The lower slopes of Pilot Mountain house the camping area where 42 campsites for tents and trailers are scattered among oaks and hickories. The camping area is open from March 15 to November 30.

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 ReserveAmerica for more information about the driveway length of each campsite.

The campground host, located at Campsite 36, sells firewood. Gathering wood in the park is prohibited.

No more than six people are allowed to occupy a campsite. Tents must fit on the tent pad. Tent pad sizes vary. Check site details on ReserveAmerica to determine available space.

From U.S. 52, take exit 27 and follow the brown signs. At the traffic circle, take the first exit to stay on Pilot Knob Park Road. In 0.3 miles, turn right onto Family Campground Lane.

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

There is no potable water at these campsites. You must bring your own water and pack out all trash.

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

The nearest paddle access upstream from the campsite is located at the Shoals fishing and boating access, at 4454 Shoals Road, East Bend, NC 27018. From there, the distance to paddle is 0.75 mile or you can carry your supplies on a 0.5-mile hike. Campers cannot drive into the site.

No more than eight people are allowed to occupy a paddle-in campsite.

The Yadkin River section of the park is located about 20 driving miles south of the Mountain section.

Campground hosts "live in" the park and assist park staff in maintaining the campgrounds and in serving campers. They typically answer questions, provide directions to local amenities, and inform campers of the rules and hours of the campground. They may also help register campers when the visitor center or park office is closed for the day, or they may sell firewood.

Campground hosts serve as the point of contact between campers and on-call rangers. They would report incidents, suspicious behavior, and other situations that may need to be addressed by staff.

Campground hosts serve as volunteers, so they do not get paid. A volunteer work schedule will be arranged with the park's host coordinating ranger. Those interested in serving as campground hosts should be willing to work flexible hours and be prepared to work on weekends and holidays.

Hosts will stay on the host campsite free of charge. Campground hosts serve for 1 month.

Hosts need to be willing to learn about the operations and general information about the park and the local area, in order to effectively assist campers. They must follow and comply with all North Carolina State Parks rules and regulations.

Hosts with pets are permitted, but they must follow pet rules at all times: dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, and they must be kept in the host's vehicle during quiet hours.