The best waterfall campgrounds near Charlotte, North Carolina

Looking to camp near Charlotte, North Carolina and experience the beauty of waterfalls? Look no further than Dark Ridge Hide Out (422 reviews), a peaceful oasis like The Oasis at Harmon Creek Farms (288 reviews), or a serene campground like Babbling Brook Campground (210 reviews), Hipcamp has you covered. With popular amenities such as campfires, trash facilities, and cooking equipment, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And with activities like exploring historic sites, fishing, and climbing, you'll never run out of things to do. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Charlotte

Looking to camp near Charlotte, North Carolina and experience the beauty of waterfalls? Look no further than Dark Ridge Hide Out (422 reviews), a peaceful oasis like The Oasis at Harmon Creek Farms (288 reviews), or a serene campground like Babbling Brook Campground (210 reviews), Hipcamp has you covered. With popular amenities such as campfires, trash facilities, and cooking equipment, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And with activities like exploring historic sites, fishing, and climbing, you'll never run out of things to do. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Charlotte

1. Waterfall camping close to CLT

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(361)

24mi from Charlotte · 1 site · Tent, RV

My Neighbor has started his own Campsite, "The Swimming Hole". If mine is booked up and you still want to camp, look him up. His is better suited for small groups but has much more privacy. We have a new road to the campsite; you can now drive down with two-wheel drive vehicle or RV down and park near your tent! There is plenty of soft sand to set up one tent or ten tents; large groups are welcome for an extra fee. A Porta-Potty is available at the campsite. Swimming is usually possible at the base of the falls; however, large amounts of rain can change conditions and make it unusable. I should also add, this is not a completely private campsite deep in the woods. The camp is visible from a shared driveway, and my residence is up a hill that overlooks the area. Also, I do not own the land on the other side of the stream. Occasionally, the owners of that land will spend a weekend afternoon enjoying the waterfall view also. Still much quieter and more private than a regular campground. Glamping tents and additional camping tents are available through a local company. Look in the pictures for the tent with red, white, and blue balloons. Message me for details. Close to US National Whitewater Center (mountain biking, whitewater rafting, kayaking), Kings Mountain National Military Park (Horseback riding and history), Crowders Mountain (Hiking), 3 miles off of I-85 and US-321 for people passing through.

2. Private Oasis In The Forest

96%

(223)

40mi from Charlotte · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Quite undisturbed forest for 1/2 a century, used for duck hunting in the previous owners family for decades. I’ve started building a small cabin that’s unfinished hopefully completing in the coming years. Fishing pond and small seasonal creek flows after lots of rain. Excited to share it with others! Note: Daylight arrival at least an hour before sunset recommended! FYI out of firewood at this time

3. Oak Creek Horse Farm

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(108)

44mi from Charlotte · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

Horse farm with lots of space for you and your family! Used to be a dairy farm from 1860 to 1970. Plenty of space, beautiful sunset. You will be surrounded by horses. 5-10 min to restaurants and stores. 5-10 min to swimming and hiking. 20 min to Kings Mountains. 30 min to South Mountains. 20 min to Tryon Equestian Center.  Site 1,2 and 4: full hookup 50A, water and sewer. Site 3: full hookup 30A, water and sewer. Site 1 and 2 are about 100ft apart, site 3 is about 200ft from site 1 and 2, so there is plenty of space.

4. Uwharrie National Forest

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(29)

141 sites · Troy, North Carolina

Off-roading with full-size vehicles, hunting, fishing and equestrian are all in this amazing forest!

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Campfires

5. Sumter National Forest

88%

(13)

259 sites · Joanna, South Carolina

Explore the vast South Carolina wilderness on foot, by bike, or by boat

Toilets

Campfires

Showers

6. Triple J Farm and Campground

100%

(9)

41mi from Charlotte · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Camp down by the creek at our private campground. Pan for gold or rock hound for gems in over 1/2 mile of pristine North Carolina creek. Outdoor shower and bathroom facility available. Bring all your camping gear, tents and headlamps for a fun adventure in the woods.

Public campgrounds near Charlotte

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Badin Lake Campground

46mi from Charlotte · 34 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uwharrie National Forest

Arrowhead Campground

46mi from Charlotte · 48 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uwharrie National Forest

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Badin Lake Group Campground

46mi from Charlotte · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uwharrie National Forest

Canebrake Horse Campground

47mi from Charlotte · 28 sites · in Uwharrie National Forest

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Badin Horse Camp or Old Horse Camp

48mi from Charlotte · 1 site · in Uwharrie National Forest

Yates Place Camp

49mi from Charlotte · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uwharrie National Forest

Woods Ferry Recreation Area

50mi from Charlotte · 38 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sumter National Forest

88%

(4)

West Morris Mtn. Campground

50mi from Charlotte · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uwharrie National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Elizabeth

3 weeks ago

24 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Waterfall camping close to CLT

Absolutely love the place..We have family in the area and every time we visit from Ohio we stay here.

Ross

3 weeks ago

19 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Waterfall camping close to CLT

The falls are everything you would hope for — Scott has created a perfect place for camping. Great setting, well-appointed site with picnic table, food prep area, and so much more. We look forward to coming back.

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Bridget

November 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Private Oasis In The Forest

We had really fun at this place! Definitely coming back!

Emily

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Waterfall camping close to CLT

Scott has the most beautiful property any time of year! We’ve come every season and it always makes for a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature! The kids love it, too!

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Stephanie

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Private Oasis In The Forest

We had a lot of fun camping here! The water was perfect and loved having the row boat to use. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone!

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Rick

October 2025

Group trip

2 nights at Private Oasis In The Forest

The property was really a great location for our group that were overall new to camping with amenities nearby to pickup groceries or go to a diner when needed! We really enjoyed taking turns on the row boat, and playing card games and monopoly in the cabin area at night. The campsite felt really private, but there was some barking from dogs nearby at night, and sometimes gunshots. Alex, the owner, was very responsive and helpful in finding local activities and resolving any issues we had during the stay!

Jason

October 2025

15 ft campervan

1 night at Waterfall camping close to CLT

Everything is great. Just pick up after yourselves and enjoy tranquility. Highly recommend

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Leah

September 2025

31 ft travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Waterfall camping close to CLT

Beautiful location, the waterfalls were such a treat for my three boys. Scott was very kind and accommodating!

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Emily

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Waterfall camping close to CLT

We had the most amazing weekend at Scott’s. The waterfall is beautiful and the land is set up perfectly for tent camping. Scott was kind, responsive, and awesome to talk to. Hands down the best camping spot we’ve ever been to, from the peaceful surroundings to the spotless port a potty. Can’t recommend enough & we can’t wait to be back

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Lisa

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Triple J Farm and Campground

Where do I begin!! Let's use the comment from the owner "this can be your home away from home"! We are so happy to have found this place. It's close to home and far enough away! The owners are so welcoming and attentive! From keeping up with us prior to our visit and promptly answering any messages to making sure we were settled and had everything we needed. The property was fun to explore. We had a 1 year old who loved going on adventures! Getting dirty and playing in the creek. There are veggies gardens to grab some home grown treats to use with our meals. Plenty of places to put a tent or more. The private Yurt looked inviting with its surroundings!! Watching the owners work and create more things for the guests was fun!! If you are a dog lover and like to travel with yours, this is the place. If your pet is other dog friendly there are many dog friends to make! We had several protectors during our stay. They were mindful and gentle. One female was even protective of my grandson! They loved when he dropped food! So if you are looking for a getaway whether you want privacy or a family adventure this is the place. We definitely will return, there is so much more we want to explore!! Thank you to both of you for everything!!

Jason

September 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Waterfall camping close to CLT

Great place for a getaway. I live locally and never knew that it was there after 40 years. Recommend bug spray for mosquitoes or citronella candles, for the time if season should be expected. Beautiful site with lots of room. Kinda secluded but there's a house and another site across the water. Everyone minded their business, just clean up after yourselves and everything should be a great experience. Clean porta potty. Highly recommend!!!

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Leighanne

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Waterfall camping close to CLT

This is our absolute favorite place to visit. Took my family from out of town for a day trip and they loved it. We’ve also camped here and wish we didn’t have to leave! Scott is a great host. Kind and attentive. The dogs favorite spot as well. :)

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Dominique

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Waterfall camping close to CLT

What a weekend! The entire weekend we kept saying how special and great this campsite is. Private, plenty of room, clean cool water to swim in, gorgeous waterfall, the list goes on. Incredibly unique and we will absolutely be returning. Grateful we were able to experience one of the best campsites we have been to!

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Tara

September 2025

14 ft toy hauler

With pets

2 nights at Waterfall camping close to CLT

What an amazing getaway spot! The area was a lot bigger than anticipated, and the views so much better in person. The swinging benches looking out at the waterfall was great! So much to explore and many opportunities for play. Dinner on top of the waterfall was amazing. We had the pleasure of meeting Scott and getting a brief history lesson (I recommend asking if you see him). We also thoroughly enjoyed two visits from a heron.

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Michael

September 2025

1 night at Private Oasis In The Forest

Second time. Even better than the first. I’ll be back soon.

Fazil

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Waterfall camping close to CLT

We were a group of seven families. The place was absolutely fantastic and large for all of us to comfortably camp. It was maintained beautifully and the best highlight was the waterfall. Luckily for us there was rain last night so the waterfall had a lot of water when we visited everybody enjoyed to our hearts content. Would definitely recommend for others and we will plan another trip to this place.

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Melinda

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Waterfall camping close to CLT

This campsite was fantastic!! Very quiet and pleasant especially with the waterfall. The owner is very hospitable and very easy to speak to. The camping area had everything that was needed and the layout was perfect. I wish we had more time to explore the area and the falls. This is one campsite that I would highly recommend!

One of the pathways in Explorer Camp. This camp has lots of places to set up tents. We have carved out and cleared out rooms or little nooks and walkways all throughout the campsite. It gets pretty dark out here at night so bring lights. Build a fire wherever you want. I guess we should measure the size of this camp but its huge. Theres room to park and spread out. We welcome you to our garden.

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Brandy

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Triple J Farm and Campground

We had an amazing time, very relaxing. The hosts were more than helpful. The property is beautiful and peaceful. The owners dogs were one of our favorite parts!

Samantha

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Waterfall camping close to CLT

Yup, it’s that a good. It will make all other sites feel basic 😂 What a beautiful majestic spot! It feels like a hidden oasis. We loved the wildlife (we saw a Heron, a baby turtle, frog, toad, hawk, so many butterflies). The porta potty we clean and the fire starters were a helpful touch. We loved the swings too! During one day we hiked at Crowders Mountain State Park. It feels like you are deep in the woods without being too far from amenities.

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Sarah

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Waterfall camping close to CLT

This was our 3rd family trip to Scott's site, and I cant imagine we will break the trend anytime soon. It is peaceful, beautiful, feels private. We appreciated the addition of the gate for a little extra security. Scott is attentive ‐ fixed the grill within minutes and helped us to secure our time for next year too!