The best bell tent rentals near Hickory, North Carolina

Looking for a unique camping experience near Hickory, North Carolina? Hipcamp has over 66 bell tent options in the area just for you! With prices as low as $30 per night and an average price of $55 per night, you'll find the perfect bell tent to suit your needs. Check out some of the top campsites near Hickory, North Carolina, like The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek (48 reviews), Bear Creek Tee-Pee Retreat (19 reviews), and Golden pond Glamping (9 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities like cooking equipment, trash, and campfires, and are perfect for activities such as off-roading (OHV), horseback riding, and fall fun. So pack your bags and get ready for a one-of-a-kind camping experience!

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Looking for a unique camping experience near Hickory, North Carolina? Hipcamp has over 66 bell tent options in the area just for you! With prices as low as $30 per night and an average price of $55 per night, you'll find the perfect bell tent to suit your needs. Check out some of the top campsites near Hickory, North Carolina, like The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek (48 reviews), Bear Creek Tee-Pee Retreat (19 reviews), and Golden pond Glamping (9 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities like cooking equipment, trash, and campfires, and are perfect for activities such as off-roading (OHV), horseback riding, and fall fun. So pack your bags and get ready for a one-of-a-kind camping experience!

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1. Mountain Farm Camping & Glamping

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21mi from Hickory · 37 sites · Tents, Lodging · Moravian Falls, NC

Nestled in North Carolina's Brushy Mountains, Growing Faith Farms & Retreat offers a tranquil escape from modern life, just 90 minutes from Charlotte. Perched atop the mountain, our retreat overlooks vast stretches of mountaintops, rolling hills, and verdant landscapes. Here, we cultivate more than just crops; we nurture a profound sense of tranquility and community. Our space is designed to encourage guests to pause, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the beauty and simplicity of nature. Our campsites provide a variety of camping options, from predefined sites to walk-in spots throughout our expansive 200-acre mountain. You can choose to camp by the creek, in a sunny field, or deep in the woods. In 2024, we introduced our private Shower House, featuring three fully equipped bathrooms with showers, sinks, and toilets, plus heating and air conditioning. We also offer pre-furnished bell tents, camping platforms, and at site water and electricity (select sites) for your convenience. If you want to immerse yourself in outdoor camping without sacrificing the comforts of home, our glamping tent features a queen-size bed with linens, as well as a twin bed that converts into a second bed for added convenience. Stay cozy with a heated indoor wood stove, and enjoy a kitchen table, dresser, and chair for your convenience. You'll also have access to a private bathroom complete with a fully functioning toilet, indoor/outdoor hot shower, and sink. Outside, a private covered kitchen awaits, equipped with a kitchen sink, cooler, pots and pans and cooking utensils. Relax in your lounge chairs on the porch and take in the views, and indulge in outdoor cooking with a gas grill, picnic table, and outdoor fire pit area. During your stay at our farm, guests can unwind amidst natural surroundings, visit with our animals, enjoy on farm activities and explore the wide variety of local attractions that the surrounding area has to offer. Just 30 minutes west, you’ll find the Blue Ridge Parkway. Kerr Scott Lake is only 10 minutes away, where you can swim, rent kayaks and pontoon boats, fish, or enjoy mountain biking and hiking on extensive trails. Prayer Mountain is about 2 miles up the road. To the east, explore several wineries and a local moonshine distillery. A half-hour away, visit the Amish community with shops like Shiloh Bakery and General Store (closed Sundays and Mondays). For fantastic hiking, head northeast to Stone Mountain, about 45 minutes away, which also features a renovated homestead. To the south, Rocky Face Park offers hiking and rock climbing, while Emerald Hollow Mine allows you to search for and keep precious stones. There are always concerts, movies and festivals happening in the area too for entertainment. Check the activities section below for more details!

2. Starlight Hills

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29mi from Hickory · 24 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Bostic, NC

Our Spa and Geodesic Dome Planetarium is now available for booking! Our Pond is now OPEN! We are a constantly evolving location. Our goal is to provide a genuine secluded camping experience immersed in nature in a mountainous forest with privacy and well spaced out, secluded camp sites. We also have minimal light pollution, so our skies are beautiful for viewing the stars. We offer trails through natural wooded habitat with hidden gems of nature. Wildlife viewing throughout. There are feed locations to increase viewing opportunities. A creek on the property is lovely for walking. Centered between Charlotte and Asheville we are within your reach! We offer primitive tent camping, Glamping Tents a tiny cabin and Geodesic Dome. Lodging locations have a private Mountain View, fire pit area, Queen bed, Night Stand (built in phone charger), Desk area, interior and exterior lighting, heater and fan (powered by solar system). As a part of Starlight Hills Campground you have access to filtered drinking water, common overlook (w/ BBQ pits & picnic tables), trails, bathroom and showers. Welcome to bring all your furry family members ❤️. Please Note: 2 Wheel Dr. vehicles can access all of our sites. Gravel/ Dirt road up hill.

3. Raylans Yurt

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39mi from Hickory · 4 sites · Lodging · Ronda, NC

Embrace the great outdoors without sacrificing the comforts of home. Our yurt offers a haven of relaxation and everything you need for a delightful stay. With five vineyards within walking distance, indulge in wine-tasting adventures at your leisure. For those seeking more extensive explorations, Kerr Scott Dam and Stone Mountain National Park are just a short drive away. Unveil the wonders of nature as you embark on hiking trails, indulge in boating escapades, and cast your line for a rewarding fishing experience. Your days will be filled with excitement and discovery. As the sun sets, unwind and savor the tranquil evenings, gazing upon the breathtaking vista that surrounds you. Let the beauty of nature envelop you while you luxuriate in the cozy embrace of our yurt.

4. Wildwood Heart Farm

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23mi from Hickory · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Boomer, NC

We are a holistic herbal farm, with glamping, primitive sites. Meditation trail, reiki, we are 1 mile from swim beach and near lots of hiking trails. Only 34 miles from Grandfather Mt National Park and 31 miles from Boone NC We have outdoor showers, handwashing area and potty. Gas grill, picnic tables, fire pit and firewood, a cooler is provided. We have beds in each bell tent, with one sleeping 2 adults and other sleeps 4. Butterfly Cottage will sleep 6 (coming May 2025) we also have 2 acres of wildflowers planted for our butterfly sanctuary. We have a wonderful foraged breakfast available by request Call with questions 336/304/0078 **NO Longer allowing pets due to damage** We are 🍃🍄 &; 🌈 friendly

5. Wunderland Resort

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47mi from Hickory · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Old Fort, NC

Wunderland is a new development that is underway and our focus is on connections, experience and sustainability. We will be offering various accommodations including, dreamy and immersive villas, themed tent structured, vanlife sites, and primitive camping. Additionally, the property will have many unique features to encourage deep connection with yourself and others, to relax and have a great time!

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AnnMarie

November 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Starlight Hills

Awesome spot with Amazing Mountain View’s. We stayed in the yurt which was all ready for us and it was perfect for our family.

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Eddie

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Mountain Farm Camping & Glamping

Great facilities and area. All accommodations are clean and available. The host are awesome. They meet everyone and make sure that you get situated, familiar and settled down. Their hospitality is limitless. These folks enjoy what they do and make sure your stay is memorable.

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Callie

October 2025

1 night at Mountain Farm Camping & Glamping

We had a great time! Peaceful, quiet night! Tina was friendly and got us settled in just fine. Wished we had time to pick flowers!

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Tolman

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Mountain Farm Camping & Glamping

This was our second year coming to Growing Faith Farms and this year was just as wonderful as the first! We were greeted by Joe and Tina upon entering the property and they took the time to lead us up to our site and show us everything, even though we had gotten there well after dark. The bell tent itself is AMAZING. The bed is super comfortable and the provided heater kept it cozy in there all day and night. One thing that keeps us coming back to Growing Faith Farms is the peace and quiet that you get to experience while still having modern conveniences such as running water, HOT water, and electricity. If you’re looking to enjoy beautiful views in a quiet setting without giving up all the comforts of home, Growing Faith Farms is the place to go!

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Alexis

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Starlight Hills

we loved it, felt very private. we will be back :)

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Eddie

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Starlight Hills

Great location, great setting. Peaceful and scenic. All you need to bring is free time. Sunsets are unbelievable.

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Sarah

October 2025

With kids

1 night at Starlight Hills

Great campgrounds. We had an issue with our bell tent and William was able to accommodate us at an alternative site expeditiously. We ended up at MTG4 which was lovely. It was one adult and two kids and we fit comfortably in the tent. Quiet and scenic with lots of space for the kids to explore. We will be back to try out the dome with a 4th!

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Jason

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Starlight Hills

We really enjoyed camping on Williams land. The tent and the lights with the tiki torches looked amazing at night. The directions took us straight there and it was easy to navigate around.

Amanda

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Starlight Hills

We loved the yurt and camp ground! We will be back again!

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Megan

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Starlight Hills

They thought of everything - showers, portapotties (CLEAN), firewood for sale, a pond (?), fire ring, games and bedding in the tent and great views. The string lights were also such a great touch. Just wish I had booked the dome!

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Mary Catherine

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Starlight Hills

I loved my experience! The site was easy to find and the pictures were accurate. I will be back again.

The bell tents just down the hill from the larger glamping tents are another great option for a stay.

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Pratik

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Mountain Farm Camping & Glamping

The host were very helpful and made us feel settled. The place is absolutely beautiful with good views of the mountain. The tent was great and the fire wood provided on site is of great value.

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Nellie

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Starlight Hills

Loved this campsite! My tent was fabulous, and close by the overlook with hammocks that were so nice to relax in. I booked the spa/sauna for an hour, and it did not disappoint - it's completely worth the extra fee!! I absolutely want to come back and stay here again.

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Amariah

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Starlight Hills

We love this place. My (now) husband and I came here a few years ago for my birthday and tent camped. This year we "glamped" and it was wonderful. We added the s'mores package and the firewood bundle and it made it so convenient. We also took a late night shower in the outdoor shower and it was lovely. We'll for sure be visiting again

Steven

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Wildwood Heart Farm

Can’t express enough how absolutely beautiful & peaceful this place is. The hosts are AMAZING, kind, loving people. They make you feel at home as soon as you arrive(even if it’s late). There is UNLIMITED land to explore with their permission. The campsite has EVERYTHING YOU NEED- right down to entertainment. Will be visiting again & again!

Emily

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Starlight Hills

SO BEAUTIFUL. MTG 1 had the most incredible view. We really really enjoyed our stay.

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Suzanne

July 2025

With pets

1 night at Raylans Yurt

I enjoyed my stay at the Yurt. The yurt is centrally located around five wineries. All the amenities in the description made the yurt a pleasurable glamping experience. It was magical and peaceful. The sunset and stars truly made the space special.

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Meredith

June 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Starlight Hills

The campsite was great and had beautiful views during the day and the stars at night. We enjoyed the lookout area set up with grills and hammocks.

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Karen

June 2025

With pets

2 nights at Starlight Hills

We stayed at MTG 1 for 2 nights with our 2 grandsons and 2 dogs. Starlight Hills is a great spot for camping...we loved the view and the hammocks especially (MTG 1 is next to the common area with grills and hammocks). It was a bit hot (expected), so bring battery fans! (and bug repellent). Water station was great (although a walk down/up hill from our site). Port-a-Potty not far. Showers were excellent! Overall, a wonderful experience. One suggestion is to add a few more grills (2 may not be enough for those full weekends). Yurt was clean and thoughtfully arranged, although a bit tight with our crew. William was very responsive to questions and made sure to greet us with our add-ons we purchased. Memories were made....thank you!!

Christianna

June 2025

1 night at Wildwood Heart Farm

It’s not everyday you find a place to camp that feels like home. Wildwood was just that for me. The Mushie Palace is absolutely adorable. Super cozy bedding & perfect pillows. The fireplace has lights that offer a nice ambiance without the heat. The chairs around the fire pit were perfect. The grounds near the sites are beautiful, but the walk down to the mindfulness area, and the creek were even more beautiful. This site was once of the most peaceful places I’ve ever been. I put the fire pit to use and enjoyed hours outside reading. The swim beach isn’t too far from the site, and is a must for hot summer days. Before leaving I got to give the goats and miss Cooper lots of loving. I will most definitely be back soon, hopefully so I can stay longer than just one night.