River, stream, or creek glamping near Elon

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  • Pritchett Pastures
  • View of forest from site
  • Pritchett Pastures
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Pritchett Pastures

5 sites · Lodging, RVs41 acres · Forest Oaks, NC
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.
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  • Mystic Meadow Farm Glamping.
  • Mystic Meadow Farm Glamping.
  • Mystic Meadow Farm Glamping.
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Mystic Meadow Farm Glamping.

2 sites · Lodging28 acres · Madison, NC
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.
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  • The outhouse
  • The 10ft ladder to get to the loft area.
  • The outhouse
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Cool Creek Farm

5 sites · Lodging14 acres · Pittsboro, NC
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!
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  • Tiny Barnside Escape
  • Tiny Barnside Escape
  • Tiny Barnside Escape
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Tiny Barnside Escape

1 site · Lodging32 acres · Belews Creek, NC
Escape the everyday and sleep under the stars in this cozy Tiny House, offering the comforts of home and versatile spaces. Nestled in the woods, the large windows bring nature right to you. Just a few miles from the largest park in Forsyth County and a boat ramp, adventure is just around the corner. Explore our 32 acres, relax by the fire, or enjoy bocce ball or frisbee golf. Capture the charm with an antique tractor or simply unwind in peaceful surroundings—your stay is yours to shape! Welcome to Our Charming Tiny House Retreat! This cozy retreat, nestled in the woods, is perfect for a relaxing escape. The large windows immerse you in nature, offering a peaceful spot for both relaxation and adventure. Across from the Tiny, you’ll find a spacious barn and field for various activities like bocce, a three-hole frisbee golf setup, or simply exploring the open space. Inside, the Tiny features two lofts. The first loft, above the kitchen and bathroom, has a queen bed with knee-height clearance and extra storage. The second loft, above the porch, has a twin bed, offering a quiet retreat. The living room couch folds out into a double sleeper, providing multiple sleeping options in this compact home. The main living area includes a pop-up table with two stools, ideal for dining, and a bistro set outside for alfresco meals. The living room has a smart TV, zebra darkening shades, and large windows that let in natural light while connecting you to the surrounding nature. Just a short walk from the porch, you’ll find a fire pit area with safety precautions for dry seasons and cafe lights to create a smoke-free ambiance. Comfy chairs invite you to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings under the stars. The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher, and a full-sized fridge. For added convenience, there's a European-style washer/dryer combo. We also use a HEPA air filtration system between stays to ensure a clean and comfortable environment. Please note, dogs have stayed in the Tiny, so guests with allergies should consider this when booking. Access: The Tiny is located across from the Barn and field, about 1/10th of a mile down the drive way from our main house. The gravel driveway is rustic but accessible.
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  • The Farm Store bathroom and lock.
  • The Farm Store Wood stove is just LOVELY during the cold of winter. If we can, and you tell us your arrival time, we will start a fire for you !!
  • The Farm Store bathroom and lock.
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Loft w/Woodstove and HOT Shower !!

1 site · Lodging76 acres · Lexington, NC
Take the opportunity to stay in a one of a kind Farm Store loft on a real working farm. Crossings is a true market farm that has been in our family for over 11 generations. While the main focus of Crossings is always to be a community farm, we love opening our home and farm to respectful visitors. The loft is over our farm store and accessed by a curved staircase (no door between) . The farm setting offers a comfy spot for someone looking for a quiet spot to relax and rest after a day exploring out and about. The cozy space it perfect for 2 people who are looking for a unique spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of their normal lives. The farm store space on the first floor is a public area that is frequented by our regular customers during the day, especially on Saturdays. We allow our Airbnb guests to lock the farm store from 6pm to 9am each night for ultimate privacy and enjoyment of the space. There is a bistro table can that be used for picking up take-out or a simple meal cooked on the wood stove or outdoor grill. The back porch is a perfect spot to enjoy a nice rock in our Troutman Co. rocking chairs while listening to the farm sounds and seeing our crew gather eggs, move the cows, or re-stock the Farm Store. Not in the mood to hike into a spot? You can pull straight into the driveway and park to the left of the farm store. Other things to note **Please note that you are staying on a working family farm. There are multiple farm animals (chickens, pigs, cows, horses, farm dogs and cats) that are in close proximity to the Farm Store. We ask that you maintain and do not go into the fenced areas, greenhouses or our barns for biosecurity. We also ask that you not feed the animals, even though they may come up to the fence. *We do have farm workers (including ourselves) who are in and round the farm all day feeding animals, tending to the garden areas, filling orders and re-stocking the farm store. All of our team will maintain social distancing, but feel free to ask any questions of them while you are here. *Saturdays are our "busier" days on the farm. Our Farm Store is "open" and staffed that day for our regular customer needs. We are normally cutting wood, moving animals, fixing fence, building structures, re-stocking the farm store, mowing and weed eating. *If you have any concerns around our Farm Loft stay, please reach out to us prior to booking so that we can answer any questions with transparency. We have tried to give you an honest picture of what our Farm Stay is like since we are a very active working farm.
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  • Seph Custer, one of many amazing artists that has blessed our stage in the past year. This is at our annual, Friend Fest.
  • Nature Freaks Acres
  • Seph Custer, one of many amazing artists that has blessed our stage in the past year. This is at our annual, Friend Fest.
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Nature Freaks Acres

1 site · Lodging13 acres · Stuart, VA
Our beautiful, 13-acre property is the perfect mixture of woods and grassland fields, both with several walking trails to stroll around. When I moved my family of 7 here from n.e. Ohio 11 years ago we didnt know anyone at all. I am a people person, I love music and I was determined to meet some new friends. So, i decided to build a fire pit and a makeshift stage and have a party! This party was called, Friend Fest, A reason to gather and celebrate the gift of friendship. Our motto: Come as strangers, leave as friends. We were on our 9th Friend Fest until Covid. Over the last few years we have added more amenities to the property. Disc golf, Walking/ hiking trails, fishing, baseball diamond, bonfire pit, 10x14 covered stage, swimming pool, primitive glamping cabin. We also host Nature Education classes on the property. We continue to use our property for good by bringing people together and enjoying life, friends and music. Learn more about this land: Cabin: $60, Enjoy a walk through our many trails. A fishing pond is right through the woods in easy walking distance. Hanging Rock State park, NC. is a 20 minute drive away! Relax and comfortably sleep in our roll away, twin bed in the yard under the stars of the Blue Ridge mtns. or in the cabin. Drift asleep to the sounds of nature. Before you say goodnight, enjoy your dinner and smores over the firepit, (free wood) We have a 14X16 covered stage for entertainment, a 10X10 firepit with surrounding benches. If youd like to hire entertainment and need good local recommendations we would be happy to help. The entire entertainment area and campground sits away from any houses in complete privacy from any neighbors. The cabin and campground is 450 feet away from the house. We welcome you to come enjoy our land and enjoy your life here. Happy camping my friends, ask about POOL use!
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  • Dickerson Estate
  • Dickerson Estate
  • Dickerson Estate

Dickerson Estate

1 site · Lodging33 acres · Asheboro, NC
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!
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Eno River Campground

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Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
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Jim Oliver
1 week ago
Group trip
1 night at Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
We love the Tent that we stayed in. We are lucky that it was only us who were staying in the whole place that day. The place is very spacious and beautifully decorated. We had our dinner in their bbq station and we enjoyed it! A lot of activities around to enjoy. We will definitely be back next time and will bring more friends to stay!
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Enjoying the evening and keeping an eye out for wildlife
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Allison
2 weeks ago
With pets
Weekend Trip to Mystic Meadow Farm Glamping.
My dog and I had the absolute best weekend at the “Love Shack” in Mystic Meadow. Wendy has created a woodland oasis with everything you need for a relaxing stay. The location is easy to find, but feels a thousand miles away from the daily grind. The cabin is perfect, thedeck was outfitted with chairs for relaxing, a swing near the creek, and the woody trails were full of fun treasures. And did I mention the fire pit? We enjoyed visiting the fluffy butts and the goats along the trail, listening to the creek as it bubbled along and watching fireflies from the deck and morning visits with deer. Wendy suggested a couple of places to visit locally, which had great trails and shopping options. We even visited a local drive in on Saturday night. There are lots of options near by for all kinds of entertainment. In fact I’m checking my calendar for another trip in the fall. I highly recommend booking a trip to mystic Meadows, you will not be disappointed. Thanks Wendy for a great weekend and being a terrific host. We really didn’t want to leave! .
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The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
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Richard
2 weeks ago
With kids
Weekend Trip to The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
We loved staying at this cabin. Bring your fishing gear it is a great spot to camp and fish.
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The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
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Kate
3 weeks ago
1 night at The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
Wow! We are so blessed to have found this beautiful site. We loved wandering and exploring the land, picking fresh blackberries, and saying hi to the animals (the donkey is our great friend!). Thank you Natalie & Darrel for being such awesome hosts - even though we arrived very late at night, we were given good instructions and left a lantern to find our lovely cabin. Hoping to come back and spend more time here, it is a true gem.
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The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
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William Spencer
3 weeks ago
With kids
2 nights at The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
What a beautiful site hosted by beautiful people. Rustic, yet well kept log cabin with fire burning stove on a lovely farm. Nothing but great thoughts from our two nights there.
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Mystic Meadow Farm Glamping.
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Suzanne
3 weeks ago
4 nights at Mystic Meadow Farm Glamping.
Wendy was a great host! Every little detail added up to a wonderful stay! Cute, comfortable, and dry (it rained a couple of evenings during our stay) A-frame provided privacy. The shower house was awesome and she even has walking trails! Come to the Mystic Meadow Love Shack, sit in the rocking chairs, and listen to the riffle of the minnow-filled brook and RELAX!
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Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
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Eric
June 2025
With kids
Weekend Trip to Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
This was awesome, it has all the great things about camping. Nice outdoor spaces, fire pits, big communal spaces, but without the 'roughing it' due to air conditioning, nice showers, etc. I'd have a hard time getting my wife to go camping but she'd do this all the time!
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The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
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Dan
June 2025
1 night at The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
This place is a treasure! I booked pretty late in the day, and Natalie was so accommodating. Everything in and around the cabin was so thoughtful that the couple times I started to need something I realized they were 2 steps ahead of me. I absolutely loved the greenhouse! Bed was very comfortable and I really enjoyed the selection of books they had. Can’t wait to come back (and finish my book!)
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The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
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Delia
May 2025
With kids
7 nights at The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
We had a great time staying at the cabin! Natalie and Darrell were excellent hosts. The cabin was comfortable amd we were suprised at how well stocked it was! Having ice on site was so helpful to keep our coolers cold without having to go anywhere! We enjoyed lighting the woodstove on a chilly rainy afternoon. The view was wonderful- we loved visiting the animals- particularly the donkey and the pigs! We walked to the creek often to fish and go out on our canoe. This was our best vacation! We'd love to come back sometime.
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Mystic Meadow Farm Glamping.
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Elizabeth
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Mystic Meadow Farm Glamping.
I loved the time I spent on Wendys land, the view is beautiful, the nights are calm and relaxing, and they're a wonderful host! My partner and I enjoyed alot of time around the firepit, and hiking around the area.
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Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
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Antoinette
May 2025
With kids
Weekend Trip to Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
We had a great time glamping at Cyrus! It was a cozy glamping tent. When we arrived, we had everything we needed. The family room was also convenient and fun way to spend our time. There was also a grill on site. The little walking trail was easy to follow. The kids loved the swing the most !
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Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
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Marlon
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
Amazing host and very well kept site. Highly recommend (:
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Mystic Meadow Farm Glamping.
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gabby
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Mystic Meadow Farm Glamping.
My partner and I had a great weekend here! While most of our time was spent hiking, and unfortunately our trip was cut short due to personal reasons, we loved having a secluded cozy spot to come back to!
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The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
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Norman
May 2025
Weekend Trip to The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
My family loved the little cabin the owners were so helpful and kind we loved the animals we loved the donkey his name was Jack we had a party for my daughters birthday my family said that were coming back as soon as they can they loved the swing the best Natalie and her husband was so kind to us I will tell others where the place is at have a good day everyone and also the fishing was grand my daughter and I caught catfish that were biting good 👍
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Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
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Hector
May 2025
With pets
1 night at Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
This place is amazing . I make sure to stay here every time I'm in the area !
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The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
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Daniel
May 2025
Group trip
Weekend Trip to The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
Camping in the little cabin on Natalie's land was awesome! We enjoyed the property and animals, and especially meeting our hosts. Had a great time on the little front porch and around the fire pit in front. Slept comfy and cozy in the loft as well. Couldn't recommend this place more, especially for the price!
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Mystic Meadow Farm Glamping.
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Madeline
May 2025
2 nights at Mystic Meadow Farm Glamping.
We had such a lovely experience! The accommodations were very nice and the attention to detail was remarkable. We would highly recommend for a peaceful getaway!
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The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
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kyle
April 2025
Weekend Trip to The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
Great place to stay, nice hosts, more than adequate amenities included
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Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
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Kerry
April 2025
1 night at Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
The accomodations were excellent! You would not find a hotel as well appointed as this site, and it still would not contain the ambiance nor character of the setting. I will definitely be staying at Sugarneck again!
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Panoramic view of cabin area
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Chris
April 2025
3 nights at The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
We loved staying in the little cabin! Peaceful and relaxing property with farm animals. My son and I had a great time kayaking, cooking outdoors and sitting by the fire at night. Definitely would plan another trip back! Darrel and Natalie were great hosts!
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3 top river, stream, or creek glamping sites near Elon

  • The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
  • The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
  • The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek
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The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek

3 sites · Lodging, Tents24 acres · Lexington, NC
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.
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  • Rare, Watershed Forest - Piedmont
  • Rare, Watershed Forest - Piedmont
  • Rare, Watershed Forest - Piedmont
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Rare, Watershed Forest - Piedmont

6 sites · Lodging, Tents23 acres · Rougemont, NC
We are a secluded, land-based retreat and campground, along a tributary of the Tar River which backs up to a wild forest, offering individuals and small groups a place for rest, exploration, sanctuary, and grounding. Equal parts woodland, floodplain wetland and pastureland, R.O.S.A land is stewarding 23 acres of ecological magical oasis in an Aquatic Habitat deemed an important NC Natural Heritage area of the Piedmont of North Carolina. Rare mussel species and amphibians live here. Come see for yourself! This is a queer-stewarded, solidarity-focused rematriation project. This land is co-deeded to MK of Handewa Farms and owned at present by K Cox, Steward of the Respite An intentional community of farm hub tenants, visitors, campers, stewards co-habitate on R.O.S.A (Rare Occaneechi Saponi Alluvial) land together. We offer nature-based immersion for artists, healers, cultural and frontline organizers and their families taking time for restful resistance. It is a triptyech of woods, water and pastureland butting up against an untouched wild old hardwood forest - a combination unlikely found in the PIedmont- nestled among small tobacco, horse and hay farms in the Southeast corner of Granville County between Oxford and Roxboro in the beautiful PIedmont of North Carolina.
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  • Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
  • Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
  • Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC
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Sugarneck Glamping Resort, NC

4 sites · Lodging400 acres · Broadway, NC
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.
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Eno River State Park
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River, stream, or creek glamping near Elon guide

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Camping in Elon, North Carolina near the river has never been more comfortable and luxurious with Hipcamp's 323 glamping options. Starting from as low as $15 and averaging at $55 per night, glampers can enjoy the serene Babbling Brook Campground (210 reviews), the picturesque Lakeside Retreats @ Walnut Hill (195 reviews), or the peaceful R.O.S.A. Land Campground (114 reviews). With popular amenities such as potable water, showers, and cooking equipment, and activities like wildlife watching, exploring historic sites, and fishing, Hipcamp offers the perfect getaway for those looking for a unique camping experience.

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