- Carrboro
The best river, stream, or creek glamping near Carrboro
99% (292) • 15 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Carrboro
Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
1. Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
99%
(69)
29mi from Carrboro · 4 sites · Lodging
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
Tar River Life
2. Tar River Life
98%
(180)
49mi from Carrboro · 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)
13mi from Carrboro · 5 sites · Lodging
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)
13 sites · Hillsborough, North Carolina
Eno River State Park is an oasis of river access, forests, and hike-in camping outside of Durham.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Chalet In An Enchanted Forest
5. Chalet In An Enchanted Forest
2.2mi from Carrboro · 1 site · Lodging
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
Pritchett Pastures
6. Pritchett Pastures
100%
(9)
39mi from Carrboro · 5 sites · RVs, Lodging
41 acre horse farm. Beautiful rolling pastures, horses grazing, goats, and chickens wandering. 27 acres of wooded forest with about 2 miles of trails that loop through them and throughout the property. Fishing pond, hiking/walking trails, or head to downtown Greensboro for dinner and a show. Sit in swing and read a book.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$20
/ night
The Cozy Heron Glamping
7. The Cozy Heron Glamping
100%
(12)
39mi from Carrboro · 5 sites · Lodging
Please note that a $49 CLEANING FEE is added to each booking.
Hi there! The Cozy Heron is an 𝙞𝙣-𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙣, riverside glamping resort. Noises of traffic from nearby highway is audible. Each wagon is equipped with calming sound machines that also double as bluetooth speakers to assist guests who may be bothered by sounds of nearby traffic. We currently have five covered wagons and one bath house. The property offers a community stone patio, firepit, grilling area, and large expansive lawn. The upper Cape Fear River flows below the property and Adirondack chairs and a few hammocks are conveniently located around the wagons and entire property for relaxation and pretty views!
The Cozy Heron property shares borders a very popular seasonal river outfitter (Cape Fear River Adventures in Lillington, NC). Cape Fear River Adventures offers paddling classes, summer day camp, canoe/kayak/SUP rentals, and river tubing.
Just a quick 2 minute walk from your covered wagon will also bring you to an on-site restaurant and bar: The Riverside Restaurant & Bar. The Riverside has a full bar, delicious, stone-fired pizza, smashed burgers, fresh salads and sandwiches, and more! They may also have live music performances throughout the spring and summer months.
Raven Rock State Park is just a 15 minute drive away. Surrounding towns like Fuquay-Varina, Angier, and Holly Springs offer more shops and restaurants if Lillington doesn't have enough for you! Raleigh and all of its nightlife, museums, and markets is just 45 minutes away from The Cozy Heron Glamping.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$149
/ night
Dickerson Estate
8. Dickerson Estate
46mi from Carrboro · 1 site · Lodging
Discover this gorgeous landscape sitting on 33 acres located I Asheboro North Carolina. Possibilities are endless whether you walk, bike or ride ATVs . There are several trails to keep you busy or just relax and watch the wildlife. The North Carolina Zoo is just minutes away from the property. Also downtown Asheboro is close by with many great restaurants and activities to do!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$128
/ night
99% (292) • 15 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Carrboro
Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
1. Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
99%
(69)
29mi from Carrboro · 4 sites · Lodging
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
Tar River Life
2. Tar River Life
98%
(180)
49mi from Carrboro · 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)
13mi from Carrboro · 5 sites · Lodging
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)
13 sites · Hillsborough, North Carolina
Eno River State Park is an oasis of river access, forests, and hike-in camping outside of Durham.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Chalet In An Enchanted Forest
5. Chalet In An Enchanted Forest
2.2mi from Carrboro · 1 site · Lodging
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
Pritchett Pastures
6. Pritchett Pastures
100%
(9)
39mi from Carrboro · 5 sites · RVs, Lodging
41 acre horse farm. Beautiful rolling pastures, horses grazing, goats, and chickens wandering. 27 acres of wooded forest with about 2 miles of trails that loop through them and throughout the property. Fishing pond, hiking/walking trails, or head to downtown Greensboro for dinner and a show. Sit in swing and read a book.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$20
/ night
The Cozy Heron Glamping
7. The Cozy Heron Glamping
100%
(12)
39mi from Carrboro · 5 sites · Lodging
Please note that a $49 CLEANING FEE is added to each booking.
Hi there! The Cozy Heron is an 𝙞𝙣-𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙣, riverside glamping resort. Noises of traffic from nearby highway is audible. Each wagon is equipped with calming sound machines that also double as bluetooth speakers to assist guests who may be bothered by sounds of nearby traffic. We currently have five covered wagons and one bath house. The property offers a community stone patio, firepit, grilling area, and large expansive lawn. The upper Cape Fear River flows below the property and Adirondack chairs and a few hammocks are conveniently located around the wagons and entire property for relaxation and pretty views!
The Cozy Heron property shares borders a very popular seasonal river outfitter (Cape Fear River Adventures in Lillington, NC). Cape Fear River Adventures offers paddling classes, summer day camp, canoe/kayak/SUP rentals, and river tubing.
Just a quick 2 minute walk from your covered wagon will also bring you to an on-site restaurant and bar: The Riverside Restaurant & Bar. The Riverside has a full bar, delicious, stone-fired pizza, smashed burgers, fresh salads and sandwiches, and more! They may also have live music performances throughout the spring and summer months.
Raven Rock State Park is just a 15 minute drive away. Surrounding towns like Fuquay-Varina, Angier, and Holly Springs offer more shops and restaurants if Lillington doesn't have enough for you! Raleigh and all of its nightlife, museums, and markets is just 45 minutes away from The Cozy Heron Glamping.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$149
/ night
Dickerson Estate
8. Dickerson Estate
46mi from Carrboro · 1 site · Lodging
Discover this gorgeous landscape sitting on 33 acres located I Asheboro North Carolina. Possibilities are endless whether you walk, bike or ride ATVs . There are several trails to keep you busy or just relax and watch the wildlife. The North Carolina Zoo is just minutes away from the property. Also downtown Asheboro is close by with many great restaurants and activities to do!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$128
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Thanmaya
3 weeks ago
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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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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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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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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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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R L
June 2025
1 night at Tar River Life
The canvas tent was soooo lovely to come to after a long trip and it was amazing to wake up next to the river to the sound of birds singing. It was easy getting in & out. There were lovely hammock seats in the shade you could stretch out in. Billy & Nikki were easy to get ahold of, too. Wish we coulda stayed longer!
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Eric
June 2025
With kids
This was awesome, it has all the great things about camping. Nice outdoor spaces, fire pits, big communal spaces, but without the 'roughing it' due to air conditioning, nice showers, etc. I'd have a hard time getting my wife to go camping but she'd do this all the time!
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Jessica
May 2025
With kids
The wagons were so nice and conveniently located right near the restaurant and water. The beds were super comfy, and the room was so cozy. The AC worked perfectly keeping the place cool. The gas black stone grill was a nice surprise!! The staff kept the bath houses fully stocked with towels and other essentials. And the restaurant next door was a huge hit. The staff was lovely and very accommodating for our large crew of 17 for lunches and dinners. We will definitely be back!! We had the best time!
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April
May 2025
Group trip
We enjoyed the entire setup on Megan's property. It was everything everyone says. Stocked with all necessities and the best possible glamping experience. We enjoyed the convenience of the restaurant and also the water activities during the day. We are looking forward to our next visit!
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Amber
May 2025
With kids
My family and I enjoyed staying at Swamp Rose wagon! The AC was so nice in the wagon, especially at night! The accessibility of the firewood was a nice touch. We enjoyed The River Adventures each day. After a long day of play it was great having a vibrant, tasty restaurant to dine at! Can't wait to go back next year with our crew!!
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Antoinette
May 2025
With kids
We had a great time glamping at Cyrus! It was a cozy glamping tent. When we arrived, we had everything we needed. The family room was also convenient and fun way to spend our time. There was also a grill on site. The little walking trail was easy to follow. The kids loved the swing the most !
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Marlon
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
Amazing host and very well kept site. Highly recommend (:
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Hector
May 2025
With pets
This place is amazing . I make sure to stay here every time I'm in the area !
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Kerry
April 2025
1 night at Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
The accomodations were excellent! You would not find a hotel as well appointed as this site, and it still would not contain the ambiance nor character of the setting. I will definitely be staying at Sugarneck again!
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ShinobiRyu
April 2025
Weekend Trip to Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
I thought it was a Great get away spot and very peaceful. Definitely would go again.
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