Okay, we read the review and thought we'd give the fairgrounds a shot. BIG mistake. About three days before we arrived, we called the campground to ensure they had space. He indicated they had plenty for the days we were there. So, we arrived, every space in the large campground was occupied. There is a Bluegrass festival in Raleigh and apparently the person we called did not know about it. We also learned the Bluegrass Association "reserved" spaces for their hundreds of members and overbooked. We slso learned that apparently hurricane Dorian victims are living in the park. So, we were ""fortunate to get a space in the overflow section, Gate 5. Worst place we've ever stayed. Loud, noisy road directly across from a mill, train crossing about 100 feet from the sites. No sleep at all. Sites here are very steep slope downward- you'll never level it. No shade, no sealed sewer connections. My best advice is to find a campground with a reservation system that guarantees you a space. Our last experience with, "no reservation required." - Padsforlife

Jul 2019 - $30.00

This is the state fair grounds in Raleigh NC. All sites are first come, first serve- no reservations. The camp ground is in the back side of the fair grounds, accessed by a dirt road. The sites are back in with level gravel. There is plenty of room to maneuver around and park an extra vehicle. All the utilities worked well and easy to hook up. There is minimal shade and some grass. The cell phone signals are strong. It is very basic, but works well for a night or two. - Pacatrader

Jul 2019 - $30.00

Stayed there for a Carolina Ballet performance - our granddaughter performed. We commented on how nice and safe we felt there. It is very clean, nice shade tree on or near each site. It is quiet, full hookups, and very easy to navigate. This was our second visit. Hope to go back in late August for a football game. Can't beat the price. - Beachma

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10 Excellent

Goodwin's RV Campground 20.91 miles SW

1034 Moncure School Rd Moncure, North Carolina 27559 (map) | Click To View Phone

Sites: 19 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 6 Reviews

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Apr 2019 - $35.00

After our camping reservations for Easter weekend were cancelled at the nearby State Park due to flooding at the lake, I called around to see if any sites at private campgrounds were available. The owner here said he would call me back in five minutes after he checked his books. He called within the time he said he would and had a site for us. The sites are roomy, have electric, water, and sewer hookups, in addition to being nice and level. We arrived in the rain and the owner met us, led us to our site, and helped with getting us hooked up. Our stay was very good. The owner told me on the phone that his campground wasn't a resort, which it isn't, but is clean, quiet, without a bunch of coming and going all the time and we really liked it there. We will stay there again. - N-C

Jan 2019 - $35.00

Small family owned campground. Very quiet and private spots. Close to Apex, Cary, Durham and Raleigh. We plan on coming back next fall. We LOVE this place. - Dale Grible

Nov 2018 - $35.00

We had reservations at a State Recreation Area for a family Thanksgiving visit in nearby Cary, but got a call the day before our arrival telling us that the campground was flooded and our reservation was cancelled. A quick search revealed only a couple of nearby alternatives. I called Goodwin’s and talked to the owner who said he would be able to find a place for us. The campground is in a beautiful wooded area and he met us on the main road at the entrance to guide us to our campsite. Really nice guy who stuck around just long enough to make sure that our connections were working properly. It’s a very small campground and it’s cash only. Picnic table and a fire ring with full hookups on a nice level spot. And it’s so quiet and peaceful. Things work out for the best sometimes and although we were looking forward to camping at the State Park, I’m very glad we ended up here instead and will stay here again the next time we’re in the area... - RollingPhone

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9.4 Excellent

Jordan Dam RV Park 21.67 miles SW

236 Moncure School Rd Moncure, North Carolina 27559 (map) | Click To View Phone

Sites: 45 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 8 Reviews

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Jul 2013 - $12.00

This is a small, very peaceful park; one of those parks you are comfortable in from the start. The tenants, owners, and park employees were nice and helpful. Many of the tenants are workers at the local nuclear plant, and generally stay a month-or-more. The $12 rate reflects the monthly rate. We were charged $25 extra for water usage because we had/used our own board washer and dryer. There are no pads or patios; something for which I lower my rating. Many of the lots are not completely level; I had my front wheels almost off the ground, but a park employee had a wooden step there almost before I shut my engine off. US-1 highway is close, but not a factor. I would recommend this park. - carderh

Nov 2011 - $25.00

As others have noted, the owner of this campground is exceptionally nice. He was very distraught that we had to use a less attractive site because they were booked solid the day we arrived. We weren't nearly as upset about it as he was. The CG is in a rural setting surrounding a pond. The sites and roads are gravel; they are fairly narrow and had limited area for sitting outside. There are tall trees all around the CG, but no trees in the sites themselves; satellite TV reception should be easy from most sites. Verizon service was fairly strong. - docj

May 2011 - $30.00

It has been a pleasure staying at Jordan Dam RV Park. The grounds are very well maintained- grassy meadows, a new pond with a pier, big shady oaks and friendly people. The owners, are the most down-to-earth friendly hosts you will ever meet- they even helped us set up our camper! We have never experienced better service. We love the convenience to the lake and the quiet country setting. The sound of crickets and frogs are the perfect backdrop for an evening outside. We definitely have plans to return to this campground. In our opinion it is heads above the others in the area- just check it out for yourself and you'll see why. - AreV

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9 Excellent

Cotten's Campground 21.91 miles SW

390 Cotten Acre Moncure, North Carolina 27559 (map) | Click To View Phone

Sites: 25 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 1 Reviews

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Apr 2017 - $11.00

This park (and my review) does seem oriented toward longer stays but Cotten's rents for day, week or month. Rate above was based on $325/month. We needed a place for a few months, fairly close to Raleigh/Cary and Sanford. It is a small, friendly, family owned park - well maintained with good gravel roads and easy access to US-1. We had a site with a nice wooded view and away from the highway The site was level. Hookups are convenient and well maintained. There are long term campers here but everything is clean and neat. Set your expectations. We were looking location and price, not a resort or amenities, so Cotten's fit the bill perfectly. Owner or his son will even fill your empty propane tank if you set it in front of the trailer! Easy access from exit 79 or 78. We called on our way in, so one of the family met us and helped with parking and setup! I strongly recommend calling in advance, and when you are close. - Wayward

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8 Good

Falls Lake SRA / Holly Point Campground 22.07 miles E

14500 New Light Rd Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587 (map) | Click To View Phone

Sites: 170 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 36 Reviews

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Oct 2019 - $30.00

Loved this beautiful park. Very shaded, wooded sites. Spacious and roomy. We had neighbors on both sides of us but the sites are set in such a way that you don't see your neighbor. We chose a site from the map that as t looked like it was on the shore, but it was too wooded to walk down to it, however the swim beach was just down the road from us. We didn't need to use our awnings - there was ample shade. The lake was like bath water! Very warm and refreshing! - Nan Griff

Sep 2019 - $30.00

booked online, $9.00 booking fee (rip off) and discount for over 60?. Was there with Airstream Club Unit 161 Piedmont group rally so we are one of 9 units. Sites are good size, clean, fire ring and lot of stuff to burn all around. Bath houses usable but in need of updating. no hot water in showers which can SUCK. (not hard to do with solar nowadays) and no heat or cooling during summer. could use some doors on stalls and just a good overall updating of the bath houses at min. Power at pedestal was 116v on our and 134 on neighbors. (30 amp) be sure to check the socket as some are not in good shape, got hot and warped. water was good with strong pressure, no smells etc. nice fire rings and lantern hook. Not bad overall for a 20 plus year old place but showing it age. - carl2591

Aug 2019 - $32.00

Beautiful park, shaded lots, very spacious. Trash cans throughout the entire park and always kept empty. Very secluded. We even had lake view from our site - Joan Weesies

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7.8 Good

Cane Creek Campground & RV Park 22.89 miles SW

1256 Longest Acres Rd Snow Camp, North Carolina 27349 (map) | Click To View Phone

Sites: 31 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 4 Reviews

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Jul 2019 - $35.00

Decent CG; it worked for us for an overnight stay on our trip home. The owner was pleasant and worked with us on our arrival. CG is fairly far off of I-85, but the countryside is picturesque. I had a little trouble with the water connection (leaked but worked; perhaps that was just our site). All other utilities worked fine. Basically no showers - stalls with a single outlet overhead with a rope on it, and the pit toilets were labeled Bulls and Heifers. Sites are pretty close together. Looked like many permanent residents. - RobertN

Oct 2017 - $17.00

This is a great small camp ground that I was very lucky to find. I stayed here for a month while I was looking for a new house (We moved from FL to NC) and we were charged $500 for 30 days for a full hook up site. The owners were very friendly and the location was beautiful. Plenty of space to pull my 31' Travel Trailer thru. They were running low on sites with full hook ups as it seems not all the sites have sewage hook ups but the location I had was great. Call and speak with the management and reserve your spot before you get there to ensure you have full hook ups! - ABNChemo

Apr 2017 - $30.00

Very nice, quiet country setting . Owner was friendly and helpful. We would stay here again. - Jan Griff

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8.1 Good

Dickens RV Park 24.28 miles SW

1 Dickens Farm Rd Moncure, North Carolina 27559 (map) | Click To View Phone

Sites: 108 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 17 Reviews

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Jul 2019 - $25.00

Nothing fancy, but this is a great campground for visiting in the area. Full hookups with very wide level spaces so you have plenty of room between RVs. This campground is popular with workers in the area so we were happy that the manager, was able to get us a spot for a few days so we could visit relatives who live close by. My husband managed to lose his keys when we were leaving, but a neighbor found them and the owner is getting them to us. She is a gem! - gsoilea1

May 2017 - $20.00

Cash only! This campground didn't accept credit cards so be prepared. It's a basic campground; entirely graveled and reasonably level but you may still need to level your rig. It looks like most folks are long-term but they are quiet and pretty nice. The utilities work and are gathered near the power pedestal. This campground serves a need but it's not what I would call a destination. - KC8RXQ

Apr 2017 - $20.00

We stayed here for a quick 2-night trip to the Raleigh area. It was easy to get in and out of. When we arrived, we went to the big red barn assuming there would be an office there - just restrooms and laundry. The host came driving up on a golf cart because she had been watching for us and directed us to our site which was an easy pull though and very level. The sites are just long enough for the trailer, but they were very wide so we were able to park beside it. We weren't there much except to sleep so can't comment about amenities. - mmhopper

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10 Excellent

Simple Times RV Park and Campground 24.93 miles SW

7915 South NC-49 Snow Camp, North Carolina 27349 (map) | Click To View Phone

Sites: 24 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 1 Reviews

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Jan 2019 - $42.00

First camper to the facility. Watched from vacant to full occupancy in 4 months. Attentive off-site owners, with on-site caretakers this new park is clean and orderly. While construction and improvements are underway, The park is still quiet and attractive. - WayneBrown

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