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Old 05-17-2010, 06:15 AM
 
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Hello, fellow camping enthusiasts! I live in Charlotte and love to camp, but not at those campgrounds where it's a group ordeal. Looking for a cool place to pitch a tent for the weekend that avoids crowds, with some pretty paths / interesting sites to see. Anybody know of such a place within couple hours drive of here? (Husband was in the military years ago and claims to be "camped out" - but of course I want to show him how fun it can be!) Thanks in advance for any advice!
Linville Gorge is rugged hiking, spectacular scenery, with lots of primitive campsites sprinkled throughout a 25 mile long gorge. About 2 h from Charlotte.
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Old 05-17-2010, 11:44 AM
 
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Hello, fellow camping enthusiasts! I live in Charlotte and love to camp, but not at those campgrounds where it's a group ordeal. Looking for a cool place to pitch a tent for the weekend that avoids crowds, with some pretty paths / interesting sites to see. Anybody know of such a place within couple hours drive of here? (Husband was in the military years ago and claims to be "camped out" - but of course I want to show him how fun it can be!) Thanks in advance for any advice!
Check out Uwharrie National Forest:

Uwharrie NF Recreation Guide (http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreation/uwharrie/index.htm - broken link)
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