Best Glamping in North Carolina

From the shores of Cape Hatteras to the ancient mountains of Great Smoky Mountain National Park, North Carolina is a state that is as beautiful as it is diverse in natural wonders. Whether you fancy a day of surfing in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean or a climb up Mount Mitchell, the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi, there’s an outdoor adventure waiting for you. So grab your bathing suit or your hiking poles (or both!) and find the best camping in North Carolina.

The pristine beauty of North Carolina’s Outer Banks have always drawn vacationers looking for a respite from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives. Fortunately for those that like sleeping under the stars, camping in North Carolina at one of the state’s many beaches is a great way to experience the sun and sand without the expense of a vacation rental. With over 300 miles of coastline, there are dozens of state and private campgrounds to choose from.

If pitching your tent in coastal sand dunes isn’t your cup of tea then pack your bag and head to the mountains of Western North Carolina—a region known throughout the southeast for its abundant opportunities to recreate outdoors. Whether you’re rafting down the Nantahala River that winds through the beautiful and remote Nantahala National Forest or hiking on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, a 1,175 mile footpath that spans the width of North Carolina, you won’t run out of reasons to be outside.

North Carolina has 40 mountains that rise above 6,000 feet (aforementioned Mount Mitchell is the tallest, clocking in at 6,684 feet) and 100 that stand more than 5,000 feet. Camping in the shadows of these peaks is just one thing that makes camping in North Carolina so special. And with 2.1 million acres of public land in the state, finding a campground is as easy as pulling out a map.

Whether it’s saltwater waves, pristine peaks or rushing rivers that excite you, let The Dyrt help you discover the best camping in North Carolina.

Best Glamping Sites in North Carolina (189)

    1. Carolina Beach State Park Campground

    73 Reviews
    Carolina Beach, NC
    Website
    +1 (910) 458-7770

    $23 - $75 / night

    "Great location close to Wilmington and Carolina Beach. The recent addition of air-conditioned cabins are a welcome alternative during the hot summer months even though they book up quickly."

    "Clean bathrooms and cute well air conditioned cabins. You can ride your bike or walk to the boardwalk with some of the way having a paved bike trails."

    2. Spacious Skies Bear Den

    64 Reviews
    Spruce Pine, NC
    Website
    +1 (828) 765-2888

    $24 - $242 / night

    "Spacious Skies Bear Den in North Carolina offers an ideal blend of relaxation and adventure for families."

    "If you are looking for a campground that is quiet and secluded - this is your place!

    We are a tent camping family so we stayed in Section “A.”"

    3. Lake Powhatan — National Forests In North Carolina

    62 Reviews
    Enka, NC
    +1 (828) 552-8040

    $37 - $135 / night

    "PROS 

    Discounted camp fee with senior pass 

    Reserved 169 days prior to arriving 

    Friendly and helpful gate attendant 

    Nearly 100% shade at each site 

    Excellent dark sky viewing 

    Private sites with"

    "Also really needed the quick swil in the lake in the evening."

    4. Stone Mountain State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    Roaring Gap, NC
    Website
    +1 (336) 957-8185

    $23 / night

    "We tow a 19' a-frame camper with a Toyota Tacoma and had lots of room on the pad. The pad was pretty level so set up was easy."

    "We were in loop A which had no electric hook ups. Each site has the usual fire pit, picnic bench and a pole for your trash bag. It was very roomy and well maintained."

    5. Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    47 Reviews
    Blowing Rock, NC
    Website
    +1 (828) 963-5911

    $30 / night

    "While there's a few dozen great places to stay in and around the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway, there are few campgrounds as prized as Julian Price, which has plenty to explore just steps from your tent's"

    "Julian Price Park is a beautiful campground just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. We enjoy this campground on the weekends throughout the fall and spring as it is less occupied."

    6. Pilot Mountain State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Pinnacle, NC
    Website
    +1 (336) 444-5100

    $12 - $23 / night

    "This beautiful campground was centrally located within the state park and gave quick access to a wide variety of easy to strenuous hiking trails."

    "No water and electric hookups which we sort of prefer as it seems to be less attractive to mega sized RVs with noisy generators."

    7. Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Badin, NC
    Website
    +1 (704) 982-4402

    $12 - $107 / night

    "There was a fire pit, hang hook for trash, and plenty of shade on the tent pad. We had plenty of space between each site as well. Bathrooms were fine with decent water pressure and hot water."

    "Plentiful campsites, we arrived on a Friday without a reservation and were able to get a spot. There is a swimming pool, but we didn't swim."

    8. Goose Creek State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Bath, NC
    Website
    +1 (252) 923-2191

    "The tent sites were nicely situated and far apart from each other. The vault toilet was very clean."

    "My great-grandfather, grandfather, and father carved out the trails used for hiking today and the road to the campground its self was made by my dad and his friends."

    9. Lake Norman State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Troutman, NC
    Website
    +1 (704) 528-6350

    $23 - $75 / night

    "We stayed in the new glamping cabin #2. Very clean, comfortable bed, nice AC, lovely porch to relax on. All cabins are in walking distance to the bathrooms and showers."

    "It was very shaded and surrounded by woods. The tent pad was super spacious and made of gravel. There was also a picnic bench, fire pit, and a lantern pole."

    10. Rolling View — Falls Lake State Recreation Area

    31 Reviews
    Creedmoor, NC
    Website

    "Plenty of drive up campgrounds close enough together that you can camp with plenty of sites close enough together that you can have lots of people camping together but still remaining a comfortable distance"

    "Sites are close to bathrooms, with nice clean showers. Also swim beaches, and trails. Can buy firewood on site from entrance. Good spot for families with kids of all ages."

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Glamping Reviews in North Carolina

1812 Reviews of 189 North Carolina Campgrounds