Dispersed Camping in Burke County, North Carolina
Showing 20 locations in Burke County.
Back-Irish Creek Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest road corridor offering dispersed camping options within the National Forests in North Carolina. The gravel road is generally accessible to standard passenger vehicles and larger motorhomes.
Camp Attocoa (Tent Only)
A quiet wilderness camp area restricted strictly to tent-only setups.
Camp McCall
A developed campground area located in a rustic wooded environment near South Mountain.
Daniel Boone Family Campground
A fully developed family campground offering RV and tent sites with standard hookups, bathhouse access, and recreational amenities.
Fox Trail Campground
Quiet hike-in backcountry campsite located along the Lower CCC Trail in South Mountains State Park. Perfect for backpacking.
Grand View Campground & RV Park
Developed commercial RV park and campground offering full amenities and easy highway access.
Horseshoe Bend Family Campground
A developed private campground located along a river loop, featuring organized sites for RVs and tent campers.
Indian Springs Campground
A quiet private RV park offering full hookups and a peaceful setting. While there are no public restrooms or shower facilities, it is open year-round and features hiking and lake access nearby.
Lake James State Park Paddy's Creek Campground
An established drive-up campground located within Lake James State Park. While mainly geared toward tent camping, small camper vans under 20 feet are permitted on the paved parking pads. Features modern restrooms and hot showers in a tranquil wooded setting.
Little River Campground
A remote backcountry hike-in campsite situated along the Little River in the northern reaches of South Mountains State Park.
Murray Branch Campground
Primitive backcountry hike-in campsite situated along the Lower CCC Trail in South Mountains State Park. This peaceful forest site requires a trek to access.
Pearcy Creek Road Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed sites nested along Pearcy Creek Road within the National Forests in North Carolina.
Rose Creek Family Campground
A shaded developed campground set in a quiet wooded valley, providing full hookup sites and clean amenities.
Shinny Falls Campground
A hike-in campground located along the Headquarters Trail in South Mountains State Park.
South Mountain Family Camp
A family campground located along South Valley Road near Salem, North Carolina.
South Mountains State Park Campground
Located inside South Mountains State Park, this established campground offers well-maintained sites with options for electric hookups alongside a rushing stream. Amenities include clean restrooms and hot showers, with direct access to local hiking and biking trails. All overnight stays require reservations in advance.
State Park Family Campground
A developed family campground nestled in the woods of South Mountains State Park, offering standard drive-in sites with convenient access to hiking trails and scenic natural landmarks.
Steele Creek Park & Family Campground
A large private family park and campground featuring water recreation, open grassy areas, and full hookups.
Steeles Creek Road Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping along Steeles Creek Road in the Pisgah National Forest, offering sites nested near waterfalls and pristine wooded environments.
Upper Falls Campground
A hike-in backcountry campground located along the High Shoals Falls Loop in South Mountains State Park. This site offers quiet isolation near the rushing creek and falls.