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Dispersed Camping

Shallow Ford Natural Area

Shallow Ford Natural Area offers dispersed camping near Elon, NC, with terrain featuring wooded areas and open spaces. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Haw River, which provides opportunities for kayaking and fishing, and the Alamance Battleground State Historic Site.

Description

Municipal

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.

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Location

Shallow Ford Natural Area is located in North Carolina

Detail location of campground

Directions

The Shallow Ford Natural Area is located approximately one mile from the parking area or via a dedicated paddle access on the Haw River. there are three primitive backcountry campsites. Available by reservation.

Address

1955 Gerringer Mill Road
Elon, NC

Coordinates

36.160447712435115 N
79.49166997364821 W

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Access

  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Pets
  • Fires

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Jun. 24, 2022

Peaceful camping

This campsite is on the Mountains to Sea Trail for those that are doing that. There’s lots of shade and it is very peaceful. It is pretty flat for your tent and there are fire rings. Someone left me a bundle of wood. I hear the river in the background and lots of birds and squirrels. I would highly recommend this place.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Shallow Ford Natural Area by Linda , June 24, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Shallow Ford Natural Area?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Shallow Ford Natural Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Shallow Ford Natural Area have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Shallow Ford Natural Area does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Shallow Ford Natural Area?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.