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Carl’s Campsites - Riverside

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· Pilot Mountain, Surry, North Carolina
58 acres hosted by Laura B.
2 RV/tent sites · 14 tent sites
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BEST KEPT SECRET IN PILOT MOUNTAIN!! Select TENT SITES below to book specific campsite. Small wooded camping area on the Ararat river in beautiful Pilot Mountain on Private Land! 9 riverfront sites for tents with two access points into river. There is a 2-car limit parking at the sites, and four wheel drive absolute MUST when wet or rain expected! There is also availability to camp on total of 58 acres owned by Carl’s Campsites. Select a field or hike-in site, with 2 field sites which have rock firepits. Bring your own camp toilet and water containers. Take trash with you. Potable water available across from A-Frame. Riverside Sites includes private structure with rustic toilet, an E-series seat, and a place to hang a shower bag. Water and soap for hand washing provided. Separate trashcan for toilet bags. No ATVs. LIMIT 2 TENTS AND TWO VEHICLES PER CAMPSITE. Campers expected to be environmentally respectful. Riverside sites have trash receptacles, Fire pit, hammock, and picnic table. Swimming, fishing, hiking of property permitted. Pilot Mountain State Park, Hanging Rock, and MANY wineries close by. Lots of hiking on property as well as State Parks close by. Hanging Rock is a great place to explore, with a lake and swimming for reasonable price and picnic areas in the park. We are also 20 minutes from Mt Airy, fictitious home of Mayberry.
Activities
Fishing
Hiking
Paddling
Climbing
Natural features
Beach
Forest
Lake
River, stream, or creek
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46 ratings · 40 reviews
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Ethan T.recommends
June 16, 2024
#3 - Toad Hollow
2nd visit, it keeps getting better
This was my second time here with my son, and we booked again for September before we left. Here is why I love coming here. The site is incredibly well maintained, I always feel that my son is safe, and the location can’t be beat. We alway hike pilot mountain on our way to and from the campsite, a campsite right on the river with a well built change room/camping tolit room. As a dad, and a person who loves being outside, I plane to make this a regular place for years to come. See my pictures and previous reviews for more. Lastly, the owners are awesome.
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Amanda B.recommends
June 1, 2024
#2 - Bear Den
Adventuring Family
My family needed a quick night away, and Laura’s campsite was perfect! The onsite toilet with privacy and soap/water was an unexpected amenity. The river was a great place for the kiddos to play! We requested firewood and kindling, and it was waiting for us when we arrived. Simple, beautiful, just what we needed. We will definitely be back!
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Don O.recommends
May 28, 2024
#5 - Big Birch
CoolRiver camping n the frog forest
This was our second camping experience here within a year. This time we brought the whole family and had a wonderful time together. Laura and Steve are great hosts and Steve cheffed up a huge spread for dinner on Saturday. Everyone had plenty to eat and our kids really enjoyed the abundant frogs of all sizes on the property 😊
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Katrina K.recommends
May 27, 2024
Hike-In Primitive Sites
Great rustic site!
Host was very friendly and invited us to a cookout. Sites were clean and maintained well though a bit small. Rustic toilets were different than what we are used to, but were not difficult to use and didn’t smell bad. Being near a creek was nice and we were able to take a swim. It may be hard for small cars to get in and out of the site, especially if it rains.
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Mc Kenzie S.recommends
April 28, 2024
#10 - Owl Hoot
My son (5) had a great time on his first ever camping trip. He wants to come back. We threw rocks in the river for an hour.
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R. C.recommends
April 28, 2024
#3 - Toad Hollow
Great Time!
Steve and Laura were great hosts! The campsites were perfect. We will definitely be back!
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Pilot Mountain, Surry, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cheraw, Mánu: Yį Įsuwą (Catawba), Occaneechi, Yesan (Tutelo), and Keyauwee First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Laura B.

Joined in December 2022
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