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Tar River Life

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· Lake Royale, Franklin, North Carolina

40 acres hosted by Nikki M.

1 lodging site · 16 tent sites

Back to the basics, come and experience Tar River Life’s primitive camping on the Tar River. Enjoy being on the river and listening to slow running sound of the Tar River. Bring your own tent or rent one of ours. You can drive your vehicle to all of our campsites. The drive to camp is about 1/2 miles. Each site includes a fire pit, wood and trash bin. Cook your own meals or try and catch your own fish from the river. Campsites can be secluded or grouped. Each site comes with a picnic table, 1 bundle of wood and trash can. Stay for a night or longer period of time, come and enjoy the outdoors with us. We have lots of walking trails, fishing access, wildlife, kayaking and tubing (must be purchased through us). 2WD vehicles are ok except during wet conditions. There is also the Vollmer Farm, with seasonal produce a Full Coffee Shop with breakfast goodies and baked goods and not to mention their fabulous ice cream. They have goods from around NC including, eggs, honey, meats, beers, wine and more. There is a grocery store (Food Lion) about 15 minutes away. So you can stock up on supplies on your way to your next adventure. We are pet friendly!

Activities

Fishing

Paddling

Wildlife watching

Natural features

River, stream, or creek

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123 ratings · 97 reviews

Ramzee 3.recommends

November 15, 2024

Tar River Tent Camping(1-3 tents)

Great spors

Great place to get away. I will be going again at some point.

Marica S.recommends

November 10, 2024

Tar River Tent Camping(1-3 tents)

This is a great camping site! We will definitely be visiting again. Highly recommend!

Andre B.recommends

November 1, 2024

Tar River Tent Camping(1-3 tents)

I loved my stay. I was checked on periodically to make sure I didn't need anything. I stayed on the high ground and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend this site

Spencer C.recommends

October 22, 2024

River Retreat

A++++++ experience at tar river life! We stayed at campsite 15 (with the big canvas tent) and it was great! Wood for campfire provided, fire pit, picnic table, stand alone grille like you find in parks, and our own bathroom! Even was shown to the closest coffee shop by a kind employee! Great distance from Durham, well worth it for a weekend get away!

Jrmann331 M.recommends

October 21, 2024

Tar River Tent Camping(1-3 tents)

Great time once again. This is our go to spot for my son and I. He really likes to fish on the river and was finally lucky this go around catching a bass. I highly recommend this location.

Nickles T.recommends

October 20, 2024

Tar River Tent Camping(1-3 tents)

One of the coolest places we have ever camped, very relaxing and right on the river. Camp sites are good size and simple If you love the outdoors this is the place for you

Location

Lake Royale, Franklin, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Lumbee, Skaruhreh/Tuscarora (North Carolina), Mánu: Yį Įsuwą (Catawba), and Occaneechi First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking