# Camping near Mooresville

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

Browse and book on Hipcamp: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/mooresville/camping/all

- **Rating:** 98% (3841 reviews)
- **Campsites:** 1378

Race into Mooresville for camping near iconic go-kart tracks and horseback riding through forests.

## Hipcamps

- [PRIVATE Retreat near Lake Norman](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-private-retreat-near-lake-norman-lz9hjdld): Troutman, NC · from $40/night · 100% recommend (86 reviews) · 1 sites · Electricity Hookup, Water Hookup, Pets
- [Cj’s Suburban Oasis](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-cj-s-suburban-oasis-j29hqvkm): Davidson, NC · from $30/night · 97% recommend (37 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Campfires, Picnic table
- [Tails and Trails](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-tails-and-trails-06yh055o): Landis, NC · from $50.40/night · 96% recommend (61 reviews) · 2 sites · Pets, Toilets, Showers, Campfires, Potable water
- [Twilight Yurt](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-twilight-yurt-3pw1h9q8): Statesville, NC · from $75/night · 97% recommend (135 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Toilets, Showers, Campfires, Wifi, Potable water
- [Peaceful Property](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-peaceful-property-7rvh2jyr): Midland, NC · from $50/night · 91% recommend (11 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Potable water, Picnic table
- [The Farm at Long Creek](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-the-farm-at-long-creek-qeohjnkv): Gold Hill, NC · from $50/night · 96% recommend (76 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Campfires, Toilets, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Riverfront Adventures](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-riverfront-adventures-2ejhzor0): Belmont, NC · from $30/night · 100% recommend (24 reviews) · 4 sites · Pets
- [Waterfall camping close to CLT](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-waterfall-camping-close-to-clt-nelhvjpr): Bessemer City, NC · from $65.60/night · 99% recommend (425 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Picnic table
- [The swimming hole](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-the-swimming-hole-nelh66n8): Bessemer City, NC · from $60/night · 96% recommend (94 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Campfires, Toilets, Picnic table
- [Hidden Oasis At High Rock Lake](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-hidden-oasis-at-high-rock-lake-y0zhekmo): Lexington, NC · from $35/night · 99% recommend (151 reviews) · 4 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Peaceful RV Camping W Lake Access](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-peaceful-rv-camping-w-lake-access-06yhpmn1): Charlotte, NC · from $40/night · 100% recommend (40 reviews) · 2 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Campfires, Water Hookup, Potable water, Sewage Hookup
- [Dreaming Tree Drive](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-dreaming-tree-drive-j29h828q): Advance, NC · from $25/night · 96% recommend (12 reviews) · 2 sites · Campfires, Picnic table
- [The Dancing Pig On Abbotts Creek](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-the-dancing-pig-on-abbotts-creek-qeoh21xd): Lexington, NC · from $33/night · 99% recommend (348 reviews) · 2 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Barrfarm!](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-barrfarm-v1qh7x8o): Denton, NC · from $18/night · 95% recommend (21 reviews) · 4 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Campfires, Water Hookup, Potable water, Picnic table
- [The Oasis at Harmon Creek Farms](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-the-oasis-at-harmon-creek-farms-wz6h7zjv): Yadkinville, NC · from $23.20/night · 99% recommend (1084 reviews) · 17 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, 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 (398 reviews) · 4 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Wifi
- [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
- [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 · 99% recommend (34 reviews) · 4 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires
- [Eden Oaks Vineyard & Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-eden-oaks-vineyard-campground-dw9hdoyw): Ronda, NC · from $25/night · 99% recommend (304 reviews) · 9 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Water Hookup, Potable water
- [Raedees Tiny Ranch](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-raedees-tiny-ranch-5x5hxj1y): Ronda, NC · from $150/night · 100% recommend (16 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Toilets, Showers, Campfires, Potable water, Cooking equipment

## Public campgrounds

- [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)
- [Crowders Mountain Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/crowders-mountain-campground-9j38cx4m): Crowders Mountain State Park · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Kings Mountain Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/south-carolina/kings-mountain-campground-9erncwjp): Kings Mountain State Park · 90% recommend (5 reviews)
- [Badin Lake Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/badin-lake-campground-5ryecz1k): Uwharrie National Forest · 100% recommend (10 reviews)
- [Badin Lake Group Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/badin-lake-group-campground-5yxmcx1q): Uwharrie National Forest · 100% recommend (10 reviews)
- [Arrowhead Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/arrowhead-campground-l2rpcx04): Uwharrie National Forest · 88% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Morrow Mountain Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/morrow-mountain-campground-9erncwwp): Morrow Mountain State Park · 94% recommend (9 reviews)
- [Canebrake Horse Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/canebrake-horse-campground-9j38cxze): Uwharrie National Forest
- [Badin Horse Camp or Old Horse Camp](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/badin-horse-camp-or-old-horse-camp-5zypckzo): Uwharrie National Forest · 100% recommend (2 reviews)
- [Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/south-carolina/garner-creek-backcountry-campsite-l2rpcxn6): Kings Mountain National Military Park · 100% recommend (1 reviews)
- [West Morris Mtn. Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/west-morris-mtn-campground-9orvc73m): Uwharrie National Forest · 90% recommend (5 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)

## Public lands

- [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)
- [Crowders Mountain State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/north-carolina/crowders-mountain/all): state-park · Kings Mountain, North Carolina · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Kings Mountain State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/south-carolina/kings-mountain/all): state-park · South Carolina · 90% recommend (5 reviews)
- [Uwharrie National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/north-carolina/national-forest/uwharrie/all): national-forest · Troy, North Carolina · 93% recommend (34 reviews)
- [Morrow Mountain State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/north-carolina/morrow-mountain/all): state-park · Badin, North Carolina · 94% recommend (9 reviews)
- [Kings Mountain National Military Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/national-park/united-states/south-carolina/kings-mountain/all): national-park-system · South Carolina · 100% recommend (1 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)

## About Mooresville

### Overview

Nicknamed “Race City USA,” Mooresville, North Carolina, is home to several NASCAR and IndyCar teams, as well as the GoPro Motorplex with high-performance go-karting and world-class tracks. Relax back in the natural splendors of Mooresville on endless trails for hiking, mountain biking, OHVing, and horseback riding in Uwharrie National Forest, or hit Lake Norman for a refreshing summer swim. With full-service RV parks, glamping campsites with cabins and shower facilities, and off-grid tent sites with pit toilets, Mooresville is waiting to showcase its outdoor opportunities and diverse camping spots.

### Where to go: Lake Norman

Less than 30 minutes from Mooresville lies Lake Norman, which holds the title for the biggest man-made lake in North Carolina at 32,510 acres. From swimming and fishing to jet ski rentals and chartered cruises, aquatic adventures are endless. Lake Norman also boasts a beer and wine trail map that lists local breweries and wineries dotting the area. Drive-in yurt camping near Lake Norman is another favorite option, and many of these campsites offer picnic tables, firewood, and drinking water.

### Where to go: Uwharrie National Forest

Covering 51,546 acres and sitting just over one hour east of Mooresville, Uwharrie National Forest offers horseback riding trails through the trees, hiking trails, mountain biking loops, and OHV trails. Camping options include pitch-your-own tent campgrounds, RV campsites, dispersed wilderness camping, and even horse-friendly campsites in select areas. There’s a 14-day limit on camping within a 30-day period.

### Where to go: Charlotte Surrounds

The most populated city in North Carolina, Charlotte is just 40 minutes south of Mooresville. Featuring the NASCAR hall of fame, Carowinds (a 407-acre amusement park), trampoline parks, and two mint museums, Charlotte offers campers a quick city trip with urban amenities. Stay at an RV park near Carowinds equipped with full hookups for water, electricity, and sewage, or opt for a wilderness cabin at a campsite with outdoor grills for sizzling up hot dogs.

### When to go

July and August are the warmest months in Mooresville, with temperatures up to 86°F. This time of year also sees the least amount of rainfall. Mooresville averages 216 sunny days per year (above the national average at 206), so, even in colder months, sunny days can be expected. May, September, and October are also great months for visiting since they bring fewer crowds. The weather will be a little cooler but the leaves will make for a colorful hike. Although snow is seen in winter, temperatures don’t typically fall below freezing.

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