Top-rated campgrounds near Lincolnton
The swimming hole
1. The swimming hole
99%
(78)
12mi from Lincolnton · 1 site
Secluded camping area next to the swimming hole on long creek. Very quiet and peaceful. Spend your evening relaxing or swimming. Picnic table is provided. We are excited to now provide a port a John , a dumpster and a grill., gate code 6510*
It’s just a short walk down hill to the campground. (250 steps)
It’s close to US National Whitewater center, Kings Mountain National Military park, and Crowders Mountain park. 3 miles off I-85 and US-321.
Also check out my neighbors Hipcamp called the waterfall
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Waterfall camping close to CLT
2. Waterfall camping close to CLT
99%
(378)
12mi from Lincolnton · 1 site · Tent, RV
My Neighbor has started his own Campsite, "The Swimming Hole". If mine is booked up and you still want to camp, look him up. His is better suited for small groups but has much more privacy.
We have a new road to the campsite; you can now drive down with two-wheel drive vehicle or RV down and park near your tent!
There is plenty of soft sand to set up one tent or ten tents; large groups are welcome for an extra fee.
A Porta-Potty is available at the campsite.
Swimming is usually possible at the base of the falls; however, large amounts of rain can change conditions and make it unusable.
I should also add, this is not a completely private campsite deep in the woods. The camp is visible from a shared driveway, and my residence is up a hill that overlooks the area. Also, I do not own the land on the other side of the stream. Occasionally, the owners of that land will spend a weekend afternoon enjoying the waterfall view also.
Still much quieter and more private than a regular campground.
Glamping tents and additional camping tents are available through a local company. Look in the pictures for the tent with red, white, and blue balloons. Message me for details.
Close to US National Whitewater Center (mountain biking, whitewater rafting, kayaking), Kings Mountain National Military Park (Horseback riding and history), Crowders Mountain (Hiking), 3 miles off of I-85 and US-321 for people passing through.
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Triple J Farm and Campground
3. Triple J Farm and Campground
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19mi from Lincolnton · 13 sites · Tents, RVs
Camp down by the creek at our private campground. Pan for gold or rock hound for gems in over 1/2 mile of pristine North Carolina creek. Outdoor shower and bathroom facility available. Bring all your camping gear, tents and headlamps for a fun adventure in the woods.
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Crowders Mountain State Park
4. Crowders Mountain State Park
100%
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State park 18mi from Lincolnton · 20 sites
Trails link two mountains at this North Carolina park.
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Lake Norman State Park
5. Lake Norman State Park
94%
(8)
State park 22mi from Lincolnton · 37 sites
Outdoor adventure awaits on the banks of North Carolina’s largest manmade lake.
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PRIVATE Retreat near Lake Norman
6. PRIVATE Retreat near Lake Norman
100%
(75)
23mi from Lincolnton · 1 site
Very secluded 30/ 50 amp site among beautiful Pecan tree
You will enjoy nature when you stay here at Pecan Meadows! The mornings are peaceful with the sounds of birds and possible sights of deer. The dark night skies with the bright stars will amaze you....we can't decide which is better!
The site has a large gravel pad that is easy to back into. We provide 2 Adirondack chairs, a picnic table, a fire pit and lights in the trees.
We do NOT allow tent only renting since there is no bathhouse facilities.
Lake Norman State Park is exactly 1 mile from this property and is known for AMAZING mountain biking and hiking trails and access to the 520 miles of shore line of Lake Norman, the largest fresh water lake in Iredell County.
The state park also has a FREE boat launching area. Also you can keep your trailered boat with you on the property... FOR NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
Don't have a boat? There is a marina only 5 mins from here to rent boats and jetskis
WANT TO TRAVEL WITH A FRIEND WHO ALSO HAS A CAMPER/RV/TENT?
We have an additional 30/50amp hookup . You all will enjoy an amazing experience using the hanging out together! They way we set you up is both RV front doors share the shaded Pecan area. OR if you are willing to let your friends us your facilities this site can be rented for up to 2 tents. To rent this space you will need to request when booking. It is only available when booking site #1 WITH this site. Please contact me to discuss this more if you are interested.
Troutman is a very quaint southern town very close to Mooresville, NC. It is smack in the middle of Charlotte and Hickory! So you can enjoy the mountains or the city or both from ONE LOCATION!! We are within driving distance to Lowe's Motor speedway and very close to many race teams located in Mooresville.
The downtown of Troutman is a short drive from your camp spot and there is a grocery store, drug store and many privately owned restaurants, including Italian, German and amazing fried chicken at Julia's! There is an ice cream parlor too!! Another wonderful asset to Troutman is Daveste' Vineyard where there is live music often, and of course wine tastings! This beautiful vineyard is less than 10 mins away.
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Twilight Yurt
7. Twilight Yurt
97%
(135)
23mi from Lincolnton · 1 site
This a a smoke free, drug fee, alcohol free LGBT and all others safe, non judging retreat. We support people in recovery and it is not allowed on our property. Please arrive between 3 PM and 7pm. It is the perfect get away on a 2 acre wooded nature reserve in a rural neighborhood, quiet, peaceful and secluded. With walking trails and quiet sitting spots and a meditation room. Shared bathroom and kitchen areas.
We bought this amazing 2.5 acre wooded land with a spring and creek on it from our friends who already had a huge healing impact on the land. This land is quiet, it is in a neighborhood and back up to a cow farm. Everyone keeps to themselves, we have three other rentals on the property to share community areas.
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The River-Monthly and daily Sites
8. The River-Monthly and daily Sites
100%
(37)
23mi from Lincolnton · 2 sites
Monthly and daily Sites available.
Come to The River and experience the natural beauty of the foothills of NC! Escape the hustle and bustle and discover The River - your secluded paradise for peace and quiet. Get away from it all and relax next to the river. Our private campground is perfect for couples seeking a tranquil alternative to the usual hectic campgrounds. Whether you want to cozy up by the campfire or nap in a hammock under the shade tree, we've got you covered. While camping you can enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking and tubing in our 1/3 mile of private riverfront or just enjoy hiking our 12 acres of river trails. It’s only minutes to South Mountains state park, Lake James state park and everything Morganton has to offer!
The River is your perfect outdoor escape for a little peace and quiet.
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Tellurian Family Campground
9. Tellurian Family Campground
98%
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24mi from Lincolnton · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Tellurian Family Campground offers conveniently located spacious travel trailer, camper, RV and tent camp sites with incredible views and access to a pristine mountain river. The property consists of 93 acres and 2780 feet (1⁄2 mile) of river frontage on the First Broad River. The First Broad River offers canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and fishing. Smallmouth and freshwater sunfishing is incredible on this stretch of the river and there are also opportunities for mountain river catfish.
Tellurian’s scenic location offers stunning vista views of the surrounding countryside, sprawling views of the South Mountain and Cherry Mountain ranges, as well as long range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The sunsets are amazing and the star lit skies are uninhibited by city lights. One of the few lights that can be seen at night lights up a steeple silhouetted against the mountain ridges. It’s truly a peaceful site.
Tellurian is centrally located between Charlotte NC, Asheville NC, and Spartanburg SC in the small town of Casar, NC. We are located in a rural setting in the foothills on the edge of the South Mountains Range, a branch of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Thank you for checking out our place! We are Jud and Amanda Wortman. We have three children – Emma Grace and Baxter (twins) and Elena Jo. As a family, we enjoy canoeing, kayaking and camping. We live 9 miles from Tellurian on a family farm.
We have always enjoyed quiet secluded campsites, river floats and sitting by the river. After years of looking all over the mountains for a river property we could call our own, our favorite spot on the river came up for sale. It just so happened it was nearly halfway between where we both grew up. After many sleepless nights worrying if we could succeed or not (it was much larger than properties we had been looking for), we bought it! Our favorite spot on the river was virtually inaccessible by any way other than floating. But after hundreds of hours of hard work, we think we have developed a place where others too can enjoy the things we do about the property. We dream big and Tellurian remains a work in progress, but we feel we have created a place where folks can enjoy the peacefulness of nature, the river and incredible views.
Naming our campground proved to be one of the most challenging tasks throughout the process of developing it. After many ideas and brainstorming sessions as a family, we decided to go with Tellurian. We know it’s a bit different; that’s what we like about it. We think our place stands out and, after visiting Tellurian, we think you’ll agree it does too.
Tellurian Family Campground
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Kings Mountain State Park
10. Kings Mountain State Park
90%
(5)
State park 26mi from Lincolnton · 123 sites
Step back in time with a living history farm and hike through a forest with gorgeous mountain views
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South Mountains State Park
11. South Mountains State Park
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State park 26mi from Lincolnton · 86 sites
In fall 2016, 97 park staff worked 3,700+ hours over three weeks fighting the Chestnut Nob fire.
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Kings Mountain National Military Park
12. Kings Mountain National Military Park
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National park 25mi from Lincolnton · 116 sites
Discover the historic battleground of Kings Mountain National Military Park.
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Lake James State Park
13. Lake James State Park
94%
(8)
State park 41mi from Lincolnton · 20 sites
Swim in crystal-clear waters and soak up mountain views at this NC state park.
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Neal Creek Camping Sites
14. Neal Creek Camping Sites
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25mi from Lincolnton · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Neal Creek Primitive camping by the creek is located on private property. The two large campsites are approximately 300 feet apart and are located right beside the running creek.
Plenty of shaded area's. We have a 6-8 person tent available to rent as well!
Learn more about this land:
We are only 1/2 a mile from the Interstate 85. So bring your tents, campers or your small RV and come and setup down by the babbling creek. If you don't have or own a tent, we have a large 6-8 person tent available for a small rental fee too. Build a nice fire in the fire pit. The firewood and kindling is provided. The campsites are semi-wooded areas with plenty of shade. They are very large private, peaceful and quiet sites.
View the stars at night, play in the creek during the day or if you are into biking or hiking, go to the Overmountain Victory trail located about 15 minutes away and enjoy the 6.7 mile loop around Lake Whelchel right off I-85.
Local attractions: Biking, Hiking, Climbing and Horse trails - Kings Mtn National Park, Kings Mtn State Park, Crowder's Mtn State Park, Overmountain Victory Trail Segment - Lake Whelchel.
Two Kings Casino is just a 10 minute trip right up Interstate - 85, exit 5
Convenient stores/restaurants within minutes from site.
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Riverside Wanderer Hideaway
15. Riverside Wanderer Hideaway
97%
(58)
26mi from Lincolnton · 1 site · Tent, RV
Relax by the river, hidden amongst trees and fields, where sprawling space meets abundant outdoor adventure. Your riverside, self-serving, primitive stay will leave you feeling refreshed and closer to nature.
The cool, shaded space snuggled between a stream and rushing river will be your own private retreat, on several acres, along beautiful Henry Fork River. Seclusion awaits, minutes from historic downtown Morganton restaurants, shops, breweries and more, even nestled along a “winery trail”.
If you’re looking to stay put – tubing, body boarding, fishing, paddling, and creative fun await you. Sip your percolated morning coffee by the rushing river, spend afternoons fishing, painting and skipping rocks, into an evening roaming the area and fireside cuddling.
If you’re seeking to venture out, head minutes away to hike South Mountain State Park trails and waterfalls, stroll Morganton greenway trails, take the kids (or pets) to all-inclusive Catawba Meadows Park (great disc golfing), cruise the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, explore the (literally!) cool Linville caverns, or splash around Lake James State Park beach area.
The riverside area comfortably accommodates eight. Bring your family, friends, pets, and your sense of adventure!
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Peaceful RV Camping W Lake Access
16. Peaceful RV Camping W Lake Access
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(40)
27mi from Lincolnton · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
This 2.5 acre, partially wooded lot is located on a secluded cove of Lake Wylie. Campers can enjoy the lakeview, lake access, a spacious dock, swimming area, fishing, kayaking, and other lake activities! [This camping spot includes a communal or private fire pit as well as access to a gas grill.] Additionally, this lot is within driving distance to many local attractions listed below.
This property is BYOB (Bring Your Own Boat)! There are 2 boat landings within 5 miles of the property, campers are more than welcome to tie up their boat to the on-site dock and park their trailer on the property.
Pets are welcome, however note that the property owner has a cat and small dog on site. Pets need to be well behaved and not aggressive to other animals. Cleaning up after your pet in the lawn areas is required.
The property owner (Teresa) lives on-site in a cabin between the camping pad and the lake.
Local attractions within driving distance include:
-Copperhead Island (5 miles)
-McDowell Park/Nature Preserve (5 miles)
-Carowinds Theme Park (5 miles)
-Charlotte Premium Outlets (5 miles)
-Whitewater Center (10 miles)
-David Stowe Botanical Garden (15 miles)
-Uptown Charlotte (15 miles)
-Charlotte Motor Speedway (25 miles)
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Cj’s Suburban Oasis
17. Cj’s Suburban Oasis
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(24)
27mi from Lincolnton · 1 site · Tent, RV
Looking for a place to camp while visiting the greater Charlotte area? Come stay in the woods at our private campsite tucked away in nature. Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, find peace and solitude amongst the trees. Cozy up and light a fire, enjoy dinner sitting at the picnic bench and feel like you’ve gotten out of the city. But still be close enough to amenities and activities.
Plenty of adventure awaits when you only need a quaint little place to stay to take it all in. Come and enjoy our little piece of property and have fun!
With a quick 4 min jaunt down to the Renaissance festival Oct- Nov to partake in all the fanfare, you will be pleased with the ease and nearness of our site. For you race fans, only a 20min easy drive to feel the cars thundering down the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Catch a concert at PNC music pavilion 19min away.
Currently no bathroom, must be self sufficient, pack in pack out. 40’ level pad. Plenty of firewood and dead fall to make a fire in the pit. Should be proficient at backing your rig.
Picnic table. Fire pit with cooking grill and a few chairs.
Pet friendly but please pick up after your furry friends.
Two hundred yard gravel road leads to paved driveway onto the property.
4 mins from: Harris Teeter, Bojangles, McDonald’s, Subway, DiMaggio’s pizza, Midor sushi and hibachi, Indian cuisine
Check out the list below for approximate times to various other fun filled places….
Restaurants, Drug store and Grocery 3 Min
Carolina Renaissance Festival 4 minutes
Birkdale Village 14 Min
White Water Center 29 min
Downtown Charlotte 21 min
NODA 28 min
South End 32 min
Lake Norman 20-25 min
Lake Norman State Park 37 min
Latta Place historic site 31 min
Carolina Raptor Center 29 min
Bank of America Stadium 28 min
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Oak Creek Horse Farm
18. Oak Creek Horse Farm
96%
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27mi from Lincolnton · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Horse farm with lots of space for you and your family!
Used to be a dairy farm from 1860 to 1970.
Plenty of space, beautiful sunset. You will be surrounded by horses.
5-10 min to restaurants and stores. 5-10 min to swimming and hiking. 20 min to Kings Mountains. 30 min to South Mountains. 20 min to Tryon Equestian Center.
Site 1,2 and 4: full hookup 50A, water and sewer.
Site 3: full hookup 30A, water and sewer.
Site 1 and 2 are about 100ft apart, site 3 is about 200ft from site 1 and 2, so there is plenty of space.
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Adin`s river cabin
19. Adin`s river cabin
96%
(77)
27mi from Lincolnton · 1 site
My property consists of a ridge running east to west with the access road running along the south border. the land slopes up to the ridge for about 300 feet, and then down to the river for about 800 feet. The south side of the ridge has a small pond close to the road. The rest is pasture, and an orchard and small vineyard. The north side of the ridge is old growth timber, and shady and cool. The two cabins are along the river. One is perched on a ridge over looking the river and the other is right on the river. The swimming hole is 30 feet from the lower cabin. There is room for a couple campsites along the river also. The south side of the ridge was a cotton farm decades ago, but was covered in timber when I bought it 12 years ago. The north side has been in timber for the known history of the property.
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Starlight Hills
20. Starlight Hills
98%
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29mi from Lincolnton · 16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jon
2 weeks ago
Tent
Jud runs an amazing campground that is well taken care of. He is a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend you stay here
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Rebecca
2 weeks ago
Tent
Beautiful site! Nice accommodations with the grill. Very easy to find and responsive host.
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Erika
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Great spot, river is so nice. Caught some fish and floated around. Portapotty and picnic table were nice adds. We’ll be back!
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Jen
2 weeks ago
Tent
Our group of 6 families rented out the entire campground for a weekend stay and we had a fantastic time.
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Denise
2 weeks ago
35 ft travel trailer
With pets
Grateful to have found this gem! We prefer smaller campsites sites as we want to feel like we are getting away from the crowds. This site has 7 spots and although all were full this weekend, everyone that was there was quiet and respectful. It was truly a relaxing weekend! We walked the dogs to the river a few times a day (on leash) and they got to wade in the water. The First Broad River was such a peaceful place. This time of year, the swallowtail butterflies were fluttering everywhere up and down the river, making it a magical sight. The campground was very well maintained and the views were absolutely stunning. Thank you Jud, for being such an amazing host. We will be back, next time with our friends!
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Sarah
2 weeks ago
With pets
Loved staying in the Luna View Dome with my husband and Bernese Mtn Dog, Luna. It was quiet, secluded, easy to find, spacious, and well set up. The bed was comfortable and we definitely appreciated all of the fans to cool the space down by the time we got to bed. Was so nice talking to William when he stopped by and our dog loved him. Would definitely stay there again.
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Jonathan
3 weeks ago
Tent
Beautiful spot, and the white noise of the waterfall was a delight to sleep to! It’s a large space, and made me feel very alone as I was by myself. Highly recommend for groups.
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Zachary
3 weeks ago
16 ft travel trailer
My wife and I made the Tellurian our first trip with our new camper. Everything went extremely smoothly and I think it is because of how well the campground is set up and maintained. When we first arrived we backed into our spot (#3) and I was happily surprised to find that the site was dead level. Getting everything hooked up was a breeze and water, sewer, and electric all worked perfect our entire trip. I cannot overstate how amazing the view was from our site and my wife and I barely wanted to leave our chairs the entire weekend because of how unbelievable it was. We met Jud on Saturday and he was extremely nice and even mentioned a second viewpoint for the sunset that was an absolute knockout. We went down to the river and the accesses were easy to walk and well defined. The water was too cold to get in but I could see it being a great spot to spend time in the summer. The bathhouse was very clean and the layout gave plenty of privacy. Overall we had a 10/10 experience and we will certainly be coming back.
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Trudi
3 weeks ago
19 ft travel trailer
With pets
This is a special place! I will be returning many times.
Not many sites, nicely spaced and the views are phenomenal! Jud was a fantastic host and was available whenever you needed.
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Alexandra
3 weeks ago
Tent
It has been our 3rd time there, and it was great as always! Have another trip planned for the summer!
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Penny
3 weeks ago
25 ft Class C
With kids
Campsite was as described in the listing; freshly mowed and inviting. Lots of space to spread out or if you had others camping with you. Our class C had no trouble going down the drive to the site and finding a level spot. David was a great host, good communication and very friendly. Definitely recommend!
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Charly
3 weeks ago
Tent
My husband and I spent 4 days here to reconnect and center ourselves.
Such a wonderful location. We Fished, swam in the river and was able to relax in a very secluded campsite BUT also close to grocery stores and a liquor store.
The campsite is so secluded IF you wanted to skinny dip, you can with no one around to judge your life’s choices 😀
We were able to kayak a little ways up the river to fish but there were so many downed trees we couldn’t go far.
I’ve been camping for over 10 years and this is definitely in my top 5 campsites
**The walk from parking to the campsite will humble you if you over pack! A wagon would be helpful. ( the walk is worth the privacy!!)
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Charles Reid
3 weeks ago
16 ft rooftop tent
With kids
The campsites were spaced out nicely so the other campers aren’t right up on each other. The view of the sky and the mountains in the distance was excellent. We didn’t have time to go down to see the river access since we only stayed one night so I can’t comment on that part. The bathrooms were nice and there was a common game room area which is probably nice to have when the weather takes a turn for the worst. Overall, I was very pleased.
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Sarah
3 weeks ago
Tent
I had a great experience tent camping here, the tent sites were large and William was very responsive to any questions and provided clear directions. The porta potty's were very clean and there were a lot of nice amenities in the grounds!
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Melissa
3 weeks ago
Tent
I enjoyed tent camping on the creek at David’s. It felt very private and safe. The site had lots of firewood. The toilet was easy to use by just adding water. David was easy to communicate with and made sure I had everything I needed. I true Gem.
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N
3 weeks ago
18 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Judd is probably the most gracious host we have ever met. He is extremely easy to work with and cares about your comfort and enjoyment.
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Andrew
April 2026
Tent
With kids
Wonderful Spot - Gorgeous View!!
Once you get to the top of the mountain its worth the drive up.
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Megan
April 2026
With pets
My preteen boys said this was the most fun camping trip they’ve been on (we camp a lot!) The area is secluded and beautiful, there was a canoe for fishing by the pond and we caught fish! Adli was an amazing host and we will definitely be back.
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Tucker
April 2026
Tent
I’m 16, and my friend and I stayed for a night at Site 4, really great original camping experience. I would recommend this to everyone I know. If you decide to stay (which you should), I would also recommend buying the hour at the spa area, really beautiful sunset, and just the whole experience was refreshing.
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Sandra
April 2026
With pets
Me and my family absolutely loved it. The only advice I would push out to everyone is don’t go when It’s too hot or too cold because there’s only fans and the heat only heats up so much of the room they’re also no outlets, but they were very accommodating and anytime I had questions the host responded right away., Would absolutely recommend it!
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