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The Best Camping in Charlotte

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

Top camping spots in and near Charlotte

  • Fort Mill, South Carolina

    Lake Haigler Loop

    3.28 mi / 351 ft gain
    Lake Haigler Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Fort Mill, South Carolina.
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  • Clover, South Carolina

    Kings Mountain National Recreation Trail

    15.31 mi / 1506 ft gain
    Kings Mountain National Recreation Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Grover, North Carolina.
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  • Clover, South Carolina

    Kings Mountain Nature Trail

    9.09 mi / 682 ft gain
    Kings Mountain Nature Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Clover, South Carolina.
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  • Salisbury, North Carolina

    Dan Nicholas Park Trail

    2.7 mi / 148 ft gain
    Dan Nicholas Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Salisbury, North Carolina.
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  • Mount Gilead, North Carolina

    Dutchman's Creek Trail, Uwharrie NF

    3.5
    11.31 mi / 1407 ft gain
    This hike starts with mellow terrain changes allowing you to get a feel for the trail. For the first 5 miles you will have one or two steep inclines that take a toll on the calf muscles. The remaining 6 miles include a more difficult terrain including a section of the hike called Hallucination Hi...
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  • Mount Gilead, North Carolina

    Dutchmans Creek Trail

    11.58 mi / 1447 ft gain
    Dutchmans Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Mount Gilead, North Carolina.
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  • Troy, North Carolina

    Uwharrie Loop

    6.67 mi / 1050 ft gain
    Uwharrie Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Troy, North Carolina.
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  • New London, North Carolina

    Badin Lake Trail

    5.32 mi / 581 ft gain
    Badin Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near New London, North Carolina.
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  • Troy, North Carolina

    Lick Mountain via Uwharrie and Dutchman's Creek Loop

    9.24 mi / 1171 ft gain
    Lick Mountain via Uwharrie and Dutchman's Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Mount Gilead, North Carolina.
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  • Troy, North Carolina

    Uwharrie and Dutchman's Creek Loop

    15.42 mi / 1955 ft gain
    Uwharrie and Dutchman's Creek Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Troy, North Carolina.
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