Shallow Ford Natural Area
About This Campground
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…
Location
Shallow Ford Natural Area is located in North Carolina
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
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
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Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires

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…
Location
Shallow Ford Natural Area is located in North Carolina
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