🌝 2024 Solar eclipse: Book now for 4/8
1 / 20

the Sandbox

83%
·
· Hiddenite, Alexander, North Carolina
37 acres hosted by Hiddenite C.
5 tent sites
Avatar
A local tradition that is being remodeled due to November 2020 flood. Learn more about this land: Near the emerald hollow gem mine 2 miles by crow 5 miles by car Berry picking (in season) 37 acres on the South Yadkin river picnic table and fire ring provided Rock Hunting in creek and river. Also many indian artifacts have been found. Pool Closed for season explore what nature can do Porta potty on site Build sand castlesNear the emerald hollow gem mine 2 miles by crow 5 miles by car. Berry picking (in season)37 acres on the south yadkin river picnic table and fire ring provided Rock Hunting in creek and river. Also many indian artifacts have been found. Pool Closed for now Build sand castles
Natural features
Cave
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
Select a site
Filter by
Loading sites...
83%
18 ratings · 15 reviews
Avatar
Firdaws A.recommends
October 17, 2023
The Sandbox
We were a day late for arrival. Kent stayed up all night waiting to make sure we were okay getting there on the long drive with all the storms that was in other states on the way. The campsite itself was beautiful and it was a lot of fun playing in the stream running right by your campsite. Gorgeous view waking up to see the trees and water running right beside your tent.
Avatar
Ethan M.doesn't recommend
June 1, 2023
The Sandbox
****CLOSED SINCE 2020***
****READ THIS PLEASE******* **** CAMPSITE CLOSED SINCE 2020 **** This is not an angry review just simply letting people know. I drove 6 hours to this campsite to find out that they had been closed for a number of years. I did receive a refund the owner was very nice and mature. Although I didn’t have a place to sleep other than my car after that it was okay. It was strange though because the owner talked to me through the app and said it was okay that I arrive late. Then I call when I get there and they had no idea who I was and wasn’t expecting a reservation, very nice people by the way just a heads up not to book a campsite here.
Avatar
Amanda R.recommends
May 23, 2023
The Sandbox
Beautiful spot on the river. A little rough around the edges but a perfect no frills camping spot for those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle. Kent is a wonderful host , very kind and helpful.
Avatar
Mrs. H.recommends
May 7, 2023
The Sandbox
Loved our time in the Sandbox!!!!!
We arrived around 7 pm. The camp site is at the bottom of a gravel road, I would suggest 4wd if it's rained recently. We met Kent at the bottom and he pointed us to the direction of the sites and let us pick our favorite one. We picked the back left spot for the evening. When we arrived at our spot the area was cleared out with a picnic table and fire ring. There was a nice stack of wood waiting for us as well. We didn't see Kent after checking in but he was there if we would have needed him. The water in the river was shallow at the bank and progressively got deeper towards the center. There was plenty of opportunity for fishing or looking for gems in the river bed. I do want to add that if you're "Glamping" this may not be the spot for you but if you want a place to get in touch with nature in your own private sandbox I definitely recommend this spot! We only stayed over night, while potable water and showers were offered, we did not need these options.
Avatar
Don R.doesn't recommend
May 1, 2023
The Sandbox
Ken is nice property not my pref.
I want to preface this with me showing up at 130am from a long drive. As I drove down the driveway I was encouraged as it looked very remote, nothing but trees and what looked like some parking spaces along the way. Then when I got to the bottom to where "camp" is there is a few buildings that had lights on but I didn't see anyone in them and they had no curtains, there was also junk cars quite. Few of them there to the left, I was a little creeped out and decided to see if I could find a remote spot enough that I wouldn't be bothered by the odd situation but then Ken the guy that runs the place came over to greet me. He was very nice but he was working on the plumbing at 130am and mentioned the showers weren't even working which even if it was cold that was the prime reason I decided to stay there was a remote place to sleep for the night undisturbed and a shower in the morning before I was off to my next destination. Anyway the combination of things creeped me out so I just left and went and found a motel down the road. I was expecting based on the photos provided several remote spots by a creek and maybe a bathroom/shower house up by the entrance, I wasn't expecting it to look the way it did. I was there maybe 30 minutes total. Maybe it would have been different if I showed up during the day but I still wouldn't have been happy considering the contrast to the photos provided.
Avatar
Sandeep S.recommends
April 22, 2023
The Sandbox
It was perfect spot. Kent is great host. Will definitely come back soon.
Location
Hiddenite, Alexander, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cheraw, Mánu: Yį Įsuwą (Catawba), Yesan (Tutelo), and Keyauwee First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Avatar
Hosted by Hiddenite C.Joined in August 2021
Things to do nearby
More camping spots nearby
Campers also viewed...

Safety at Hipcamp

Inclusion Policy
Inclusion Policy
Inclusion Policy
Hipcamp Hand

Safety partners

Recreate Responsibly

About us

Hipcamp is the most comprehensive resource for beautiful private campsites.

Discover and reserve tent camping, RV parks, cabins, treehouses, and glamping.

Download the Hipcamp App

Hipcamp is created with ❤️ and hope for our future.