The best dog-friendly glamping near Bessemer City, North Carolina

Camping near Bessemer City, North Carolina just got a lot more glamorous for pet owners! Hipcamp offers over 850 glamping options in the area that are pet-friendly. With an average price of $55 per night and options as low as $15, you can find the perfect shelter for you and your furry friend. Starlight Hills (627 reviews), Dark Ridge Hide Out (422 reviews), and Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa Farm (388 reviews) are some of the top campsites to consider. Popular amenities include pets, trash, and showers. If you're looking for adventure, try off-roading (OHV), boating, or whitewater paddling in the surrounding terrain. Get ready for a luxurious camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Bessemer City

Camping near Bessemer City, North Carolina just got a lot more glamorous for pet owners! Hipcamp offers over 850 glamping options in the area that are pet-friendly. With an average price of $55 per night and options as low as $15, you can find the perfect shelter for you and your furry friend. Starlight Hills (627 reviews), Dark Ridge Hide Out (422 reviews), and Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa Farm (388 reviews) are some of the top campsites to consider. Popular amenities include pets, trash, and showers. If you're looking for adventure, try off-roading (OHV), boating, or whitewater paddling in the surrounding terrain. Get ready for a luxurious camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Bessemer City

1. Roho's Creekside Cabin - hot tub

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50mi from Bessemer City · 1 site · Lodging

Enjoy peaceful creekside solitude at Roho's Cabin - named for the funniest man to ever live in Burke County, NC - Roho, M.D., stand up comedian (and my dad). Tucked down the side of the mountain on 3.43 acres with private access to Upper Creek, relax and unwind in our family cabin then hit one of the many nearby hiking trails. Only 9 miles to Upper Creek Falls, 13.5 miles to Hawksbill Mountain, 17 miles to Linville Falls, 18 miles to Table Rock, 24 miles to Grandfather Mountain, 7 miles to Brown Mountain Beach Resort.

2. Rustic Ridge Rooftop Skoolie

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27mi from Bessemer City · 1 site · Lodging

This 1983 Ford Blue Bird bus has been one of NC's most popular Airbnb's over the last several years. It has since been relocated, renovated, rejuvenated and found its way to the perfect location on our farm. Nestled in the beautiful foothills of the blueridge mountains, this one of a kind getaway is perfect for couples, small families or individuals. You can have your morning coffee or stargaze at night from the rooftop deck, which boasts an amazing view of the South Mountains. We are conveniently located between Charlotte and Asheville and are within 30 minutes of Shelby, Hickory, Forest City, Morganton and Marion. Just a short drive is the beautiful South Mountains State Park, which is the perfect place for hiking or a picnic. Also within a short distance is Yogi Bear Campground with Blue Ridge Mountain Coaster and the new Cherry Bounce Adventure Park. We also partner with local wedding venues that are also very convenient to our location. Some of these include Zimmerwald Estate, Farm Haven, The Venue at Don's Pond, Mountain View Barn and Venue, Creekside Farm Venue and The Farm at Belwood. Other attractions include Tryon Equestrian Center, Biltmore Estate, Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. You can find plenty to do nearby or you can just sit by the fire, relax and enjoy the beauty here around us. You will enjoy a peaceful and private location surrounded by 65 acres of farmland. On site, there is a nice trail through the woods that leads to a beautiful creek area with a picnic table and fire pit. This is a working farm so you may hear or see an occasional tractor or side by side passing nearby. Across the road is our historic farmhouse that was built in 1880, which is also a vacation rental. This property is over 200 acres with cattle and a couple horses. It is common to see deer, wild turkeys, and other wildlife in the area. *We do allow pets, but we have a pet fee of $40 per pet for up to 2. This has to be selected when booking as an "extra." We do ask that you keep pets off of furniture and clean up after them outside to keep things nice for the next guests.*

3. Private 1BR Cabin With Fenced In Dedicated Yard

39mi from Bessemer City · 1 site · Lodging

Creekside cabin minutes to Tryon International and local adventures. The cabin has a completely fenced-in, private yard for your dogs while you watch from the oversized porch. Imagine a private hotel room in the woods with your own dog yard and creek view. Lots of parking! Directly across from the Cleghorn Golf Course, one exit and less than 10 min from TIEC, and next door to Broad River Access, its location is perfect for any adventure our area has to offer. Under 10 min to town and services. Bar-style work space, efficiency kitchen, full bathroom, large porch, and fenced-in yard. The whole cabin with private access to the fenced-in yard. We are just are also under 10 minutes to the towns of Rutherfordton, Spindale, and Forest City which makes multiple restaurants, grocery stores, most services, and STARBUCKS as convenient as can be while you are here for any activities at or around Tryon International. The cabin was laid out with horse people and adventurers in mind. We look forward to your stay! Airports - ASH Ashville 48 min, GSP Greenville/Spartanburg 51 min, CLT Charlotte 68 min.

4. Laurel Hills Camper

50mi from Bessemer City · 1 site · Lodging

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. On the side of a mountain with woods and lots of nature. A large lighted deck outside your front door. Gas grill with table and chairs along with a porch swing to sit back and enjoy hot coffee in the morning. At night look up at the sky and see thousands of stars. A relaxing getaway with room for 1 to 4 people. plenty of parking. This camper is beside our personal log cabin called Laurel Cabin. We can offer information/directions of the area. The space Property is isolated beside our personal cabin. There are 3 full beds. The bedroom is a room that can be closed in for privacy, the 2 bunk beds ar full beds. The lower bunk and bedroom have linens. The top bunk we have a sleeping bag. The kitchen is stocked with a coffee maker, pots and pans. We welcome pets but no more than 2 dogs or cats. If you have 2 dogs, they must be medium or smaller. If you leave the camper and leave your pets while you are gone, they must be in a pet cage. Guest access while you are here the 28 'by 8' camper is yours. There is a 12 by 24 foot deck in front of the camper with a porch swing, gas grill, rocking chairs, table and chairs, A fire pit, lighted posts and outdoor rug. Camper is hooked up to a well and septic. Other things to note Camper has linens and towels plus a sleeping bag on the top full size bunk. Pots and pans are provided. Plenty of silver ware, plates, glasses and coffee mugs along with a coffee maker. Chairs, rockers and deck swing. There are a lot of trees.

Public campgrounds near Bessemer City

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South Mountains Campground

31mi from Bessemer City · 86 sites · Tents, RVs · in South Mountains State Park

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Lake Norman Campground

33mi from Bessemer City · 37 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Norman State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

LuAyy

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Rustic Ridge Rooftop Skoolie

We spent the weekend in the bus and absolutely loved it! The kids loved the driver's seat and the sitting area upstairs. It was an awesome night escape with nothing but the stars above. They have thought of literally everything you need. The view and atmosphere were lovely! It's a nice place to forget the city life. We will definitely do it again. The host is very attentive and pleasant.

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Daniel

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Rustic Ridge Rooftop Skoolie

We had the best time on Steven’s land in the Rooftop Skoolie! Steven was an extremely gracious and communicative host, and we felt incredibly cared and provided for throughout the entire trip! The bus sits at the backside of a beautiful property and feels completely private. We opted for Steven to provide a bundle of firewood for us, and a large, dry stack was waiting for us when we arrived! While sitting around the fire pit, you’ll enjoy mountain views and wide open rolling hay fields. We loved roasting marshmallows and catching fireflies in the evening. The newly constructed “outhouse” (toilet, shower, and laundry) was gorgeous, clean, and climate controlled, which made getting cleaned up after a long hot day of hiking a real treat. The bus itself was a highlight of the trip for my two boys. They loved sitting behind the wheel, pressing all of the switches and buttons, and operating the door for us to move in and out. The interior has been carefully designed and crafted to maximize utility without sacrificing comfort. While we did spend most of our time outdoors, we were all able to sleep comfortably inside. There’s a small selection of card and board games that we played at the picnic table during downtime and didn’t feel the need to turn the TV on at all. If you’re looking for a special weekend getaway close to hiking, swimming, waterfalls, fishing, mountain biking, paddling, and so much more, look no further than the Rooftop Skoolie! 10/10 would recommend!