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Carl’s Campsites - Riverside

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· Pilot Mountain, Surry, North Carolina

58 acres hosted by Laura.

2 RV/tent sites · 14 tent sites

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Laura is a Star Host

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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. Campers expected to be environmentally respectful. Riverside sites have trash receptacles, Fire pit, hammock, and picnic table. Swimming, 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.

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37 ratings · 32 reviews

Jordan W.recommends

October 29, 2023

#3 - Toad Hollow

My husband and I loved camping at Carl’s Campsite!! The property was beautiful and well stocked. We had plenty of space. Already planning a trip back in the spring!

James M.recommends

October 22, 2023

#2 - Bear Den

Cool place to camp

Great spot, easy river access. Piles of firewood and bucket toilets right at your site. Hosts are easygoing and cool. Easy in, easy out. Nice and close to Pilot Mountain State Park. Heed the 4x4 warnings- if conditions are anything besides perfectly dry you WILL need it.

Spencer L.recommends

October 8, 2023

#3 - Toad Hollow

Best place to camp at Pilot Mt

Laura was a great host. 10/10 would recommend I will definitely be coming back. The camp spot we were at was within sight of the river and was amazing. The whole camp area was secluded down a dirt road. It was quiet and private. They had wood chopped and ready for us plus a 7 gallon water tank for us to use as well! My wife and I plus our dog car camped and loved it I can't recommend this place enough. It was only a short drive to Pilot Mt.

Scott T.recommends

October 2, 2023

#6 - River Rest

This was a great site and hosts. I'll stay again for sure.

Allison R.recommends

October 1, 2023

#10 - Owl Hoot

The positive reviews mentioning the beauty and tranquility of the campground's location next to the river and the hospitality of Laura and Steve were spot on. Had a short but lovely stay. My first experience with bucket toilets :-)

Don O.recommends

October 1, 2023

#4 - Deer Run

The BEST camp close to the Triad

My seven year old Son said he wanted to go camping on short notice as a boys trip with just him, our dog barney and I. Trying to find a camp site last minute in Late September on a Saturday seemed like an impossible task until I found this amazing little slice of Heaven. My dog spent the entire visit off leash having the best time with all of the other dogs at camp! My Son had fun playing in the river and creek, catching baby frogs and toads and even a snake and a turtle. The camp hosts Steve and Laura were wonderful and served a great meal for everyone Saturday night. Upon returning home I told my wife that I have found my new happy place close to home! We will definitely be back over and over again 😊

Location

Pilot Mountain, Surry, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cheraw, Mánu: Yį Įsuwą (Catawba), Occaneechi, 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

Hosted by Laura.Joined in December 2022

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