Top 5 Places To Go Camping In North Carolina

Going Camping? Have you decided where to go? Lettransported to a simpler life when you camp here. The
me give you a good idea of some fantastic places tocampground is at the head of the Big Creek Trail that
go in North Carolina. That's right, North Carolina. Whattraces the old logging era railroad grade. If you want to
better state to go camping in? With the beautiful Bluecool off, you can do so in one of the swimming hole in
Ridge Mountains in the west and the Atlantic Ocean inBig Creek that pool between the white rapids. With Big
the east, all of it steeped in American history, there justCreek Campground as your base, you can enjoy all
isn't a better state to choose.the wonders of the Great Smoky Mountains.
But where in North Carolina? A difficult question toHanging Rock State Park (Danbury, NC)
answer because there are so many options open toWith the barren rock faces of the Sauratown
you. I will help you narrow it down by giving you someMountains rising from the Piedmont, overlooking the
information on the top 5 places to go camping in Northcountryside, it is no wonder that dramatic setting of the
Carolina. Because these are all such great places, theyHanging Rock State Park is so popular! The
are not listed in any particular order.campground is a perfect base from which to explore
Merchants Millpond State Park (Sunbury, NC)the park and see all it's wonders. The 73 campsites
Located in the northeastern part of the state, thisare in two loops. The first loop has 42 campsites and
camping spot often gets overlooked simply because itis open all week, while the second loop has 31
is neither in the mountains nor on the beach. This iscampsites that are open only on weekends. It is best
very unfortunate because it has so much to offer. Theto get there by 1pm on Friday for a weekend camping
Merchants Millpond itself has been called a minitrip. But why not get there during the week and stay
Okefenokee Swamp because it has a wetlandlonger. You will be glad you did.
ecosystem.Balsam Mountain Campground (Cherokee, NC)
This makes it an excellent place for fishing andExperience something rare - red spruce and Fraser fir
canoeing. The high ground around the pond offersforest in the highest reaches of the great Smoky
many hiking trails. The campground is well maintainedMountains. Balsam Mountain Campground offers the
and very appealing. With only 20 campsites available, ithighest tent camping in the Smokies in the type of
isn't overcrowded, but you do want to be sure to getforest usually found in Canada. Originally established in
there early to get a site.1934, Balsam Mountain Campground was set up for
Lake James State Park (Morganton, NC)tent camping, as there really wasn't much in the way
Lake James hold the distinction of being one of theof RV camping at the time. Today, it is still for tent
clearest, cleanest lakes in the Carolinas. This is one ofcamping in the best tradition. Because the campsites
the newer camping spots and as such, hasare too small for RVs, it is never over crowded. This
contemporary facilities. However, there is no Rvmakes it ideal for a wonderful mountain get-away. Get
camping here, but it is great for tent campers. Theaway from the rat race and spend some quiet solitude
views are absolutely breathtaking. The high mountainsin Balsam Mountain Campground, exploring the great
of the Pisgah National Forest can be seen across theSmoky Mountains to your heart's delight.
water. This campground has 2 campsites that areA couple of other places that merit a mention are
disabled accessible. There is so much to do here -Ocracoke Island Campground, which is only accessible
swimming, fishing, canoeing and hiking. What moreby ferry, and Frisco Campground, which is in the Cape
could you ask for!Hatteras Seashore. Both are wonderful places to
Big Creek Campground (Cove Creek, NC)camp on or near the beach.
The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is a greatTough choice, I know. You may want to go camping in
place but can be a bit overcrowded unless you knowNorth Carolina every chance you get just so you can
where to go. Big Creek Campground is just such aexperience them all. With always pleasing scenery,
place. It is the smallest campground in the Park withNorth Carolina is a camper's paradise. So, pack up
only 12 campsites and is tent only, which explains whyyour tent and sleeping bags and get ready for the
it is often not overcrowded. It is also a walk-inbest camping experience you've ever had.
campground from the parking lot, so you are