Best camping near Cary
19 campgrounds · 19 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Cary, North Carolina — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 19 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
William B. Umstead State Park
Fair
5.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 99°F
William B. Umstead State Park, located in the state of North Carolina, offers a wonderful camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides various amenities to…
Why 100: 203 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
Fair
11.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 101°F
Crosswinds State Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located in Jordan Lake, North Carolina. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and…
Why 100: 72 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
Fair
13.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 101°F
Poplar Point State Recreation Area is a picturesque campground located on the shores of Jordan Lake in North Carolina. This camping area offers a wide range of amenities for…
Why 100: 68 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
Fair
13.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 101°F
Parkers Creek State Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located near Jordan Lake in North Carolina. The campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping…
Why 100: 62 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Durant Nature Park
Fair
14.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 98°F
Durant Nature Park is a group-only campground located in Raleigh, North Carolina, at 212 feet elevation in the Upper Neuse watershed. This facility accommodates organized groups…
Why 100: 178 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Rolling View - Falls Lake
Fair
15.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 101°F
Rolling View - Falls Lake camping area is located in the state of North Carolina. This beautiful campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It…
Why 100: 121 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Blue Heron Campground
Fair
16.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 101°F
Blue Heron Campground is located in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina, offering stunning views of the surrounding area. The campground has 56 campsites available, all of…
Why 100: 159 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Bootleg Point Campground
Fair
16.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 101°F
Bootleg Point Campground in North Carolina offers breathtaking views of Lake Hiwassee and easy access to a variety of water activities. The campground has 30…
Why 100: 156 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Osprey Nest Campground
Fair
16.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 101°F
Osprey Nest Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities…
Why 100: 158 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Catfish Cove Campground
Fair
16.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 101°F
Catfish Cove Campground is a group-only facility operated by the North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation near Wake Forest. Located within Falls Lake State Recreation Area…
Why 100: 147 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Shortleaf Pine Campground
Fair
16.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 101°F
Shortleaf Pine Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Situated in a serene natural setting, this campground offers various amenities to…
Why 100: 153 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Overlook Campground
Fair
16.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 101°F
Overlook Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Situated amidst beautiful natural surroundings, this campground offers a range of…
Why 100: 146 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Shoreline Campground
Fair
16.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 101°F
Shoreline Campground is a picturesque camping area located in North Carolina. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 100: 150 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Two Oaks Campground
Fair
16.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 101°F
Two Oaks Campground is a peaceful and rustic camping area located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The campground is situated in a serene setting that boasts…
Why 100: 148 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Holly Point - Falls Lake
Fair
17.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 101°F
Holly Point is a popular camping area located in Falls Lake, North Carolina. Situated around a beautiful lake, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 100: 107 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Cary
The Cary area has 19 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Cary
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.