I have stayed here a couple of times and have had wonderful experiences. The first time I got a…read moremassive migraine and couldn't leave. The people were so nice and just said when I'm up to taking care of extra day, just come to office. This time I met the new owner, he is super nice. He is also doing renovations and additions to the camp. There is a beach for the kids to make sand castles, fishing, a great dog run with an obstacle run. It is also quiet. I will be staying here on the way home. It is conveniently located off I-95.

Love this place as a stopover on our way south to FL. New owner has made many improvements. Great…read moredog park, nice walk around the lake, and the nicest, cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen at a campground. Clean and quiet. Easy on/off highway, and owner is the nicest guy. It's a regular stop for us each way every year.

Jones Lake State Park is located in Elizabethtown, NC. It is full of beauty, science and history…read more European migrants settled in the area and the lakes. Jones Lake was named for a local who donated a tract of land on which Elizabethtown was founded. Salters Lake was named after Sallie Salter. She was an American Revolutionary War heroine who famously spied on the Tories encamped along the Cape Fear River. Jones Lake State Park has a Visitor Center with restrooms and interactive educational displays. These cover the history of the area, the scientific phenomenon and the ecology. Both Jones Lake and Salters Lake are Carolina Bays with highly acidic ecosystems. They are shallow, elliptically shaped depressions found throughout the Atlantic Coastal Plain. Aerial views show that thousands of these ovals are perfectly parallel, precisely aligned along a northwest-to-southeast axis. There are many theories about these geological wonders. From wind and waves to even meteorite impacts. The industry in the area was farming and harvesting cotton and longleaf pines for the turpentine, pitch and timber. The area became overcut, and farmers could no longer survive. This led to an experiment of making these areas into parks. During the Jim Crow Era, it became a refuge for African Americans and was the state's first state park for African Americans. As most areas were segregated, the park is where the community came together culturally for baptisms, family reunions and community celebrations. In 1964, the park became desegregated. I had to double-check the date, as 1964 is not that long ago. The lake's water is tea-colored, and decomposing organic matter produces tannic acids. This lowers the pH to 4.3, so it is closer to vinegar than to lake water. It is nutrient-poor as well, so not much can survive here. The waterlogged wetland and rims create a unique evergreen shrub bog called a pocosin. The bog has evergreen bay trees such as the Sweet Bay, Loblolly Bay, and Red Bay. Bladen County is home to carnivorous plants like the Venus flytrap, pitcher plants and sundews, which thrive here. Not many fish can survive here except for acid-tolerant fish species, like the chain pickerel, yellow perch, flyer sunfish, and yellow bullhead catfish. For day visitors, Jones Lake State Park features over 50 picnic tables, charcoal grills, a sandy volleyball court, and horseshoe pits. During the warmer summer months, the park also opens a designated, roped-off swimming area with a white-sand beach.

Jones Lake State Park is a peaceful well‑kept place to camp and explore. The campground is small…read morebut usually easy to get a spot in, and the whole area is taken care of really well including the bathhouse, which is clean and maintained better than a lot of larger parks. The trail around the lake is an easy but rewarding walk. There's no elevation to worry about, just about five miles of flat, quiet trail with plenty of scenery. It's the kind of hike where you can relax and enjoy the water, the trees, and the quiet without feeling rushed. Just make sure you bring bug spray this is a large lake with standing water which is a perfect breeding ground for bugs. The park also has a fishing dock and a small boat launch that's perfect for kayaks and similar setups. One of the best things about Jones Lake is how quiet it is. You're away from crowds, away from noise, and it actually feels like you get space to breathe. Interesting fact (at least to me) Jones Lake State Park was established in 1939, and it holds an important place in North Carolina history. It was the first state park developed specifically for Black Americans during segregation its cultural significance is still a big part of its identity today. The nearby town of Elizabethtown has a quaint little downtown with a few local restaurants. There's not a ton going on, but it's a pleasant place to stop before or after your time at the park.

​You'll see the billboards for 100 miles in either direction, and honestly, the anticipation is…read morepart of the experience. South of the Border is the ultimate "time capsule" of 1950s roadside America. It's unapologetically tacky, neon-drenched, and wonderfully weird. Is it a bit weathered? Yes. But it's a must-stop at least once in your life just to experience the sheer scale of Pedro's world. ​ ​The Sombrero Tower: For $5, you can take a glass elevator up 200 feet. The view of the I-95 corridor and the surrounding Carolina plains is actually really cool, and it's a great way to stretch your legs after hours of driving. ​ This is a photographer's playground. Between the giant Pedro statues, the fiberglass animals, and the vintage neon, your camera roll will be full. ​The Shopping: From fireworks at "Rocket City" to the most random souvenirs you didn't know you needed, the shops are massive.

The whole place seems anachronistic and dated. There's a musty aged smell in all the buildings, and…read morethe restrooms were minimally serviced with an ever present "urinal cake" smell. It was fascinating to stop by and see it, but it seems well past its prime.

The staff, the cleanliness and their hospitality. We were broke down, and they took us in like…read morefamily, got us back on the road.

Great campground. Not big or fancy but friendly staff and near interstate 95. We loved it here!read more

Great place to camp for Darlington race weekend's! Power and water with 30 and 50amp. A plus is…read morethat you can bring a golf cart unlike when staying on track property. Plenty of room and parking.

From the owner: Young Easy In* Easy Out Parking, L.L.C. Front Stretch…read moreCamping Outside NASCAR's Historic Darlington Raceway 1325 Indian Branch Road Darlington, S. C. 29532 Phone: (843) 245-0657 Directions We are located on the front stretch of Darlington Raceway across from the main entrance at Petty Boulevard and Gate 34 on 1325 Indian Branch Road, Darlington, SC. Our large, level grass covered sites have 50 and 30 amp electricity with water and can easily accommodate your canopies and slide outs. Spigots on each site, Pets allowed, Porta-jons & pump service available, Owner lives on property. Your source for RV sites, Tent Camping and Vehicle parking since 1999.

Just got back from our second visit to Holden Beach RV Campground and we love it. It has new…read moreownership since we went two years ago and more improvements have been made to make it even better. We love the family atmosphere and our kids enjoyed riding their bikes, playing on the playground, and going to the pool. This is the perfect campground if you love smaller campgrounds with SHADE. It is definitely not a concrete jungle like some of the other campgrounds. The bath houses are the best and they are cleaned on a regular basis. The campground also has a small store that offers free movie rental for those rainy days/nights. The staff is very friendly. I cannot say enough great things about this campground!

We loved our stay at HBRV. We were so happy that it wasn't a cookie cutter campground. There were…read moregorgeous live oaks throughout the campground; creating a beautiful setting and adding additional privacy. From the moment we arrived the HBRV staff were friendly and helpful. Someone guided us to our site and even helped my husband back in. The bathroom facilities were modern and clean. The brand new saltwater pool was well maintained. Staff was easy to find and extremely helpful throughout our stay. Overall, a perfect experience. We will be back.

No stars honestly. Dont waste your time. Nosy, overbearing, strict, no fun having, park. Move on…read more And Amy, the park ranger, is rude and petty.

We booked our full hookup site online about 3 weeks out which surprised me for July. This SC state…read morepark is near the NC border and was an easy drive from Wilmington. The campground has 48 sites all with water, and half had electric and certain ones with sewer. Our site #11 was a little tricky to park our camper but most site seemed to have good layouts. It was a peaceful and beautiful campground plus one walking trail, a large lake with rentals, dock and path and also a playground. Both bathhouses were clean and never crowded. The ranger even hosted a campfire s'mores night. The only thing I noticed was there were no trash cans by the playground and people left trash. I'd like to come back and stay at a site next to the lake for a great view.

I really enjoyed my brief stop at Lumber River State Park. I hiked part of an easy trail along the…read moreLumber River, and it was very pretty and peaceful. There were some benches along the way. There were picnic tables too, and the bathrooms were pretty decent.

Yet another park in the coastal part of the state. Think: lots of water. Of course, it is a river…read moreafter all. The recent rains seemed to have done a number on this place. On my visit in early Feb 2019 there was still at least one trail too washed out and covered with debris to hike fully. That said, there was still plenty to hike to and see. The park is, a bit confusingly, comprised of two access areas: Chalk Banks and Princess Ann. They're both quite far from each other and the park office is located only in the Princess Ann area, in case you're wondering where to get your passport stamped. At this access I took the Griffin's Bluff Trail along the river. It was a Friday afternoon in winter and dead empty and quiet except for park staff slowly clearing a trail in the distance. The trail loops back and connects to another, blue-blazed trail that takes you away from the water's edge and eventually along a fairy-like moss covered path. A rather long section of paved path goes past several primitive-ish campsites. There are actual bathrooms nearby though no showers and plenty of picnic tables throughout the park. You will never be too far from your car. Several placards give area historical info particularly about the lumber industry. There are places to put in boats at both access points. I imagine if time allowed it would be a fantastic weekend spent kayaking from Chalk Banks to Princess Ann camping somewhere along the way.