- Burlington
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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By the water
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(72)Campfires allowed
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99% Recommend72 ratings · 58 reviews
A beautiful spot situated beside a sizable lake, with plenty of room for walking. At night, there is a stunning starry sky and the sounds of nature. There is a designated fire pit, along with an abundance of branches to gather for lighting a bonfire. Personally, I would move the fire pit further away from the barn containing the straw—though that is just my opinion. It is a very secluded location.
Maciej G.
6 reviews
Recommends
· December 2025
Tent ·
By the water
This place is. a really nice getaway with not being too far from town and has a great morning view and really great host,
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Xander R.
4 reviews
The property was just as expected. Yes the roosters and vehicles were heard but you got used to it. We had several ducks enjoying the pond in the early mornings. A couple of deer crossed the field between the barn and the roadway early Saturday morning. Several Bass were caught in the pond at the far end near the little pond. The dogs enjoyed a refreshing swim in the pond. We had a great time at the fire pit with our family overlooking the pond.
We thank our host Wendy/Adam for sharing their property with us, we had a Great Time! Small suggestion would be to have clear numbers on the mail box on both sides. Thanks Again, Dewayne!
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D. W.
2 reviews
This was our second time at By the Water. Wonderful, secluded place in the country that you have all to your own. There's plenty of space for a group of 6 with tents or car-tents. I can't really comment on whether it would accommodate an RV, but it probably would. You'd need to contact the owner on that. It's only 2-3 miles to a general store if you need something which is very convenient. Lots of space to do a little hiking or fishing and though it's near a state highway you don't really hear the traffic and at night when you're sleeping there's very little traffic anyway. The roosters across the road make more noise than the traffic but is not a real issue, especially if you sleep with foam ear plugs. The owners, Wendy and Adam, are great hosts and are generally very accommodating with special requests. They answer you emails very quickly.
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Richard S.
2 reviews
The family enjoyed the weekend camping at Wendy and Adam's site. Nice pond and property. Property was easy to find and is accessible with an average sedan. It's a nice spot.
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Buck G.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With pets ·
By the water
I loved the land. The view was beautiful from the tent site. We caught and released many fish which was a plus. Even though it rained most of the weekend we had a great time overall. I loved that they also have persimmon trees.
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Johnna W.
8 reviews
Peaceful spot with a tranquil pond for catch and release fishing! My girlfriend and I had a relaxing time with wonderful sunsets. Easy to access and the property was well maintained and freshly mowed.
Mike S.
2 reviews
We really loved this place. Very peaceful and beautiful overlook of the pond. We're so glad that we found this place and the owners were very helpful with all my questions because this is my first time using hipcamp.
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Brandi J.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
40 ft Class A · With pets ·
By the water
Our grand boys enjoyed the fishing and the large meadow where they were able to play golf and baseball. It was peaceful and the site had a nice view of pond. Our only complaint was that the pond had a lot of high weeds all around, making it tough to wind the fish in, but this didn’t stop from catching plenty of fish.
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Shari K.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
By the water
Great location! Felt very private down around the pond. Easy to find + fun to explore.
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Izzy K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
By the water
The fishing is out of this world! Our group caught multiple large bass including one that was 8 lbs. We heard chickens from a neighbor’s property for most of the night and some road noise although it feels very private. Will return.
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Kristin H.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· June 2025
Tent ·
By the water
Had a good time. The campsite was private and I enjoyed an amazing thunderstorm. However, what sounded like a chicken farm across the road was very loud from sun up to sound down. And the grass was fairly tall, spent the whole time paranoid about ticks.
Timothy T.
5 years on Hipcamp
We loved this spot! It was so spacious and we felt so secluded (even though the road wasn’t far) the trees did a great job of keeping privacy! There were tons of fish ( my 5 yr old caught about 15 brim, catfish, bass, etc.) we made sure to catch and release but it was a great family trip. Definitely recommend and plan on visiting again.
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Mya E.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With kids ·
By the water
We really enjoyed our trip. The view was amazing. It felt really secluded even though you can see the road if you're up by the parking area. We lost signal just moments before pulling up so a little nerve wracking but it was so much fun we almost didn't miss not having phone service. Kids had an amazing time and really enjoyed having water access.
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Tee L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent · With pets ·
By the water
Beautiful serene space that was well taken care of. Slept great and our dog had an amazing time running around the wide open space. Highly recommend!
Julia B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2024
10 ft pop-up camper ·
By the water
I enjoyed my stay at By the Water. Really large pond. I didn't venture out. Just wanted some quiet time. Will stay there again.
Damon H.
7 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
Tent ·
By the water
Beautiful, private, and excellent fishing! We liked how shutting the gate behind us made it feel even more secluded. There were many great options for where to pitch our tent. There was quite a bit of noise from neighboring properties - shooting practice (afternoon/evening only), dogs, road noise and roosters/screaming chickens that continued throughout the night. I recommend ear plugs or noise cancelling headphones/ear buds to sleep. While it appeared there was a lot going on around us, we didn't see anyone else nor anything but the beautiful fall leaves and reflections in the lake. The positives more than outweighed the negatives, and we would return.
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Kristin H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
21 ft campervan · With pets ·
By the water
Very pleasant place! I spent a night here in my van; it was quiet, peaceful, and the view of the pond (almost a lake) was beautiful. Property is easy to find, entry is through a gate, and road/two track in is very well maintained. Level ground and good cell service (Spectrum in my case). Another Hipcamp winner!
Scott B.
26 reviews
Wendy was an excellent host and was very responsive to my queries and requests. The property is very picturesque and the main camp site large enough for 2-3 small to medium sized tents. Like other reviews, I would mention that the site is only about 100-150 yards from a state highway and the nearby roosters crowed 24 hours a day so there is some noise. The dogs from the nearby kennel (sounded like hunting hounds) barked off and on during the day and night as well so if you are looking for quiet solitude this may not be the place for you. That being said, we didn't find it too distracting.
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Richard S.
2 reviews
This place is a hidden gem! I’m almost hesitant to leave a review for fear of it being booked solid. Very peaceful, secluded, so many places to set up a tent ( we tent camp). This was our first time here and we have already booked again in 2 weeks. Host was very helpful with information as well. Highly recommended!
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David B.
1 year on Hipcamp
I love camping here honestly such a great piece of land! Appreciate Wendy sharing it!
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Joe O.
9 reviews
This is my first time camping trip, I love how private it was. You do hear chickens from somewhere but easily tune them out. There was plenty of shaded spots near the water, that’s where I pitched my tent. Only thing I wish I brought was a fishing pole. Very peaceful and safe.
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Tuyet N.
2 years on Hipcamp
Gorgeous spot out by a large pond ALL to yourself! Terrific getaway if you need some quiet, private camping. Small town with a handful of stores ten minutes in either direction.
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Mike W.
3 reviews
We loved tent camping at By the Water. Easy to find easy to set up. Lovely view across the water. Neighboring chickens have a lot to say, but they become background noise. Also while we are well away from the road, you can hear the traffic. Once on the property it feels very private and secluded.
Bo H.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2024
Tent ·
By the water
Absolutely love this location. It was a much needed getaway. We love the privacy. Definitely recommend this area for someone who wants to get back to the basics.
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Iris S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
Tent ·
By the water
Fourth time I’ve been to this location. Very easy to access and secluded considering it’s right off the road. Really enjoy having the whole lake to myself.
Nicholas C.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
Private pond, manicured grounds
22 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
By the water
I hesitate to recommend this place because it will get booked and I'll never get to see it again. Farm pond with fish jumping and Herons patrolling the shore. Closely mown field grass, plenty of level RV parking. Some road noise and chicken coop continuous background noise 24/7. No bugs to speak of end of April.
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Thomas L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
Tent ·
By the water
Very peaceful and great pond to fish in. First time taking my dog camping so it was nice that it was isolated and you don’t have to worry about other campers around the area.
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Lucas L.
2 reviews
Beautiful property, our pups loved running! We had a great fire and the rain didn’t stop our little adventure weekend:)
Heather R.
3 reviews
Recommends
· February 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
By the water
Thoroughly enjoyed the property and would definitely come back!! Thanks for sharing it with us!!!
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Chris M.
6 reviews
Location
Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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