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North Carolina Campgrounds

243 campgrounds in North Carolina, 129 with full hookups. Check open sites for your dates, then book with the park.

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Search 8,900+ campgrounds across 50+ booking sites, with live availability

Right now: 1,017 campsites open this weekend in North Carolina at 35 of the 64 campgrounds we checked.Availability read Nov 7, 5:53 PM ET

We search 50+ booking sites
  • Recreation.gov
  • Michigan DNR
  • & 43 more
Available for your stay

Available this weekend in North Carolina

Nov 7 – Nov 8 · open every night of the stay.

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State parks

State park campgrounds in North Carolina

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Mayo River State ParkMayodanFort Fisher State Recreation AreaKure BeachGoose Creek State ParkWashingtonFalls Lake State Recreation AreaWake ForestLake Norman State ParkTroutmanElk Knob State ParkToddHammocks Beach State ParkSwansboroWeymouth Woods State Natural AreaSouthern Pines
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Destinations

Lakes and beaches in North Carolina

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Falls Lake20 parks within 50 miJordan Lake16 parks within 50 miTopsail Beach16 parks within 50 miHolden Beach14 parks within 50 miLake Gaston11 parks within 50 mi
campgrounds

Trending campgrounds in North Carolina

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How it works

Find it here. Book it with the park.

  1. Find open sitesSearch by place and dates; we check each provider's calendar for your whole stay.
  2. Check the fitHookups, amps, rig length and pull-through come from each park's own listing. When a listing doesn't say, we leave it blank.
  3. Book with the providerCampspot, Recreation.gov, ReserveAmerica, KOA and state park systems: you complete each reservation on their site.

A few good questions

How many campgrounds are in North Carolina?

We list 243 campgrounds in North Carolina, most of them around Bryson City (9), Franklin (7) and Murphy (7).

Which North Carolina campgrounds have full hookups?

129 parks list water, electric and sewer at the site, and 95 list 50-amp service. Turn on the Full hookups filter in search to see them.

Where can I take a big rig in North Carolina?

164 parks list sites of 40 ft or longer (the longest listed is 100 ft), and 107 list pull-through sites. Lengths come from each park's listing; check the site length when you book.

Are there state park and federal campgrounds in North Carolina?

Yes. 60 of the North Carolina campgrounds here book through Recreation.gov, ReserveAmerica or the state park reservation system.

How much does an campground cost in North Carolina?

Among the 142 North Carolina parks that list a nightly rate, the middle starting price is about $30 a night. Rates change by date and site; the park's own site has the final price.

Which North Carolina campgrounds get the best reviews?

By guest rating and number of reviews (3+ reviews): Ocracoke Campground, Lake Powhatan and Mount Pisgah Campground.

Why we're different

The most campgrounds in one place

8,900+ public, private and glamping campgrounds from 50+ booking sites, including 46 state park systems, side by side.

Real open sites, not just listings

For 8,400+ of them we read the booking calendar, so you see which campsites, cabins and glamping stays are open for your dates.

Book on the official booking site

When you find your spot, you reserve on the campground's own booking site. We don't take payments, so Basecamping never adds a fee.

Top North Carolina cities for campgrounds

Most campgrounds first. Each city page lists every campground in and around it.

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