# Camping near Shelby Thinking of camping near Shelby, NC? Discover and book the best Shelby 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/shelby/camping/all - **Rating:** 98% (5839 reviews) - **Campsites:** 1772 Experience lakes, waterfalls, and a historic carousel on a camping trip near Shelby. ## Hipcamps - [Oak Creek Horse Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-oak-creek-horse-farm-zwjhvn88): Shelby, NC · from $29.75/night · 96% recommend (108 reviews) · 4 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup - [Neal Creek Camping Sites](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/south-carolina-neal-creek-camping-sites-wz6h0xm2): Blacksburg, SC · from $30/night · 99% recommend (217 reviews) · 2 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Potable water, Picnic table - [Beam Family Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/south-carolina-beam-family-farm-lz9hxw8d): Blacksburg, SC · from $40/night · 100% recommend (12 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Campfires, Water Hookup, Potable water, Sewage Hookup - [Tellurian Family Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-tellurian-family-campground-mxvhldo8): Casar, NC · from $58.50/night · 98% recommend (421 reviews) · 6 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup - [Dogpatch Farms](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-dogpatch-farms-6p0hpvjx): Mooresboro, NC · from $20/night · 100% recommend (16 reviews) · 7 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup - [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 - [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 - [Spacious Skies Peach Haven Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/south-carolina-spacious-skies-peach-haven-campground-r57h00ml): Gaffney, SC · from $28/night · 95% recommend (38 reviews) · 121 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup - [Cherry Mtn. Camp](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-cherry-mtn-camp-kk9hdp56): Bostic, NC · from $25/night · 100% recommend (10 reviews) · 3 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Water Hookup, Potable water - [Adin`s river cabin](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-adin-s-river-cabin-xryh02r5): Casar, NC · from $65/night · 96% recommend (80 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Toilets, Showers, Campfires, Potable water, Cooking equipment - [Starlight Hills](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-starlight-hills-y0zhzx19): Bostic, NC · from $40/night · 97% recommend (1821 reviews) · 21 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Hot Tub - [Lakeside Retreat](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-lakeside-retreat-4-wz6h5kjp): Forest City, NC · from $40/night · 99% recommend (81 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Campfires - [GOLDENSTONE CAMP](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-goldenstone-camp-xryhwklk): Bostic, NC · from $60/night · 100% recommend (10 reviews) · 3 sites · Electricity Hookup, Water Hookup, Sewage Hookup, Pets - [Cedar Grove Farm RV Site](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/south-carolina-cedar-grove-farm-rv-site-ex9h77p5): Clover, SC · from $33/night · 98% recommend (23 reviews) · 1 sites · Electricity Hookup, Water Hookup, Sewage Hookup, Pets - [Parris Haven](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/south-carolina-parris-haven-7rvh2ndy): Cowpens, SC · from $27/night · 100% recommend (12 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Campfires, Water Hookup, Sewage Hookup - [Bear's Woods at Camp Creek](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-bear-s-woods-at-camp-creek-qeohlrxq): Ruth, NC · from $45/night · 96% recommend (23 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Picnic table - [Remote Mountain Camping Platform](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-remote-mountain-camping-platform-5x5hl7vx): Morganton, NC · from $75/night · 94% recommend (78 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires - [Moon Glow Haven](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/south-carolina-moon-glow-haven-pw1hzeew): Chesnee, SC · from $20/night · 100% recommend (10 reviews) · 44 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Potable water, Picnic table - [Riverside Wanderer Hideaway](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-riverside-wanderer-hideaway-qeoho811): Morganton, NC · from $38.25/night · 95% recommend (65 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Campfires, Potable water, Picnic table - [Acts In Motion Sacred Ranch](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/south-carolina-acts-in-motion-sacred-ranch-306yhnve): York, SC · from $30/night · 100% recommend (24 reviews) · 8 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup ## Public campgrounds - [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) - [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) - [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) - [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) - [Croft Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/south-carolina/croft-campground-l7egc7r4): Croft State Park · 100% recommend (2 reviews) - [Lake James Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/lake-james-campground-l12mcvp1): Lake James State Park · 94% recommend (8 reviews) - [Woods Ferry Recreation Area](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/south-carolina/woods-ferry-recreation-area-9448cqoy): Sumter National Forest - [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) - [Chester Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/south-carolina/chester-campground-5wwnco63): Chester State Park · 100% recommend (2 reviews) - [Linville Gorge Wilderness Area](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/linville-gorge-wilderness-area-9mxgcwge): Pisgah National Forest · 100% recommend (41 reviews) - [Sedalia Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/south-carolina/sedalia-campground-90d6cqx8): Sumter National Forest · 100% recommend (1 reviews) - [Briar Bottom Group Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/north-carolina/briar-bottom-group-campground-ld34corm): Pisgah National Forest · 100% recommend (8 reviews) ## Public lands - [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) - [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) - [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) - [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) - [Croft State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/south-carolina/croft/all): state-park · Glendale, South Carolina · 100% recommend (2 reviews) - [Lake James State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/north-carolina/lake-james/all): state-park · Marion, North Carolina · 94% recommend (8 reviews) - [Sumter National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/south-carolina/national-forest/sumter/all): national-forest · Joanna, South Carolina · 88% recommend (13 reviews) - [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) - [Chester State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/south-carolina/chester/all): state-park · Gayle Mill, South Carolina · 100% recommend (2 reviews) - [Pisgah National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/north-carolina/national-forest/pisgah/all): national-forest · Burnsville, North Carolina · 96% recommend (159 reviews) ## About Shelby ### Overview Shelby, North Carolina is east of the Blue Ridge Mountains and provides a mix of camping options from rugged backcountry areas to pet-friendly cabin rentals and RV parks outfitted with full hookups. Walk oak-tree-lined streets in town before paying a visit to Shelby’s City Park, which offers 155 acres of green space, including an original wooden carousel from 1919 and the Rotary Special mini train. Campers can then trek to Stone Mountain State Park for hiking, day-trip to Lake Norman State Park to float the day away in a kayak, or hop the border to South Carolina to view Whitewater Falls. ### Where to go: Lake Norman State Park Find electricity-equipped cabins, RV parks with full-hookups, and tent campsites with firepits and hot showers at Lake Norman State Park. The 1.5-hour drive east brings campers to fun boating and fishing opportunities along a 375-foot long sandy beach. Rent a jet ski to cruise around, a speedboat to waterski, or a pontoon boat to leisurely experience the outdoor splendors of Lake Norman. Many companies also offer guided fishing tours as well as wakeboard, kayak, and canoe rentals. For campers looking for land activities, wander along Lake Norman Lakeshore Trail or hit the 30 miles of single-track mountain biking trails. ### Where to go: Whitewater Falls Cascading 411 feet down, Whitewater Falls is dubbed the highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. It’s open year-round from dawn until dusk and is roughly a 2-hour drive east from Shelby. While there isn’t any camping right at the falls, there are picnic tables and restrooms, making it a scenic stop for snacks or lunch. Then stay and savor the stunning views of the falls from two overlook areas—one of which is wheelchair-accessible. Peak hours are in the middle of the day, making morning or evening quieter times to visit. ### Where to go: Stone Mountain State Park A 2-hour drive north from Shelby, Stone Mountain State Park delivers unparalleled hiking, horseback riding, fishing, rock climbing, and a variety of camping options year-round. Find tent campsites with fire rings, or hike Widow’s Creek Trail to four primitive backcountry campsites. For more amenities, try an RV park nearby that features electrical and water hookups as well as communal dump stations. Then check out the restored Hutchinson Homestead farm and the 600-foot granite dome that looms in the background. ### When to go North Carolina experiences four distinct seasons. June, July, and August are peak summer months, with temperatures reaching a high of 89°F, accompanied by plenty of rain. January and February are the coldest months, with temperatures dropping slightly below freezing. The busiest times to visit Shelby are in spring and autumn, when warm weather with less humidity makes outdoor activities like hiking and biking most comfortable. ## Explore nearby - **Nearby cities:** [Pigeon Forge, TN camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/tennessee/pigeon-forge/camping/all), [Gatlinburg, TN camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/tennessee/gatlinburg/camping/all), [Townsend, TN camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/tennessee/townsend/camping/all), [Helen, GA camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/georgia/helen/camping/all), [Myrtle Beach, SC camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/south-carolina/myrtle-beach/camping/all), [Jekyll Island, GA camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/georgia/jekyll-island/camping/all), [Stone Mountain, GA camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/georgia/stone-mountain/camping/all), [Tybee Island, GA camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/georgia/tybee-island/camping/all), [Marion, NC camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/marion/camping/all), [Lake Lure, NC camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/lake-lure/camping/all), [Blowing Rock, NC camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/blowing-rock/camping/all), [Hendersonville, NC camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/hendersonville/camping/all), [Montreat, NC camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/montreat/camping/all), [Statesville, NC camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/statesville/camping/all), [Concord, NC camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/concord/camping/all), [Morganton, NC camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/morganton/camping/all) - **Related cities:** [Charlotte, NC camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/charlotte/camping/all), [Atlanta, GA camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/georgia/atlanta/camping/all), [Raleigh, NC camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/raleigh/camping/all), [Winston-Salem, NC camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/winston-salem/camping/all), [Greensboro, NC camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/greensboro/camping/all), [Greenville, SC camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/south-carolina/greenville/camping/all), [Hickory, NC camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/hickory/camping/all), [Columbia, SC camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/south-carolina/columbia/camping/all) - **National parks and forests:** [Pisgah National Forest camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/north-carolina/national-forest/pisgah/all), [Uwharrie National Forest camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/north-carolina/national-forest/uwharrie/all), [Nantahala National Forest camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/north-carolina/national-forest/nantahala/all), [Croatan National Forest camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/north-carolina/national-forest/croatan/all), [Cape Lookout National Seashore camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/national-park/united-states/north-carolina/cape-lookout-national-seashore/all) - **State and regional parks:** [Lake Norman State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/north-carolina/lake-norman/all), [Lake James State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/north-carolina/lake-james/all), [Chimney Rock State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/north-carolina/chimney-rock/all), [Grandfather Mountain State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/north-carolina/grandfather-mountain/all), [Hanging Rock State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/north-carolina/hanging-rock/all), [Stone Mountain State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/north-carolina/stone-mountain/all), [Gorges State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/north-carolina/gorges/all), [Morrow Mountain State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/north-carolina/morrow-mountain/all) - **Popular filters:** [RV sites](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/shelby/camping/rv), [Glamping sites](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/shelby/camping/glamping), [Cabin rentals](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/shelby/camping/cabins)