12 Best Private Campsites Near Sanford, NC, US 2026

Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate camping resource! If you're looking for private campsite options near Sanford, North Carolina, you're in luck. With over 96 available options, you're sure to find the perfect spot that suits your needs. The average price per night is $36, with options as low as $17. For top campsites, check out The Oasis at Harmon Creek Farms (288 reviews), Honah Lee Farms (92 reviews), and The New Forest (85 reviews). You'll also find popular amenities like cooking equipment, toilets, and pet-friendly sites. And if you're into historic sites, biking, or surfing, you'll have plenty of activities to choose from. Get ready for an amazing camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Sanford

Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate camping resource! If you're looking for private campsite options near Sanford, North Carolina, you're in luck. With over 96 available options, you're sure to find the perfect spot that suits your needs. The average price per night is $36, with options as low as $17. For top campsites, check out The Oasis at Harmon Creek Farms (288 reviews), Honah Lee Farms (92 reviews), and The New Forest (85 reviews). You'll also find popular amenities like cooking equipment, toilets, and pet-friendly sites. And if you're into historic sites, biking, or surfing, you'll have plenty of activities to choose from. Get ready for an amazing camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Sanford

1. Cabin: Blue Moon Lake House NC 🏕️

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31mi from Sanford · 2 sites · Lodging

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

2. House at the End of the Block

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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

3. Ancient Spring Farm

97%

(58)

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.

4. Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

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24mi from Sanford · 10 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

5. The Old House

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22mi from Sanford · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

The McKenzie Home Place has been in the same family since the late 1700ś with craftsmanship of the home dating it to 1820. The McKenzies played a big role in the building of Pinehurst with the Grist Mill Parties and even the famous little cabin aptly named The Womens Exchange in Pinehurst, NC being purchased from Author McKenzie who himself was raised in in this beautiful home. It it property that was once inhabited by our Native American Indian as many Indian Points have been pulled from the fields on the property. In its last days as a working farm it was a tobacco farm. There are remnants of the past life scattered around. Including The Green Barn; a 2 story tobacco barn where the tobacco was strung on tobacco sticks, hung on rafters to be cured and taken to market. Memories of times past linger all around, after 200 years it is still standing and ready for many more memories to carry on for generations to come....I am only its keeper for now, until I pass and it is then up to the future McKenzie generations to keep the light burning.... Learn more about this property: The McKenzie Home Place affectionately known as The Old House has been in my family for over 200 years. There is a feeling of calmness as soon as you come onto the property. It is a place that is good for the soul. It is minutes Pinehurst if you like golf, it is near to many shopping areas including Southern Pines and Pinehurst both with beautiful Southern Charm. But The Old House is country, Bring your self and leave your worries behind and enjoy the great outdoors! The site is equipped with electric and access to a water hose for water hook up. NO Sewer hook up or dump site.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Beautiful sunsets from the runway and around the lake!

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Jamison

3 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

Really great camping spot! Good host and plenty of room

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Jilly

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Ancient Spring Farm

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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Brenden

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

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 pets

Weekend Trip to Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

Quiet and beautiful. Would definitely visit again.

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Trevor

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

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

Weekend Trip to Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

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

Weekend Trip to Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

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.

Christopher

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Ancient Spring Farm

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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Stacy

October 2025

Weekend Trip to House at the End of the Block

Such a cute, cozy space. Close to everything and host was amazing with communication, accomodations needs and recommendations!

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Elliott

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Ancient Spring Farm

I loved tent camping at pine valley location. The long morning walk to the barn was perfect with a cup of coffee. Rebecca went above and beyond for my 7 and 8 year old. Lots of exploring and interaction with the animals. We didn’t want to leave and can’t wait to go back. Thanks for sharing your piece of heaven with us Rebecca!

Robert

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ancient Spring Farm

Awesome stay on the farm! Rebecca was an incredible host and made the stay extremely easy for us. Very comfortable and private HipCamp.

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Dylan

September 2025

16 ft car

With kids

1 night at Ancient Spring Farm

Rebecca was an amazing host, she took the time to show us around the farm and let our eldest feed some of the animals. She was very thorough and friendly. The description of the camp site could not match beauty and how peaceful it was. It was nice sleeping under the large shelter of the tractor barn

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Brad

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Ancient Spring Farm

Great little getaway spot for tent camping. Nice and private, not far off the main road.

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Martin

September 2025

3 nights at House at the End of the Block

The site matched its description, which I always appreciate. It was what I wanted, clean and safe. Carter communicated well and was hospitable. It is an urban setting, so if you want country quiet, this is not your site. I also think a tall person would struggle in the space. But for my needs, it was great

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Alfredo

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

Great communication with host for directions and camping details. Exactly as described, however I would recommend only a truck, some of the paths are tight and overgrown so a SUV/Sedan might be difficult. Great simple, affordable, easy-going camping for the whole family. I wish I didn't forget the fishing poles!

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Colleen

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Ancient Spring Farm

We had a wonderful trip at the farm. It was a beautiful property with lots of spots to explore, including a secluded trail in the woods. Rebecca was a generous host and had everything set up beautifully, including the nicely decorated outhouses. Our kids loved petting the goats and horse. The evening was quiet and peaceful and we had a beautiful view of the stars. Will definitely be back again!

Curtains provide privacy from the farmhouse

Marie

August 2025

1 night at Ancient Spring Farm

With a comfy bed and thousands of stars dancing in the sky that night...I very much enjoyed my stay with Rebecca on her beautiful land with a horse, goats, chickens, and 2 barn cats. Definitely on my list for a return visit whenever I find myself back in North Carolina.

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Chelsea

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

We had a great weekend camping here. We were the only campers this weekend. Sean was a great host, very easy to communicate with. Site 1 was situated perfectly between the pond and end of the runway with enough room that we could pull our truck and trailer through. We had plenty of open space for our tents, cooking area, hammocks and seating around the campfire with larger trees keeping us shaded on all sides. We initially launched one of our kayaks right from our campsite and ended up keeping them all on the bank when not in use. We did catch 2 small fish on the right side of the pond and had lots of nibbles. The kids had lots of area to explore and chop firewood. We felt comfortable with our dog off-leash. The trail around the pond was well cleared, perfect for a quick walk. The frogs and toads provided lots of background music at night. Thankfully, there weren’t as many bugs as I thought but we had plenty of bug spray on hand anyway. The runway was a pretty cool feature that could be fun for playing fetch, hitting baseballs or golfballs. Really unique experience seeing Sean fly his Ultralight. Definitely a fun and memorable camping getaway!

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Julie

August 2025

1 night at Ancient Spring Farm

The Ancient Springs Farm glamp site is a sweet marvel! The Tobacco Pack House is real rustic charm, it was so lovely sleeping in a comfy bed right next to masses of flowers and in sight of the stars. Rebecca is a wonderful host, caring and generous while respecting privacy. We loved the farm tour; Rebecca is also an inspiring caretaker of the land, sharing great information about the land, animals, plants and gardens. The farm breakfast and other extras were a rare treat. Looking forward to returning!

Danny

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

All I can say is Awesome Sauce! Sean, the host, was very friendly and respectful. I will definitely be making many more trips here. Next time I'm bringing my kayak.