100% (142) • 20 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Sanford
Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park
1. Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park
99%
(54)
24mi from Sanford · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
50+ acres of woods, water and walking/Rolling trails with two small lakes and a STOL runway for experienced ultralight and short takeoff and landing aircraft pilots only! Room for RV’s but no power or sewer service. Room for mountain bikes, hiking, drone racing and flying, R/C float planes and RC boat racing, Flying, fishing, boating and aswimming at your own risk. Primitive camping, Trackchair and all terrain handicap accessible trail around lake. Access to potable drinking water
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$42
/ night
Cabin: Blue Moon Lake House NC 🏕️
2. Cabin: Blue Moon Lake House NC 🏕️
95%
(11)
31mi from Sanford · 2 sites
Stylish 3 bedroom cabin in Fayetteville, NC...
Perfect for fishing, grilling and outdoor chilling.
You get the whole cabin on the lake with complimentary use of our double kayak.
Multiple decks- one with outdoor soaking tub and swing chairs, others with daybed, hammock and conversation set.
Inside enjoy cold AC, indoor fireplace, turn table and vinyls, huge Roku TV, comfy beds and fully stocked kitchen.
When you’re here you feel a world away from Fayetteville yet you are close to all the best shops and restaurants.
Enjoy my cabin in the woods on your urban camping getaway.
Only 10 minutes to Fort Liberty
Insta: @bluemoonlakehousenc
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$50
/ night
SXPHW Country Club Camping & Events
3. SXPHW Country Club Camping & Events
99%
(78)
33mi from Sanford · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
The Saxapahaw Country Club is a beautiful 31-acre working farm and event space. Guests are welcome to wander the fields, relax in the hammocks, fish the stocked pond, or enjoy the giant swing suspended from the branches of our 200-year-old white oak tree.
The Country Club is an ideal spot for a quiet evening under the stars, a peaceful retreat after shows at the Haw River Ballroom, or a basecamp for exploring the river, shops, and restaurants of Saxapahaw. Chapel Hill, Mebane, Hillsborough, and Pittsboro are all just a short drive away.
In addition to camping, we host weddings, reunions, retreats, corporate functions, and other private events, as well as public gatherings throughout the year. As a membership club, we offer members special perks along with opportunities to connect, socialize, and enjoy the "country-club" lifestyle. Follow us on Instagram or join our email list to receive updates, highlights, and announcements about upcoming events.
On arrival you'll come down our curvy driveway through the trees, and see our event barn on the left. To the barn's side is a communal space for campers to enjoy with a great view. This area has a wood-fired grill and farm table, with a handwashing station out front. The shared outhouse/composting toilet is next to the pine stand with a white roof.
We have sheep, pigs and a donkey rotating through pastures behind electric fencing. Take a walk to say hello, but don't touch the fence! We also have 3 very friendly farm cats.
Pork and lamb from our farm (as well as kiln-dried firewood) is available for purchase at our farm store.
Please note, this farm-stay is an agritourism activity subject to the limit of liabilities as described in N.C.G.S § 99E‑32(b).
Nearby activities:
Entertainment: Catch big acts at the nearby Haw River Ballroom venue or enjoy free live music at Saturdays in Saxapahaw. Shop vintage, records, VHS and more at Saxy-a-Go-Go. Support local artists at the Riverside Collective.
Eats/Drinks: Cup 22 Coffee House and The Eddy Pub overlook the river. Haw River Farmhouse Ales, Saxapahaw General Store and Steel String Brewery.
Nature: The Haw River Canoe and Kayak Co, Saxapahaw Lake Paddle Access, Saxapahaw Island Park and Playground, Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area, and Cedarock Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$35
/ night
Ancient Spring Farm
4. Ancient Spring Farm
97%
(59)
34mi from Sanford · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our farm is a beautiful, private 25 acres with an 1830s house, outbuildings, animals, orchards, gardens, pastures, old trees, wildlife habitat, a spring, and woods. Here you can relax; watch nature; meet our chickens, goats, horse, cats, and dog; take guided tours to learn about the farm, animals, plants, archaeology, and history or learn to make mead; and purchase eggs and homegrown seasonal food and products. Listen to birdsong and watch clouds during the day, wander a path through our 5 acres of woods, see fireflies in the evening, and star watch at night. Nearby are hiking, horseback riding, historical sites, fishing, antiques, breweries, shooting, and more.
We are located in a rural area and have many different domesticated and wild animals so you may hear diverse animal noises and see or smell animal poop, although we try to keep things clean and tidy. Our neighbors have dogs, cattle, and chickens/roosters and occasionally shoot guns during daylight hours (one neighbor is a sporting club with skeet shooting and hunting dogs) but typically our farm is a quiet and peaceful place. We mow regularly and our rooster and chicken ladies wander far and wide eating bugs but, in the summer, they can't get every mosquito and tick so please plan accordingly for your own comfort.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$23
/ night
House at the End of the Block
5. House at the End of the Block
92%
(6)
40mi from Sanford · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Calling all urban campers visiting Durham! There are many local natural attractions (Eno River State Park, Falls Lake, Jordan Lake etc.) for hiking and boating. Additionally we are within biking distance of the heart of downtown Durham! We have a large backyard with room for tent, as well as a super cozy popup camper available for you to rent out. This property certainly has an urban feeling, but we have a fire pit, hammock, and compost toilet
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$40
/ night
100% (142) • 20 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Sanford
Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park
1. Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park
99%
(54)
24mi from Sanford · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
50+ acres of woods, water and walking/Rolling trails with two small lakes and a STOL runway for experienced ultralight and short takeoff and landing aircraft pilots only! Room for RV’s but no power or sewer service. Room for mountain bikes, hiking, drone racing and flying, R/C float planes and RC boat racing, Flying, fishing, boating and aswimming at your own risk. Primitive camping, Trackchair and all terrain handicap accessible trail around lake. Access to potable drinking water
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$42
/ night
Cabin: Blue Moon Lake House NC 🏕️
2. Cabin: Blue Moon Lake House NC 🏕️
95%
(11)
31mi from Sanford · 2 sites
Stylish 3 bedroom cabin in Fayetteville, NC...
Perfect for fishing, grilling and outdoor chilling.
You get the whole cabin on the lake with complimentary use of our double kayak.
Multiple decks- one with outdoor soaking tub and swing chairs, others with daybed, hammock and conversation set.
Inside enjoy cold AC, indoor fireplace, turn table and vinyls, huge Roku TV, comfy beds and fully stocked kitchen.
When you’re here you feel a world away from Fayetteville yet you are close to all the best shops and restaurants.
Enjoy my cabin in the woods on your urban camping getaway.
Only 10 minutes to Fort Liberty
Insta: @bluemoonlakehousenc
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$50
/ night
SXPHW Country Club Camping & Events
3. SXPHW Country Club Camping & Events
99%
(78)
33mi from Sanford · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
The Saxapahaw Country Club is a beautiful 31-acre working farm and event space. Guests are welcome to wander the fields, relax in the hammocks, fish the stocked pond, or enjoy the giant swing suspended from the branches of our 200-year-old white oak tree.
The Country Club is an ideal spot for a quiet evening under the stars, a peaceful retreat after shows at the Haw River Ballroom, or a basecamp for exploring the river, shops, and restaurants of Saxapahaw. Chapel Hill, Mebane, Hillsborough, and Pittsboro are all just a short drive away.
In addition to camping, we host weddings, reunions, retreats, corporate functions, and other private events, as well as public gatherings throughout the year. As a membership club, we offer members special perks along with opportunities to connect, socialize, and enjoy the "country-club" lifestyle. Follow us on Instagram or join our email list to receive updates, highlights, and announcements about upcoming events.
On arrival you'll come down our curvy driveway through the trees, and see our event barn on the left. To the barn's side is a communal space for campers to enjoy with a great view. This area has a wood-fired grill and farm table, with a handwashing station out front. The shared outhouse/composting toilet is next to the pine stand with a white roof.
We have sheep, pigs and a donkey rotating through pastures behind electric fencing. Take a walk to say hello, but don't touch the fence! We also have 3 very friendly farm cats.
Pork and lamb from our farm (as well as kiln-dried firewood) is available for purchase at our farm store.
Please note, this farm-stay is an agritourism activity subject to the limit of liabilities as described in N.C.G.S § 99E‑32(b).
Nearby activities:
Entertainment: Catch big acts at the nearby Haw River Ballroom venue or enjoy free live music at Saturdays in Saxapahaw. Shop vintage, records, VHS and more at Saxy-a-Go-Go. Support local artists at the Riverside Collective.
Eats/Drinks: Cup 22 Coffee House and The Eddy Pub overlook the river. Haw River Farmhouse Ales, Saxapahaw General Store and Steel String Brewery.
Nature: The Haw River Canoe and Kayak Co, Saxapahaw Lake Paddle Access, Saxapahaw Island Park and Playground, Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area, and Cedarock Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$35
/ night
Ancient Spring Farm
4. Ancient Spring Farm
97%
(59)
34mi from Sanford · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our farm is a beautiful, private 25 acres with an 1830s house, outbuildings, animals, orchards, gardens, pastures, old trees, wildlife habitat, a spring, and woods. Here you can relax; watch nature; meet our chickens, goats, horse, cats, and dog; take guided tours to learn about the farm, animals, plants, archaeology, and history or learn to make mead; and purchase eggs and homegrown seasonal food and products. Listen to birdsong and watch clouds during the day, wander a path through our 5 acres of woods, see fireflies in the evening, and star watch at night. Nearby are hiking, horseback riding, historical sites, fishing, antiques, breweries, shooting, and more.
We are located in a rural area and have many different domesticated and wild animals so you may hear diverse animal noises and see or smell animal poop, although we try to keep things clean and tidy. Our neighbors have dogs, cattle, and chickens/roosters and occasionally shoot guns during daylight hours (one neighbor is a sporting club with skeet shooting and hunting dogs) but typically our farm is a quiet and peaceful place. We mow regularly and our rooster and chicken ladies wander far and wide eating bugs but, in the summer, they can't get every mosquito and tick so please plan accordingly for your own comfort.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$23
/ night
House at the End of the Block
5. House at the End of the Block
92%
(6)
40mi from Sanford · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Calling all urban campers visiting Durham! There are many local natural attractions (Eno River State Park, Falls Lake, Jordan Lake etc.) for hiking and boating. Additionally we are within biking distance of the heart of downtown Durham! We have a large backyard with room for tent, as well as a super cozy popup camper available for you to rent out. This property certainly has an urban feeling, but we have a fire pit, hammock, and compost toilet
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$40
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Joellen
4 days ago
Tent
I loved staying at this property! Wes and his wife are wonderful hosts and the farm is beautiful. There are a lot of animals there and I got to see the baby lambs. There’s no noise as there was plenty of distance between you and them. The only thing I heard was the geese and crickets. Wes’s directions were clear. It was a wonderful experience..
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Benjamin
6 days ago
Tent
With kids
Rebecca was great and was a perfect spot to camp. If we are in the area again I’m sure we will stay again.
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Maura
February 2026
23 ft travel trailer
With pets
We would return in a heartbeat to to the Saxapahaw Country Club! Our site had electricity and due to very cold weather we couldn’t use water. We partook of the “extras” of hot showers (huge hit!) and brats and andouille sausages (great in red beans and rice for Marti Gras)). Our dogs loved walking around the property and the farm animals, especially the donkey, were fun to watch. We met Wes’ wife and enjoyed chatting were her about the history of Saxapahaw. We would love to return when the weather is more conducive for paddling on the Haw River and hopefully catch another show at the Saxapahaw Ball Room.
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Kimberly
January 2026
Tent
We loved camping here! Very quiet and cozy. They have 2 outdoor cats that we absolutely loved. We will definitely stay here again.
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Xander
January 2026
Tent
This place is awesome! super nice location and Wes greeted us making sure we had everything we needed and was very welcoming! Great for a starry night and group camping!
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Brianna
December 2025
42 ft fifth wheel
With kids
This was a beautiful property and a phenomenal host!
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Timothy
November 2025
Tent
Mannnn, just a beautiful property, amenities were there, and some of the friendliest cats I’ve ever met. Cant wait to come back
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Jamison
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
Really great camping spot! Good host and plenty of room
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Jilly
November 2025
Tent
I love this farm space and Rebecca who runs it. I rented the pine run site. Spacious and comfortable. Walks around the farms are beautiful feeding a friendly horse and saying hi to the goats and chickens.
Rebecca offers breakfasts st a reasonable fee but i missed that during my second visit here.
You cant miss out on visiting here.
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Mike
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Good location and nice amenities a value- firewood, clean bathrooms, stringed lights, and farm fresh meats for sale. Would stay again.
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Yunhan
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
The property is wonderful - beautiful land, lovely campsite setups, great hosts. We came back for a second time and it just kept getting better. The location is wonderful. We loved the friendly cats, the wonderful barn, and the very fun swing. They also have very nice picnic tables and chairs. The little things really added to the experience. Highly recommend.
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Mike
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
The Far Meadow was an amazing spot for my group to get away for the weekend. The included picnic table was a great surprise and the pigs at the edge of the site were so fun to watch!
Wes is an incredible host and we'll be looking to visit again!
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Brenden
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Was a great stay! Very nice to have the lake all to ourselves. Would recommend to anyone wanting to get away.
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Andrew
November 2025
Tent
With kids
Awesome spot, terrific hosts, will definitely be back with the family and hopefully some friends next time!
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Christopher
November 2025
16 ft travel trailer
With pets
Site is very large, nice view out to pond and sunsets. Add on charge for bathroom is well worth it if you aren’t self contained. Hosts are wonderful and friendly. The place was very peaceful for my weekend stay. Will definitely be coming back again.
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Andrew
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Quiet and beautiful. Would definitely visit again.
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Trevor
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Excellent spot away from the city but not to far out of the way. Right on the water side made for excellent mornings sitting around the fire enjoying coffee and enjoying the view. The host was exceptional with everything from first meet and great to departure. If you want a quite relaxing weekend away I would highly recommend this spot.
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Robin
October 2025
Tent
Peace and quiet place to relax and fish for shiners.
Plenty of firewood if you have a chainsaw. Plenty of flat ground for 10x10 tent. Shaded by the lake and sunny by the field.
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Joe
October 2025
15 ft travel trailer
Nice little pond with some fish. Tossed my line in and caught something in 5 minutes. Great for little kids. Pond was glass in the morning, it felt like I was hours away in the middle of nowhere.
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Christopher
October 2025
Tent
It was nice to know if rain came that I would stay dry under the tractor shed. Plenty of room for my tent and my car double that. You can hear road noise just slightly. Rebecca's land and camp sites are tidy, well built, beautiful, instructions are clear and it was peaceful.
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