Best camping near Gastonia

7 campgrounds · 7 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Gastonia, 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 7 of 7 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Hounds Gateway Campground
#1 Hounds Gateway Campground Fair
10.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 99°F
Hounds Gateway Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of North Carolina. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for its…
Why 100: 35 things to do within 15 mi
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Kings Mountain State Park
#2 Kings Mountain State Park Fair
11.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 99°F
New users please read 9mi NW of Clover TYPE:SP SITES:125 CAMPGROUND PH: 803.222.3209 EL(ft):815 AMENITIES:(see box below map) E RS DP SH PA LAT,LON:35.149,-81.335 ACCEPTS RES…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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McDowell Nature Preserve
#3 McDowell Nature Preserve Fair
12.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
McDowell Nature Preserve camping area is located in the state of North Carolina and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides tent and RV camping options…
Why 100: 146 things to do within 15 mi
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Garner Creek
#4 Garner Creek Fair
15.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 102°F
Garner Creek camping area is located in the Sumter National Forest in South Carolina and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding views of the forest and…
Why 100: 37 things to do within 15 mi
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Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite
#5 Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite Fair
15.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 102°F
Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite is a free, tent-only backcountry campground in South Carolina operated by the National Park Service, with a capacity of 12 campers. Located at…
Why 100: 35 things to do within 15 mi
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Ebenezer County Park
#6 Ebenezer County Park Fair
15.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 101°F
New users please read 8mi W of Fort Mill TYPE:CP SITES:69 CAMPGROUND PH: 803.366.6620 EL(ft):568 AMENITIES:(see box below map) WE DP SH DW LAT,LON:35.025,-81.044 UNK RES LINKS…
Why 100: 75 things to do within 15 mi
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John H. Moss Lake City Campground
#7 John H. Moss Lake City Campground Fair
16.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 100°F
New users please read 6mi E of Shelby TYPE:CP SITES: CAMPGROUND PH: 704.482.7926 EL(ft):764 AMENITIES:(see box below map) LAT,LON:35.278,-81.462 UNK RES LINKS: weather - climate…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Gastonia

The Gastonia area has 7 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 Gastonia

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.

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Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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