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The swimming hole

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· Bessemer City, Gaston, North Carolina

10 acres hosted by Steve W.

1 tent pitch

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Steve is a Star Host

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Secluded camping area next to the swimming hole on long creek. Very quiet and peaceful. Spend your evening relaxing or swimming. Picnic table is provided. No bathroom right now. It’s just a short walk down hill to the campground. (250 steps) It’s close to US National Whitewater center, Kings Mountain National Military park, and Crowders Mountain park. 3 miles off I-85 and US-321. Also check out my neighbors Hipcamp called the waterfallPitch you tent next the swimming hole on Long Creek where it’s quiet and peaceful, listening to the water running over the rocks. It’s about a.1/4 mile walk down hill from parking spot. (250)steps picnic table and fire ring is provided. 3 mile from I-85 and US-321. It’s about 15 to 20 mins drive to most stores. Check out my neighbors Hipcamp The Waterfall

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41 Ratings · 32 reviews

Brandon B.recommends

November 14, 2024

The swimming hole

This spot was awesome! Big space with tons of water. Please don’t go, we want to keep it to ourselves!

Nathan W.recommends

October 8, 2024

The swimming hole

Convenient and Beautiful Spot

The giant rocks out-reaching into the large creek at this large, river-like creek may it a great spot to sit with the tranquility of the flowing water. With a picnic table, a fire pit (my favorite part of camping), and plenty of room made this one of our favorite camping trips, yet.

Jeremy F.recommends

September 22, 2024

The swimming hole

Relaxing and beautiful! Host was very responsive.

Becky O.recommends

September 16, 2024

The swimming hole

My family and I had a wonderful time at this site! Great swimming hole and fun for the kids, also very secluded as well. I would highly recommend visiting this lot.

Christopher P.recommends

September 5, 2024

The swimming hole

Great little get away close to Char

Great little get away not far from Charlotte. Short 250 foot walk to the campsite. The water noise was very peaceful all night. I like how close it is, makes an after work trip possible.

Kate A.recommends

September 4, 2024

The swimming hole

Magical (and Mosquitoey)

This is a super convenient spot just a few miles off the interstate, but also very private and secluded. We loved jumping into the cold water after a long day of driving, and sleeping with the sound of the river gurgling next to the tent. The only drawback was the incredible amount of mosquitoes in the morning (they weren't noticeable at all when we arrived after dark and hung out by the river at night). We had planned on a morning by the river before hitting the road again, but packed in a hurry and got out of there quickly because the mosquitoes were so bad! Maybe that's just to be expected in August by a river in NC? Steve was super responsive to our last-minute booking, and got us information quickly about how to access the site. Thanks for sharing your magical spot with HipCampers!

Location

Bessemer City, Gaston, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), Mánu: Yį Įsuwą (Catawba), and Sugaree First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Steve W.

Joined in August 2023

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