92% (1.1K) • 139 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Wake Forest
The Kaleidoscope
1. The Kaleidoscope
100%
(2)
35mi from Wake Forest · 1 site · Lodging
Stay in our gorgeously remodeled schoolbus! Here you will:
🛏️ sleep in a comfortable queen bed,
🌈 lounge in the colorful living area,
🍴 Cook a meal in our fully equipped kitchen
☕ Brew a delicious cup in a French press
and
and enjoy the sounds of nature as you
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$64
/ night
Ross F.’s Land
2. Ross F.’s Land
94%
(8)
33mi from Wake Forest · 5 sites · Lodging
We bought the property in search of gold. After exploring the land after we bought it, we discovered a 200ft ship from 1906 buried 4ft under the ground. We are inviting people to come enjoy this experience with us as we excavate the ship, to learn history, and to learn unique outdoor activities. There are so many treasures still left to be found.
Toilets
Campfires
from
$80
/ night
SCOTTY’s SCAMP
3. SCOTTY’s SCAMP
100%
(5)
10mi from Wake Forest · 2 sites · Tents
The property is 1.5 miles from Knightdale/ 64 east highway, is very convenient for people headed east to coastal areas/ very private. no neighbors . Outside city limits. Property is 50% soybeans the rest is woods and cow pasture. Lots of open and shaded flat areas for tents ; small rv’s ..no amenities got to rough it . Plenty of water. Hiking down at creek is all shaded,lots of woods. The creek can be hiked with a small waterfall not far with all surrounding with woods the camp site u pick will be private with plenty of acreage.. no roads, no traffic, just an occasional raccoon or deer walking by
Campfires
Potable water
from
$70
/ night
Recharge At Halcyon Farms
4. Recharge At Halcyon Farms
21mi from Wake Forest · 3 sites · Tents
Imagine a place where you can recharge and immerse yourself in nature. Halcyon Farms is a small hobby farm with 3 walk-in campsites and miles of trails, creeks, ponds, quiet, and clear skies. We invite you to enjoy camping at our working sheep and timber farm.
Located just north of Durham off exit 191/exit 202 on I-85, Halcyon Farms is a quiet and secluded 100+ acre tract of Southern Yellow pines, hardwoods with American Blackbelly sheep and a mule named Athena. Our campsites are on level high ground in the woods, each with its own view.
Enjoy a peaceful evening and beautiful starry nights. We cater to familes and small groups, NO PARTIES!
Potable water
from
$20
/ night
Chalet In An Enchanted Forest
5. Chalet In An Enchanted Forest
32mi from Wake Forest · 1 site · Lodging
A respite in nature with all the conveniences you want and need. Stay in our roomy 36' well-kept travel trailer (affectionately called the Chalet — a 2006 Montego Bay).
Nestled next to a stream in an enchanted forest with preserved areas, you’ll find walking and hiking trails along creeks and through the woods.
Expect daily visits from deer, hawks, owls, coyotes, and more. The area is very quiet, yet just 5–10 minutes from everything you need — grocery stores, restaurants, downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro, UNC, and more.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$111
/ night
92% (1.1K) • 139 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Wake Forest
The Kaleidoscope
1. The Kaleidoscope
100%
(2)
35mi from Wake Forest · 1 site · Lodging
Stay in our gorgeously remodeled schoolbus! Here you will:
🛏️ sleep in a comfortable queen bed,
🌈 lounge in the colorful living area,
🍴 Cook a meal in our fully equipped kitchen
☕ Brew a delicious cup in a French press
and
and enjoy the sounds of nature as you
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$64
/ night
Ross F.’s Land
2. Ross F.’s Land
94%
(8)
33mi from Wake Forest · 5 sites · Lodging
We bought the property in search of gold. After exploring the land after we bought it, we discovered a 200ft ship from 1906 buried 4ft under the ground. We are inviting people to come enjoy this experience with us as we excavate the ship, to learn history, and to learn unique outdoor activities. There are so many treasures still left to be found.
Toilets
Campfires
from
$80
/ night
SCOTTY’s SCAMP
3. SCOTTY’s SCAMP
100%
(5)
10mi from Wake Forest · 2 sites · Tents
The property is 1.5 miles from Knightdale/ 64 east highway, is very convenient for people headed east to coastal areas/ very private. no neighbors . Outside city limits. Property is 50% soybeans the rest is woods and cow pasture. Lots of open and shaded flat areas for tents ; small rv’s ..no amenities got to rough it . Plenty of water. Hiking down at creek is all shaded,lots of woods. The creek can be hiked with a small waterfall not far with all surrounding with woods the camp site u pick will be private with plenty of acreage.. no roads, no traffic, just an occasional raccoon or deer walking by
Campfires
Potable water
from
$70
/ night
Recharge At Halcyon Farms
4. Recharge At Halcyon Farms
21mi from Wake Forest · 3 sites · Tents
Imagine a place where you can recharge and immerse yourself in nature. Halcyon Farms is a small hobby farm with 3 walk-in campsites and miles of trails, creeks, ponds, quiet, and clear skies. We invite you to enjoy camping at our working sheep and timber farm.
Located just north of Durham off exit 191/exit 202 on I-85, Halcyon Farms is a quiet and secluded 100+ acre tract of Southern Yellow pines, hardwoods with American Blackbelly sheep and a mule named Athena. Our campsites are on level high ground in the woods, each with its own view.
Enjoy a peaceful evening and beautiful starry nights. We cater to familes and small groups, NO PARTIES!
Potable water
from
$20
/ night
Chalet In An Enchanted Forest
5. Chalet In An Enchanted Forest
32mi from Wake Forest · 1 site · Lodging
A respite in nature with all the conveniences you want and need. Stay in our roomy 36' well-kept travel trailer (affectionately called the Chalet — a 2006 Montego Bay).
Nestled next to a stream in an enchanted forest with preserved areas, you’ll find walking and hiking trails along creeks and through the woods.
Expect daily visits from deer, hawks, owls, coyotes, and more. The area is very quiet, yet just 5–10 minutes from everything you need — grocery stores, restaurants, downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro, UNC, and more.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$111
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Ryan
December 2025
With pets
Loved staying at the Kaleidoscope, floors are cold in the winter so bring slippers, but very warm and cozy besides that! Would totally stay again.
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Mary
October 2025
With kids
I would say my review is somewhere between great and OK. What was great was that the bus was fun and funky, sweet and well-designed, and clean. The kitchen was laid out to have good working and eating space for 2. The shower was very nice. The composting toilet was clean and easy to use. We especially loved the view out of the passenger side of the bus -- great little firepit/chairs, and beautiful woods. We were surprised when we walked down to the stream to find HUGE rock formations and boulders and we had a blast playing on those.
The "okay" part is that the property on the other side of the bus is a bit shabby. Once you get there, you can totally ignore that, but when you drive in it doesn't look as inviting as it really is.
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bryce
April 2025
Tent
Group trip
Scott was an incredible host. With a limited window to secure land, Scott accommodated our large group of guys and made sure we were taken care of. HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you want a ton of land for activities, but want to be minutes away from the city
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Brandi
March 2025
Tent
Group trip
Loved everything about this place! The fields, forest, pond and stream were beautiful and clean. It was very private. The host was super; he gave use all the helpful and useful information about the site but kept it concise. We would definitely camp here again and in fact intend on it very soon!
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