99% (218) • 9 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Cary
Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
1. Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
99%
(69)
22mi from Cary · 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)
36mi from Cary · 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
Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
3. Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
100%
(39)
50mi from Cary · 5 sites · Lodging
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
$112
/ night
99% (218) • 9 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Cary
Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
1. Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
99%
(69)
22mi from Cary · 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)
36mi from Cary · 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
Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
3. Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
100%
(39)
50mi from Cary · 5 sites · Lodging
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
$112
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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noodle
1 week ago
1 night at Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
We only stayed one night but the accommodations were all extremely convenient and comfortable. Will definitely be going back again and would recommend!
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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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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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Katrina
November 2025
With kids
We stayed at this cabin at Holly Forest for a few nights over thanksgiving. The cabin held our little family (2 adults 2 young kids) well on the loft bed and the pull-out couch. The grounds are beautiful and we had a ton of fun at the basketball court and the field next to it. We cooked food in the provided toaster oven/air fryer but could have easily used the common area equipment too (grill, griddle pan, pizza oven). Hosts were responsive to our needs. Bathrooms were clean and close to our cabin. We would come back!
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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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DeMartre
November 2025
1 night at Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
Amazing Stay!!! Jim and Becky really do think about their guests! Amazing spot for family functions as well!
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Dania
November 2025
With pets
This was the perfect place for a little getaway and relaxation! Everything was beautiful and comfortable. We can't wait to come back!
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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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Julie
October 2025
1 night at Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
We stayed at the screen house for one night and wish we could have stayed another night. The screen house itself was top notch… secluded yet close to the main area, clean, well maintained, and cozy. Jim and Becky did a great job of adding conveniences to the experience with heated beds, battery for charging, lighting, cooler with ice, bathhouse, cooking area with seating, and more. There are a few different options for accommodations including glamping tent, screen houses, and a cute little cabin with a loft. This is a great place for a group. They can cook together and enjoy the community space, very cozy. We will be back.
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Chase
October 2025
With kids
We had a great time with our young kids. They had a blast. We plan to go back.
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Emily
October 2025
3 nights at Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
Jim and Becky have a fabulous place! They are very accommodating and the location is perfect! Will definitely be back!
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Stacy
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
I loved the little screen house "The Retreat" that my wife and I stayed in! It was amazingly beautiful from the clear roof to the full open concept. Don't get me wrong there were privacy and blackout curtains to draw for privacy lol. Jim and Becky and their family are just amazing, and so is the property. Everything is so easy and convenient not to mention your own golf cart to wonder around on and get back forth from your place to the bathroom's, and the gathering place. They have a bull that is a BBQ grill and the smoke comes out of the nose, a long with a pizza oven a gas grill and flat top at your disposal. They also have some items there that you can purchase like pizza kits and wood, ect. They also host events and weddings!! All of their rentals are spread out for privacy of each other.
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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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Shannon
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
It was an amazing experience! So much thought and care put into the property. Will absolutely go back!
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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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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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DeAnna
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
I loved “The Retreat” on Jim & Becky’s land. This site is like a “camping venue” I can envision a small wedding or a couples trip here. They have a gas grill if you don’t know how to charcoal grill and the shower gets really hot. I like how they also inform us if there are others staying anywhere else in any of the other cabins so it helped give others privacy and not explore “too far”.
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Lidia
September 2025
1 night at Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
So the experience was beautiful, I was expecting just one tent but was pleasantly surprised with two ! Everything was so clean and neat , I had a wonderful time spending time with God doing some Bible study out in nature. The host was amazing , easy communication, very accommodating. Will definitely be returning.
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