Bass anglers and paddlers find excellent opportunities at Cane Creek Park, a county-operated campground wrapped around a sizable lake southeast of Waxhaw. The facility spans both sides of the water, with camping areas connected to day-use sections by a walking trail that circles the entire lake.
The campground accommodates various camping styles across its wooded sites. Full hookup RV sites feature electric, water, and sewer connections, while tent campers can choose between drive-in sites with water spigots positioned between every two sites or hike-in locations that offer more privacy and direct lake access. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table, with most providing decent spacing under the tree canopy. Janet R. notes the hike-in tent sites are "large, well spaced, heavily wooded and private, with lake access for good fishing and paddling."
Two bathhouses serve the camping areas, with reviewers consistently praising their cleanliness and hot water availability. The park includes several family amenities: three playgrounds, a free miniature golf course, a camp store, and a designated swimming beach for campers. The day-use side offers additional facilities including picnic shelters, kayak rentals, and disc golf. Equestrian trails wind throughout the property, doubling as hiking paths, though some sections prove challenging for bicycles.
Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for weekends and holidays when the facility fills quickly. The campground operates year-round, though the swimming area may have seasonal restrictions. Site 34 sits near a dumpster location, which some campers prefer to avoid. David E. reports the park "got very busy on Friday through the weekend" during his visit.
Nearby alternatives include Andrew Jackson State Park Campground across the state line and The Inn at Rosehill & Rosehill Stables for those seeking a different setting. Cane Creek works well for families wanting lake recreation and RV campers needing full hookups within easy reach of Charlotte.
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Location
Public CampgroundCane Creek Park is located in North Carolina
Directions
From Monroe: Take Hwy 200 south approximately 11 miles, Turn left on Potters Rd. approximately 2.5 miles, Turn right on Harkey Rd. approximately 1.4 miles. The Park will be on your left. From Waxhaw: When at redlight with railroad crossing in the center of town. Make a left after going over railroad track . Go about 200 yards and the road will fork to the right, turn right. Go approximately 2 miles Pass Waxhaw Baptist Church Cemetery turn right (still Providence Rd.). Go approximately 5.5 miles crossing over Hwy 200 (Lancaster and Providence intersection) Turn left onto Harkey Rd. Go 1 mile on Harkey Rd. The Park Entrance will be on your right.
Address
5213 Harkey Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
Coordinates
34.84400078 N
80.68600097 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 4/26/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/8/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/26/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 4/26/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/8/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/26/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
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
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 39 min from Charlotte, NC
- 1 hr 9 min from Columbia, SC
- 1 hr 29 min from Sumter, SC
- 1 hr 34 min from Florence, SC








































