Private sites camping near Durham

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Ashley

4 days ago

1 night at Ancient Spring Farm

Absolutely perfect stay at the farm. Rebecca is a lovely host and made us feel super welcome on her property. Hope to return someday 🌅

Weekend Trip to Farm Stay at Saxapahaw Country Club

Love this spot. Kids had the opportunity to see pigs, hold a lamb, see a donkey and we all enjoyed great music on the venue after Saturday at Saxapahaw. Will definitely come back again.

Weekend Trip to Farm Stay at Saxapahaw Country Club

My son and I had a great time. Wonderful hospitality, giant swing, hammocks, farm animals and a beautiful spot under the trees and stars.

Weekend Trip to Ancient Spring Farm

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.

1 night at Honah Lee Farms

I have camped at Hannah Lee’s property several times and always have a great time. The camp is private and quiet. It’s my go to place to camp when I want to get out in nature, but close to home. Brian and Mike are great hosts.

Weekend Trip to Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

Great place. Very quiet, secluded. Lots of sounds of frogs, birds and even a beaver. Sean even gave me some fresh eggs upon my arrival. Recommended.

Weekend Trip to Honah Lee Farms

The place looked great as always. Nicely trimmed around the camp spots and plenty of room to relax. Great privacy for my dog off leash. He doesn’t go far but he loves the open fields and the creek.

Weekend Trip to Farm Stay at Saxapahaw Country Club

Private, quiet and amazing atmosphere. Hosts were very friendly, helpful and assisted when and if needed. Onsite power (30 or 50 AMP) was great and onsite water, private shower was an amazing touch. Great experience would stay again. Monroe’s from Alaska.

Weekend Trip to Honah Lee Farms

Exceptionally clean and well-maintained campsite (including the port-a-potty). Beautiful, peaceful, private setting right on the water with a little waterfall nearby. Easy fishing access. Quite magical. Wish we had been able to stay more than one night. Tip: make sure to pack up your food because raccoons may come looking for a treat in the night! We accidentally donated some homemade sourdough bread to their cause. Hopefully they enjoyed it. :)

Weekend Trip to Honah Lee Farms

Man! What an incredible experience. The site was well cared for and next to the River. Mike was tidally awesome. The fishin’ was good. Can’t recommend this camp enough!

Weekend Trip to Farm Stay at Saxapahaw Country Club

We rented 'The Whole Enchilada' for 7 families with kids ranging from 4 to 7 years of age. It was the perfect way to initiate them to tent camping and they all loved it. We can't wait to go back. Wes and Kaitlin are superb hosts, very responsive and accommodating.

Weekend Trip to Honah Lee Farms

I really enjoyed my time at the lower creek spot! Was peaceful and relaxing I had fun fishing the creek even tho I got several bites I didn’t pull any thing in And I will definitely be coming back.

1 night at Honah Lee Farms

By far my favorite stop on my road trip! I absolutely want to visit again. Due to my own misunderstanding while booking, Mike was nice enough to offer a quieter creekside spot for my pup and I since I have booked a spot along the trail. I did take the opportunity to bathe in the creek and it was magical! Possibly because it had been 5 days since my last shower, but the views couldn’t be better!

3 nights at Turtleback Cove

34' travel trailer, Ram 1500... Pros: Excellent spot for those interested in water sports: fishing, kayaking, SUP. Also an amazing spot for dark sky celestial viewing. Easy water access, private, secluded and the powered RV site is level and easily managed. Owner was very nice and accommodating, kept us informed of the surroundings and other campers. Cons: if you're looking for hiking trails, this site will serve as base camp but you'll need to drive to surrounding areas. **Highly recommend for kayak fishing & SUP activity.

Weekend Trip to Honah Lee Farms

Another great weekend here. This makes 4 or 5 times staying here and we will be doing it again in November. I will always recommend staying at Honah Lee.

2 nights at Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

So we really enjoyed Scottview lake! We picked our campsite based on other reviews because there wasn’t a lot of pictures. We pulled up and the park owner met us out there and showed us where to go. Campsite 5 is in the woods and you either need a small vehicle to get in there or either hike your stuff down. If you like to be excluded from others, campsite five would be perfect for a small campsite. But the owner give us permission since no one else had scheduled to stay in any other lot that we wished. I would have to say that campsite for is by far the best site at Scott view Lake. It has its own little private fishing Cove and a nice fire pit and plenty of room. The area was extremely large and was really nice and the kids enjoyed catching fish. No water or electrical hook ups, but the owner allows folks to fill up water containers, which we done. This place is awesome and it will not be our last trip there that’s for sure. Plenty of sun for solar, charging, and plenty of shade for sun covering. If we stayed again, we would definitely stay in campsite four because I felt like it was the best campsite there. I hope this helps everyone in the future, but I definitely recommend this area and this place for camping for anybody looking for a private safe and quiet campsite.

Weekend Trip to Honah Lee Farms

3rd time staying on this property and this is the second site I've stayed at. Great site tucked away on the property which gives a nice secluded feeling. I heard more car noise at this site compared to the other but it was very minimal and not very disruptive. It's not something that should deter you but if you want that feeling of middle of nowhere then consider upper deep Creek or lower deep Creek instead. Gists are always great and the land always has something special to offer. Thanks again!

Weekend Trip to Turtleback Cove

I accidentally goofed and forgot to communicate with the host about my reactive dog, but the host was extremely understanding and able to work with me to find the best site on the property. I ended up camping at the first area available and still had view of the lake and a flat grassy area for my pup and I to stretch our legs. Even being at the front end of the property, the site was incredibly quiet and had a feeling of privacy. The only loud part of the stay were the frogs at night, but I love hearing the chorus of animals at night!

Weekend Trip to Honah Lee Farms

Lovely campsite! Right by the creek, nice and spacious and also very private. Mike was a wonderful host. He greeted us when we came and showed us the very cute donkeys. We had a great time here and really enjoyed the getaway! Will definitely recommend

2 nights at Honah Lee Farms

Great site! Private yet close enough to Durham and amenities if you want get around! Lots of wildlife too!

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Overview

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking to experience the great outdoors near Durham, North Carolina, we've got you covered. With over 100 private campsites available, you'll find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. Looking for a cozy and secluded spot? Check out The Oasis at Harmon Creek Farms, which has received rave reviews from 288 happy campers. Or, if you prefer a farm setting, Honah Lee Farms is a top choice with 92 reviews. For a unique camping experience, The New Forest offers a tranquil escape with 85 reviews. No matter where you choose to stay, you'll have access to popular amenities like trash disposal, cooking equipment, and the option to have a campfire. Plus, you can enjoy activities like wildlife watching, whitewater paddling, and biking. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure with Hipcamp!