100% (119) • 8 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Cary
Cool Creek Farm
1. Cool Creek Farm
100%
(41)
25mi from Cary · 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
The Cozy Heron Glamping
2. The Cozy Heron Glamping
100%
(12)
26mi from Cary · 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
Haw River RV Camp Spot
3. Haw River RV Camp Spot
95%
(21)
31mi from Cary · 1 site · RV
This is a secluded, standalone, pull-through camping spot for all types of RVs. It is a nice, level, gravel lot off of a private gravel road. We have all utilities available: well water, 50A power, and a septic dump-station (please be mindful to not dump chemicals/cleaners). In the daytime, the near-by gun range can be heard in the distance. At night, after 10PM or so, the neighborhood is typically quiet. If the sky is clear, you can see a sky full of stars when enjoying a private campfire.What's nearby?Swepsonville River ParkCane Creek ReservoirCedarock ParkGreensboro Science Center (Zoo / Aquarium)Museum of Life and ScienceSaxapahaw / Graham / Mebane / Greensboro / Chapel Hill / Durham / Raleigh
Pets
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
William B Umstead State Park
4. William B Umstead State Park
100%
(1)
30 sites · Morrisville, North Carolina
Discover the natural beauty of William B Umstead State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Ancient Spring Farm
5. Ancient Spring Farm
97%
(58)
39mi from Cary · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our farm is a beautiful, private 25 acres with an 1830s house, outbuildings, animals, orchards, gardens, pastures, old trees, wildlife habitat, a spring, and woods. Here you can relax; watch nature; meet our chickens, goats, horse, cats, and dog; take guided tours to learn about the farm, animals, plants, archaeology, and history or learn to make mead; and purchase eggs and homegrown seasonal food and products. Listen to birdsong and watch clouds during the day, wander a path through our 5 acres of woods, see fireflies in the evening, and star watch at night. Nearby are hiking, horseback riding, historical sites, fishing, antiques, breweries, shooting, and more.
We are located in a rural area and have many different domesticated and wild animals so you may hear diverse animal noises and see or smell animal poop, although we try to keep things clean and tidy. Our neighbors have dogs, cattle, and chickens/roosters and occasionally shoot guns during daylight hours (one neighbor is a sporting club with skeet shooting and hunting dogs) but typically our farm is a quiet and peaceful place. We mow regularly and our rooster and chicken ladies wander far and wide eating bugs but, in the summer, they can't get every mosquito and tick so please plan accordingly for your own comfort.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$23
/ night
Foundation RV Camping Horse Hotel,
6. Foundation RV Camping Horse Hotel,
100%
(5)
48mi from Cary · 1 site · RV
Located directly on Northside of Moss Foundation.25 minutes to Carolina Horsepark 10 minutes to Aberdeen, Southern Pines and Pinehurst.
Peaceful 20 ac Horse farm retired couple with a few critters. Close to town but you feel like your in the forest. Room for RV's 2 hookups campers, large horse trailers, .Pastures, and box stalls. Living Quarter large Lakota self contained 15 ft living quarters with popout with queen size Bed and pullout double ed, kitchen and bathroom with shower.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from
$65
/ night
Hummingbird Hill at Clever Covert
7. Hummingbird Hill at Clever Covert
100%
(9)
50mi from Cary · 1 site · RV
Lovely working horse farm deep in the heart of sandhills horse country. Hummingbird hill is our cute camping spot nestled under pine trees and amongst our farm inhabitants including horses, donkeys, chickens, peacocks and an occasional cat. One or all of these may make themselves a regular presence at your site.
We are located a short distance from the Walthour Moss Foundation boasting endless miles of equestrian trails.
We are a short 3 mile drive to Southern Pines and a quick drive to Pinehurst.
Your campsite has a 30 amp hookup and water next to a cozy single campsite with table/chairs and fire pit.
Easily accessible pull in and out with lots of room to maneuver.
This is a *working* horse farm which means you will see manure, bugs and dust. You may hear horses, donkeys, turkeys, chickens, dogs, cats and peacocks making the noises they enjoy making. There are tractors and mowers that may pass your site.
Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome with prior approval.
Paddocks with sheds available for horses for additional fee.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from
$30
/ night
100% (119) • 8 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Cary
Cool Creek Farm
1. Cool Creek Farm
100%
(41)
25mi from Cary · 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
The Cozy Heron Glamping
2. The Cozy Heron Glamping
100%
(12)
26mi from Cary · 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
Haw River RV Camp Spot
3. Haw River RV Camp Spot
95%
(21)
31mi from Cary · 1 site · RV
This is a secluded, standalone, pull-through camping spot for all types of RVs. It is a nice, level, gravel lot off of a private gravel road. We have all utilities available: well water, 50A power, and a septic dump-station (please be mindful to not dump chemicals/cleaners). In the daytime, the near-by gun range can be heard in the distance. At night, after 10PM or so, the neighborhood is typically quiet. If the sky is clear, you can see a sky full of stars when enjoying a private campfire.What's nearby?Swepsonville River ParkCane Creek ReservoirCedarock ParkGreensboro Science Center (Zoo / Aquarium)Museum of Life and ScienceSaxapahaw / Graham / Mebane / Greensboro / Chapel Hill / Durham / Raleigh
Pets
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
William B Umstead State Park
4. William B Umstead State Park
100%
(1)
30 sites · Morrisville, North Carolina
Discover the natural beauty of William B Umstead State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Ancient Spring Farm
5. Ancient Spring Farm
97%
(58)
39mi from Cary · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our farm is a beautiful, private 25 acres with an 1830s house, outbuildings, animals, orchards, gardens, pastures, old trees, wildlife habitat, a spring, and woods. Here you can relax; watch nature; meet our chickens, goats, horse, cats, and dog; take guided tours to learn about the farm, animals, plants, archaeology, and history or learn to make mead; and purchase eggs and homegrown seasonal food and products. Listen to birdsong and watch clouds during the day, wander a path through our 5 acres of woods, see fireflies in the evening, and star watch at night. Nearby are hiking, horseback riding, historical sites, fishing, antiques, breweries, shooting, and more.
We are located in a rural area and have many different domesticated and wild animals so you may hear diverse animal noises and see or smell animal poop, although we try to keep things clean and tidy. Our neighbors have dogs, cattle, and chickens/roosters and occasionally shoot guns during daylight hours (one neighbor is a sporting club with skeet shooting and hunting dogs) but typically our farm is a quiet and peaceful place. We mow regularly and our rooster and chicken ladies wander far and wide eating bugs but, in the summer, they can't get every mosquito and tick so please plan accordingly for your own comfort.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$23
/ night
Foundation RV Camping Horse Hotel,
6. Foundation RV Camping Horse Hotel,
100%
(5)
48mi from Cary · 1 site · RV
Located directly on Northside of Moss Foundation.25 minutes to Carolina Horsepark 10 minutes to Aberdeen, Southern Pines and Pinehurst.
Peaceful 20 ac Horse farm retired couple with a few critters. Close to town but you feel like your in the forest. Room for RV's 2 hookups campers, large horse trailers, .Pastures, and box stalls. Living Quarter large Lakota self contained 15 ft living quarters with popout with queen size Bed and pullout double ed, kitchen and bathroom with shower.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from
$65
/ night
Hummingbird Hill at Clever Covert
7. Hummingbird Hill at Clever Covert
100%
(9)
50mi from Cary · 1 site · RV
Lovely working horse farm deep in the heart of sandhills horse country. Hummingbird hill is our cute camping spot nestled under pine trees and amongst our farm inhabitants including horses, donkeys, chickens, peacocks and an occasional cat. One or all of these may make themselves a regular presence at your site.
We are located a short distance from the Walthour Moss Foundation boasting endless miles of equestrian trails.
We are a short 3 mile drive to Southern Pines and a quick drive to Pinehurst.
Your campsite has a 30 amp hookup and water next to a cozy single campsite with table/chairs and fire pit.
Easily accessible pull in and out with lots of room to maneuver.
This is a *working* horse farm which means you will see manure, bugs and dust. You may hear horses, donkeys, turkeys, chickens, dogs, cats and peacocks making the noises they enjoy making. There are tractors and mowers that may pass your site.
Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome with prior approval.
Paddocks with sheds available for horses for additional fee.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from
$30
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jilly
November 2025
Tent
I love this farm space and Rebecca who runs it. I rented the pine run site. Spacious and comfortable. Walks around the farms are beautiful feeding a friendly horse and saying hi to the goats and chickens.
Rebecca offers breakfasts st a reasonable fee but i missed that during my second visit here.
You cant miss out on visiting here.
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Dan
November 2025
35 ft fifth wheel
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hall River Camp Spot
Absolutely beautiful spot! 🌲 The scenery is stunning, peaceful, and the whole area feels tucked away from the world. It’s incredibly quiet — the perfect place to relax and take in God’s creation. 🙌
You can definitely hear a shooting range in the distance, but it’s not overwhelming — just part of the charm of the area. And yes, the local rooster makes sure you don’t oversleep! 🐓😂
Overall, a wonderful stay — we’ll definitely be back! 🏕️🔥
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Elliott
October 2025
Tent
With kids
I loved tent camping at pine valley location. The long morning walk to the barn was perfect with a cup of coffee. Rebecca went above and beyond for my 7 and 8 year old. Lots of exploring and interaction with the animals. We didn’t want to leave and can’t wait to go back. Thanks for sharing your piece of heaven with us Rebecca!
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Lynne
September 2025
23 ft Class C
Great location for visiting my family close by. Plenty of privacy and space. The owners was very kind with communications. Definitely recommend to others 😊
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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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Brad
September 2025
Tent
Great little getaway spot for tent camping. Nice and private, not far off the main road.
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Elaine
September 2025
26 ft travel trailer
With pets
James spot is wonderful! You have everything you need including a fire pit and a picnic table. It’s an easy pull through on its own little pad! I highly recommend you stay!
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Tamara
June 2025
31 ft travel trailer
With pets
Everything was where we needed. The communication was on point and the site was lovely.
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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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Alison
May 2025
Tent
We had a wonderful time tent camping here! This site is incredibly peaceful and private. We also took part in the native plant tour and found the information both fascinating and really really interesting! I highly recommend this Hipcamp spot.
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Nellie
November 2024
Tent
With kids
Great and simple little spot to go tent camping. No real amenities, so need to bring everything but it was quiet and convenient.
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Jacob
November 2024
With kids
This was a great experience for our family! We loved thr covered wagon and everything was better than expected. Thanks for a great memory!
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