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The Best Camping in Gastonia

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

Top camping spots in and near Gastonia

  • 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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  • 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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  • Connelly Springs, North Carolina

    Backpack to Sawtooth Campground in South Mountains SP

    8.5 mi / 1500 ft gain
    This 8.5-mile total trip will take you through the highlights of South Mountains State Park with an overnight stay in one of the drier campsites.  You'll start with a 2.7 mile loop that you can do sans packs before picking up with a 3-mile each way out-and-back.  Begin by parking at the large par...
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  • Connelly Springs, North Carolina

    High Shoals Waterfall and H.Q. Loop Trail

    4.83 mi / 1043 ft gain
    High Shoals Waterfall and H.Q. Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.
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  • 3001 South Mountain Park, North Carolina

    Shinny Creek Loop Trail

    6.72 mi / 1480 ft gain
    Shinny Creek Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.
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  • Connelly Springs, North Carolina

    Little River to Upper CCC to Horseridge to Upper Falls Loop

    11.87 mi / 1896 ft gain
    Little River to Upper CCC to Horseridge to Upper Falls Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.
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