Campgrounds in North Carolina

Explore 378 campgrounds, RV parks, and camping spots across North Carolina.

378 campgrounds142 Private Campgrounds82 Private RV Parks75 Federal Campgrounds

Best Camping in North Carolina

Read our comprehensive guide to the top campgrounds in North Carolina

a couple people sitting in a grassy area with trees around them

Warrior Creek

North Carolina

National Park CampgroundWater & ElectricBeginner Friendly
Misty forest morning

Badin Lake Recreation Area

North Carolina

Federal CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Lush green rice field with palm trees and huts.

Bandits Roost

North Carolina

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Sunbeams through forest canopy

Badin Lake Group Camp

North Carolina

Federal CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Forest campground with picnic area

Canebrake Horse Camp

North Carolina

Federal CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Stone Mountain State Park

North Carolina · ~1 mi from Roaring Gap

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Lumber River State Park

North Carolina · ~2 mi from Barnesville

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park wildflower field

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

North Carolina · ~2 mi from Seven Springs

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Pilot Mountain State Park

North Carolina · ~2 mi from Pinnacle

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

Medoc Mountain State Park

North Carolina · ~2 mi from Hollister

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Scenic state park campground

New River State Park

North Carolina · ~3 mi from Scottville

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Carolina Beach State Park

North Carolina · ~3 mi from Kure Beach

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Waterfall in state park

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

North Carolina · ~3 mi from Middleburg

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Daniel Boone

North Carolina · ~3 mi from Blowing Rock

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Open state park landscape

Gorges State Park

North Carolina · ~3 mi from Sapphire

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Hammocks Beach State Park

North Carolina · ~3 mi from Swansboro

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park forest

Jones Lake State Park

North Carolina · ~3 mi from Elizabethtown

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Open state park landscape

Merchants Millpond State Park

North Carolina · ~3 mi from Gatesville

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

The Refuge

North Carolina · ~3 mi from Blowing Rock

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Briar Patch

North Carolina · ~3 mi from Blowing Rock

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Kerr Lake State Park, Hibernia Group Area

North Carolina · ~3 mi from Townsville

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Lake Norman State Park

North Carolina · ~3 mi from Troutman

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Morrow Mountain State Park

North Carolina · ~3 mi from Badin

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Raven Rock State Park

North Carolina · ~3 mi from Mamers

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Waterfall in state park

Rendezvous Mountain Group Camp

North Carolina · ~3 mi from Purlear

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Waterfall in state park

Cliffside

North Carolina · ~4 mi from Blowing Rock

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Lake James State Park

North Carolina · ~4 mi from Nebo

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

Profile

North Carolina · ~4 mi from Blowing Rock

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

Alpine Meadow

North Carolina · ~4 mi from Blowing Rock

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Site F

North Carolina · ~4 mi from Roaring Gap

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Crowders Mountain State Park

North Carolina · ~5 mi from Gastonia

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park forest

Eno River State Park

North Carolina · ~5 mi from Hillsborough

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Waterfall in state park

Hanging Rock State Park

North Carolina · ~5 mi from Danbury

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park forest

Pettigrew State Park

North Carolina · ~5 mi from Creswell

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Scenic state park campground

Upper Falls Campground

North Carolina · ~6 mi from Casar

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

State Park Family Campground

North Carolina · ~6 mi from Casar

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park wildflower field

Pettigrew State Park Group Campground

North Carolina · ~6 mi from Creswell

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Towering redwoods in forest

Arrowhead Campground

North Carolina

Federal CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

William B. Umstead State Park

North Carolina · ~6 mi from Morrisville

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park forest

Murray Branch Campground

North Carolina · ~6 mi from Casar

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park wildflower field

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

North Carolina · ~6 mi from Bynum

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

South Mountains State Park

North Carolina · ~6 mi from Casar

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Waterfall in state park

Shinny Falls Campground

North Carolina · ~6 mi from Casar

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Scenic state park campground

Little River Campground

North Carolina · ~6 mi from Casar

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Goose Creek State Park

North Carolina · ~7 mi from Blounts Creek

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Falls Lake State Recreation Area

North Carolina · ~7 mi from Creedmoor

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Sawtooth Campground

North Carolina · ~7 mi from Casar

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

Mount Mitchell State Park

North Carolina · ~9 mi from Montreat

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

Singletary Lake State Park

North Carolina · ~9 mi from Elizabethtown

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Lush green trees cover rocky limestone mountains

Fort Hamby Park

North Carolina

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Campground road through forest

Lake Powhatan Glamping

North Carolina

Federal CampgroundFull HookupBeginner Friendly
Foggy pine forest

Davidson River

North Carolina

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Campground road through forest

North Mills River

North Carolina

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Forest clearing at golden hour

Cedar Point Campground

North Carolina

Federal CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Dense forest with tall pines

Cedar Point Recreation Area

North Carolina

Federal CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Misty forest morning

Standing Indian Campground

North Carolina

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Misty forest morning

Van Hook Glade

North Carolina

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Towering redwoods in forest

Cheoah Point Campground

North Carolina

Federal CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Forest campground with picnic area

Deep Creek Campground (NC)

North Carolina

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Forest clearing at golden hour

Deep Creek Group Camp

North Carolina

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I camp in North Carolina?

North Carolina has 378 campgrounds listed on WilderSpot. Popular site types include private campgrounds, private rv parks, federal campgrounds, state park campgrounds, national park campgrounds.

Are there beginner-friendly campgrounds in North Carolina?

Yes! Many campgrounds in North Carolina offer full hookups, showers, and modern amenities, making them perfect for first-time campers and families.

Is there free camping in North Carolina?

North Carolina has dispersed camping options on BLM and National Forest land. Check individual location details for fee information and regulations.