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Sparkroot Farm

5 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents8 acres ¡ Moncure , NC
Sparkroot is a gathering place with permaculture gardens and growing food forest orchard. We invite campers to enjoy our land, tiny cabin and funky, post-apocaMythic Airstream. We are located atop a hill surrounded by a woodland grove of ancient oaks. You are welcome to explore and make yourselves at home amongst the forest and gardens, as you listen to the owls hoot to each other at night under the stars. Be welcome.
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Sugarneck Glamping Resort

2 sites ¡ Lodging400 acres ¡ Broadway, NC
Set on 400 acres of pure privacy, Sugarneck boasts luxury glamping with wildlife ( Turkeys, Deer) Walking Trails, Lawn Games, Gathering areas, 1 mile away from the Cape Fear River Boat Ramp and close to the many outdoor adventures Sanford NC has to offer including Kayaking, Zoos, Beautiful parks & Restaurants.
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Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC

2 sites ¡ Lodging400 acres ¡ Broadway, NC
Situated on over 400 acres, Sugarneck has private and communal gathering areas to stay put and soak in the escape or take a short drive to great things to and places to eat. Private Amenities include: Bathrooms, Mini Refrigerators, Heat & A/C, Luxury Bedding and Private Solo Stove Campsites. Communal Amenities include: TV/Game room, Grill, Fire Pit, Walking trails and lawn games.
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Animal Sanctuary and Peace Park

5 sites ¡ TentsCoats, NC
Calling all hippies, treehuggers, Earth worshipers, and others who enjoy immersing themselves in nature! At Animal Ed.ventures Sanctuary, we are all about engendering a respectful, compassionate, and harmonic relationship with each other as well as the Natural World and her amazing creatures.We have high hopes for the long-term preservation of our remarkable planet, her breathtaking habitats, stunning species, and awe-inspiring ability to support the Natural Order of all of it.For almost 2 decades, we’ve been driven by the dream of creating a place of peace and respite for all who cross our threshold. From our USDA licensed educational program to our ongoing rescue efforts, we have the ability to provide an enriching and enlightening experience for people of all ages. While camping with us, visit Betsy, the Two-toed Sloth, and Teddy, the Capuchin Monkey, plus many other ambassadors at our sanctuary who are sure to inspire you and remind us of our interconnectedness!
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Cedar Creek Campground at Elease

24 sites ¡ RVs, Tents30 acres ¡ White Oak, NC
Located east of Fayetteville near exit 49 of I-95, is our lovely, quiet, and secluded 30 acre tract of Southern Yellow pines that we purchased 11 years ago. Since we love camping so much we decided to pay it forward and carve out 15 campsites for other campers to enjoy. Most of our campsites are gravel and level. We have a couple of sites that are grass for tenters. We have only site 1 that has full hookups. All the other sites are boondocking.
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Foundation RV Camping Horse Hotel,

1 site ¡ RV20 acres ¡ Vass, NC
Located directly on Northside of Moss Foundation.25 minutes to Carolina Horsepark 10 minutes to Aberdeen, Southern Pines and Pinehurst. Peaceful 20 ac Horse farm retired couple with a few critters. Close to town but you feel like your in the forest. Room for RV's 2 hookups campers, large horse trailers, .Pastures, and box stalls. Living Quarter large Lakota self contained 15 ft living quarters with popout with queen size Bed and pullout double ed, kitchen and bathroom with shower.
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Rural Chapel Hill Forestry Stay

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents25 acres ¡ Chapel Hill, NC
Our property is a private 25 acre forestry plot connected to an adjoining 130 acre family-owned plot, with only 1 house on the 150+ acres. Most of the land is wooded with a couple large fields. Long private driveway. 3+ miles of private maintained walking trails great for human and dog guests! There are a number of creeks that run on the property and a decent size pond with many species of birds- perfect for watching while having a morning coffee, or for an afternoon stint of fishing. Close proximity to downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill (12-15 minutes), 15 minutes to downtown Hillsborough, and 25 minutes to Durham.
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Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

7 sites ¡ RVs, Tents50 acres ¡ Linden, NC
50+ acres of woods, water and walking/Rolling trails with two small lakes and a STOL runway for experienced ultralight and short takeoff and landing aircraft pilots only! Room for RV’s but no power or sewer service. Room for mountain bikes, hiking, drone racing and flying, R/C boat racing, fishing, swimming at your own risk. Primitive camping, handicap accessible trail around lake. Access to drinking water and ice at my home
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The Lil Tent of Lillington

1 site ¡ Lodging1 acre ¡ Fuquay Varina, NC
Delightful tent with wood-burning stove. Winter camping made easy! Come and enjoy a break from the hustle and bustle of life while nestled by a warm fire. Our 4 season tent is equipped and designed to handle below freezing weather with a tent stove, 0 degree canvas sleeping bags with cotton + fleece liners, hot water bottles, and an electric + propane heater.
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Benzai Bloomstead

6 sites ¡ Tents32 acres ¡ Graham, NC
8 minutes from the Saxapahaw General Store and the Haw River Ballroom, you'll find us tucked away off the road. 32 gorgeous acres with exciting topography including two creeks, vast healthy woods and several open pastures. During the day, the blue heron flies overhead. At night, a pack of coyotes sings a wild chorus. The property has a home, a studio and a barn on it, so when you're near the parking area, you'll see those of us who live here. The campsites are private/secluded. We look forward to hosting you. Please note that this camping spot does require walking from the parking area to the camping spot and crossing the creek.
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Silk Purse Farm RV

7 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents17 acres ¡ Aberdeen , NC
Silk Purse Farm and RV was once part of land owned by the Cole family. This family owned most of Reservation Rd. A family of 9 children were all born in the old farm house that has since burned when struck by lightning in 2009. Pitch a tent in the wooded grove or hook up your RV to a shaded site completely covered by a 100 year old Pecan tree. Get farm therapy, ride horses, feed goats, dig in the garden or just hangout! Fresh eggs available in the chicken coop or goat milk based on timing.  Bring your own horse, stalls available.  We are a short 15 min from riding at the Walthour Moss Foundation and the Sandhills Game Lands We are 10 minutes from the Carolina Horse Park at Five Points, 20 minutes from Pinehurst or Southern Pines.  Now a rolling grassy horse, goat, chicken and sheep farm. Come see us and enjoy our slice of heaven. Everyone welcome!!
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Simply Us Farm and Camping Retreat

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents10 acres ¡ Bennett, NC
Have you ever wanted to camp out in the middle of a working farm? This is your chance. At night you have the farm to yourself. During the day you can see a functioning community garden. We are about 26 minutes from the NC Zoo. This is a great way to spend the weekend camping and get in a trip to the zoo! If you are a ghost story fan, the Devil's Tramping Ground is not too far away. You may see us on the property on Friday and Saturdays. After we finish our work, the farm is all yours for some serious peace and quiet. Rest assured you evenings will be very quiet and peaceful. Thanks for taking a look. The inclusion policy below is from HipCamp corporate. Our policy is much simpler. Be respectful to others and the property and have a good time. This is a campsite where have the most of the 10 acre property to yourself. You are surrounded by properties that are 25 acres and up. You are with the people in your campsite and pretty much no one else, except maybe us if we are on the farm during the day. This is a private campsite where you are the only people on the property. We just want you to have a great time and bring home great stories. Come camp with us and build your own story.
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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to source for camping in the United States! If you're looking for a forest getaway near Sanford, North Carolina, we've got you covered with over 925 options. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or just starting out, we have the perfect campsite for you. Check out top-rated campsites like The Oasis at Harmon Creek Farms (288 reviews), Black River Camping Ventures (217 reviews), and Cedar Creek Campground at Elease (175 reviews). With prices as low as $15 per night and an average price of $30 per night, you can enjoy amenities like pets, campfires, and trash disposal. Plus, you'll have plenty of activities to choose from including whitewater paddling, snow sports, and fishing. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable forest camping experience!

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