Camping between Raleigh and Charlotte (Troy, Sparta: house, live in, cabins)
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, CaryThe Triangle Area
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I have a buddy who lives in Charlotte and I live in Raleigh. We're looking to take our families (Him: wife and 2 small kids / Me: just wife) camping and we were hoping to meet somewhere in the middle. We would like to find a place on a lake preferably but also relatively secluded (I would be happy if we didn't see anyone all weekend), but I know we have to meet in the middle, especially with 2 small kids. Any ideas? I'm not really sure where to look. Thanks for help.
Uwharrie NF is a great recommendation; Dan Nicholas Park in Rowan County is another option. You'll see people at both places though. Seclusion and family camping in the NC piedmont don't exactly go hand-in-hand.
I personally favor Hanging Rock State Park. It has a mountain feel to it with climbs and water falls. And it's about equal distance from each location. About 2hrs 20 minutes.
Morrow Mountain is in the same general location as Uwharrie, and has the benefit of being one of 2 state parks with cabins. . . . depending on your definition of "camping"
I have a buddy who lives in Charlotte and I live in Raleigh. We're looking to take our families (Him: wife and 2 small kids / Me: just wife) camping and we were hoping to meet somewhere in the middle. We would like to find a place on a lake preferably but also relatively secluded (I would be happy if we didn't see anyone all weekend), but I know we have to meet in the middle, especially with 2 small kids. Any ideas? I'm not really sure where to look. Thanks for help.
No question, hands down your top pick should be Stone Mountain near Sparta!
No lake, but there is a beautiful rushing trout stream
The campground has level sites and a new bath house with hot showers. Not a lot of privacy, but that is almost impossible to find in any campground I'm afraid. Though if no groups are using it, you could possibly camp in the group camping area and have more privacy.
The hiking is awesome and there is a beautiful waterfall there too.
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