Campground in Stanly, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Cotton Patch Goldmine RV Campground

Campground

New London, NC

Cotton Patch Goldmine offers year-round RV and tent camping, cabins, and group rates at a gold-mining site dating to the 1860s.

  • RV travelers needing 30-amp hookups
  • Tent campers seeking a $15-per-night site
  • Travelers with vehicles or motorhomes up to 50 feet

Norwood Campground

Campground

Norwood, NC

Norwood Campground offers RV and tent camping at Lake Tillery, with online booking for multiple RV types and pet accommodations.

  • RV camping with an RVIA-approved recreation vehicle
  • Tent camping at Lake Tillery
  • Campers bringing up to four pets

Boy Scouts of America Camp John J. Barnhardt

Campground

New London, NC

Camp John J. Barnhardt offers Badin Lake resident camps with merit badge sessions capped at 16 Scouts and a dedicated Eagle Week.

  • Scouts BSA troops seeking hands-on merit badge instruction
  • Scouts working on Eagle-required merit badges during Eagle Week
  • Venturing crews seeking resident-camp activities

Palmerville

Campground

New London, NC

Palmerville offers 60 un-powered campsites on a 331,000-acre Cape York cattle station with gold fossicking and barramundi fishing.

  • 4WD travelers seeking remote Cape York camping
  • Gold fossickers wanting access to the Palmer River goldfields
  • Campers interested in barramundi fishing and redclaw

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FAQ

How much does camping cost in Stanly County?

Cotton Patch Goldmine lists primitive tent sites at $15 per night, prospector cabins at $40 per night, and RV sites starting at $25 per night.

What should I check before booking an RV campsite?

Confirm the site's amp service, water and sewer hookups, vehicle length limit, and equipment rules. Cotton Patch accommodates vehicles up to 50 feet, while Norwood requires RVIA-approved recreational vehicles.

Which Stanly County campground is best for camping near a lake?

Norwood Campground is located at Lake Tillery and accepts tent campers plus travel trailers, motorhomes, fifth wheels, pop-up trailers, and truck campers.

Can I bring pets to a Stanly County campground?

Norwood's online booking supports up to four pets. Confirm current pet restrictions and site rules before arrival.

Are there campgrounds for Scout groups and organized events?

Cotton Patch offers group rates for Scouts, churches, clubs, and companies. Camp John J. Barnhardt runs scheduled Scouts BSA, Venturing, Cub, and Webelos resident camps rather than conventional individual camping.