The best family-friendly campgrounds near Louisburg, North Carolina

Looking to escape to nature near Louisburg, North Carolina? Hipcamp has you covered with over 90 camping options in the area. Whether you're a family looking for a fun adventure or a solo traveler seeking solitude, there's a campsite for everyone. Check out top-rated campsites like Blackwater Birds and Bees (601 reviews), Lakeside Retreats @ Walnut Hill (195 reviews), and Animal Sanctuary and Peace Park (123 reviews). With amenities like potable water, showers, and pet-friendly spaces, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And don't forget to enjoy popular activities such as climbing, hiking, and boating during your camping adventure. So pack your bags and get ready to experience the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to escape to nature near Louisburg, North Carolina? Hipcamp has you covered with over 90 camping options in the area. Whether you're a family looking for a fun adventure or a solo traveler seeking solitude, there's a campsite for everyone. Check out top-rated campsites like Blackwater Birds and Bees (601 reviews), Lakeside Retreats @ Walnut Hill (195 reviews), and Animal Sanctuary and Peace Park (123 reviews). With amenities like potable water, showers, and pet-friendly spaces, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And don't forget to enjoy popular activities such as climbing, hiking, and boating during your camping adventure. So pack your bags and get ready to experience the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest

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21mi from Louisburg · 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. Rural Chapel Hill Forestry Stay

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49mi from Louisburg · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Chapel Hill, NC

Our property is a private 25 acre forestry plot connected to an adjoining 130 acre family-owned plot, with only 1 house on the 150+ acres. Most of the land is wooded with a couple large fields. Long private driveway. 3+ miles of private maintained walking trails great for human and dog guests! There are a number of creeks that run on the property and a decent size pond with many species of birds- perfect for watching while having a morning coffee, or for an afternoon stint of fishing. Close proximity to downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill (12-15 minutes), 15 minutes to downtown Hillsborough, and 25 minutes to Durham.

3. Tar River Life

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12mi from Louisburg · 15 sites · Tents, Lodging · Lake Royale, NC

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!

4. Honah Lee Farms

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34mi from Louisburg · 5 sites · Tents · Rougemont, NC

(Notice - Our driveway was damaged by heavy rains from hurricane Helene. We have been working to make repairs. For those return campers and all new guests to Honah Lee Farms, we are no longer accepting trailers or RVs longer than 12 ft. due to the narrowing of our driveway from the recent flood-waters. We apologize for any inconvenience and will post updates here if the circumstances change. Also, we are totally off-grid, which means we do not have RV hook-ups or empty stations. Thank you for your understanding. - Brian) Our camp is the shared vision of Brian and Lee and son Michael. We fell in love with this beautiful property where we plan to build our eco-friendly, off-grid homestead and farm. Lee's favorite song and the inspiration behind our name is "Puff the Magic Dragon" by Peter, Paul and Mary. A land of whimsical imagination, beauty and maybe a dragon or three is our shared vision for the farm. The camping options are flexible, ranging from prepared campsites along both Little and Deep creeks with composting outhouses nearby, to "Camper's Choice" options where you may hike in or drive in and create your own camping experience. Please note that since the "Camper's Choice" options allow freedom to select hike-in or drive-in options, the exact distance to nearest outhouse may vary. There are 144 acres to explore so campers can set up a secluded getaway or cluster together in a group. We are flexible and can work with you to create a camping experience that suits your needs. Learn more about this land: Honah Lee Farms has over 140 acres of woods with open fields distributed throughout. We are bordered to the south by the Flat River, to the west by Deep Creek, and to the north by Little Creek. Most of our campsites are nestled in the trees along one of these bodies of water and all campers have access to the 10 foot waterfall area where Deep Creek runs into the Flat River.

5. Animal Sanctuary and Peace Park

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48mi from Louisburg · 6 sites · Tents · Coats, NC

Calling all hippies, treehuggers, Earth worshipers, and others who enjoy immersing themselves in nature! At Animal Ed.ventures Sanctuary, we are all about engendering a respectful, compassionate, and harmonic relationship with each other as well as the Natural World and her amazing creatures. We have high hopes for the long-term preservation of our remarkable planet, her breathtaking habitats, stunning species, and awe-inspiring ability to support the Natural Order of all of it. For almost 2 decades, we’ve been driven by the dream of creating a place of peace and respite for all who cross our threshold. From our USDA licensed educational program to our ongoing rescue efforts, we have the ability to provide an enriching and enlightening experience for people of all ages. While camping with us, visit Betsy, the Two-toed Sloth, and Teddy, the Capuchin Monkey, plus many other ambassadors at our sanctuary who are sure to inspire you and remind us of our interconnectedness!

Stories from the community

Pre hurricane. Everything you could want.

Kristen

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

5 nights at Honah Lee Farms

Fantastic camp site! Very private! We felt super safe the entire time. Beautiful place to stay. I could have easily stayed another 5 nights on top of the 5 nights we did stay! We will be back for sure!

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Byron

2 weeks ago

15 ft toy hauler

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rural Chapel Hill Forestry Stay

Beautiful land. Lots of privacy. Highly recommend.

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Kat

3 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Animal Sanctuary and Peace Park

Cory is awesome and it was lovely camping among all the various animals. The camp itself was rustic and not fancy, and that suits me just fine! Had a lovely time. Will definitely go back if I'm in the area again.

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Azucena

3 weeks ago

17 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rural Chapel Hill Forestry Stay

First time taking the camper out and I’m so glad we chose this place! Brought our 2 pups with us and they had a blast. Our fur babies were pooped from running around and getting all the snuffs in! I think what made this so enjoyable was the sense of security and Bekah’s thorough communication. Will definitely be visiting again!

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Andrew

3 weeks ago

Tent

5 nights at Honah Lee Farms

Camper's Choice #1 comes with a secondary site that is more secluded than the primary. There is a small hike so pack lightly because the trail isn't exactly smooth. Once at the site though it is completely private, except for a few cows across the creek that are pretty nosey. We said multiple times during our stay that it is the best site on the property so check it out. The site doesn't have a picnic table like the others and the outhouse is a 5 minute hike away, but it's manageable. There is a table and fire pit provided. Also Mike is very helpful and always available if we needed anything. 10/10

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Ashly

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tar River Life

Great spot by the river- easy to access. This was our second time camping with Nikki

Jordan

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Honah Lee Farms

This spot was great for us with kids. Easy to access, felt worlds away to them but not that far from town. Mike was great showing us in and everyone was easy to communicate with.

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Elaine

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Honah Lee Farms

Absolutely loved camping here! Mike (Brian's son) was our main point of contact and so nice and helpful. He sold us some firewood after we ran out for a great price. Being right next to the water was so peaceful. They have two super friendly donkeys that you're able to go up and pet which was a blast! Would definitely love to come back during the spring or summer to forage some.

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Kenny

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Honah Lee Farms

Always a pleasure to stay here. Very private. I’ve been a handful of times over the last few years. The sites always look nice and Mike is always around if needed.

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DeMartre

November 2025

1 night at Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest

Amazing Stay!!! Jim and Becky really do think about their guests! Amazing spot for family functions as well!

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Chris

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rural Chapel Hill Forestry Stay

We had a great time here with our kid and our dog. There were plenty of spots to walk around on the trails and explore. It is a beautiful and peaceful place. We will definitely come again.

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Anthony

November 2025

12 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Rural Chapel Hill Forestry Stay

Enjoyed the clear fall air in a beautiful and peaceful forest setting. Nestled in away from road noise I was able to hear the occasional wildlife as I warmed in my camper. Took a short walk in the cool morning air through the woods. Great stay!

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Linda

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Honah Lee Farms

The land was amazing. The spot was amazing. They were very hospitable. They checked up on you made sure everything was good if you needed something I did their best to accommodate you. I’m definitely gonna go back.

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Clarissa

November 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest

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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Justin

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rural Chapel Hill Forestry Stay

Beautiful land! So serene and peaceful. Such a perfect place to gather with a few friends, enjoy the fire, and soak up some nature!

Mark

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rural Chapel Hill Forestry Stay

Beautiful spot to escape the world. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to get away for a nice couple of days. Host was very responsive.

Emily

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rural Chapel Hill Forestry Stay

First time trying HipCamp and was super impressed. Site was private, well maintained, and gorgeous. We camped with 8 dogs and they had a blast on all the trails. Bekah was super friendly! We definitely want to book again for longer.

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Jake

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Animal Sanctuary and Peace Park

Cory's place is such a unique and fun spot. I took my 3 young kids here to enjoy the animals (second time) and it doesn't disappoint. They saw animals they've never seen in each life, and the campsite is set back just far enough that it feels private, but is close to the animals and restroom. We had a great time!

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Julie

October 2025

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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Jonathan

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Animal Sanctuary and Peace Park

Friendly staff and an enjoyable experience that I would recommend to anyone. It’s primitive camping with animals around!!