# Camping near Lenoir

Thinking of camping near Lenoir, NC? Discover and book the best Lenoir campgrounds in state parks and national parks, plus on farms, vineyards, and nature preserves.

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- **Rating:** 97% (9630 reviews)
- **Campsites:** 2097

World-class hiking in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains attracts campers to Lenoir.

## Hipcamps

- [Take a Hike on a Wild side! Camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-take-a-hike-on-a-wild-side-camping-j29h8mpm): Lenoir, NC · from $28/night · 97% recommend (35 reviews) · 4 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires
- [Tiny House in Happy Valley](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-tiny-house-in-happy-valley-9mxhjdrw): Lenoir, NC · from $95/night · 99% recommend (260 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Toilets, Showers, Campfires, Wifi, Potable water
- [The Sanctuary at RockHouseFarm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-the-sanctuary-at-rockhousefarm-88lhjyq6): Morganton, NC · from $30/night · 97% recommend (84 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup, Potable water
- [Rose Creek Retreat](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-rose-creek-retreat-1-y0zhljjr): Morganton, NC · from $27.20/night · 96% recommend (136 reviews) · 2 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Campfires, Water Hookup, Potable water, Sewage Hookup
- [🏕️ MONTHLY RV CAMPSITES – $1,000/MONTH 🌳](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-monthly-rv-campsites-1-000-month-6p0hqmqd): Morganton, NC · from $75/night · 100% recommend (38 reviews) · 2 sites · Electricity Hookup, Water Hookup, Sewage Hookup, Pets
- [Blue Ridge Ranch](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-blue-ridge-ranch-1-dw9hn5xq): Ferguson, NC · from $40/night · 99% recommend (198 reviews) · 15 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Wifi
- [Overland Camping for 4!](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-overland-camping-for-4-nelhlo6d): Ferguson, NC · from $75/night · 94% recommend (26 reviews) · 8 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Mountain Farm Camping & Glamping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-mountain-farm-camping-glamping-kk9hj68x): Moravian Falls, NC · from $25/night · 99% recommend (93 reviews) · 17 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Creek Fall Basecamp near Boone NC](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-creek-fall-basecamp-near-boone-nc-zwjhrq1n): Deep Gap, NC · from $32.83/night · 94% recommend (26 reviews) · 3 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Picnic table
- [Yurt At Lake James And Fonta Flora](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-yurt-at-lake-james-and-fonta-flora-ex9h566n): Glen Alpine, NC · from $41.16/night · 95% recommend (49 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Toilets, Showers, Campfires, Cooking equipment
- [Riverside Wanderer Hideaway](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-riverside-wanderer-hideaway-qeoho811): Morganton, NC · from $38.25/night · 95% recommend (65 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Campfires, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Babbling Brook Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-babbling-brook-campground-ex9h8r29): Moravian Falls, NC · from $53/night · 99% recommend (399 reviews) · 4 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Wifi
- [Linville Adventure Pasture (LAP)](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-linville-adventure-pasture-lap-qeoh0mrj): Nebo, NC · from $45/night · 97% recommend (255 reviews) · 3 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Glamping At Fall Creek Retreats](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-glamping-at-fall-creek-retreats-lz9h5v91): Purlear, NC · from $83.20/night · 98% recommend (26 reviews) · 3 sites · Pets, Toilets, Showers, Campfires, Wifi, Cooking equipment
- [Tranquil Highland Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-tranquil-highland-campground-88lhmppv): Crossnore, NC · from $34/night · 100% recommend (65 reviews) · 2 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Picnic table
- [The Pineola - Camp, Lodge, Taproom](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-the-pineola-camp-lodge-taproom-1xmhzo1o): Newland, NC · from $30/night · 96% recommend (73 reviews) · 4 sites · Pets, Campfires, Toilets, Showers, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Corner Pine](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-corner-pine-2ejh6rk8): Newland, NC · from $68/night · 97% recommend (57 reviews) · 1 sites · Electricity Hookup, Water Hookup, Sewage Hookup, Pets
- [Hemlock Hill Hideaway](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-hemlock-hill-hideaway-ex9hqp2o): Boone, NC · from $69.52/night · 94% recommend (16 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Toilets, Showers, Campfires, Wifi
- [Private lot w/a babbling brook](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-private-lot-w-a-babbling-brook-dw9h1kmo): Seven Devils, NC · from $37.50/night · 100% recommend (24 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Campfires, Picnic table
- [Wiseman Ridge Boutique RV Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-wiseman-ridge-boutique-rv-park-mxvhqro5): Newland, NC · from $85/night · 99% recommend (54 reviews) · 5 sites · Electricity Hookup, Water Hookup, Sewage Hookup, Pets

## Public campgrounds

- [Boone Fork Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/boone-fork-campground-lv74c0ko): Pisgah National Forest
- [Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Area](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/wilson-creek-wild-and-scenic-river-area-5pzxcwdv): Pisgah National Forest · 67% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Mortimer Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/mortimer-campground-9erncwdd): Pisgah National Forest · 100% recommend (5 reviews)
- [Grandfather Mountain Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/grandfather-mountain-campground-ld34cov3): Grandfather Mountain State Park · 100% recommend (8 reviews)
- [Linville Gorge Wilderness Area](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/linville-gorge-wilderness-area-9mxgcwge): Pisgah National Forest · 100% recommend (41 reviews)
- [South Mountains Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/south-mountains-campground-58orcre2): South Mountains State Park · 100% recommend (3 reviews)
- [Lake James Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/lake-james-campground-l12mcvp1): Lake James State Park · 94% recommend (8 reviews)
- [Elk Knob Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/elk-knob-campground-9mxgcw40): Elk Knob State Park · 100% recommend (2 reviews)
- [Lake Norman Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/lake-norman-campground-5zypckk6): Lake Norman State Park · 94% recommend (8 reviews)
- [Roan Mountain Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/tennessee/roan-mountain-campground-90d6cq00): Roan Mountain State Park · 97% recommend (15 reviews)
- [Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area and Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/carolina-hemlocks-recreation-area-and-campground-l2rpcxw4): Pisgah National Forest · 88% recommend (4 reviews)
- [New River Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/new-river-campground-56yzc0oe): New River State Park · 100% recommend (6 reviews)

## Public lands

- [Pisgah National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/north-carolina/national-forest/pisgah/all): national-forest · Burnsville, North Carolina · 96% recommend (159 reviews)
- [Grandfather Mountain State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/north-carolina/grandfather-mountain/all): state-park · Seven Devils, North Carolina · 100% recommend (8 reviews)
- [South Mountains State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/north-carolina/south-mountains/all): state-park · Salem, North Carolina · 100% recommend (3 reviews)
- [Lake James State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/north-carolina/lake-james/all): state-park · Marion, North Carolina · 94% recommend (8 reviews)
- [Elk Knob State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/north-carolina/elk-knob/all): state-park · Cove Creek, North Carolina · 100% recommend (2 reviews)
- [Lake Norman State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/north-carolina/lake-norman/all): state-park · Troutman, North Carolina · 94% recommend (8 reviews)
- [Roan Mountain State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/tennessee/roan-mountain/all): state-park · Roan Mountain, Tennessee · 97% recommend (15 reviews)
- [New River State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/north-carolina/new-river/all): state-park · Jefferson, North Carolina · 100% recommend (6 reviews)
- [Cherokee National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/tennessee/national-forest/cherokee/all): national-forest · Mountain City, Tennessee · 96% recommend (51 reviews)
- [Stone Mountain State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/north-carolina/stone-mountain/all): state-park · Sparta, North Carolina · 98% recommend (33 reviews)

## About Lenoir

### Overview

Explore the untamed wilderness of eastern North Carolina from a Lenoir base camp. Set in the Lower Creek Valley near the Catawba River, Lenoir is filled with cultural attractions like sculpture parks, wineries, and the Edgar Allan Poe House and flanked by hilly forests and creeks. Campers find four seasons of outdoor fun nearby, where popular activities include kayaking along picturesque Wilson Creek, hiking to the top of Hibriten Mountain, and fishing in any of the region’s hundreds of water courses. Many of Lenoir’s best campsites and cabin rentals, both rustic and furnished, are conveniently located near top spots like South Mountains State Park and Pisgah National Forest.

### Where to go: South Mountains State Park

Enjoy a rustic backcountry experience at South Mountains State Park, about an hour’s drive from Lenoir. Featuring 40 miles of woodland trails, visitors can hike its hilly terrain, backpack to discover its 80-foot tall waterfall, or fish for trout in its clear mountain streams. Trot along equestrian trails or test your mountain biking prowess along cycling paths. The park offers year-round activities with campgrounds and RV parks close by.

### Where to go: Hibriten Mountain

A celebrated Lenoir landmark, Hibriten Mountain is on the western edge of the Brushy Mountains. The summit stretches 1,000 feet above surrounding green landscapes and beckons climbers to hike to the top to enjoy its majestic views. In addition to hiking, the mountain is a popular hang gliding destination and site of annual 5K and 10k marathons for charity. Nearby cabin rentals and campsites afford visitors plenty of options for camping.

### Where to go: Pisgah National Forest

Just 30 minutes from Lenoir, Pisgah National Forest is a must-visit destination for hikers and kayakers. Wilson Creek spills over rocks and hills, offering postcard-worthy views to visitors. Park visitors enjoy activities like swimming, fishing, tubing, and hiking to witness park marvels like Looking Glass Falls, Sliding Rock, and Moore Cove Falls. With nearby RV parks, tent campsites, cabin rentals, and family-friendly campgrounds, the national forest features accommodations for all types of campers and glampers.

### When to go

With its foothills location in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lenoir offers outdoor excitement year-round, with peak camping season between April and October. During mild winters, the region attracts hardy backpackers to its nearby national and state recreation areas. Campers will find lots of accommodations to choose from, including luxury furnished cabins, rustic cabins, amenity-rich campgrounds, and RV parks with convenient sewer, water, and electricity hookups. Many of these sites are close to restaurants and supply shops selling camping and fishing gear.

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