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Six Points @ Raven Micro Farm houses a fully loaded glamping site with a Bell tent, thick Japanese cotton sleeping mat, linens, full-size propane grill, cookware, utensils, and dishware. Located near Catawba, this private glamping experience requires a short hike to access the slightly hilly property. Hippie Holler offers yurt accommodations in a natural setting with drinking water, fire pits, picnic tables, and toilet facilities. One guest shared, "Six points @ Raven Micro Farm LLC is a fully loaded Glamping site. Equip with a Bell tent, thick Japanese cotton sleeping mat, linens, full-size propane grill, cookware, utensils, dishware, and more." Both locations provide a more luxurious camping experience than traditional tent sites, with comfortable sleeping arrangements and essential amenities for a resort-style outdoor stay.
The glamping sites connect visitors to natural surroundings while maintaining comfort. Trails accessible from the accommodations allow for hiking and exploration of the surrounding landscape. Crowders Mountain State Park, offering glamping options, features multiple hiking trails, a lake area, and opportunities for outdoor recreation including disc golf. A visitor noted, "Hippie Holler has alcohol allowed, fires allowed, firewood, pets allowed, picnic tables, and toilets." The region's glamping accommodations typically remain open year-round, with most sites requiring reservations in advance. Proximity to Charlotte (approximately 30 miles from some locations) provides convenient access to urban amenities while enjoying a luxury camping experience in natural settings with private accommodations.
"We stayed on site 16 right on the lake. Beautiful views. Our site was very steep, so took a lot to get level, but it was ok. The rangers we're very nice and helpful."
"Campsite rates are very reasonable and all sites have electric and water and 3 sites also have sewer! Bathrooms and showers are clean and staff are friendly and helpful! We will be returning soon!"
"Lake, hiking trails and nice wooded campsites with fire rings and close proximity to bath houses. Playground for kids, little store, friendly staff."
"Campground has trails and fishing in walking distance. It is always packed. No alcohol permitted."
"We live nearby so this is a nice little place to camp at. Nice sites, close to places to eat. Bathhouse was clean and well kept."
"The bath house was clean. The men's side gave every appearance of being well maintained."
"Staff at counter was very friendly and provided all the information needed. Site was level side to side and paved with asphalt only wide enough for the camper."
"The sites are tight but there's shade and since we have to be close to the Charlotte airport it was perfect. Far enough not to have super loud plane noise but a very easy drive."
"We came here to do some trailer maintenance and because it is very close to home. We were not expecting it to be a great camping experience, but we’re pleasantly surprised!"
"I reserved a back in space and when we arrived were told they had upgraded us to a pull through site at no extra charge. Site was large enough for 36' fifth wheel, truck, and our car fit behind rig."
from $62 / night
Check Availability"There's alot to do here and tons of other outdoor activities within a few minutes' drive, and there's a guide book that lists it all."
from $40 - $110 / night
"When I checked in, the lady was nice enough to find a site with grass behind the gravel so I could set up my tent. She didn’t warn me that it was sloped."
"Affordable, yet luxurious."
"See the camping info here: https://www.ncparks.gov/crowders-mountain-state-park/camping](https://www.ncparks.gov/crowders-mountain-state-park/camping)
It isnt a rugged hike, but you must be prepapred"
"We arrived late almost at sundown but they had an envelope waiting with instructions, a parking tag and a map. This is a hike in campground so we were in a hurry."
from $17 - $47 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $60 / night
TravelerSix points @ Raven Micro Farm LLC is a fully loaded Glamping site. Equip with a Bell tent, thick Japanese cotton sleeping mat, linens, full-size propane grill, cookware, utensils, dishware, and more.
This is a walk-in site, bring your hiking boots. The property is slightly hilly.
Be advised that the site is private excluding when we are out doing farm chores or as the animals are rotated.
LegendI gave this campground four stars, but only for RVs and travel trailers. I would not give it four stars for tent campers. Tent campers would have a hard time finding a suitable site that would not be too rocky. When I checked in, the lady was nice enough to find a site with grass behind the gravel so I could set up my tent. She didn’t warn me that it was sloped. With that said, it is a campground in a beautiful setting. The lake and the sitting area beside the lake are both beautiful. There is a paved walkway down to the lake to a sitting area and a dock. The bath house was air conditioned, almost too much. It is a shock to the system moving from the intense South Carolina heat into the bath house. However, it was a nice break from the heat. Be aware that when you take a shower, you may have to wait a few minutes for the hot water to start. When I first turned it on, I wondered if there was any hot water. Eventually it came, and it was HOT, so I had to adjust it quickly. Also, take your own hand soap with you. There are paper towels but no soap. There are several trails, and you can rent boats, peddle boats, canoes, and kayaks. There is also a disc golf course. If I had known beforehand, I would have taken my own discs. That’s my fault for not doing the research. My favorite part of this camping experience was waking up early in the morning and sitting by the lake. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to capture a photo of the ducks taking off and flying in a perfect v-formation, but it was so peaceful there. Overall, this is a great campground to get away from civilization.
LegendIf you want to get away from civilization, this might be the place to camp. However, it is beside a road, but the road is not used very much since it is a national forest road.
I was glad to see that it had running water and one of the cleanest pit toilets I think I have ever seen. The Palmetto Trail runs through it, so if you are thru-hiking, this would be a good place to camp for the night. I was at campsite 5, which was the one farthest from the road, and I could tell it was the most popular. I picked up a small bag of trash left by previous campers before setting up. There are trash receptacles nearby, but alas, some people leave their trash at the campsite anyway.
There is a spacious grassy area in the middle of the campsites for whatever activities you want to engage in. There is also a large, separate grassy area for group camping. It includes a communal fire pit.
Overall, it is a great area for primitive camping and for dry camping if you are in a small RV.
ScoutNice, quiet campground. Has fire pit and access to running water . No picnic tables and has vaulted toilets . But very nice place to get away from stress of life . Definitely will be back
ScoutWe stayed 3 nights in a 31' travel trailer at site 80. Staff at counter was very friendly and provided all the information needed. Site was level side to side and paved with asphalt only wide enough for the camper. The hookups were standard location and heights no issues. Our steps come out to a large level dirt pad, not grass. Lots of trees providing shade which is nice. It had started raining after setup and the dirt quickly became mud. The bathhouse is close and clean, all tile. I wish there were curtains separating shower from dress area though. The shuttle to Carowinds was frequent and convenient. All in all, the campground was nice, we would stay again.
GuideOverall: 2.5-3
Bathrooms: 2
County park that offers 67 campsites. Offered bathroom with showers (2 locations only), water and electric hookup, sewer hookup, fire pit, picnic table, boat ramps, and playground. We had spot 9 which was an end spot that was roomy for our teardrop trailer (T@G XL). This spot was closer to the water but not in wooded area. Many spots were in an open field with the RVs on top of one another. Other spots were in more of a wooded area but they were close together.
Campground was good if you were into fishing. Many campers had their boats plus in early morning trucks were trailering their boats to place in the lake.
There were no trails to explore at the campground. Does offer swimming in the lake starting around Memorial Day. Not much else to do unless you were going to fish for bass or other fresh water fish.
Bathrooms: One set for campground (67 sites) and another by the marina. Very outdated, dingy, and dark. Women’s - stall was out of order, some didn’t lock, in evening - messy - papers and other garbage on floors. Showers were the darkest area of the bathroom - icky looking. Woman who had just used it said only the last one really worked. Mens - shower handle was broken, did have hot water but were icky and run down.
Overall - convenient for a stop over - near highway, good access to lake for fishing.
GuideWe live nearby so this is a nice little place to camp at. Nice sites, close to places to eat. Bathhouse was clean and well kept. We went around Halloween and they had trick-or-treating around the park as well as prizes for the best decorated.
GuideWe came here to do some trailer maintenance and because it is very close to home. We were not expecting it to be a great camping experience, but we’re pleasantly surprised! The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, the campsites were clean, and the bath houses were newly updated and immaculate. The roads in the section we stayed in were a bit rough (a combination of asphalt and gravel), but perfectly fine for camping. Most of the sites have good shade, but unfortunately our site was in full sun. Our site had full hookups, and a picnic table that was pretty rickety. No fire ring. The sites are very close together, and most are back to back sharing a driveway. Personally we prefer a more secluded camping spot, but this KOA is perfect for an overnight on your way to another location, a trip to nearby Charlotte, or like us, utilizing the full hookups for some waterline maintenance.
GuideWe stayed on site 16 right on the lake. Beautiful views. Our site was very steep, so took a lot to get level, but it was ok. The rangers we're very nice and helpful. Took a walk on the nature trail and it was a nice, short hike and then we looked at the museum and schoolhouse. The only downside is that you could hear the traffic at the campsites. Other than that it was a great spot.
Near Catawba, South Carolina, campers can experience varied terrain across an elevation range of 500-800 feet with moderate humidity levels throughout summer. The region offers both established campgrounds and glamping options with seasonal weather patterns that bring warm summers and mild winters, allowing for year-round camping opportunities.
Disc golf course access: Chester State Park Campground features an 18-hole championship disc golf course along with lakeside activities. "Small clean campground... Very nice trail along the lake perimeter and Championship Disc golf course," notes Keith K.
Kayaking and canoeing: Andrew Jackson State Park Campground provides water activities on its small lake. "There are cites right next to a lake which is perfect for paddling around in a canoe or kayak just watch out for stumps," advises Tony E.
Wildlife observation: McDowell Nature Preserve offers opportunities to spot local fauna while hiking multiple trails. "It is hard to believe that you are in the city limits of Charlotte in this campground. It is very rustic, with lots of trees and nature, and the campsites are nicely spaced out," reports Rick B.
Privacy and quiet setting: McDowell Nature Preserve provides a secluded camping experience despite its proximity to Charlotte. "Once you pull off the road and back into the nature preserve, all of the noise (except for airplanes) falls away," mentions Lee J.
Clean facilities: Cane Creek Park maintains well-kept bathhouses and grounds. "The campground is clean and well-maintained. The bathhouse is in good shape and clean," states Robert D., while another camper notes, "Lake, hiking trails and nice wooded campsites with fire rings and close proximity to bath houses."
Historical elements: Andrew Jackson State Park Campground offers educational components alongside camping. "There is a museum and is perfect for kids," says Kevin T., while Rachel R. adds, "Took a walk on the nature trail and it was a nice, short hike and then we looked at the museum and schoolhouse."
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds in the area require advance booking, particularly during peak seasons. "This is a small comfortable campground in a beautiful State Park. The lake is breathtaking. There are tournaments through out the year," explains Chris W. about Chester State Park Campground.
Terrain challenges: Some sites present leveling difficulties for certain camping setups. "Our site was very steep, so took a lot to get level, but it was ok," reports Rachel R. about Andrew Jackson State Park, while at Ebenezer Park, a camper noted, "Needed more leveling than I had, and I have a lot."
Yurt camping options: For those interested in yurt camping near Catawba, South Carolina, Hippie Holler provides yurt accommodations. "I found my happy place here at Hippie Holler! No kids or loud obnoxious other campers, felt at home, safe, understood and able to relax completely," shares Sherry M.
Free recreation amenities: Cane Creek Park offers no-cost activities for children. "The mini golf is free and a blast. The swim area is only open on Saturdays or you can drive to the day use side and be over there," explains Sarah B.
Seasonal events: Holiday weekends feature special programming at some campgrounds. "Holidays usually have some activities for kids," notes Sarah B., while another camper mentioned, "We went around Halloween and they had trick-or-treating around the park as well as prizes for the best decorated."
Child-friendly hiking options: Several area trails accommodate younger hikers with manageable distances. "The trails are strenuous but views are amazing! Its definitely worth it and right outside town, not far out," says Tricia B. about Crowders Mountain State Park Campground.
Site selection guidance: Many campgrounds have staff who can help find appropriate spots for larger rigs. "The rangers we're very nice and helpful," notes Rachel R., while at another location a camper advises, "If you call the campground hosts and rangers are very helpful in helping you get on the right sight."
Proximity to urban conveniences: Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort provides full hookups near shopping and attractions. "Cabelas, Walmart, and other shopping is nearby for supplies as well as a few restaurants," shares Nate G., while Bob F. adds, "It's a short drive to restaurants and shopping, and very convenient if visiting Charlotte and surrounding cities."
Space limitations: Some campgrounds have tight access roads that can challenge larger vehicles. "It is a great campground but tight fit for our 30 foot camper," mentions Julie P., and another RVer commented, "The roads between the sites we a bit tight- it did not effect us as the park was not full but it could be a problem in peak season."
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