grassy field, with both a play set for the kids and a volleyball court. All sites had nice picnic tables (that we saw) and easily accessible water. The bathhouse was clean and well maintained. Extended family was staying in an RV site while we were there and they had some problems with their power staying on....

Sandy Creek Family Campground has one incredible site that has a firepit just feet from the creek! This site was taken while we were there - but we have it in mind for our next visit!

Month of VisitJuly

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Robbie N.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 10, 2020

Great Host! Kids loved it.

We had a great time at Sandy Creek campground! Barry is a good host and his family has lived on Stone Mountain for a long time. Good history lesson. Campground had kids activities and a nice creek for them to play in. We’ll visit again.

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Becca C.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 23, 2020

Great campground not best dump station

We had the campground all to ourselves when we went which was really nice! The site we were at was pretty level, but they don’t have a specific pad they just told us to park however we wanted. The biggest negative I would say was the dump station. It was on the hill so you had to back up to it and it wasn’t easy location to do so that plus there were cigarette buds everywhere in our campsite. Other than that it was Nice! Right on the creek and there is a little path to get to the waterfalls of Stone Mountain state park! We will probably stay at the state park next time, mainly because of the dump station but we enjoyed are time there

Jimmy M.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 9, 2019

Great little secret spot

Found this place in September 2018 and went back 3 more times before winter. The owner (Barry) takes great care of the place and customer service is top notch. Access to a sliding rock and waterfall in Stone Mountain State Park with an approximate 1 mile easy hike.

Contact information can be found on Facebook.

The bath house is kept spotless.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a map available of Sandy Creek Family Campground?

Sandy Creek Family Campground doesn't provide a detailed map online, but the layout is straightforward with clearly marked tent and RV sites. Upon arrival, the owner Barry can help orient you to the available sites and facilities. The campground has a simple layout with sites along the tree line and creek. For planning purposes, you might want to call ahead to discuss specific site options and availability.

What RV services and hookups are available at Sandy Creek Campground?

Sandy Creek Family Campground offers RV sites with hookups, though specific hookup types (water, electric, sewer) aren't detailed. The sites are spacious, accommodating both RVs and additional tents if needed. The campground does have a dump station, though it's positioned on a hill which requires backing up and can be challenging to use. Sites don't have designated pads, giving campers flexibility in how they position their vehicles.

Where is Sandy Creek Family Campground located in North Carolina?

Sandy Creek Family Campground is located in Traphill, North Carolina, adjacent to Stone Mountain State Park. This prime location allows campers to easily access the park's attractions, including a sliding rock and waterfall that's approximately a one-mile easy hike from the campground. In fact, some campers use Sandy Creek as an overflow option when Stone Mountain State Park is full. The campground's proximity to the park makes it an excellent base for exploring the natural beauty of the area.

Does Sandy Creek Campground offer cabin rentals?

Sandy Creek Family Campground does not appear to offer cabin rentals. The campground primarily provides tent and RV camping sites. Visitors looking for accommodation options should plan to bring their own tent or RV. The facility focuses on traditional camping experiences with creek-side sites and access to outdoor activities rather than cabin accommodations.

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