Best RV Parks & Resorts near Paint Creek Lake
Paint Creek Lake provides access to multiple RV campgrounds, including Pike Lake State Park Campground with its paved pads and electrical hookups. Long's Retreat Family Resort offers full-hookup sites with water, sewer and 50-amp service, while Cowan Lake State Park Campground features electric sites in both wooded and open areas. Thousand Trails Wilmington accommodates big rigs with 30-amp service on three camping loops. Most campgrounds maintain gravel or asphalt pads with varying degrees of level surfaces. Site dimensions range from 30 to 50 feet, with Pike Lake having some sites too small for larger rigs. "Park was nice and very clean. Much larger than expected. I was a bit shocked to have 50 amp hookup, but no water. No sewer either, but wasn't shocked by that."
Between April and October, campgrounds throughout the region operate at full capacity, with some offering year-round accessibility. Dump stations are available at most parks, though hookup configurations vary widely. Cell service fluctuates significantly—Pike Lake has minimal coverage while Cowan Lake reports excellent connectivity with "90Mbps down on T-Mobile 5G." Many parks permit pets but enforce leash requirements. Shower facilities generally receive positive reviews for cleanliness, though during peak seasons they may have limited hot water capacity. Water fill stations exist at partial-hookup campgrounds, allowing RVers to top off tanks before settling in. Advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and fall foliage season, particularly for prime waterfront or pull-through motorhome sites.
