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The Best Camping in Raleigh

Looking for the best camping in Raleigh? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Raleigh. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top camping spots in and near Raleigh

  • Raleigh, North Carolina

    Pott's Branch Trail

    1.32 mi / 121 ft gain
    Pott's Branch Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Raleigh, North Carolina.
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  • Raleigh, North Carolina

    Oak Rock Trail

    0.58 mi / 92 ft gain
    Oak Rock Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Raleigh, North Carolina.
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  • Raleigh, North Carolina

    Sal's Branch Trail

    5.0
    2.55 mi / 331 ft gain
    Sal's Branch Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Morrisville, North Carolina.
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  • Wake Forest, North Carolina

    Falls Lake Trail

    12.68 mi / 1362 ft gain
    Falls Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Wake Forest, North Carolina.
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  • Apex, North Carolina

    Camp at Jordan Lake State Park

    4.0
    We passed by Jordan Lake on the way home from a soccer match, and the kids asked if we could camp there before summer's end. We lucked out and found a spot available online to reserve Labor Day weekend, so we packed up and headed out for a couple of relaxing days by the lake.The camping offerings...
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  • Durham, North Carolina

    New Hope Creek Trail North

    4.83 mi / 377 ft gain
    New Hope Creek Trail North is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Durham, North Carolina.
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  • New Hill, North Carolina

    New Hope Overlook Blue Route

    2.77 mi / 358 ft gain
    New Hope Overlook Blue Route is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Moncure, North Carolina.
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  • Durham, North Carolina

    Cabelands Trail To Eno Quarry Trail

    2.26 mi / 364 ft gain
    Cabelands Trail To Eno Quarry Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Durham, North Carolina.
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  • Durham, North Carolina

    Bobbitt Hole Trail to Cole Mill Trail Loop

    2.61 mi / 197 ft gain
    Bobbitt Hole Trail to Cole Mill Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Durham, North Carolina.
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  • Durham, North Carolina

    Cole Mill Trail

    1.28 mi / 167 ft gain
    Cole Mill Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Durham, North Carolina.
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  • 6101 Cole Mill Road, North Carolina

    Eno Trace Trail

    0.68 mi / 115 ft gain
    Eno Trace Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Durham, North Carolina.
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  • Durham, North Carolina

    Fanny's Ford Trail

    1.36 mi / 138 ft gain
    Fanny's Ford Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Hillsborough, North Carolina.
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  • Durham, North Carolina

    Buckquarter Creek Trail

    1.56 mi / 184 ft gain
    Buckquarter Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Hillsborough, North Carolina.
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  • Durham, North Carolina

    Holden's Mill Trail

    4 mi / 515 ft gain
    Holden's Mill Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Hillsborough, North Carolina.
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  • Durham, North Carolina

    Ridge and Shakori Trails Loop

    3.96 mi / 463 ft gain
    Ridge and Shakori Trails Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Durham, North Carolina.
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  • Lillington, North Carolina

    Campbell Creek and Lanier Falls Loop Trail

    4.83 mi / 584 ft gain
    Campbell Creek and Lanier Falls Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lillington, North Carolina.
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