Lake Camping Near Lake Royale, North Carolina, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2025

97% (42 reviews)

Looking to camp near Lake Royale, North Carolina and enjoy the tranquil beauty of a lake? Look no further than Blackwater Birds and Bees (601 reviews), Lakeside Retreats @ Walnut Hill (195 reviews), and JCO at Lee Baysden Pond (89 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities like toilets, potable water, and trash services. Plus, you'll have plenty of activities to choose from, including swimming, hiking, and wildlife watching. The average price per night is $30, with options as low as $18, making it an affordable and memorable getaway.

Popular camping styles for Lake Royale

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest

100%

(31)

5 sites · Lodging · Henderson, NC

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.

2. Lev at Little Lake

95%

(21)

2 sites · Tents · Clarksville, VA

🌿 Welcome to Lev @ Little Lake 🌿 A Private Land-Based Sanctuary Rooted in Faith and Stewardship We invite you to experience Lev @ Little Lake, a peaceful haven nestled in the hills of Clarksville, Virginia. This land is not a commercial campground—it is our private inheritance, stewarded in faith and dedicated to the Lord as part of our family’s life work and spiritual calling. When you stay here, you are not paying for access to a public business. Your contribution is a gift of support that helps sustain our ongoing private mission: developing a place of worship, restoration, and community gathering, built upon biblical stewardship and constitutional liberty. We maintain this land as a Private Membership Association and trust—not for profit, but for purpose. Your visit supports: • The cultivation of food and beauty through regenerative practices • The quiet development of festival grounds for appointed times of worship • Our family’s dedicated labor in ministry, music, photography, education, and hospitality • The protection of sacred land and private religious use from overreach or commercial misclassification We ask that all guests arrive in a spirit of respect and peace. This land is not a venue, event space, or public attraction—it is our home, our sanctuary, and a resting place for those who value simplicity, nature, and the presence of God. Come walk the trails. Sit by the water. Watch the sunset. Let your soul breathe. And know that your presence here is more than a stay—it’s a blessing. “You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.” — Psalm 128:2

97% (42 reviews)

Looking to camp near Lake Royale, North Carolina and enjoy the tranquil beauty of a lake? Look no further than Blackwater Birds and Bees (601 reviews), Lakeside Retreats @ Walnut Hill (195 reviews), and JCO at Lee Baysden Pond (89 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities like toilets, potable water, and trash services. Plus, you'll have plenty of activities to choose from, including swimming, hiking, and wildlife watching. The average price per night is $30, with options as low as $18, making it an affordable and memorable getaway.

Popular camping styles for Lake Royale

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest

100%

(31)

5 sites · Lodging · Henderson, NC

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.

2. Lev at Little Lake

95%

(21)

2 sites · Tents · Clarksville, VA

🌿 Welcome to Lev @ Little Lake 🌿 A Private Land-Based Sanctuary Rooted in Faith and Stewardship We invite you to experience Lev @ Little Lake, a peaceful haven nestled in the hills of Clarksville, Virginia. This land is not a commercial campground—it is our private inheritance, stewarded in faith and dedicated to the Lord as part of our family’s life work and spiritual calling. When you stay here, you are not paying for access to a public business. Your contribution is a gift of support that helps sustain our ongoing private mission: developing a place of worship, restoration, and community gathering, built upon biblical stewardship and constitutional liberty. We maintain this land as a Private Membership Association and trust—not for profit, but for purpose. Your visit supports: • The cultivation of food and beauty through regenerative practices • The quiet development of festival grounds for appointed times of worship • Our family’s dedicated labor in ministry, music, photography, education, and hospitality • The protection of sacred land and private religious use from overreach or commercial misclassification We ask that all guests arrive in a spirit of respect and peace. This land is not a venue, event space, or public attraction—it is our home, our sanctuary, and a resting place for those who value simplicity, nature, and the presence of God. Come walk the trails. Sit by the water. Watch the sunset. Let your soul breathe. And know that your presence here is more than a stay—it’s a blessing. “You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.” — Psalm 128:2

Stories from the community

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Julie

2 weeks ago

1 night at Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest

We stayed at the screen house for one night and wish we could have stayed another night. The screen house itself was top notch… secluded yet close to the main area, clean, well maintained, and cozy. Jim and Becky did a great job of adding conveniences to the experience with heated beds, battery for charging, lighting, cooler with ice, bathhouse, cooking area with seating, and more. There are a few different options for accommodations including glamping tent, screen houses, and a cute little cabin with a loft. This is a great place for a group. They can cook together and enjoy the community space, very cozy. We will be back.

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Matthew

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lev at Little Lake

Crystals property was absolutely amazing. There are plenty of different areas to choose from to set up camp but we opted to stay in the woods closet to the water. It was the perfect place to do some fishing and enjoy the water. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quiet, beautiful place to camp.

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Chase

2 weeks ago

With kids

Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest

We had a great time with our young kids. They had a blast. We plan to go back.

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Sara

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lev at Little Lake

We loved camping here. We brought our fishing poles, and it’s a nice spot to catch little channels. We also enjoyed the tranquility of the surroundings.

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Emily

3 weeks ago

3 nights at Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest

Jim and Becky have a fabulous place! They are very accommodating and the location is perfect! Will definitely be back!

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Stacy

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest

I loved the little screen house "The Retreat" that my wife and I stayed in! It was amazingly beautiful from the clear roof to the full open concept. Don't get me wrong there were privacy and blackout curtains to draw for privacy lol. Jim and Becky and their family are just amazing, and so is the property. Everything is so easy and convenient not to mention your own golf cart to wonder around on and get back forth from your place to the bathroom's, and the gathering place. They have a bull that is a BBQ grill and the smoke comes out of the nose, a long with a pizza oven a gas grill and flat top at your disposal. They also have some items there that you can purchase like pizza kits and wood, ect. They also host events and weddings!! All of their rentals are spread out for privacy of each other.

Brett

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Lev at Little Lake

I think I may have found the most beautiful, private campsite on water, yet. This is accessible by 2WD. You can camp anywhere from the open grassy field all the way down to the reservoir. They have kayaks and a canoe and many other amenities on property for you to use. I went fishing on a nice day and I didn’t see anyone else anywhere that day. It was incredibly peaceful and I think I had the best sleep I’ve ever had when I’ve been camping. I actually was able to put my tent on the floating dock. I definitely recommend this for anyone who’s looking for a solo trip or to bring your family.

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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!

Shannon

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest

It was an amazing experience! So much thought and care put into the property. Will absolutely go back!

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Kathryn

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest

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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DeAnna

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest

I loved “The Retreat” on Jim & Becky’s land. This site is like a “camping venue” I can envision a small wedding or a couples trip here. They have a gas grill if you don’t know how to charcoal grill and the shower gets really hot. I like how they also inform us if there are others staying anywhere else in any of the other cabins so it helped give others privacy and not explore “too far”.

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Nikki

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lev at Little Lake

My sister I had an awesome time camping here with my two dogs! It’s so peaceful and secluded, and it was awesome being able to pitch our tent right by the water! I loved fishing off the dock, and the kayaks were such an amazing addition! We had a great time paddling around the lake with the dogs! 10/10 would recommend, and we will definitely be back!!

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Kimberly

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest

Loved the convenience and accessibility of Holly Forest. The land and cabin were very beautiful, with necessities + more for a very high end glamping experience.

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Christine

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest

Yes, I give a 10/10 recommendation

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Erica

August 2025

2 nights at Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest

This was an amazing experience. The whole setup was beautiful and peaceful. All of the things that were offered was just amazing. I would definitely recommend this place. I am planning to return and stay longer.

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James

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lev at Little Lake

Great little get away. Great communication with Crystal. Me and my boys had a blast.

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Jon

August 2025

2 nights at Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest

Jim and Becky have thought of everything! Not a lot that you’re gonna need to bring if you just want to chill. Definitely will be back and highly recommend the stay.

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Anya

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest

What a hidden diamond in a heart of North Carolina! If you want to relax and re-energise, this place is for you! All cabins are well made to fit any need or taste! Glass cabins are the best! You sleep deep in a woods! Full emersion into the nature! Owners of the who farm are very thoughtful people! You can check out farm animals, go fishing or have a complimentary cup of coffe in a barn house equipped with great kitchen, self barbecue café, get a dozen of real farm fresh fresh eggs for breakfast! There is a nicely equipped bathrooms and shower rooms. Also, they have a gorgeous rustic Wedding venue, gorgeous pond for fishing. There are a nice golf carts to get around the farm, to bring your belongings to the house. Also, beautifully squired barbecue by each house, How about spending a night by a starry sky? The bottom line-the best retreat ever! Great management. And a great spot for any romantic event or family reunion! Come, bring your friends, family, and kids!