8 RV Campgrounds In North Carolina You'll Want to Call Home

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What do you get when you combine RV camping, a love of the outdoors and the East Coast? Eight perfect campgrounds. Whether you're just passing through or want to make it your final destination, don't pass up these spots for RV camping in North Carolina
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South Mountains State Park
Connelly Springs
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Nestled deep in the mountain forests of North Carolina, you can roll into South Mountains State Park ready for a true outdoors trip. Between hiking 40 miles of trails and fishing for trout, don't forget to check out the waterfall. Make this a truly unique experience with a trek on High Shoals Falls trail, where you can find the waterfall cascading 80 feet down.
Jackrabbit Mountain Campground
Hayesville
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Everything good about camping converges at Jack Mountain campground. Located on the banks of Lake Chatuge, you can enjoy boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing. Gorgeous mountain scenes, 14 miles of bike-only trails, and plenty of hiking paths, will keep you out and about all day long. Immersed deep in nature, you may never want to head back to your RV.
Cataloochee Campground
Waynesville
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If you want to visit Smoky Mountain National Park without the crowds then head over to Cataloochee Campground. Located in a remote part of the park, you can enjoy hiking and fishing surrounded by trickling mountain streams and majestic peaks. Slip into your hiking boots and make your way through the 3.9-mile Boogerman Trail loop, an easy hike perfect for sightseeing.
Merchant Millpond State Park
Gatesville
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Escape from the rest of the world in this rustic RV campground with its old world charm and natural unchanged beauty. Tall cypress trees and Spanish moss make this one of the most diverse environments in North Carolina. Glide down millpond in your canoe and relish in the stillness of nature. With no electric hookups, you'll truly get away from it all.
New Bern KOA
New Bern
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Enjoy peaceful RV camping with a little bit of everything at this North Carolina campground. Go fishing, kayaking and paddle boating, or head into New Bern, the state's second oldest city, for a day of antiquing and shopping. And, before heading back to your RV for s'mores, be sure to check out Tryon Palace, which was once the state capital and has been long regarded as some of the most beautiful architecture in Colonial America.
Cheoah Point Campground
Robbinsville
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Stunning views and a pristine lake make this the perfect spot for RV camping in North Carolina. Located in the 1.3 million-acre Nantahala National Forest, outdoors enthusiasts will feel at home. Enjoy the picturesque panorama from your campsite overlooking Lake Santeetlah, and be sure to lace up your hiking boots for a trek on the Wauchecha Bald Trail.
Van Hook Glade
Highlands
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Perfect for a romantic RVing trip, this North Carolina campground offers secluded campsites, six hiking trails, fishing and swimming. Be sure to drive in on the scenic Highway 64 and check out the local shops and restaurants of Highlands. With only eight other campsites, you're sure to enjoy a peaceful trip at this North Carolina campground.
Twin Lakes RV Resort
Chocowinity
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Join fellow RVers at the Twin Lakes Resort, situated between the Pamlico River and Chocowinity Bay. With hayless rides—tractor pull minus the hay—a basketball court and playgrounds, kids will be running around all day while you relax by the water with a fishing pole in hand. Be sure to take walks along the shoreline and catch sunsets over the water to round out the trip.
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