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Steele Creek Park & Campground

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Steele Creek Park & Campground, near Morganton, North Carolina, is a lively spot that caters to families and outdoor lovers alike. With a mix of tent sites, RV spots, and even cabins, there's something for everyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors.

The campground boasts a beautiful creekside location, perfect for swimming and tubing, which many visitors rave about. Clean facilities, including showers and restrooms, help keep things comfortable after a day of adventure. As one happy camper noted, “The site backed up to the creek, which was amazing!”

For those who enjoy a little more action, the nearby area offers hiking trails and stunning views, especially during the fall when the leaves change color. The camp store is handy for grabbing any forgotten essentials, and the playground keeps the kids entertained. While some sites are a bit snug, the friendly atmosphere and access to nature make it a great choice for a weekend escape.

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Location

Steele Creek Park & Campground is located in North Carolina

Detail location of campground

Directions

From jct I-40 (exit 105) & Hwy 18: Go 2-1/2 mi NW on Hwy 18, then 13-1/2 mi N on Hwy 181.

Address

7081 NC 181
Morganton, NC 28655

Coordinates

35.87285068 N
81.79265067 W

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Access

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

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

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

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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11 Reviews

Reviewed Oct. 1, 2023

Beware

On 8/25/23 - 8/27/23, WE went camping for the first time this year and left early that sunday morning. Which turned into a nightmare for my family on the following Monday 8/28/23 we had a social worker come out to investigate my family due to steel creek making a HUGE mix up on giving the wrong site number and wrong information to dss. AND All Steel Creek had to say was they are sorry!! Our life was turned upside down for over two weeks due to Steel Creek giving out wrong information. Shouldn't Steel Creek make sure they give the right information to a department like child protective services? The case was eventually closed because we were the wrong family, but now dss says it will always be on my husband's record with them that he was investigated for child abuse even when we were the wrong family to start with! a weekend that was supposed to be a nice and relaxing vacation turned into my husband having to lose time at work, lawyer fees, and emotional distress for my family. My husband tried to contact Steel Creek after everything was over, but they are screening his calls and staying silent on this situation. The very least they could have done was offer a refund of our stay if not more for everything steel creek has put us through. All of this was due to Steel Creek giving wrong information to the Department of Social Services! Be very aware because this can happen to you! This could be your information given next! I've been going to steel creek since I was a little girl and I'll never go back or recommend this camp ground to anyone and will always tell my story of the wrong steel creek camp ground has put us through especially since the owner Joey has not even reached out to my husband for the trouble his camp ground has caused my family! A little business suggestion for you if at any time a department like social services is calling you for information, you need to make sure yourself and / or your employees are giving out the right information. And to your employees who give false information should be fired! This was an awful situation this camp ground put us in! SHAME ON YOU, STEEL CREEK!

On another note our site was also full of dog crap, people who stay here with dogs are supposed to clean up after them and 90% of them never do so just know if you do choose to stay at this campground have plans on dodging dog crap during your stay. If it's not dog crap you will hear of the many dogs barking the whole time during your stay, which is annoying when you are trying to relax with your family.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jul. 9, 2023

Decent for the price

Campground has decent amenities, sites are small and on top of each other. Bathrooms and showers leave a lot to be desired. My site is not what was pictured on the website, and I paid to reserve it, so buyer beware. Camp store is decent, and playground is nice. River swimming is the real attraction, and to my kids it was worth it.

SiteD4
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Steele Creek Park & Campground by adam B., July 9, 2023
  • Review photo of Steele Creek Park & Campground by adam B., July 9, 2023
  • Review photo of Steele Creek Park & Campground by adam B., July 9, 2023
Reviewed Sep. 5, 2021

Steel creek

We loved it here only thing we didn’t like was haveing to leave you are close to your Nabj but everything was great

Sitebp2
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed May. 6, 2021

Awesome RV Park

Hello, we stayed here last weekend and had a blast. Its a very well kept park with over 300 spots. Plenty of room in spots for pets and children. We had a blast with out 3 year old daughter and our standard poodle.

SiteD8
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Mar. 11, 2021

Very Nice

This campground is a very nice place. Although it rained the entire weekend we still had a great time. The staff is excellent. When we first arrived, they escorted us to our site. When we got to our site, the previous tenants dumped their raw sewage on the ground. The guy who escorted us immediately had someone come and clean it up and they even snaked the sewage pipe just in case. Our site backed up to the creek which was amazing! We went in the fall so all the activities were done for the year. We will defiantly be back in the summer time!

Month of VisitNovember
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2020

Best family campground

We had the best weekend at Steele Creek! We went the 3rd weekend in October and the fall leaf color was gorgeous! The close proximity to Linville Falls, Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway was perfect. We will definitely be back to explore the area more. It was cool outside but we saw several kids playing in the creek and it looked fun. We will have to come back in the summer to enjoy the water.

  • Review photo of Steele Creek Park & Campground by Kimberly H., October 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Steele Creek Park & Campground by Kimberly H., October 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Steele Creek Park & Campground by Kimberly H., October 27, 2020
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Reviewed Jul. 22, 2020

Love this place

A16 was the camp spot. Checking in was as easy as pulling into the park, coming to a stop sign with a “camp host” ask if we had reservations (we did) she brought us a little info on the park and directed us on where our camp site was. We stayed two extra days and enjoyed the relaxing waters here.

  • Review photo of Steele Creek Park & Campground by Mike R., July 22, 2020
  • Review photo of Steele Creek Park & Campground by Mike R., July 22, 2020
  • Review photo of Steele Creek Park & Campground by Mike R., July 22, 2020
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Reviewed May. 31, 2020

Great weekend!

Can up on a spontaneous camping trip and had a blast! The water was clear with a small beach. Friends of my went and paddled the Wilson Gorge close by. Tubed down the river, just plenty to do for a weekend trip.

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2019

Water everywhere

A lot of the sites have water beside them. Bathrooms were clean. There is a store on property that has things you may have forgotten and a grill

  • Review photo of Steele Creek Park & Campground by Nicole L., August 5, 2019
  • Review photo of Steele Creek Park & Campground by Nicole L., August 5, 2019
  • Review photo of Steele Creek Park & Campground by Nicole L., August 5, 2019
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Reviewed Jul. 22, 2018

Great Family Escape

Steele Creek Park has multiple camp sites available for any type of camping you are looking for! There are primitive campsites for those who only want to “rough it”, sites indicated for tent or pop-up with water and electricity, 30 amp and 50 amp sites. a large portion of the sites are located directly on the creek. There are multiple bathhouses available. The staff is very pleasant. This campground also allows dogs.

  • Review photo of Steele Creek Park & Campground by Sally T., July 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Steele Creek Park & Campground by Sally T., July 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Steele Creek Park & Campground by Sally T., July 22, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Steele Creek Park & Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Steele Creek Park & Campground has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Steele Creek Park & Campground?

    Steele Creek Park & Campground allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Steele Creek Park & Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Steele Creek Park & Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Steele Creek Park & Campground have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Steele Creek Park & Campground does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Steele Creek Park & Campground?

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