- Lake Royale
The best river, stream, or creek glamping near Lake Royale
99% (166) • 4 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Royale
Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
1. Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
100%
(39)
32mi from Lake Royale · 5 sites · Lodging
Tucked into a quiet corner of our working farm called Heritage Farm, Holly Forest offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to shared amenities. Guests have access to water, electricity, and our centrally located Bathhouse, which includes showers, restrooms, and parking. Each day, we provide battery boxes for running a fan or charging small electronics.
Heritage Farm is rooted in natural, sustainable practices and hands-on learning experiences. Depending on the season, you may find the farm bustling with activity—especially during flower season as we cultivate our blooms for Cultivate Flower Co., or while we care for our animals and craft small-batch products like our Kinda Crunchy Goat Milk Soap.
No matter the time of year, you'll see us tending to the land and the animals we love.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$112
/ night
Tar River Life
2. Tar River Life
98%
(180)
1.9mi from Lake Royale · 15 sites · Tents, Lodging
Back to the basics, come and experience Tar River Life’s primitive camping on the Tar River.
Enjoy being on the river and listening to slow running sound of the Tar River. Bring your own tent or rent one of ours. You can drive your vehicle to all of our campsites.
The drive to camp is about 1/2 miles. Each site includes a fire pit, wood and trash bin. Cook your own meals or try and catch your own fish from the river. Campsites can be secluded or grouped.
Each site comes with a picnic table, 1 bundle of wood and trash can. Stay for a night or longer period of time, come and enjoy the outdoors with us. We have lots of walking trails, fishing access, wildlife, kayaking and tubing (must be purchased through us). 2WD vehicles are ok except during wet conditions.
There is also the Vollmer Farm, with seasonal produce a Full Coffee Shop with breakfast goodies and baked goods and not to mention their fabulous ice cream. They have goods from around NC including, eggs, honey, meats, beers, wine and more. There is a grocery store (Food Lion) about 15 minutes away. So you can stock up on supplies on your way to your next adventure.
We are pet friendly!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$34
/ night
Glamping NC Off The Grid LakeGaston
3. Glamping NC Off The Grid LakeGaston
30mi from Lake Royale · 1 site · Lodging
Experience a geodesic glamping dome stay in a private pasture, 15-minute drive to Lake Gaston, Kerr Lake, and Medoc Mountain NC State Park. Wake up to the sound of birds and fall asleep under a blanket of stars. This unique glamping dome offers the perfect blend of tranquility and nature adventures. Unplug and reconnect with your family by staying in a dome home surrounded by trees overlooking a pond. This tiny off-the-grid getaway is 70 miles from Raleigh NC and 90 miles from Richmond VA.
Fire pit wood is limited per stay please bring extra bundle. BBQ grill requires charcoal utensils which are not provided. The fridge will be ready to receive any food items that you want to bring for the mini vacation. This is glamping outdoors extra insect wristbands and off spray make the experience of nature more enjoyable.
Other Things to Note:
Once you reserve, we will request a message verification that you have read the entire About Space details to confirm the GlampingNC-OfftheGrid experience is right for you prior to check-in!
We are a no smoking farm stay! No smoking on/in the property during your stay thanks to all our guests in advance!
About the Wi-Fi:
Wi-Fi is limited even with Starlink RV system. Guest will have the Wi-Fi password inside the dome upon arrival. T-Mobile, Verizon, and other networks have limited reception so plan ahead as we are an off the grid experience. Disconnecting is part of the adventure!
Each guest will have access to private parking area and wooded walkway, dome, deck area, fire pit, barbeque grill, hammock, and 3-acre pasture with pond.
Entrance codes will be shared to guests on the day arrival.
Guests will receive entrance codes for the private parking pad, gate after walking bridge, and dome red door.
Once you park in the private gravel parking area, guest can use our cart to haul all your glamping getaway items from the parking area through the wooded entrance and pasture to the dome. The dome is approximately 500ft away from the private parking area.
This off the grid glamping experience begins at the private parking area! Come explore nature and unplug for a glamping getaway!
Limited Battery Stored Electricity, No Plumbing, No Pets, No Smoking
Mini Portable AC and fans to keep cool in summer months.
Toilets
Campfires
Wifi
from
$126
/ night
Eno River State Park
4. Eno River State Park
83%
(3)
13 sites · Hillsborough, North Carolina
Eno River State Park is an oasis of river access, forests, and hike-in camping outside of Durham.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
99% (166) • 4 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Royale
Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
1. Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
100%
(39)
32mi from Lake Royale · 5 sites · Lodging
Tucked into a quiet corner of our working farm called Heritage Farm, Holly Forest offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to shared amenities. Guests have access to water, electricity, and our centrally located Bathhouse, which includes showers, restrooms, and parking. Each day, we provide battery boxes for running a fan or charging small electronics.
Heritage Farm is rooted in natural, sustainable practices and hands-on learning experiences. Depending on the season, you may find the farm bustling with activity—especially during flower season as we cultivate our blooms for Cultivate Flower Co., or while we care for our animals and craft small-batch products like our Kinda Crunchy Goat Milk Soap.
No matter the time of year, you'll see us tending to the land and the animals we love.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$112
/ night
Tar River Life
2. Tar River Life
98%
(180)
1.9mi from Lake Royale · 15 sites · Tents, Lodging
Back to the basics, come and experience Tar River Life’s primitive camping on the Tar River.
Enjoy being on the river and listening to slow running sound of the Tar River. Bring your own tent or rent one of ours. You can drive your vehicle to all of our campsites.
The drive to camp is about 1/2 miles. Each site includes a fire pit, wood and trash bin. Cook your own meals or try and catch your own fish from the river. Campsites can be secluded or grouped.
Each site comes with a picnic table, 1 bundle of wood and trash can. Stay for a night or longer period of time, come and enjoy the outdoors with us. We have lots of walking trails, fishing access, wildlife, kayaking and tubing (must be purchased through us). 2WD vehicles are ok except during wet conditions.
There is also the Vollmer Farm, with seasonal produce a Full Coffee Shop with breakfast goodies and baked goods and not to mention their fabulous ice cream. They have goods from around NC including, eggs, honey, meats, beers, wine and more. There is a grocery store (Food Lion) about 15 minutes away. So you can stock up on supplies on your way to your next adventure.
We are pet friendly!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$34
/ night
Glamping NC Off The Grid LakeGaston
3. Glamping NC Off The Grid LakeGaston
30mi from Lake Royale · 1 site · Lodging
Experience a geodesic glamping dome stay in a private pasture, 15-minute drive to Lake Gaston, Kerr Lake, and Medoc Mountain NC State Park. Wake up to the sound of birds and fall asleep under a blanket of stars. This unique glamping dome offers the perfect blend of tranquility and nature adventures. Unplug and reconnect with your family by staying in a dome home surrounded by trees overlooking a pond. This tiny off-the-grid getaway is 70 miles from Raleigh NC and 90 miles from Richmond VA.
Fire pit wood is limited per stay please bring extra bundle. BBQ grill requires charcoal utensils which are not provided. The fridge will be ready to receive any food items that you want to bring for the mini vacation. This is glamping outdoors extra insect wristbands and off spray make the experience of nature more enjoyable.
Other Things to Note:
Once you reserve, we will request a message verification that you have read the entire About Space details to confirm the GlampingNC-OfftheGrid experience is right for you prior to check-in!
We are a no smoking farm stay! No smoking on/in the property during your stay thanks to all our guests in advance!
About the Wi-Fi:
Wi-Fi is limited even with Starlink RV system. Guest will have the Wi-Fi password inside the dome upon arrival. T-Mobile, Verizon, and other networks have limited reception so plan ahead as we are an off the grid experience. Disconnecting is part of the adventure!
Each guest will have access to private parking area and wooded walkway, dome, deck area, fire pit, barbeque grill, hammock, and 3-acre pasture with pond.
Entrance codes will be shared to guests on the day arrival.
Guests will receive entrance codes for the private parking pad, gate after walking bridge, and dome red door.
Once you park in the private gravel parking area, guest can use our cart to haul all your glamping getaway items from the parking area through the wooded entrance and pasture to the dome. The dome is approximately 500ft away from the private parking area.
This off the grid glamping experience begins at the private parking area! Come explore nature and unplug for a glamping getaway!
Limited Battery Stored Electricity, No Plumbing, No Pets, No Smoking
Mini Portable AC and fans to keep cool in summer months.
Toilets
Campfires
Wifi
from
$126
/ night
Eno River State Park
4. Eno River State Park
83%
(3)
13 sites · Hillsborough, North Carolina
Eno River State Park is an oasis of river access, forests, and hike-in camping outside of Durham.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Katrina
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
This was my second time at Holly Forest- stayed in two different units and had a great experience both times. Jim and Becky are so welcoming and attentive to details. Even on a cold December night we were warm in The Lodge with the heated mattress pad. Thanks for having us!
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Clarissa
November 2025
With pets
It was quite cold at night but we were given a space heater and the mattress had heating pads on both sides of the bed. The common areas had large space heaters and the showers gave us super nice hot water. It was so very cozy. We enjoyed fishing on their pond. The bathroom was so close to the lodge, we really didn’t need the golf cart they gave us, but it was fun to have anyways. They had huge jackery batteries that they made sure were full daily. This was genuinely a glamping experience. I loved it because we still definitely felt like we were “camping” just with high end amenities. We envisioned the entire space would be so perfect for any kind of weekend event just with all the different facilities within the sight.
We stayed with our pups and they loved seeing the cows in the morning!! First time we took them camping and they did so great. We had a great stay :)
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Benjamin
September 2025
4 nights at Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
The Lodge was fantastic. Rustic but comfortable. It was nestled in the woods and close to everything. The property is beautiful. There are plenty of views and things to do. The hosts have thought if everything. Battery packs provide power for phones, fans, etc. A filled ice chest was provided for us upon arrival. Complimentary water, coffee, and tea. A large area for parties, a charcoal grill (In a steer sculpture, lol), small gas grill, and a pizza oven! Outdoor games, basketball, horseshoe pits, cornhole... They even have bamboo fishing poles for the pond!
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Kathryn
September 2025
With kids
Amazing! My daughter and I had SUCH a fun, relaxing experience! The property has lots to do, is beautiful, cabins are awesome and clean, and we felt safe! We particularly enjoyed the pickleball court:) Decorations/decor are so well done- lots of thought and care have gone into this place. We have already recommended to friends and will definitely return!
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Kelli
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
The place was so well put together, the owners are lovely and everything was so clean and peaceful!!
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ZANE
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
Jim & Becky really did a fantastic job putting this place together. Really impressed with everything honestly. I can’t wait to have the opportunity to stay there again!!!
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Christine
August 2025
With kids
Yes, I give a 10/10 recommendation
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Swathi
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
Views are beautiful and the property is furnished and maintained very well .
You will enjoy your stay .
Transparent rooftops- to see the sky/ hear the rain. Huge windows exposing the beautiful trees around you
Neatly setup seating areas and fireplace
Amazing community kitchen that has a shared grill, pizzaoven and kitchenette .
They also sell goatmilk soap and eggs from their farm .Itching to go back ! It was amazing and so close to the city , very convenient- given walmart is abt 15min away .
Kerr lake is 10min away and has great views as well.
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Justin
June 2025
With pets
Fantastic. Well thought out design of cabin and space. Would recommend to friends looking for an easy outdoor getaway.
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R L
June 2025
1 night at Tar River Life
The canvas tent was soooo lovely to come to after a long trip and it was amazing to wake up next to the river to the sound of birds singing. It was easy getting in & out. There were lovely hammock seats in the shade you could stretch out in. Billy & Nikki were easy to get ahold of, too. Wish we coulda stayed longer!
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Elise
November 2024
With pets
We loved this Hipcamp spot! It was secluded and quiet— a true getaway. We stayed in Site 15 where the tent was already set up and it was hassle-free— just drive up and unpack. We appreciated that there was a latern, fire pit, accessible firewood and chairs by the fire. Walking to the river in the morning was lovely, as well. We hope to come back soon!
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