Campgrounds Available Tonight Near Makatoka, NC
Nestled in the breathtaking foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Makatoka, NC, offers a variety of camping options for outdoor enthusiasts. For RV campers, the nearby Hanging Rock State Park provides well-equipped sites with amenities such as electric hookups, picnic tables, and modern restrooms, all set against a backdrop of stunning waterfalls and dense woodlands. Tent camping enthusiasts can explore the scenic trails of Pilot Mountain State Park, where well-maintained campsites allow for both solitude and adventure amid the iconic knob of Pilot Mountain. For those seeking a more rustic experience, dispersed camping is available in the nearby Uwharrie National Forest, granting solitude in the heart of nature, where visitors can pitch their tents under a starlit sky. The diverse geography of the region, from rolling hills to serene lakes, offers ample opportunities for hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching. Whether you’re in an RV, tent, or simply seeking a dispersed camping experience, Makatoka is the perfect base for memorable outdoor escapades.
Ocracoke Campground is part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina (3 hrs 42 min northeast of Morehead City, NC) with an elevation of 4 feet. There are a total of 126 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 31 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $28.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swimming, fish cleaning station, restroom, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing.
Arrowhead Campground is located in the Uwharrie Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr 6 min east of Concord, NC) with an elevation of 570 feet. There are a total of 49 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 43 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 12 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 33 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $54.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Flanners Beach Campground is located in the Croatan Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (just 19 min southeast of New Bern, NC) with an elevation of 28 feet. There are a total of 39 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs between 35 and 85 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 20 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include dump station. Activities include hiking trails.
Longleaf Campground is part of Congaree National Park in South Carolina (33 min south of Columbia, SC) with an elevation of 123 feet. Longleaf Campground is rated 4.5 stars from 10 reviews. There are a total of 16 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $15.00 to $25.00. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include hiking trails.
Oregon Inlet Campground is part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina (1 hr 55 min southeast of Virginia Beach, VA) with an elevation of 5 feet. There are a total of 116 campsites including 35 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 81 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 31 and 47 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 47 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $28.00 to $35.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, sewer hookup, swimming, restroom, trash dumpster, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Canebrake Horse Camp is located in the Uwharrie Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr east of Concord, NC) with an elevation of 469 feet. There are a total of 28 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 85 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $27.00 to $54.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Badin Lake Campground is located in the Uwharrie Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr 7 min east of Concord, NC) with an elevation of 527 feet. There are a total of 34 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 30 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include shower, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Buck Hall Rec Area is located in the Wambaw/Witherbee Ranger District, Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests (33 min northeast of Mount Pleasant, SC) with an elevation of 9 feet. There are a total of 20 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 14 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 14 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $28.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Cedar Point Campground is located in the Croatan Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (36 min east of Jacksonville, NC) with an elevation of 15 feet. There are a total of 35 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs between 50 and 75 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $27.00 to $54.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, restroom, trash dumpster, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Badin Lake Group Camp is located in the Uwharrie Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr 9 min east of Kannapolis, NC) with an elevation of 588 feet. There are a total of 3 campsites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $75.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Oyster Point Campground is located in the Croatan Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (just 28 min northwest of Morehead City, NC) with an elevation of 10 feet. There are a total of 15 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 1 sites can accommodate RVs between 90 and 108 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $10.00 to $20.00. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Twin Lakes Campground is part of Twin Lakes State Park in Virginia (1 hr 9 min southwest of Tuckahoe, VA) with an elevation of 439 feet. There are a total of 44 campsites including 11 cabins. The campground is open all year. 33 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 36 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 33 sites have electric and water hookups. 5 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $35.00 to $359.00. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include hiking trails.
Staunton River Campground is part of Staunton River State Park in Virginia (1 hr 5 min east of Danville, VA) with an elevation of 393 feet. There are a total of 69 campsites including 8 cabins. The campground is open all year. 66 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 68 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 47 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $109.00. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Occoneechee Campground is part of Occoneechee State Park in Virginia (1 hr 17 min north of Wake Forest, NC) with an elevation of 360 feet. There are a total of 74 campsites including 17 cabins. The campground is open all year. 53 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 100 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 38 sites have electric and water hookups. 14 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $359.00. Some amenities include boat ramp, restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Beach Campground is part of Edisto Beach State Park in South Carolina (1 hr 11 min east of Beaufort, SC) with an elevation of 19 feet. There are a total of 66 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 13 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $75.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, general store, swimming, picnic table, restroom, trash dumpster, ramada, gasoline pump, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
Colleton Campground is part of Colleton State Park in South Carolina (51 min west of North Charleston, SC) with an elevation of 78 feet. There are a total of 25 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 65 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 13 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). Prices start at $35.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, sewer hookup, wifi, playground, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Bluff Hike In Campground is part of Congaree National Park in South Carolina (36 min southeast of Columbia, SC) with an elevation of 135 feet. Bluff Hike In Campground is rated 5.0 stars from 9 reviews. There are a total of 6 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $10.00 per night. Activities include hiking trails.
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