Lake Camping Near Yadkinville, North Carolina, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2026

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping adventures near Yadkinville, North Carolina. With over 325 options in the area, we have the perfect lakefront campsites for you to choose from. Whether it's waking up to the sound of waves crashing or enjoying a peaceful evening by the water, our campsites offer the ultimate lake experience. Check out our top-rated campsites like Dark Ridge Hide Out (422 reviews), Babbling Brook Campground (210 reviews), and Camping on Cloud 9 (181 reviews). With amenities like cooking equipment, campfires, and toilets, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable camping trip. And if you're feeling adventurous, try out popular activities like whitewater paddling, hiking, or even surfing. Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $35 per night. So pack your gear and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors at one of our lakefront campsites near Yadkinville, North Carolina!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Yadkinville

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping adventures near Yadkinville, North Carolina. With over 325 options in the area, we have the perfect lakefront campsites for you to choose from. Whether it's waking up to the sound of waves crashing or enjoying a peaceful evening by the water, our campsites offer the ultimate lake experience. Check out our top-rated campsites like Dark Ridge Hide Out (422 reviews), Babbling Brook Campground (210 reviews), and Camping on Cloud 9 (181 reviews). With amenities like cooking equipment, campfires, and toilets, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable camping trip. And if you're feeling adventurous, try out popular activities like whitewater paddling, hiking, or even surfing. Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $35 per night. So pack your gear and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors at one of our lakefront campsites near Yadkinville, North Carolina!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Yadkinville

1. Kohler Farms-A Shire Horse...

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28mi from Yadkinville · 1 site · Tent, RV

NOTE: We are OPEN starting April 1st through October 31st. We are closed for the winter season. Welcome! This primitive Tent/RV site offers: 2-Private Acres + FREE Firewood + 8-foot Industrial Picnic Table + Little Tikes Picnic Table + Commercial-Grade Port-A-Potty + Large Garbage Bin + 5-Gallon Bucket + Adirondack/Sitting Chairs + Pet Friendly! Solo travelers, families, and romantic getaway travelers: This is a very private and safe place to camp! Because we only have 1 site, you will be alone in the space the entire time. My family lives on the premises so we are here in case of an emergency. My daughter and I own this 35 acre secluded piece of heaven just minutes from Winston-Salem, Hanging Rock State Park, and other attractions. We are pet friendly (if your pet does not play well with our dogs or horses, please leave them on a leash or at home). Our Shire horses are endangered and very BIG! We hope you have time to say hello to the horses during your visit. NOTE: we do NOT provide electric at the campsite; you are allowed to use a generator. NOTE: please remember to bring garbage bags for all of your trash. All trash must be bagged and deposited into the provided garbage bin.

2. Take a Hike on a Wild side! Camping

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44mi from Yadkinville · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

This property is 180 acres of woods and mountains with streams and ponds. Beautiful settings. If you like hiking in the mountains this will definitely hit the spot. YO can fish in the ponds it has blue gills and catfish. I also added grass carp there as part of weed management. This used to be an abandoned farm which I want to bring back to life. The site offers three luxury large Safari Style Tents and 4 Pioneer wagons. All tents are far away from each other to provide privacy and freedom of going Wild (still remaining civilized in your manners and careful attitude to Nature around you). Tent 1 is in the Forrest itself and it is pretty cook and serene. Tent 2 is on the top of a rocky hill overlooking the forest. Tent 3 is the most remote and closest to the ponds. It has most of the open space around it, and can be a great place for parties. We are working on making the sites and the area more comfortable, but I do not want to make it a manicured park. I want it to remain wild and still offer comfortable stay. The farm is work in progress. Eventually it will be an Ostrich farm. and have other animals too. The closest town - Lenoir is about 12 miles away . Closest Grocery store (Dollar General) - about 3 miles away. Closest Gas station - 2 miles away. Professional Tennis court, Basketball court and large kids playground are in a public park within - 5 minute drive. Lenoir has restaurants, shopping, etc. Hickory is a larger town about 25 minutes drive. Hickory Lake is a large reservoir with marina where you can rent a boat and it also offers a good game fishing. Nice swimming beach access on Lake Hickory 13 miles ( 20 Minutes) from here: Lake Hickory Wittenburg access area (Wittenburg Access Area, 175 Wildlife Access Rd, Hickory, NC 28601) Asheville is 1:25 hrs to the West, Charlotte is 1:25 hr to the East. There are couple of Ski resorts 45 minutes to an hr away.

3. Carl’s Campsites - Riverside

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16mi from Yadkinville · 17 sites · Tents, RVs

BEST KEPT SECRET IN PILOT MOUNTAIN!! Select TENT SITES below to book specific campsite. Small wooded camping area on the Ararat river in beautiful Pilot Mountain on Private Land! 9 riverfront sites for tents with two access points into river. There is a 2-car limit parking at the sites, and four wheel drive absolute MUST when wet or rain expected! There is also availability to camp on total of 58 acres owned by Carl’s Campsites. Select a field or hike-in site, with 2 field sites which have rock firepits. Bring your own camp toilet and water containers. Take trash with you. Potable water available across from A-Frame. Riverside Sites includes private structure with rustic toilet, an E-series seat, and a place to hang a shower bag. Water and soap for hand washing provided. Separate trashcan for toilet bags. No ATVs. No firearms or fireworks. LIMIT 2 TENTS AND TWO VEHICLES PER CAMPSITE. Campers expected to be environmentally respectful. Riverside sites have trash receptacles, Fire pit, hammock, and picnic table. Swimming, fishing, hiking of property permitted. Pilot Mountain State Park, Hanging Rock, and MANY wineries close by. Lots of hiking on property as well as State Parks close by. Hanging Rock is a great place to explore, with a lake and swimming for reasonable price and picnic areas in the park. We are also 20 minutes from Mt Airy, fictitious home of Mayberry.

4. Lake Norman State Park

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37 sites · Troutman, North Carolina

Outdoor adventure awaits on the banks of North Carolina’s largest manmade lake.

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Campfires

5. Jefferson National Forest

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488 sites · Bluefield, Virginia

Literally thousands of miles of hiking trails can take you anywhere you want to go.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

6. Parker Farms

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24mi from Yadkinville · 16 sites · Tents, RVs

This property is part of a working family farm established in 1900. The farm is currently a beef cattle operation giving campers the opportunity to see a working farm. There are 2 ponds on the property available for fishing and paddling. Given the area the farm covers campers will have peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle. For NASCAR fans, the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway is within walking distance. If you can't occupy your time here we're within 10 minutes of many local attractions. Wilkes also hosts festivals like; MerleFest, Apple Festival, and Peach Festival. This area is home to many Peach and Apple Orchards one personal favorite is Tevepaugh Orchards. And if the local attractions don't suffice the Blue Ridge Parkway, Boone and Blowing Rock are all within an hour.

7. Lake Lookout Campground

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35mi from Yadkinville · 11 sites · Tents, RVs

Lake Lookout is a small family campground with waterfront and water access RV and tent sites in Claremont, NC. PLEASE NOTE DUE TO HURRICANE HELENE, THE SITES ALL HAVE SAND, WE ARE WORKING ON MOVING SAND AND GETTING GRASS BACK BUT ASSUME YOUR SITE WILL BE SAND AT THIS TIME. Excellent fishing, swimming, kayaking, and boating on the Catawba River and Lookout Shoals Lake We are in the process of improving the facilities and expand the campground area. Please pardon our construction, we are in the process of bringing more amenities to Lake Lookout! Located only 7-minutes off I-40, in the Foothills of North Carolina. Stay on the water surrounded by nature but still be close to everything. 20 minutes to Hickory, 60 minutes to Charlotte, Winston Salem, or Asheville. We currently have waterfront RV and tent sites. 30 amp electric and water hookups. There is a dump station on site also, no sewer hookups due to proximity to the water. Boat ramp access on site included with rental. Extra parking area for boat trailers. Bath house. Community lake front area with shoreline access, volleyball and horseshoe pits for all campers. A short drive to River Bend Park for Hiking and biking trails.

Public campgrounds near Yadkinville

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Lake Norman Campground

35mi from Yadkinville · 37 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Norman State Park

Sunrise Cabin

50mi from Yadkinville · 1 site · in Jefferson National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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monica

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Carl’s Campsites - Riverside

I would recommend this campground over and over again! Not only was the site absolutely gorgeous, but the cleanliness of the entire location was truly impressive. Laura and Steve went above and beyond to ensure a safe and beautiful space to retreat. This was my birthday camping trip with my wife, best friend, and fur baby. After the success of our adventure, we plan to make this trip annually.

Plenty of room to make ourselves at home.

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Robin

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Kohler Farms-A Shire Horse...

Huge, beautiful, flat, shaded area with a creek for summer cooling. The host are extremely helpful and kind. I will stay again if I'm in the area.

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Donald

October 2025

22 ft campervan

1 night at Parker Farms

Beautiful property with nice hosts. Be aware that the Pond site is not a traditional site for a RV or camper as you can not park your rig on the site where the view of the pond, picnic table and fire ring are. You have to park down the drive in a gravel lot and then access the amenities at the Pond Site. They were kind enough to let us park our 22’ Sprinter Campervan in the large grassy lot that serves as their outdoor movie theater instead of the gravel lot. That area was beautiful and we had a very nice stay.

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Daniel

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Carl’s Campsites - Riverside

Peaceful and family oriented. Right on the river. Easy to setup camp and enjoy a fire. Bathroom outside was nice and clean. My 10-year old and I will come again!

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Owen

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Kohler Farms-A Shire Horse...

Great site! Beautiful, big, and private. The picnic table was huge and the fire pit was big and really nice. The best part was the TONS of complementary firewood. One of their dogs hung out with us and our dogs for a few hours before it got dark. There are also 2 barn kittens that hung out with us all night lol. Dayla and Denae were very sweet and generous hosts. We can't wait to go back!

The hammock made for very relaxing naps for young and old.

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Tina

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Carl’s Campsites - Riverside

We loved everything about Carl’s Campsite! We stayed on Site 3, Toad Hollow and had tons of room for 2 tents and 2 canopies. The playground area was a favorite for my grand daughters (age 4 and 6) and my boyfriend and son also played horseshoes. The river was beautiful. The leaves falling, cool nights and warm days made for a rejuvenating, soul healing weekend! Did not want to leave!!!! Will definitely revisit.

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Laura

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Kohler Farms-A Shire Horse...

This is a beautiful, peaceful piece of land with a great camping setup. We had a great time, and the hosts were helpful and communicative. We’ll be back!

Campsite #10 is a shady spot at the back ridge, with hammock, picnic table, trashcan, and stone firepit. Parking onsite

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Rachel

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Carl’s Campsites - Riverside

The location was amazing! Laura and Steve were wonderful hosts and made sure I had everything I needed. Firewood was onsite for purchase, they had water stations for each campsite. The rustic toilet and shower set up were great to have. Lots of land to explore and let your dog off-leash. Will def be coming back!

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Jessie

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Carl’s Campsites - Riverside

We had a great night at Bear Den #2! The location is peaceful and perfect if you like to fish. This camp ground is very dog friendly.

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Alejandro

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Carl’s Campsites - Riverside

A beautiful experience, time of disconnection and a good rest, I bathed in the river and it is one of the best since it is the current is very calm to bathe with children 5 star ✨

Sean

October 2025

10 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Kohler Farms-A Shire Horse...

We really enjoyed our stay here. Super responsive host. Site was clean and private, you get the entire place to yourself. All the free firewood you want, that's a nice touch! Clean porta john. A gas station and Dollar store less than 3 minutes away too if you forget anything.

River Rest, at the end of the campground, is a unique campsite. It has the best river noise, with water rushing over large rocks. The River Access #2 is right on the site where the fence ends.

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Jennifer

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Carl’s Campsites - Riverside

This site is beautiful, clean, well-maintained and well provisioned. The hosts don’t leave you wanting for anything. Our dogs loved being off-leash and playing in the river. Every site having its own camp toilet and shower was a truly nice touch. We will definitely be back!

Toad Hollow is spacious, shaded, and on the riverfront with hammock, picnic table, trash receptacle and firepit. Parking is onsite

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Eliza

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Carl’s Campsites - Riverside

Had such a wonderful stay this past weekend! The campsite was adjacent to a calm river and had lots of rocky spaces to sit and enjoy the scenery.

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Elijah

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Kohler Farms-A Shire Horse...

Dayla is the warmest and most welcoming host I have ever met! She was so kind and made sure to go the extra mile in every way so that our experience would be one for the memories. Great spot with complete privacy, pond to fish, horses to pet, a creek to bathe in and relax by, an open area for activities, a camp fire to sit and laugh around, wood to burn, and it’s in a great location. We hiked hanging rock and got ice cream that was DELICIOUS and spent the rest of the time on site laughing, worshipping and learning about the Lord, and making memories that will last a long time. Highly recommend and plan on going back soon!

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Melissa

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Kohler Farms-A Shire Horse...

As a single woman camper, I couldn’t feel any safer knowing I’m in the middle of a sprawling property, with host’s who are there for me, who understand the safety and peace desired. This is my 3rd or 4th visit and I’ll for sure be back. I love the privacy of the HipCamp with the horses just across the creek to go visit. I was surprised happily that they were recently (also surprise) donated some kittens. There were 3 kitties that became friends by the end. There’s also two dogs who may or may not interact. I enjoyed my visits with all the animals as well as lots of time on my own. The port a potty is convenient and potable water is available up a hill at the host’s home. I tent camped and enjoyed fires in the evenings with a ton of complimentary wood. It’s very quiet aside from a bit of street noise at peak times and maybe some mowing of the large property. Love this place.

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Wes

September 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Kohler Farms-A Shire Horse...

What a beautiful place, and very accommodating hosts. The site was as described and very peaceful. We would definitely visit again.

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Megan

September 2025

Tent

4 nights at Kohler Farms-A Shire Horse...

I had such a wonderful time! The site was gorgeous and secluded and seeing the horses on the farm was incredible. They were so beautiful and friendly. I would definitely recommend and would love to go back!

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TANHIA

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Parker Farms

We went there to unplug and unwind. It was very peaceful and no one bothered you at all. My husband got to fish all day and we took our 2 dogs. Very peaceful.

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Gina

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Carl’s Campsites - Riverside

We enjoyed our time on Laura’s land. The river was beautiful and just steps away. The individual shower and potty were new and private the fire pits and hammocks are both nice to have. Our dog loved the other dogs and places to roam.

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Matthew

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Kohler Farms-A Shire Horse...

Gorgeous site and very nice hosts. Lots of beautiful spots to explore around the area. Would definitely recommend.