[mitchalo]

Any advice / input on a body of water that allows wilderness camping along its banks, preferably in central NC? Not allowed on Jordan or Harris.....

 

[zky1812]

If I recall there was few on/close at Falls.

 

[Gremlinsrus]

there are a series of camping platforms on the roanoke and chowan I believe. Also wilderness camping is allowed through out the Uwharrie Forest (Badin Lake/Pee Dee river).

 

[mitchalo]

ZKY1812, those are state park camping areas, aren't they? I can do that at Jordan. I'm looking for more primitive camping... just pull over and put up a hammock, cook some fish, etc...

 

[mitchalo]

there are a series of camping platforms on the roanoke and chowan I believe. Also wilderness camping is allowed through out the Uwharrie Forest (Badin Lake/Pee Dee river).

I'll look into that. Looking at doing a kayak camping trip with my son.

 

[Swampin']

I like to float the Neuse or Cape Fear and camp/fish on the islands.

 

[sundrop]

no fires allowed on Falls except in campgrounds and they will ticket you.

 

[mitchalo]

I like to float the Neuse or Cape Fear and camp/fish on the islands.

What are your put in and take out points?

 

[Swampin']

Google maps is your friend. Where are you located? Scout troop used to float from lillington to erwin and there is a good sized island near the take out. Another option is merchants mill. You get to camp on platforms or an island in a swamp loaded with alligators. Beautiful place and one of my favorite memories.

 

[EvBlue]

Falls Reservoir on the Yadkin has a couple of paddle in campsites. I haven't been there but it looks really nice. Also the National Forests allow that kind of thing.

 

[gambusia]

Uwharrie National Forest

 

[NCKayking]

Two of my favorites are Eno River State Park and Medoc Mountain State Park. Eno River has very good hiking trails and primitive camping. Medoc doesn't have primitive camping, but offers great fishing/kayaking and excellent hiking trails.

I agree with the others that Uwharrie is an excellent local choice and a good place to start.

Another favorite place I have gone hiking/primitive camping/fishing is Wilson's Creek in the NC mountains. Now that is an adventure. explorecaldwell.com/wilson-creek

Best wishes,