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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

Family-friendly

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

Laura is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

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

97%

50 ratings · 43 reviews

Holly S.recommends

October 16, 2024

#4 - Deer Run

Amazing stay!! Will be back!

Absolutely loved our stay! Laura and her husband were amazing and so kind. They made sure we had everything we needed. The place was clean and so beautiful. Bathroom/shower room was really clean and nice. The location was great, so close to everything and the river was beautiful! We will be back soon!!!

Melissa H.recommends

October 15, 2024

#2 - Bear Den

Phenomenal host and cute site #2

We had such a great time with the hosts. We loved everything about the campsite. The people, our neighbors, and we loved having Saturday night cookout. We even played games with the hosts and had such a great time. The river was beautiful. The site was clean and we even had our own toilet and shower. Highly recommend this place. Definitely coming back. Thank you for such a wonderful three day weekend and thank you so much for being so lovely and so kind to us. See you next time 💕

Eric E.recommends

October 5, 2024

#6 - River Rest

Cozy riverside site at the end of the campground with its own toilet/shower. A bit snug for parking, I would recommend 1 vehicle and not two. Hosts were very welcoming and attentive! Highly recommend this!

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.

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!

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 😊

Location

Pilot Mountain, Surry, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cheraw, Mánu: Yį Įsuwą (Catawba), Keyauwee, Occaneechi, and Yesan (Tutelo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking