Best camping near Gastonia

7 campgrounds · 7 ranked · updated 2026-07-12 · 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 Good
10.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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 82: live conditions (good) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
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Kings Mountain State Park
#2 Kings Mountain State Park Good
11.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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 82: live conditions (good) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
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Garner Creek
#3 Garner Creek Good
15.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°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 82: live conditions (good) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
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Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite
#4 Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite Good
15.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
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John H. Moss Lake City Campground
#5 John H. Moss Lake City Campground Good
16.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°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 82: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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McDowell Nature Preserve
#6 McDowell Nature Preserve Good
12.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
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 80: live conditions (good) · 91 things to do within 15 mi
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Ebenezer County Park
#7 Ebenezer County Park Good
15.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°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 80: live conditions (good) · 43 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

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