Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Ararat, NC
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Ararat, NC, offers a variety of camping options for outdoor enthusiasts, from RV travelers to tent campers and those seeking a more secluded experience with dispersed camping. For RV camping, enthusiasts can head to nearby campgrounds such as Fancy Gap Mountain Campground, which provides full-hookup sites, stunning mountain views, and easy access to hiking trails and fishing spots in the adjacent parks. Tent camping is ideal in the lush surroundings of Pilot Mountain State Park, where well-maintained campsites allow guests to immerse themselves in nature while exploring the park's famous knob and trails. For those seeking solitude, dispersed camping on national forest lands, like the Uwharrie National Forest, is an excellent choice, offering primitive camping sites surrounded by diverse wildlife and serene landscapes. Ararat's local geography features rolling hills, dense woods, and picturesque streams that provide ample outdoor activities, from fishing to hiking. Whether you're RV camping with family, pitching a tent under the stars, or venturing off the beaten path for dispersed camping, Ararat, NC, is the perfect base for your next outdoor adventure.
Claytor Lake Campground is part of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia (31 min southwest of Blacksburg, VA) with an elevation of 1,969 feet. There are a total of 127 campsites including 23 cabins. The campground is open all year. 121 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 50 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. 39 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $386.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, general store, boat ramp, swimming, marina, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Smith Mountain Lake Campground is part of Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia (54 min southeast of Roanoke, VA) with an elevation of 830 feet. There are a total of 71 campsites including 21 cabins. The campground is open all year. 42 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 24 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $135.00. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming, restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
New River Trail Campground is part of New River Trail State Park in Virginia (1 hr southeast of Bluefield, WV) with an elevation of 1,980 feet. There are a total of 33 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 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. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include general store, restroom, amphitheater. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Hungry Mother Campground is part of Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia (1 hr 21 min northeast of Johnson City, TN) with an elevation of 2,617 feet. There are a total of 113 campsites including 35 cabins. The campground is open all year. 67 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 22 and 85 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. 67 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $343.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swimming, amphitheater, firewood, ice. Activities include hiking trails.
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