Best camping near Durham
12 campgrounds · 12 ranked · updated 2026-07-12 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Durham, 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 12 of 12 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Redwood Campsite
Good
5.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Redwood Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in the state of North Carolina. The campground offers a range of amenities to provide campers with a comfortable and…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#2
Rolling View - Falls Lake
Good
7.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°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 79: live conditions (good) · 80 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#3
Holly Point - Falls Lake
Good
11.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°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 79: live conditions (good) · 67 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#4
Two Oaks Campground
Good
11.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°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 79: live conditions (good) · 99 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#5
Blue Heron Campground
Good
12.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°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 79: live conditions (good) · 105 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#6
Bootleg Point Campground
Good
12.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°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 79: live conditions (good) · 102 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#7
Osprey Nest Campground
Good
12.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°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 79: live conditions (good) · 104 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#8
Overlook Campground
Good
12.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°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 79: live conditions (good) · 97 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#9
Shortleaf Pine Campground
Good
12.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°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 79: live conditions (good) · 101 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#10
Shoreline Campground
Good
12.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°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 79: live conditions (good) · 99 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#11
William B. Umstead State Park
Good
14.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°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 79: live conditions (good) · 161 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
Camping near Durham
The Durham area has 12 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 Durham
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.