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The best river, stream, or creek glamping sites near Elon
99% (530) • 15 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Elon
Pritchett Pastures
1. Pritchett Pastures
100%
(10)
16mi from Elon · 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
Cool Creek Farm
2. Cool Creek Farm
100%
(41)
25mi from Elon · 5 sites
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
Mystic Meadow Farm Glamping.
3. Mystic Meadow Farm Glamping.
100%
(141)
28mi from Elon · 2 sites
My farm had been untouched for years and only used as hay farming. It is rolling hills known by the locals as "Butterfly Hill" Which the farm is home to many species of butterflies in the summer. I know the area was inhabited by native Americans many decades ago. I have found a few broken arrow heads over the years. The farm is beautiful and quiet. I have a beautiful hiking trail around the property for you to take your fur babies on. The cabin is right on a beautiful stream too. There are several state parks nearby and river tubing within 10 -30 minutes. Hot showers and potable water just a few feet away.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$48
/ night
Eno River State Park
4. Eno River State Park
83%
(3)
State park 28mi from Elon · 13 sites
Eno River State Park is an oasis of river access, forests, and hike-in camping outside of Durham.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Hanging Rock State Park
5. Hanging Rock State Park
100%
(19)
State park 47mi from Elon · 86 sites
See waterfalls, heavily wooded trails, and towering peaks in this state park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
6. The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
99%
(297)
48mi from Elon · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging
A small homestead on the bank of Abbotts Creek near where it feeds into High Rock Lake. Peace and solitude , but close to the amenities of town. Less than a five minute drive to the grocery store, and less than a fifteen minute drive to uptown Lexington. Public access for kayaks is less than half a mile away. And the view is unbelievable!
We have a corn hole board and bags now available for use, as well as a few other yard games. Please let us know if you are interested in using them.
The edible landscape is available for you to enjoy. A list of current available items is posted in our greenhouse, as well as baskets for picking and foraging.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$33
/ night
Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
7. Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
99%
(70)
49mi from Elon · 4 sites
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
Chalet In An Enchanted Forest
8. Chalet In An Enchanted Forest
25mi from Elon · 1 site
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
Canaan Hills Campground
9. Canaan Hills Campground
100%
(8)
34mi from Elon · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging
Primitive/ off-grid camping along the beautiful Smith River in Henry County Virginia. Toilet facilities provided, but no shower facilities available. Easily accessible entry/exit point for kayaking or canoeing. Hiking, fishing, biking paths located within 10 miles of campground. No more than 2 parties will be on the property at one time, so you have plenty of peace and quiet in seclusion. Surrounded by woods, backed by a small stream, it's a perfect getaway from all the noise. Cell signal is extremely limited at the campsites.
Canoe and kayak available for use while camping. Transportation available for drop-off/pickup for river trips.
Pets are welcome, but please keep leashed.
This is primitive camping. You may encounter wildlife such as, but not limited to bees, bears, venomous snakes, coyotes, and possible a Sasquatch. Please be prepared for all possibilities, be respectful of their home, and don't be stupid.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
Dickerson Estate
10. Dickerson Estate
36mi from Elon · 1 site
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
Ramble on Big Creek near HRSP
11. Ramble on Big Creek near HRSP
50mi from Elon · 1 site
Cabin on Big Creek — situated on a point with the stream on three sides, near the confluence with the Dan River! Close to Hanging Rock State Park, kayaking, and mountain bike trails.
The cabin features a queen bed, double futon, full-size refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker, and heat and A/C. Outside, you’ll find a sink and shower with hot and cold water, plus a nice outhouse.
There’s also room for additional camping nearby if a group wants to come!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$80
/ night
99% (530) • 15 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Elon
Pritchett Pastures
1. Pritchett Pastures
100%
(10)
16mi from Elon · 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
Cool Creek Farm
2. Cool Creek Farm
100%
(41)
25mi from Elon · 5 sites
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
Mystic Meadow Farm Glamping.
3. Mystic Meadow Farm Glamping.
100%
(141)
28mi from Elon · 2 sites
My farm had been untouched for years and only used as hay farming. It is rolling hills known by the locals as "Butterfly Hill" Which the farm is home to many species of butterflies in the summer. I know the area was inhabited by native Americans many decades ago. I have found a few broken arrow heads over the years. The farm is beautiful and quiet. I have a beautiful hiking trail around the property for you to take your fur babies on. The cabin is right on a beautiful stream too. There are several state parks nearby and river tubing within 10 -30 minutes. Hot showers and potable water just a few feet away.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$48
/ night
Eno River State Park
4. Eno River State Park
83%
(3)
State park 28mi from Elon · 13 sites
Eno River State Park is an oasis of river access, forests, and hike-in camping outside of Durham.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Hanging Rock State Park
5. Hanging Rock State Park
100%
(19)
State park 47mi from Elon · 86 sites
See waterfalls, heavily wooded trails, and towering peaks in this state park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
6. The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
99%
(297)
48mi from Elon · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging
A small homestead on the bank of Abbotts Creek near where it feeds into High Rock Lake. Peace and solitude , but close to the amenities of town. Less than a five minute drive to the grocery store, and less than a fifteen minute drive to uptown Lexington. Public access for kayaks is less than half a mile away. And the view is unbelievable!
We have a corn hole board and bags now available for use, as well as a few other yard games. Please let us know if you are interested in using them.
The edible landscape is available for you to enjoy. A list of current available items is posted in our greenhouse, as well as baskets for picking and foraging.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$33
/ night
Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
7. Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
99%
(70)
49mi from Elon · 4 sites
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
Chalet In An Enchanted Forest
8. Chalet In An Enchanted Forest
25mi from Elon · 1 site
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
Canaan Hills Campground
9. Canaan Hills Campground
100%
(8)
34mi from Elon · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging
Primitive/ off-grid camping along the beautiful Smith River in Henry County Virginia. Toilet facilities provided, but no shower facilities available. Easily accessible entry/exit point for kayaking or canoeing. Hiking, fishing, biking paths located within 10 miles of campground. No more than 2 parties will be on the property at one time, so you have plenty of peace and quiet in seclusion. Surrounded by woods, backed by a small stream, it's a perfect getaway from all the noise. Cell signal is extremely limited at the campsites.
Canoe and kayak available for use while camping. Transportation available for drop-off/pickup for river trips.
Pets are welcome, but please keep leashed.
This is primitive camping. You may encounter wildlife such as, but not limited to bees, bears, venomous snakes, coyotes, and possible a Sasquatch. Please be prepared for all possibilities, be respectful of their home, and don't be stupid.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
Dickerson Estate
10. Dickerson Estate
36mi from Elon · 1 site
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
Ramble on Big Creek near HRSP
11. Ramble on Big Creek near HRSP
50mi from Elon · 1 site
Cabin on Big Creek — situated on a point with the stream on three sides, near the confluence with the Dan River! Close to Hanging Rock State Park, kayaking, and mountain bike trails.
The cabin features a queen bed, double futon, full-size refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker, and heat and A/C. Outside, you’ll find a sink and shower with hot and cold water, plus a nice outhouse.
There’s also room for additional camping nearby if a group wants to come!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$80
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Logan
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Pritchett Pastures
Such a wonderful place with amazing hosts. I definitely recommend!
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Gabriel
January 2026
1 night at The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
I absolutely loved my time at this campsite! Darel was the kindest host I have had using Hipcamp! Could not recommend this spot more !!
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Lorene
January 2026
With pets
The property was so expansive and the Hunter trail was interesting with a little cemetery. Rode mountain bikes close by and visited Lillington and the Cape Fear River. Alicia provided us with extra heaters and lots of blankets since the weather was so chilly
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Kat
January 2026
Weekend Trip to The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
Our stay at Natalie & Darrell’s cabin was such a delight! 🥹 I didn’t want to leave! They’re so kind and had everything prepped for us so thoughtful. We can’t wait to come back!
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Mason
January 2026
Weekend Trip to The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
Very nice folks! The cabin was cute and romantic. Jack the donkey wouldn't take our treats but besides that it was pretty cool!
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Eugene
December 2025
With kids
We had a great stay in this little cabin. The farm is charming and beautiful… so if you need to get away from the city, this is a great option. The cabin is nice and rustic, and we greatly enjoyed using the wood stove. The hosts are attentive and responsive. Great place to stay with kids.
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Thanmaya
December 2025
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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Ellen
December 2025
With pets
Our hosts were fantastic and supplied every possible convenience for us. As mentioned before, Jack the donkey is very friendly, and the stars at night are fantastic. The cabin is facing the rising sun, so be prepared for a lovely sunrise as well. :). We were looking for a "Little House on the Prairie" experience and this cabin didn't disappoint . The downtown is cute and the museum has hands-on things for kiddos. My kids are already asking to come back!
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David
December 2025
With pets
This place has become one of my favorite places to camp. Everything about this place was amazing. Wendy messaged us asking if we needed anything while we were there and responded back very quickly after we found out we needed more wood. 10/10
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Amanda
December 2025
With pets
This place was Amazing 👏 From the animal's to the water, this is a place you can't go wrong with!!! Good vibes Wonderful host, just a place you dont want to leave...
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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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Travis
November 2025
With pets
Me and my son had a great time! Cabin was great, bed was comfy and they had everything you could need. We enjoyed the animals and exploring. The hosts were very accommodating.
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Danielle
November 2025
Group trip
My best friend wanted to celebrate her birthday in nature, and this spot has been on my Hipcamp bucket list so we booked it for a girls’ trip, and it did not disappoint! The hosts make you feel welcomed while still giving you complete privacy. I’m honestly surprised this place isn’t listed under the stargazing category because it felt like we were in a dome, we saw so many constellations plus Jupiter and Saturn!
The farm is clean, beautiful, and peaceful. The animals were adorable, but Jack was the star of the trip his perfectly timed laugh kept us cracking up all weekend. The greenhouse was awesome, but the outdoor shower was the true winner for all of us. The products were top-tier and the water pressure/temperature were perfect!
This is a true hidden gem. We walked the on-site trail to Abbott’s Creek it’s HUGE, definitely kayak ready, and even good for fishing. The massive cypress trees along the water are breathtaking. We’re already planning more trips here because it’s perfect for everyone: families, couples, friend groups, or solo travelers.
You don’t have to worry about ice, wood, or charcoal since you can buy them on-site, and if you don’t want to cook, you’re less than 5 miles from food and gas stations. Plus, so many attractions are nearby right now you can even visit the troll less than 20 minutes from the cabin!
Highly recommend bringing a telescope. Thank you N & D for hosting us 10/10!
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Marcella
November 2025
With pets
I stayed at The Love Shack this weekend and had a wonderful experience. Wendy was a wonderful host—thoughtful, welcoming, and clearly dedicated to creating a beautiful space for her guests. She even cleared the leaves off the trail before I arrived, which made for such a lovely walk through the woods. I spotted a deer along the way which was nice.
The A-frame shelter was cozy and warm. I enjoyed the most relaxing nap in the hammock. I highly recommend!
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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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John
November 2025
Group trip
Really great spot! Natalie wheeled us out more firewood for our fire. Cool animals. Nice cozy cabin
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Cal
November 2025
With pets
We had a great time at the love shack! It was perfectly cozy, and Wendy has done such a wonderful job creating an accommodative experience that really feels unique. The shack itself was more spacious than I expected, and the setting was beautiful, were very grateful that Wendy would share her beautiful land with the public! Even though it rained we were able to stay warm and dry. It was a really great place to stay, and I hope we get another chance to visit.
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Salina
November 2025
2 nights at Mystic Meadow Farm Glamping.
My husband and I had the most relaxing time here. A beautiful property with such thoughtful details and amenities throughout. Private and perfect for our furbaby. Easy access and great communication. Can't wait to be back:)
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Connie
October 2025
2 nights at The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
I can't say enough good things about this place or the hosts. Enough said!
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Alexandra
October 2025
With pets
We loved our stay at the Loveshack and if you’re thinking of booking this spot, DO IT! The property is stunning, with trails steps away from the Shack and a babbling brook. The bed slept wonderfully and even with 42° temperature nightly lows, we were comfortable with an extra blanket from home. Wendy is a wonderful host who is attentive and respectful. We also brought our beagle, who had a blast playing in the stream and exploring the property with us. Wendy also provided some boardgames and some basic cookware for guests to use as well, which came in handy when we realized our camp stove was broken! We couldn’t have asked for more relaxing, magical, and nature filled weekend. We genuinely cannot wait to come back!
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