Pettigrew State Park Campground

Stopped here as we were doing the NC state park challenge. Spent the night. The campground was full and spots were close together. A lot of people stay here to hunt locally. They stay here as it was convenient. We did have neighbors that had a huge spotlight and brought a deer back to skin. I found out from my other neighbor the next day that it isn't allowed here. We didn't know so I guess they got away with it but they kept to themselves...

we otherwise just hung out, checked the old plantation and took a hike on moccasin trail. Be careful!!! It was brisk and damp and we of course, came across what appeared to be a moccasin on the trail. My dog jumped over it...startled it and I saw its head pop up. We had a standoff and some how came out of it unscathed. Phew!

Also, along the same trail that is parallel to the trail there are local houses with two pitbulls that came flying out to greet us on the trail..not neutered and owners nowhere to be found. We, my female pit mix ignored them and they thankfully ended up going home.....otherwise the trail was a nice walk along the lake, but sure wasn't dull for us!

The plantation is a neat part of history and I learned a ton about this area and park though the slave history is pretty sad.

I pulled in here for a night and got the chance to see bears running around on the way in.  Hiked the water loop and was happy to see a nice swim area.  If you continue on the loop you'll come across a plantation historic site.  It's not on the campground map so I got a little spooked thinking I was in a A24 film.  I visited in June and this place was loaded with fireflies; my personal favorite.  All of the shady spots look like they'd be prime time for laying back and watching the fireflies bump around.  One even snuck in my car and I didn't realize until the next night.

This campsite is pretty barebones.  I went for an open site to be close to the bathroom and give my solar panel a chance to soak in the sun.  Firewood is available for sale and it's cheap, $5 for 10 pieces.  Unfortunately it was a little wet and hard to start.

BEWARE OF THE DEER coming and going out of this park.  I had the misfortune of hitting one on my way out.

Nice park.  Very basic sites.  No hookups or dump sites.  Water and wash house available and OK. Site #1 can be tricky and may be best for off-road types or tenters.  #2-9 very private with full shade (bring plenty of bug spray)10-13 full sun pretty much. Great lake for swimming boating and fishing. Good hiking too. Nearby Somerset house very educational. Downside to us was that our site (#8) was overrun with houseflies to the point that we were excited about leaving and we were fastidious about clean up and sealing garbage. Do not know what the problem could have been