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
Mountains-to-Sea Trail
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.
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.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
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.
Drive Time
- 12 min from Burlington
- 25 min from Greensboro
- 41 min from Durham
- 49 min from Winston-Salem
