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Starlight Hills
Hosted by William · Bostic, North Carolina
21 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 40 acres
Best in North Carolina: 1st place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best all-around: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
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RV/tent sites
13 sites
Site 5 - Starlight Hills Campground
98%
(236)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Site 3 - Starlight Hills Campground
96%
(171)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Site 2 - Starlight Hills Campground
98%
(151)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Site 1 - Starlight Hills Campground
98%
(146)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Site 4 - Starlight Hills Campground
99%
(137)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Site 6 - Starlight Hills Campground
97%
(130)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Site 7 - Starlight Hills Campground
95%
(109)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Site8
95%
(54)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Site 9
92%
(24)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Car/ Camper 4
100%
(3)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Car/ Camper 1
100%
(2)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Car/ Camper 3
100%
(2)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Car/ Camper 2
Booked 6 times
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Lodging
8 sites
MTG 1
99%
(180)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
MTG 3
98%
(143)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
MTG 2
97%
(120)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
Tiny House Glamping Mountain View
96%
(70)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
MTG 4
93%
(46)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
LunaView Dome
98%
(32)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
MTG 5
96%
(26)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
Stargazer’s View Dome
79%
(7)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
Reviews
97% Recommend1816 ratings · 1309 reviews
Campers will find Starlight Hills to be a serene escape with spacious sites perfect for stargazing. The campground is well-maintained, offering a peaceful atmosphere with a few ongoing developments like permanent showers. While some amenities are still being built, guests appreciate the clean grounds and the host's attentive service. However, visitors should be prepared for occasional weather challenges and walk to common areas for water or grilling.
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Recommends
· November 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Site 6 - Starlight Hills Campground
Enjoyed our time - especially the private SPA area! William, the owner, is very helpful.
Recommends
· October 2026
Thank you it was great
Mixed feelings
· October 2026
Was at mtg 5. Were supposed to do 2 nights but only stayed for 1. The campsite is very close to the cabin next to it, thankfully noone is there otherwise it would not have felt very private. Walking around, all of the sites were pretty close to each other and/or the road, didnt feel private or secluded at all. The site is on a slope and has a lot of roots/rocks/small stumps that would make it challenging to pitch a tent... The seating provided is a wooden bench, picnic table, and a folding chair. The wood was very green and hard to light, and we received less than we expected based on the description that one bundle is similar to 2 bundles at the grocery store. We ran out of lighter fuel and bought a lighter from the vending machine. It was a standard, small bic lighter and the pricing displayed was $1.50. We were charged $4. The tent was clean but had a very strong mildow odor. The "sofa" (covered folding cushions) was damp. Wasps were hanging out quite a bit at our site, not sure where the nest was but they made their presence known and consistent. In general, it was hard to get comfortable and relax due to seating and the slope. The sun really comes down on the site in the late afternoon. Portapotty was clean. Shower had good pressure and temperature. Night sky was beautiful. Hammocks at communal area were lovely. I recognize that its a newer campground thats constantly evolving, I think there are some "simple" improvements they could make that would have a huge impact. (Level out the site, provide camping chairs, drier wood - or better expectation setting about the wood-, cut the remaining stumps down flush to the ground to eliminate tripping hazards, increase space between sites -or do not advertise as very private-, fix pricing signs in the vending machine) If we wanted to "rough it" more, it would have been fine. But for a "glamping" experience, we felt there were just too many detractors for it to feel enjoyable or aligned w our expectations.
Recommends
· October 2026
Really cool spot. Kudos to Starlight Hills. We didn’t partake in the hot tub/spa, but checked it out and it’s legit! Definitely on our list for next time!
Recommends
· October 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Site8
This is our 4th year camping at Starlight! Always love this place & highly recommend!
Recommends
· October 2026
Had a lovely nature getaway that was made easy with the glamping setup. The bed was very comfy and we had all the amenities we needed. Beautiful overlooking view from the site
Recommends
· October 2026
Such a helpful and amazing host
Tent · Group trip ·
Site 3 - Starlight Hills Campground
William was so amazing! The campgrounds were so nice and clean, and had plenty of space. When one of our cars had a dead battery, he came within 10 minutes and helped us jump the car with his cables. What a great host. Thank you William!
Recommends
· October 2026
15 ft travel trailer ·
Car/ Camper 1
I had a very enjoyable stay
Recommends
· October 2026
I had a great time with my 14-year-old son; we camped at site #5, which was right in front of the communal spot, and we were lucky to have clear skies for stargazing. I can't wait until they build permanent showers and toilets so there will be no more portable potties. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it; thank you.
Recommends
· October 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Site 9
Great place over all
Recommends
· October 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Site 5 - Starlight Hills Campground
The site was clean and the host was prompt and responsive.
Recommends
· October 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Car/ Camper 3
My kids and I stayed here for the very 1st time and needless to say I was ecstatic. Everything was CLEAN, even for the woods lol. The scenery was absolutely everything I was hoping it would be. The person whom I was texting back and forth with was so nice and helpful. I felt so much peace being there that im already working on our next trip. We managed to get there on thursday before the storm, and we left saturday right as the storm started rolling in. I loved walking the trail and took a lot of pics. It was exactly the birthday weekend trip i was hoping for. The storm screwed up my stargazing plans but the potential was there on a clear night. I have so many more photos.
Not recommend
· October 2026
We were really looking forward to our stay, but unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. We requested to reschedule due to an approaching tropical storm, but our request was not accommodated.
Our concern was never about the inconvenience of rain. In fact, a rainy evening in the dome could have been quite romantic. However, the intense winds and heavy downpours created genuine safety concerns. We had to go outside multiple times to push accumulated water off the entrance canopy because we feared it might collapse.
The owner suggested weather insurance, but there’s a significant difference between undesirable weather and potentially unsafe conditions during a tropical storm. This wasn’t about comfort or inconvenience; it was about safety.
We had hoped for more understanding and flexibility given the circumstances. Unfortunately, the way the situation was handled left us disappointed.
Recommends
· October 2026
With pets ·
MTG 1
Great trip, owner was super helpful and responsive. Great view and loved just being able to drive in and enjoy the site instead of having to set up our own tent.
Recommends
· October 2026
Was very blessed to have this place as we had a regular spot booked for the last travel day of our honeymoon and got the flood warnings on our phones and we reached out to the hosts and they were able to help us upgrade and get out of the rain! We were very grateful thank you again for that. This was a significant upgrade and more than I would ever pay even for glamping in any other circumstance. That being said it was an amazing space and we definitely enjoyed it!
Recommends
· October 2026
Group trip ·
MTG 1
Awesome 10/10
Recommends
· October 2026
Tent ·
Site8
Site 8 is across from the starlight dome and therefore has easy access to a great view. Unfortunately rained our entire trip, but the mountains were still visible! The size of the site was good and setup of the site was okay, but do wish the car could’ve been parked a little closer to the tent area. Bathrooms other than porter potty’s would also be nice, but otherwise a great value for the price and very happy with our stay :)
Recommends
· October 2026
Great spot! Unfortunately rainy, but otherwise a beautiful stay
Recommends
· October 2026
Always a pleasure to come out. I love seeing the growth and renovations that are coming soon.
Recommends
· October 2026
We had a lot of fun I would highly recommend staying
Mixed feelings
· October 2026
With pets ·
LunaView Dome
I enjoyed my stay.. make sure to bring your own grill if walking to the cooking area isn’t your forte especially during raining weather. Showers aren’t covered from above so make sure your tote bag of hygienics is water proof so your towels and clothes won’t get wet. And there’s no running water at your campsite so you’ll have to walk/drive to the entrance.
Recommends
· October 2026
My new favorite campsite! It was exactly as listed. The vending was a nice touch. We really enjoyed the hot tub and sauna! My favorite part was how spaced out the sites are!
Recommends
· October 2026
Tent ·
Car/ Camper 3
This place is a gem! Generous space for sites, grounds were great for exploring!
Recommends
· September 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Site 4 - Starlight Hills Campground
Starlight Hills was exactly the kind of quiet, low-key spot we were looking for. We stayed at site 4, which was spacious and felt private: plenty of room for our tent and gear without feeling crowded by neighboring sites.
The lack of light pollution made for genuinely incredible stargazing, worth staying up for. The common overlook area with the BBQ pits was a nice touch for hanging out after our hike.
Showers were clean with great hot water, which we didn't expect to be as nice as it was for a campground.
A couple of practical notes for future guests: the access road is gravel/dirt and uphill, so take it slow, especially at night. Our one con was road noise being a little loud at night, so bring earplugs or a white noise app if you're a light sleeper.
We camped with our dogs and had no issues; the trails were great for them too. Would absolutely come back.
Recommends
· September 2026
With pets ·
MTG 5
This was such a great spot! It had everything we needed in the tent paired with beautiful views. This was great for a trip with my kids!
Recommends
· September 2026
With pets ·
MTG 3
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Starlite Hills! Beautiful view from our site MTG3. The site was relatively flat and perfect for our kids to gather twigs for the fire and for our dog to hang out and not get her leash wrapped around trees. Plenty of good spots for our hammocks as well! Will was very responsive and helpful upon arrival. Overall the campground was very quiet and family friendly! We plan to return soon! Thanks Will!!
Recommends
· September 2026
With pets ·
MTG 1
Our family loved our stay, we stayed in mtg 1, loved that the playground was nearby, beautiful ridge views, bed was pretty comfortable even when it poured at night we stayed warm and dry. Only issues for us was that the tent was a bit moldy and had a strong mildew smell. Also, the sites don’t have a water spigot so we had to drive down a few times a day to get water to cook and to do dishes. There was also a wasp nest near the site and the children got stung by wasps but the host said he will take care of it. Overall we had a great experience, I think the domes are probably a bit more spacious for bigger families like us
Recommends
· September 2026
17 ft truck camper · With pets ·
Site 6 - Starlight Hills Campground
Super fun spot. The first night I was one of 3 campers. There are so many sights. I chose sight six for its set up for a car camper type and so I could set my dog up on a dog run. I was pretty secluded. Very quiet. A great nights sleep. Each site was clearly marked and I thought their vending set up, trash, bathrooms, and shower set ups were great. Their scenic view is cool and they made that a shared spot for all campers. The road is maintained with gravel and the some sites are too. Site 6 was just a cleared spot, some roots, and some of that red clay. I had great weather but I see how some moisture would slick and mud these sights up. It was a great spot and you can tell they pour a lot of care into their amenities. The second night so many more campers came.
Only complaint is that with the number of sites to camp in; navigating around people without common sense has its challenges. For example vehicles have the right of way coming down a one way gravel road and maybe dogs 85+ pounds shouldn’t be on a leash tied to just a camp chair.
Recommends
· September 2026
Cool place. Will be back
19 ft campervan ·
Site 3 - Starlight Hills Campground
Very cool and unique site. Great views. We stayed in an RV site that was huge. Glamping and Geo-domes also very nice.
Recommends
· September 2026
Overall good place
Location
Bostic, Rutherford, North Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by William G.
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