Camping

Camping

Reservations
 

  Find and book a campsite or facility online

  Or make your reservation at 1-877-722-6762
 

Available camping facilities
 

► Tent and trailer camping

The lower slopes of Pilot Mountain house the family camping area where 42 campsites for tents and trailers are scattered among oaks and hickories.

Each site has a tent pad, table, and fire pit/grill. Drinking water is available throughout the campground, and two bathhouses with hot showers are located nearby.

Some campsites can accommodate RVs. There are no hookups or dump station provided. Please visit the reservations website for more information about the driveway length of each campsite.

The campground host sells firewood. Gathering wood in the park is prohibited.

No more than six people are allowed to occupy a campsite. The camping area is open from March 15 to November 30.

Please review the important information below regarding check in.

► Paddle-in camping

Two paddle-in campsites are located at the Ivy Bluffs access on the south bank of Yadkin River. Reservations are required to use these campsites.

There is no water or toilet facilities at these campsites. You must bring your own water and pack out all trash and waste.

Camping is allowed only in designated areas. Camping is prohibited on the Yadkin River Islands. 

The nearest boat access upstream from the campsite is located at the Shoals fishing and boating access, at 4454 Shoals Road, East Bend, NC 27018. The paddle from this access is about 1 mile. As of March 15, 2021, the next downstream boat access at Donnaha Park is closed until Fall 2023. Please plan accordingly.

Important information
 

Check-in and check-out times

Check-in at Pilot Mountain State Park is 4:00pm and check-out is at 3:00pm.

Some parks can accommodate early check-in, depending on the reservation schedule and site availability. Please contact the park to make such arrangements: pilot.mountain@ncparks.gov or 336-444-5100. There are no late check outs at Pilot Mountain.

For the tent and trailer campsites: If the road is open past the traffic circle, proceed to the campground and check in with the campground host at site #36. If the road is closed, check in at the visitor center if you arrive prior to 5 p.m., and if you arrive after the visitor center has closed, please call the number posted outside the visitor center for instructions.

For paddle-in campsites: Do not come to the visitor center to check in. Please proceed directly to the river section after 4 p.m. (there is no early check in for paddle-in campsites). Campers cannot drive to the site. The distance to paddle is 1 mile, or you can carry your supplies on a 0.5-mile hike.

Amenities

Not all campsites have identical amenities. Read the campsite information on the reservations website to see photos of campsites; check availability and fees; find out whether a specific site is wheelchair accessible, has access to water, bathhouses or pit toilets, or has RV hookups; and learn other important information.
 

Gate access

Park gates are closed and locked at posted closing times for your protection. There will be no exiting or entering the gates after the closing time. All visitors who are not spending the night need to be out by closing time.

If you leave the park and do not return before closing time, you will not be able to re-enter. Check with the park during office hours for the after-hours emergency phone number. Please notify the campground host for emergencies only.

For paddle-in campers, the Shoals boating and canoe access is open 24 hours.

Changes and cancellations

You can now cancel reservations online by logging into your account on the reservations website. Please note that there is a $6 fee per night to cancel a reservation. The fees will be deducted from your refund.

If you need to make changes to your reservation, please call the reservations number at 1-877-722-6762. You cannot switch dates, campsites, or parks using your account online — you will be charged the cancellation fees, even if you book a new site.

In the event of a closure for a campsite, campground or the entire park, you will be contacted automatically by the reservations system to cancel or change your reservation. You will receive a full refund for cancellations due to park closures.
 

Camping rates per night
 

all rates listed above include $3 reservation fee