Best camping near Vale
14 campgrounds · 14 ranked · updated 2026-08-20 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Vale, 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 14 of 14 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
John H. Moss Lake City Campground
Fair
19.1 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
100Elite
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#2
Goldstar RV Resort
Fair
7.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 96°F
Goldstar RV Resort is an RV park located near Shelby in the North Carolina foothills. The facility caters to recreational vehicle camping in a region known for pleasant spring and…
Why 85: 17 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
S⛰
#3
Shelby RV Park
Fair
15.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 100°F
Shelby RV Park is an RV park located near Shelby in western North Carolina, situated in the Piedmont region at a moderate elevation. The facility caters to RV campers seeking…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
S⛰
#4
South Mountains State Park
Fair
10.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 96°F
South Mountains State Park is a stunning camping area located in the state of North Carolina. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 40: 8 things to do within 15 mi
40Rated
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#5
Little River Campground
Fair
11.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 97°F
The Little River Campground in North Carolina offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and the Little River. The area is also known for its numerous hiking trails and…
Why 40: 8 things to do within 15 mi
40Rated
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#6
Sawtooth Campground
Fair
12.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 97°F
Sawtooth Campground, located in the state of North Carolina, is a picturesque camping area that offers several amenities for visitors. The campground provides a serene and…
Why 40: 8 things to do within 15 mi
40Rated
F⛰
#7
Family Campground, South Mountains State Park
Fair
11.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 96°F
Family Campground is a tent and RV camping area located in the South Mountains of North Carolina at 1,120 feet elevation. Set within South Mountains State Park, the campground…
Why 35: 7 things to do within 15 mi
35Rated
S⛰
#8
State Park Family Campground
Fair
11.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 96°F
I don't have access to detailed amenities, site counts, fees, or specific campground features beyond the basic information provided. To write an accurate description following…
Why 35: 7 things to do within 15 mi
35Rated
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#9
Upper Falls Campground
Fair
12.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 97°F
The Upper Falls campground is located in the North Carolina mountains, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Nearby points of interest include the…
Why 35: 7 things to do within 15 mi
35Rated
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#10
Shinny Falls Campground
Fair
12.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 97°F
Shinny Falls Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Situated in a scenic setting, it offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 35: 7 things to do within 15 mi
35Rated
F⛰
#11
Fox Trail Campground
Fair
14.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 97°F
Fox Trail Campground is a backcountry camping area operated by North Carolina State Parks in the foothills region near the South Fork Catawba watershed. Located at 1,120 feet…
Why 25: 5 things to do within 15 mi
25Rated
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#12
Murray Branch Campground
Fair
14.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 97°F
Murray Branch Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Situated within a serene natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities…
Why 25: 5 things to do within 15 mi
25Rated
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#13
Grand View Campground & RV Park
Fair
16.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 97°F
Grand View Campground & RV Park is located near Shelby in North Carolina's piedmont region. The facility accommodates both tent and RV camping, offering visitors access to outdoor…
Why 20: 4 things to do within 15 mi
20Rated
Camping near Vale
The Vale area has 14 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 Vale
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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