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Camping for off-roading in North Carolina
13 camps in North Carolina listing off-roading, or within a mile of an ATV or dirt-bike trail. The best camping months are Apr–May & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In September expect highs near 82°F and lows near 61°F.
Best areas for off-roading
- Around Albemarle7 camps for off-roading within 25 miles
- Around Lenoir3 camps for off-roading within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in North Carolina are good for off-roading?
13 camps listing off-roading, or within a mile of an ATV or dirt-bike trail; 1 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–May & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In September expect highs near 82°F and lows near 61°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 62% also offer hiking, 62% also offer swimming, 54% also offer fishing.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open off-road (ohv) in North CarolinaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Nantahala National ForestFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
Welcome to the Nantahala National Forest! The Nantahala National Forest lies in the mountain and valleys of southwestern North Carolina. The largest of North Carolina's four National…
View camp → - Badin Lake Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Badin Lake Recreation Area offers swimming, boating, fishing, hunting, hiking trails, equestrian trails, four-wheel drive trails, mountain biking trails & camping opportunities. Please pick…
View camp → - Pisgah National ForestFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Pisgah National Forest is a land of mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls, and heavily forested slopes. Comprised of over 500,000 acres, the Pisgah is primarily a hardwood forest with…
View camp → - Uwharrie National ForestFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
There are approximately 51,000 acres of National Forest System lands in Montgomery, Randolph and Davidson Counties. The Uwharrie National Forest includes the Uwharrie Ranger District…
View camp → - Grandfather Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The lands that make up the Grandfather Ranger District are those public lands that run from the McDowell/Buncombe county line on Black Mountain just east of Asheville over to US 321 between…
View camp → - Art Lilley CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The off-highway vehicle (OHV) trail system in the Uwharrie offers a variety of topography and scenery. All trails are designated for all off-highway vehicles and marked with orange…
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Cape Point CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCape Point Campground sites have a shortened reservation window. Due to the ground saturation and potential for flooding we encourage you to check the sites prior to paying. Cape Point…
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