Discover Perfect Campsites at North Carolina State ParksThere’s an incredible number of campsites at 30 of our state parks, so we’re helping you narrow down choices based on the experiences you’re seeking.Read more »
Adventure at North Carolina State ParksWith 41 state parks and recreation areas to visit, you’re never far from stargazing, fishing, camping, horseback riding and rock climbing.Read more »
Eno River State Park, an Urban Wonderland OasisThis spot offers hiking trails, fishing, canoeing and kayaking when conditions are right, and even backwoods camping near the Research Triangle.Read more »
Find Your Ideal Camping Spot to Get Away This SummerNorth Carolina is a camper's paradise, offering campgrounds ranging from family-friendly and scenic to primitive and secluded.Read more »
Camping on the CoastPitch a lone tent on a pristine beach or pull up to a fully stocked RV park. Whatever adventure you choose, natural beauty and recreation await.Read more »
Find Classic Camping at North Carolina National ParksThe experiences at our national parks campsites will give you bragging rights and memories that will stick long after you’ve returned to the daily grind.Read more »
Day Trips from CharlotteFrom NASCAR to furniture shopping to gold mining, this area keeps visitors moving and entertained, with Charlotte an ideal starting point.Read more »
Stone Mountain State Park, a Rock Climbing PlaygroundFamilies, campers, climbers, horseback riders, anglers and hikers all love Stone Mountain State Park in the High Country.Read more »
Tips to Stay Safe Hiking, Camping and Visiting WaterfallsNorth Carolina’s mountains, waterfalls, and state and national parks are playgrounds for hikers and campers. Be safe while enjoying these adventures.Read more »
Hanging Rock State Park, a Nature Respite Here you’ll find great rock climbing, picnic areas, family-friendly campsites, hiking trails that lead you past waterfalls and more.Read more »
Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout National SeashoresFour lighthouses, a herd of wild horses and hundreds of miles of beach and shoreline to explore await on the Outer Banks and Crystal Coast.Read more »
Cruise the Waterways of North CarolinaGo boating along the Intracoastal Waterway to visit coastal spots such as Beaufort, Jacksonville, Wilmington and the Brunswick Islands.Get planning »
Experience a Camping Trip for the AgesSpend a few days in the Piedmont, while only spending a little money, and enjoy several of nature’s attractions on and around campsites.Get planning »
Discover Natural Wonders While Camping in the MountainsA trip to the mountains can be both fun and unpredictable, which makes it even more exciting, and camping is a great way to experience it all.Get planning »
Outdoor Adventure in the Northern PiedmontPlan a day trip or a weeklong getaway with tubing and paddling on the Dan River, hiking and camping in state parks, rock climbing, biking and more.Get planning »
North Carolina – Deeper JourneyFrom above the clouds to below the surface, take a journey through the many layers of North Carolina beauty.
More Than Just Parks - Great Smoky MountainsMore Than Just Parks, a project that creates short films to honor America's National Parks, spent two weeks exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Filmmakers: Jim Pattiz and Will Pattiz.
Hammocks Beach State ParkThe highlight of this state park is Bear Island, a remote, unspoiled beach where you can swim, surf, fish, camp, canoe and kayak.
Cape Lookout National SeashoreHarkers Island TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 247 reviewsRegion: Crystal Coast
McDowell Nature Center & PreserveCharlotte TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 131 reviewsRegions: Piedmont, Charlotte Region
Jordan Lake State Recreation AreaApex TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 230 reviewsRegion: Raleigh, Durham & the Triangle
Rolling Thunder River Co., Nantahala OutpostBryson City TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 279 reviewsRegions: Mountains, Smoky Mountains & Cherokee
Carolina Beach State ParkCarolina Beach TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 321 reviewsRegion: Wilmington Area
Eno River State ParkDurham TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 207 reviewsRegion: Raleigh, Durham & the Triangle
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