The best forest cabin rentals near Belmont, North Carolina

If you're looking for a cabin camping experience in the forest near Belmont, North Carolina, Hipcamp has over 340 options to choose from. With top campsites like Starlight Hills (627 reviews), Camping on Cloud 9 (181 reviews), and Rosewood Farm and Agripark (123 reviews), you're sure to find the perfect spot. Enjoy popular amenities like cooking equipment, toilets, and campfires, while taking part in activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and exploring historic sites. With an average price per night of $52 and options as low as $20, your next adventure is just a click away.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Belmont

If you're looking for a cabin camping experience in the forest near Belmont, North Carolina, Hipcamp has over 340 options to choose from. With top campsites like Starlight Hills (627 reviews), Camping on Cloud 9 (181 reviews), and Rosewood Farm and Agripark (123 reviews), you're sure to find the perfect spot. Enjoy popular amenities like cooking equipment, toilets, and campfires, while taking part in activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and exploring historic sites. With an average price per night of $52 and options as low as $20, your next adventure is just a click away.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Belmont

1. Starlight Hills

98%

(2488)

45mi from Belmont · 24 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Our Spa and Geodesic Dome Planetarium is now available for booking! Our Pond is now OPEN! We are a constantly evolving location. Our goal is to provide a genuine secluded camping experience immersed in nature in a mountainous forest with privacy and well spaced out, secluded camp sites. We also have minimal light pollution, so our skies are beautiful for viewing the stars. We offer trails through natural wooded habitat with hidden gems of nature. Wildlife viewing throughout. There are feed locations to increase viewing opportunities. A creek on the property is lovely for walking. Centered between Charlotte and Asheville we are within your reach! We offer primitive tent camping, Glamping Tents a tiny cabin and Geodesic Dome. Lodging locations have a private Mountain View, fire pit area, Queen bed, Night Stand (built in phone charger), Desk area, interior and exterior lighting, heater and fan (powered by solar system). As a part of Starlight Hills Campground you have access to filtered drinking water, common overlook (w/ BBQ pits & picnic tables), trails, bathroom and showers. Welcome to bring all your furry family members ❤️. Please Note: 2 Wheel Dr. vehicles can access all of our sites. Gravel/ Dirt road up hill.

2. Private Oasis In The Forest

96%

(223)

43mi from Belmont · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Quite undisturbed forest for 1/2 a century, used for duck hunting in the previous owners family for decades. I’ve started building a small cabin that’s unfinished hopefully completing in the coming years. Fishing pond and small seasonal creek flows after lots of rain. Excited to share it with others! Note: Daylight arrival at least an hour before sunset recommended! FYI out of firewood at this time

3. Adin`s river cabin

96%

(74)

43mi from Belmont · 1 site · Lodging

My property consists of a ridge running east to west with the access road running along the south border.  the land slopes up to the ridge for about 300 feet, and then down to the river for about 800 feet.  The south side of the ridge has a small pond close to the road.  The rest is pasture, and an orchard and small vineyard.  The north side of the ridge is old growth timber, and shady and cool.  The two cabins are along the river.  One is perched on a ridge over looking the river and the other is right on the river.  The swimming hole is 30 feet from the lower cabin.  There is room for a couple campsites along the river also.  The south side of the ridge was a cotton farm decades ago, but was covered in timber when I bought it 12 years ago.  The north side has been in timber for the known history of the property.

4. Crowders Mountain State Park

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(3)

20 sites · Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Trails link two mountains at this North Carolina park.

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Campfires

Potable water

5. Lake Norman State Park

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(7)

37 sites · Troutman, North Carolina

Outdoor adventure awaits on the banks of North Carolina’s largest manmade lake.

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6. Cherry Bounce Adventure Company

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(4)

45mi from Belmont · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Located on family land granted by King Charles in 1685 we have worked hard to restore and refurbish in a sustainable way, using the trees and supplies from the land that they sit on. Hand crafting doors and furniture the way the family did it 140 plus years ago. The history of this place is deep, even the nails for the cabin and farm house that is now the clubhouse were hand crafted by my great grandfather in his blacksmith shop, along with the wagon wheels, horse shoes, misc farm utensils etc... there was no running out to Lowes to pick up what was needed, it was made in the blacksmith shop. We love riding ATV's and SXS's on the trails on the mountains that I grew up on with my 3 brothers, we hope the people who visit and experience the mountains feel about them the way we do, we love em. We like to give riding tours and talking about the mountain and its challenges. We named the park from the famous product that was created here during prohibition, Cherry Bounce Moonshine. You can visit some of the original still sites on the mountain, of course they are not operational today. About the adventure co side, We are an adrenaline pumping ATV and SXS park with 25+ miles of mountainous trails at four skill levels; Green (Easy), Blue (Challenging), Black Diamond (Very Difficult) and Double Black Diamond (Most Difficult). You can bring your own ATV or SXS or rent one of ours. We have cabins & camp sites that are accessed by ATV or SXS on the mountains as well as hiking or biking. We do not allow jeeps, trucks or dirt bike motorcycles on the mountain, just ATV's and SXS vehicles.

7. South Mountains State Park

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(3)

86 sites · Salem, North Carolina

In fall 2016, 97 park staff worked 3,700+ hours over three weeks fighting the Chestnut Nob fire.

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Public campgrounds near Belmont

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Crowders Mountain Campground

14mi from Belmont · 20 sites · in Crowders Mountain State Park

93%

(7)

Lake Norman Campground

32mi from Belmont · 37 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Norman State Park

100%

(3)

South Mountains Campground

45mi from Belmont · 86 sites · Tents, RVs · in South Mountains State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Bridget

November 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Private Oasis In The Forest

We had really fun at this place! Definitely coming back!

cher

November 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Adin`s river cabin

If you're looking for fancy, bells and whistles this isn't for you. If you're looking for privacy, peace and serenity in a rustic cabin then you found it. The cabin is small but cozy. The cabin does have hot water, but only for a couple minutes. It has a decent size sink in the kitchen. The bathroom is tiny and not for the costraphibic, but it's nice having something indoors. There also an outhouse. Adin offers heat for an extra fee if you ask. We didn't use it, it was chilly at night, but still warmer than tent camping. The rd to the cabin in narrow and a little steep, but we made it in and out with two wheel drive. The property terrain itself is pretty rugged and steep(sometimes slippery) with cliffs. I would say younger children need good supervision venturing if you bring them and it wouldn't be suitable for people with mobility issues. If you have children I would bring a baby gate for the upstairs loft, as it's an open entrance and exit at the ladder stairs, which are steep. Room for extra tents in site. There's tons of deck space here with three decks and amazing views from the top. The sounds of the rapids and the frogs are so serene. The river is beautiful and clear with plenty of room. There's also some trails on the property. Sadly you can see some of the damage caused by flooding from the hurricane. Our little family enjoyed our stay here. Adin and his wife were kind and helpful. What a blessing to own a beautiful piece of paradise. Thank you for sharing it.

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Emily

November 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Adin`s river cabin

My family & I loved Adin’s cabin. It was perfect for us to escape the fast city life for the weekend. We walked the creek bank, searched for worms, tried fishing.. but had no luck. Mr. Adin said Helene had taken most of the fish. The water was crystal clear, & the sound of the water moving had me mesmerized. The kids enjoyed watching movies upstairs in the loft, & they had plenty to keep them busy. We can’t wait to come back in the Summer. Thanks again Adin for having us! The Turner Family 🥰

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tj

October 2025

3 nights at Starlight Hills

This place was an amazing place to REALLY experience nature and disconnect from our modern virtual world! I will definitely be returning and highly recommend people check this place out. The cabin I stayed in was super clean and very private. Definitely my top number one place to visit anytime. I'm in North Carolina!

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Tim

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Adin`s river cabin

Really peaceful and nature filled place. Adin is extremely friendly. Highly recommended.

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Rick

October 2025

Group trip

2 nights at Private Oasis In The Forest

The property was really a great location for our group that were overall new to camping with amenities nearby to pickup groceries or go to a diner when needed! We really enjoyed taking turns on the row boat, and playing card games and monopoly in the cabin area at night. The campsite felt really private, but there was some barking from dogs nearby at night, and sometimes gunshots. Alex, the owner, was very responsive and helpful in finding local activities and resolving any issues we had during the stay!

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Madison

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Starlight Hills

Pretty land, owners were cool too! Good views around the property and good for solo/new campers. Lots of other people around.

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Dawn

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Starlight Hills

The young man that brought our dogs their treat bags was very nice. Tried to accommodate us as we were not completely prepared.

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Michael

September 2025

1 night at Private Oasis In The Forest

Second time. Even better than the first. I’ll be back soon.

Susan

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Adin`s river cabin

The cabin was very private and peaceful. Great place to relax.

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Daniel

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Starlight Hills

Amazing place! Very peaceful and beautiful views will definitely be booking again

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Michael

August 2025

With pets

1 night at Private Oasis In The Forest

Absolutely loved it. Perfect place to get away. Awesome creepy “Cabin in the Woods” vibes. When the sun went down the night came alive. We watched Evil Dead 2 in the cabin. This was an amazing trip. I will be booking this exact spot again. Love it!!!

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Cassandra

August 2025

3 nights at Starlight Hills

We had a great time at this site! Cabin was very clean and comfortable, and William was extremely responsive to our requests. He even came and took down a wasp’s nest in the middle of the day for us! The view of the mountains is breathtaking and it’s really fun to explore in the woods up there. We will definitely be coming back!

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Kim

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Private Oasis In The Forest

Loved every peaceful and relaxing moment of our trip to Alex"s place. That front porch was exactly what I needed to unwind.

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John

August 2025

2 nights at Adin`s river cabin

Had very nice stay. Quiet and never saw another person. It was great to get away from everything did have phone service so listened to xm radio. Will definitely go again.

Shay

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Adin`s river cabin

We loved the area and the privacy. Very simple in the best way. Brought back a simpler time with out electronics and was able to be in the moment. Loved the VHS collection and being a late 80s kid brought back memories. Highly recommend and will be back

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Nahaniel

August 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Cherry Bounce Adventure Company

If I could rate it higher I would, this was a great get away on a beautiful plot of land, the beds are comfortable and even with 8 people it didn’t feel cramped at all. They also had pickleball which was a lot of fun. 10/10

Michelle

July 2025

With kids

4 nights at Adin`s river cabin

If your idea of the perfect vaca includes absolute solitude as you float in a river only hearing the sounds of nature, this is the place for you. It has multiple decks, a loft bedroom with a queen bed and window AC, and a daybed downstairs. Our large dog couldn’t get up and the stairs to the loft (the smaller one had no problem) which wasn’t an issue for us, but I know some dogs would make it your problem. We were able to keep the doors open allowing the dogs freedom to go in and out as they pleased without worrying about any neighbors. There were interesting trails to explore on the property. If you are the sort that prefers glamping, paved driveways, and hot tubs, this isn’t your place. If you want a little slice of heaven in nature, it fits the bill. To us it was perfection and we will definitely be back.

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Mike

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Adin`s river cabin

Definitely rustic. But that’s what we wanted. 4 adults and 4 dogs. We were only inside to sleep. The creek was great. And the host was great, really friendly!! We hiked at south mountain, which was great. We kayaked in the creek and paddled boarded, but if the water was lower this wouldn’t have been possible. Bonfires and great food with family. Dogs stayed in the creek more than on shore. Really Small indoor space, but plenty of space outside.

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Matt

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Adin`s river cabin

The river was just perfect. The family spent hours out there enjoying the water. The host was great. Highly recommend.