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The best river, stream, or creek glamping sites near Butner
99% (308) • 11 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Butner
Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
1. Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
100%
(39)
28mi from Butner · 5 sites
Tucked into a quiet corner of our working farm called Heritage Farm, Holly Forest offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to shared amenities. Guests have access to water, electricity, and our centrally located Bathhouse, which includes showers, restrooms, and parking. Each day, we provide battery boxes for running a fan or charging small electronics.
Heritage Farm is rooted in natural, sustainable practices and hands-on learning experiences. Depending on the season, you may find the farm bustling with activity—especially during flower season as we cultivate our blooms for Cultivate Flower Co., or while we care for our animals and craft small-batch products like our Kinda Crunchy Goat Milk Soap.
No matter the time of year, you'll see us tending to the land and the animals we love.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$69
/ night
Tar River Life
2. Tar River Life
98%
(180)
33mi from Butner · 15 sites · Tents, Lodging
Back to the basics, come and experience Tar River Life’s primitive camping on the Tar River.
Enjoy being on the river and listening to slow running sound of the Tar River. Bring your own tent or rent one of ours. You can drive your vehicle to all of our campsites.
The drive to camp is about 1/2 miles. Each site includes a fire pit, wood and trash bin. Cook your own meals or try and catch your own fish from the river. Campsites can be secluded or grouped.
Each site comes with a picnic table, 1 bundle of wood and trash can. Stay for a night or longer period of time, come and enjoy the outdoors with us. We have lots of walking trails, fishing access, wildlife, kayaking and tubing (must be purchased through us). 2WD vehicles are ok except during wet conditions.
There is also the Vollmer Farm, with seasonal produce a Full Coffee Shop with breakfast goodies and baked goods and not to mention their fabulous ice cream. They have goods from around NC including, eggs, honey, meats, beers, wine and more. There is a grocery store (Food Lion) about 15 minutes away. So you can stock up on supplies on your way to your next adventure.
We are pet friendly!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$34
/ night
Cool Creek Farm
3. Cool Creek Farm
100%
(41)
37mi from Butner · 5 sites
Cool Creek Farm materialized in December 2017 after years of envisioning. It is now enthusiastically gardened and provides abundant, free-roaming living space to humans, 3 cats, 20+ chickens, goats, sheep, ducks and horses. We also run day camps for children from June-August, provide horse lessons, training and boarding as well as special event space. People have universally exclaimed how beautiful and peaceful the farm is when they arrive. We look forward to sharing the restorative vibe with you as well!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
Eno River State Park
4. Eno River State Park
83%
(3)
State park 15mi from Butner · 13 sites
Eno River State Park is an oasis of river access, forests, and hike-in camping outside of Durham.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Staunton River State Park
5. Staunton River State Park
88%
(4)
State park 39mi from Butner · 12 sites
Discover the natural charm of Staunton River State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
6. Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
99%
(70)
46mi from Butner · 4 sites
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.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$114
/ night
Chalet In An Enchanted Forest
7. Chalet In An Enchanted Forest
23mi from Butner · 1 site
A respite in nature with all the conveniences you want and need. Stay in our roomy 36' well-kept travel trailer (affectionately called the Chalet — a 2006 Montego Bay).
Nestled next to a stream in an enchanted forest with preserved areas, you’ll find walking and hiking trails along creeks and through the woods.
Expect daily visits from deer, hawks, owls, coyotes, and more. The area is very quiet, yet just 5–10 minutes from everything you need — grocery stores, restaurants, downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro, UNC, and more.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$111
/ night
Glamping NC Off The Grid LakeGaston
8. Glamping NC Off The Grid LakeGaston
44mi from Butner · 1 site
Experience a geodesic glamping dome stay in a private pasture, 15-minute drive to Lake Gaston, Kerr Lake, and Medoc Mountain NC State Park. Wake up to the sound of birds and fall asleep under a blanket of stars. This unique glamping dome offers the perfect blend of tranquility and nature adventures. Unplug and reconnect with your family by staying in a dome home surrounded by trees overlooking a pond. This tiny off-the-grid getaway is 70 miles from Raleigh NC and 90 miles from Richmond VA.
Fire pit wood is limited per stay please bring extra bundle. BBQ grill requires charcoal utensils which are not provided. The fridge will be ready to receive any food items that you want to bring for the mini vacation. This is glamping outdoors extra insect wristbands and off spray make the experience of nature more enjoyable.
Other Things to Note:
Once you reserve, we will request a message verification that you have read the entire About Space details to confirm the GlampingNC-OfftheGrid experience is right for you prior to check-in!
We are a no smoking farm stay! No smoking on/in the property during your stay thanks to all our guests in advance!
About the Wi-Fi:
Wi-Fi is limited even with Starlink RV system. Guest will have the Wi-Fi password inside the dome upon arrival. T-Mobile, Verizon, and other networks have limited reception so plan ahead as we are an off the grid experience. Disconnecting is part of the adventure!
Each guest will have access to private parking area and wooded walkway, dome, deck area, fire pit, barbeque grill, hammock, and 3-acre pasture with pond.
Entrance codes will be shared to guests on the day arrival.
Guests will receive entrance codes for the private parking pad, gate after walking bridge, and dome red door.
Once you park in the private gravel parking area, guest can use our cart to haul all your glamping getaway items from the parking area through the wooded entrance and pasture to the dome. The dome is approximately 500ft away from the private parking area.
This off the grid glamping experience begins at the private parking area! Come explore nature and unplug for a glamping getaway!
Limited Battery Stored Electricity, No Plumbing, No Pets, No Smoking
Mini Portable AC and fans to keep cool in summer months.
Toilets
Campfires
Wifi
from
$126
/ night
99% (308) • 11 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Butner
Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
1. Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
100%
(39)
28mi from Butner · 5 sites
Tucked into a quiet corner of our working farm called Heritage Farm, Holly Forest offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to shared amenities. Guests have access to water, electricity, and our centrally located Bathhouse, which includes showers, restrooms, and parking. Each day, we provide battery boxes for running a fan or charging small electronics.
Heritage Farm is rooted in natural, sustainable practices and hands-on learning experiences. Depending on the season, you may find the farm bustling with activity—especially during flower season as we cultivate our blooms for Cultivate Flower Co., or while we care for our animals and craft small-batch products like our Kinda Crunchy Goat Milk Soap.
No matter the time of year, you'll see us tending to the land and the animals we love.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$69
/ night
Tar River Life
2. Tar River Life
98%
(180)
33mi from Butner · 15 sites · Tents, Lodging
Back to the basics, come and experience Tar River Life’s primitive camping on the Tar River.
Enjoy being on the river and listening to slow running sound of the Tar River. Bring your own tent or rent one of ours. You can drive your vehicle to all of our campsites.
The drive to camp is about 1/2 miles. Each site includes a fire pit, wood and trash bin. Cook your own meals or try and catch your own fish from the river. Campsites can be secluded or grouped.
Each site comes with a picnic table, 1 bundle of wood and trash can. Stay for a night or longer period of time, come and enjoy the outdoors with us. We have lots of walking trails, fishing access, wildlife, kayaking and tubing (must be purchased through us). 2WD vehicles are ok except during wet conditions.
There is also the Vollmer Farm, with seasonal produce a Full Coffee Shop with breakfast goodies and baked goods and not to mention their fabulous ice cream. They have goods from around NC including, eggs, honey, meats, beers, wine and more. There is a grocery store (Food Lion) about 15 minutes away. So you can stock up on supplies on your way to your next adventure.
We are pet friendly!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$34
/ night
Cool Creek Farm
3. Cool Creek Farm
100%
(41)
37mi from Butner · 5 sites
Cool Creek Farm materialized in December 2017 after years of envisioning. It is now enthusiastically gardened and provides abundant, free-roaming living space to humans, 3 cats, 20+ chickens, goats, sheep, ducks and horses. We also run day camps for children from June-August, provide horse lessons, training and boarding as well as special event space. People have universally exclaimed how beautiful and peaceful the farm is when they arrive. We look forward to sharing the restorative vibe with you as well!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
Eno River State Park
4. Eno River State Park
83%
(3)
State park 15mi from Butner · 13 sites
Eno River State Park is an oasis of river access, forests, and hike-in camping outside of Durham.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Staunton River State Park
5. Staunton River State Park
88%
(4)
State park 39mi from Butner · 12 sites
Discover the natural charm of Staunton River State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
6. Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
99%
(70)
46mi from Butner · 4 sites
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.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$114
/ night
Chalet In An Enchanted Forest
7. Chalet In An Enchanted Forest
23mi from Butner · 1 site
A respite in nature with all the conveniences you want and need. Stay in our roomy 36' well-kept travel trailer (affectionately called the Chalet — a 2006 Montego Bay).
Nestled next to a stream in an enchanted forest with preserved areas, you’ll find walking and hiking trails along creeks and through the woods.
Expect daily visits from deer, hawks, owls, coyotes, and more. The area is very quiet, yet just 5–10 minutes from everything you need — grocery stores, restaurants, downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro, UNC, and more.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$111
/ night
Glamping NC Off The Grid LakeGaston
8. Glamping NC Off The Grid LakeGaston
44mi from Butner · 1 site
Experience a geodesic glamping dome stay in a private pasture, 15-minute drive to Lake Gaston, Kerr Lake, and Medoc Mountain NC State Park. Wake up to the sound of birds and fall asleep under a blanket of stars. This unique glamping dome offers the perfect blend of tranquility and nature adventures. Unplug and reconnect with your family by staying in a dome home surrounded by trees overlooking a pond. This tiny off-the-grid getaway is 70 miles from Raleigh NC and 90 miles from Richmond VA.
Fire pit wood is limited per stay please bring extra bundle. BBQ grill requires charcoal utensils which are not provided. The fridge will be ready to receive any food items that you want to bring for the mini vacation. This is glamping outdoors extra insect wristbands and off spray make the experience of nature more enjoyable.
Other Things to Note:
Once you reserve, we will request a message verification that you have read the entire About Space details to confirm the GlampingNC-OfftheGrid experience is right for you prior to check-in!
We are a no smoking farm stay! No smoking on/in the property during your stay thanks to all our guests in advance!
About the Wi-Fi:
Wi-Fi is limited even with Starlink RV system. Guest will have the Wi-Fi password inside the dome upon arrival. T-Mobile, Verizon, and other networks have limited reception so plan ahead as we are an off the grid experience. Disconnecting is part of the adventure!
Each guest will have access to private parking area and wooded walkway, dome, deck area, fire pit, barbeque grill, hammock, and 3-acre pasture with pond.
Entrance codes will be shared to guests on the day arrival.
Guests will receive entrance codes for the private parking pad, gate after walking bridge, and dome red door.
Once you park in the private gravel parking area, guest can use our cart to haul all your glamping getaway items from the parking area through the wooded entrance and pasture to the dome. The dome is approximately 500ft away from the private parking area.
This off the grid glamping experience begins at the private parking area! Come explore nature and unplug for a glamping getaway!
Limited Battery Stored Electricity, No Plumbing, No Pets, No Smoking
Mini Portable AC and fans to keep cool in summer months.
Toilets
Campfires
Wifi
from
$126
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Lorene
January 2026
With pets
The property was so expansive and the Hunter trail was interesting with a little cemetery. Rode mountain bikes close by and visited Lillington and the Cape Fear River. Alicia provided us with extra heaters and lots of blankets since the weather was so chilly
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Thanmaya
December 2025
With kids
Overall good, best if you can manage cold during winters. Carry some space heaters although they provide some. No activities in winter so plan for some.
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Katrina
December 2025
Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
This was my second time at Holly Forest- stayed in two different units and had a great experience both times. Jim and Becky are so welcoming and attentive to details. Even on a cold December night we were warm in The Lodge with the heated mattress pad. Thanks for having us!
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Heather
November 2025
With pets
Loved your facility! Everything was so neat,clean, had everything you could need. Absolutely beautiful property and very accomodating! Can't wait to come back.
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Helena
November 2025
With kids
We were four families who spent a weekend at Sugar Neck, and honestly, it was such a perfect escape. Having the entire place to ourselves made it feel extra special — it’s an amazing setup for a group getaway.
The tents are beautiful, super comfortable, and the bathrooms are neat, private, and way nicer than you’d expect for glamping. We couldn’t have asked for more. In fact, we loved it so much we’ve already booked another weekend for next week!
The host was excellent at communicating and made everything smooth from start to finish. Highly recommend Sugar Neck for anyone looking for a peaceful, cozy, group-friendly glamping spot.
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Clarissa
November 2025
With pets
It was quite cold at night but we were given a space heater and the mattress had heating pads on both sides of the bed. The common areas had large space heaters and the showers gave us super nice hot water. It was so very cozy. We enjoyed fishing on their pond. The bathroom was so close to the lodge, we really didn’t need the golf cart they gave us, but it was fun to have anyways. They had huge jackery batteries that they made sure were full daily. This was genuinely a glamping experience. I loved it because we still definitely felt like we were “camping” just with high end amenities. We envisioned the entire space would be so perfect for any kind of weekend event just with all the different facilities within the sight.
We stayed with our pups and they loved seeing the cows in the morning!! First time we took them camping and they did so great. We had a great stay :)
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Benjamin
September 2025
4 nights at Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
The Lodge was fantastic. Rustic but comfortable. It was nestled in the woods and close to everything. The property is beautiful. There are plenty of views and things to do. The hosts have thought if everything. Battery packs provide power for phones, fans, etc. A filled ice chest was provided for us upon arrival. Complimentary water, coffee, and tea. A large area for parties, a charcoal grill (In a steer sculpture, lol), small gas grill, and a pizza oven! Outdoor games, basketball, horseshoe pits, cornhole... They even have bamboo fishing poles for the pond!
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Kathryn
September 2025
With kids
Amazing! My daughter and I had SUCH a fun, relaxing experience! The property has lots to do, is beautiful, cabins are awesome and clean, and we felt safe! We particularly enjoyed the pickleball court:) Decorations/decor are so well done- lots of thought and care have gone into this place. We have already recommended to friends and will definitely return!
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Gail
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Cool Creek Farm
I rented the Hipcamp loft in the barn but actually brought my camper van and Melissa was so gracious to let me park it by the barn. Her property is outstanding and it was a real pleasure to stay there near the music venue I attended. It was like being at a retreat . . . so peaceful! The animals were very entertaining. She has horses, goats, chickens, and barn cats, The one drawback for me was the Wifi situation. There isn't any, and the signal wasn't strong enough for me to be able to access emails or send messages. It wouldn't matter except I run a business and need to be n touch with clients. All in all, a wonderful Hipcamp experience.
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Kelli
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
The place was so well put together, the owners are lovely and everything was so clean and peaceful!!
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ZANE
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
Jim & Becky really did a fantastic job putting this place together. Really impressed with everything honestly. I can’t wait to have the opportunity to stay there again!!!
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Simone
September 2025
With pets
We loved our stay with our two kids + dog in the Moonshine at Sugarneck. We only wish we could have stayed longer! It was even lovelier than we expected. It was comfortable and well-equipped and the property was beautiful.
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Christine
August 2025
With kids
Yes, I give a 10/10 recommendation
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Swathi
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
Views are beautiful and the property is furnished and maintained very well .
You will enjoy your stay .
Transparent rooftops- to see the sky/ hear the rain. Huge windows exposing the beautiful trees around you
Neatly setup seating areas and fireplace
Amazing community kitchen that has a shared grill, pizzaoven and kitchenette .
They also sell goatmilk soap and eggs from their farm .Itching to go back ! It was amazing and so close to the city , very convenient- given walmart is abt 15min away .
Kerr lake is 10min away and has great views as well.
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Brandon
July 2025
With pets
Awesome place! Easy to get to and easy check in! We loved it there and we will be back!
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Danette
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
The location is perfect. It's only about 15 minutes from the city which makes it easy to go grab anything you forgot or that wasn't provided by the host. Wonderful atmosphere, quiet neighbors, amenities galore! I will definitely be back!
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A.M.
June 2025
With pets
I really enjoyed my experience with my family. Everything was clean and well kept. Even with summer, mosquitos weren't rampant. They have 3 or 4 other units on the property and they're all well spaced out. The tent was a great condition. The kitchen included a small fridge and a small coffee maker and some mugs, plates, and bowls. The game room was a lifesaver. Our dog enjoyed her time as well as she got to run around the property to explore. She's good about being called and coming to us, but for others, I'd recommend really knowing your dog because the property isn't fenced in and they could just run off into the woods. Plenty of shaded areas. The game room was a lifesaver because it had room for us to just lounge around and play games and watch TV. Don't judge, we chose glamping this time for a reason! Lol the long swing was fun. We also found a full size corn hole set, ax throwing (plastic), and as much ice as you could need for your stay. It was a wonderful time. The only BIG thing you should consider is how much there is to do in the immediate area (not much). So either plan to stay on property the whole time you're here, or be sure everything is at a reasonable distance. This is a great spot to just get away.
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Betsy
June 2025
With pets
The bathroom and The Alice were both clean. Due to its location, wooded area, there were a lot of bugs (spiders, roaches, etc) inside both. That was expected but disturbing. The “game room” on the property was really nice and had games and a tv for movie night. We would definitely return.
However, non of us were ever able to connect to the WiFi. Even at the game room. So that was disappointing since one of us looked forward to working on a novel. But in general, we had a great time.
Also, we were able to communicate via the App if there were any issues.
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Jim Oliver
June 2025
Group trip
We love the Tent that we stayed in. We are lucky that it was only us who were staying in the whole place that day. The place is very spacious and beautifully decorated. We had our dinner in their bbq station and we enjoyed it! A lot of activities around to enjoy. We will definitely be back next time and will bring more friends to stay!
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Justin
June 2025
With pets
Fantastic. Well thought out design of cabin and space. Would recommend to friends looking for an easy outdoor getaway.
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