Short camping trip to this hidden gem with the family (about 4 hours). This is our third time here…read moreand has camped in multiple sites but this site is definitely my favorite. Private beach front. Quite location. This time of the year not buggy. Unfortunately, the leaves haven't turned yet. There's local store about a mile or two from the site where you can purchase firewood, gas and whatever else you may have forgotten to pack. Across the street is a new Mexican place before that it was a pizza place - hopefully they stay open till our next visit. We tend to meal prep when we camp. Overall, an amazing camping experience and it is the closest you can get to water with a full electrical (50 amp) and water hookup. Till next time!!

This is a great place to camp. so much to do. Very clean. Great for families. Staff are very…read morepleasant. If you like water this is the place to be. Boating, fishing, beaches. you name it it's the place for you.

Can't wait to return next year. This place was awesome. Came here for a nice relaxing weekend at…read morethe end of the summer. We had a tent site right on the water. Every day we would eat drink and swim all day and had a blast. There was no place to buy wood at this park. So make sure that you have some wood for fires. We bought some from a 7-11 prior to coming. But we also found a tree that fell over that someone at the park cut up and let us take to burn. The bathrooms were not the best. Only one of the toilets door would close In-N-Out bathroom. But if you walked a little there was another bathroom. The showers didn't allow for much privacy. But we were swimming every day and got a quick shower in when no one else was there. Some of the sites have these cement areas near the water that are not comfortable to lay in. But I saw a few younger purple on them. I didn't even like sitting in them. Also near the water they get slippery. Make sure you are bringing some type of water shoes. There were a lot of people that had campers and boats near us. Lots of kids and many dogs. A great family destination.

The big lakes have never really been my favorite state parks in NC. Not that that makes them…read moreinherently boring. In fact this one has quite a lot going on. With several access points, hiking, camping, swimming, fishing and boat slips there's no end to summer time enjoyment out here. And lemme tell you, this lake is huge. I wasn't quite aware of Kerr Lake until this stop through. As it seems most of the lake is in Virginia, it's not really heard of as much in NC, I feel like. But it's significant to the history of the area and of course for the energy infrastructure of this part of the country. I took a scenic drive along the expanse of the lake and drove into VA where I crossed the dam "just to say I did". The sheer size of the lake makes for incredible views. While it isn't a park that I see myself going back to anytime soon, I know it would be enjoyable in particular for families going on summer trips to camp and enjoy the water.

Love this Park!!! So beautiful and unspoiled!! Nature's prescription for weary souls!! The rangers…read moreand staff on hand were so friendly and welcoming! We did the hike on the Big Oak Trail and found Sasquatch! So we took a pic with him and collected our keychains at the Visitor Center!! Great day to do a quick morning hike on our way to Wilde Manor!! So scenic and peaceful!! It will calm your spirits and relax your mind! Highly recommend this park!!

Occoneechee is a beautiful place! From peaceful hiking to the energy-filled splash pad, lake access…read moreto tent/lodge camping, and a museum documenting the rich history, it has something for everyone.

Recently had the pleasure of staying and riding at Shangrila guest ranch for 5 days. I enjoyed…read moreidyllic settings, daily rides through woods, meadows and creeks, and picnics at beautifully restored cabins and barns. Julie and Gary, the owners, as well as the young women who work with them, offer tons of knowledge about their horses and their exceptional property. Hearty meals and comfortable accommodations made for a very restorative experience. Highly recommend !

By far the friendliest and most accommodating staff. Beautiful and well taken care of animals…read more Would highly recommend stopping by the ranch!

Its really a cool place to work out in. I have enjoyed myself for the last year into this coming…read moreyear. Everybody's always with smiles and you get such a warm welcoming coming into the door. All equipment is clean and sanitized. Just awesome place to come hang out and get in shape at the same time.

It's a nice facility, clean and no loud music blasting. I take a yoga class there on Monday and it…read morereally helps my overall well-being.

My son just returned from a two week sleepaway here. He had an amazing time! The grounds are…read moregorgeous, the buildings are well maintained and the staff is top knotch! They are a Motorsport camp, so all things car related, perfect for my 12 year old who is obsessed with cars. They also host an Astro camp for those whose interest is space. While my son was there they did tons of driving on and off road, built rockets and launched them, did star gazing with the telescopes they have there, learned car mechanics, and so much more, including regular camp stuff: bonfires, swimming, sports, etc. Another pro was the ban of electronics; no iPads, video games, phones, etc. They keep the kids so busy, they won't miss them. One nice touch was the Thank You card they had the kids write home to parents. A courtesy I have always had my son perform, a good lesson in gratitude. Everyone working there was very personable, kind and helpful. They posted photos of the days activities each night. Any email to camp staff, both leading up to and during camp, was always responded to in a timely manner. This camp was perfect for my kid. He really thrived here. I was nervous, it being his first sleepaway experience, but he had no problems whatsoever and made friends easily with other campers. He's already looking forward next year. I may have to stowaway in his suitcase so I can go too!

We spent a couple days here for a middle school field trip and loved it! Really well run, amazing…read morestaff, very interesting activities.

Amazing Facility and Outdoor Range. Excellent Staff!!!! Great prices. 100% recommend!read more

Don't waste your damn time. Place is not great with communication and very unprofessional and when…read morewe decided to leave and get a refund, they charged us a dollar for refund. Told us it was fine to come bowl and we get here and it's league night and no one is allowed to bowl. Bullshit. Will never come back to such a shit establishment

Great place to play and eat! Food is amazing! Burgers are juicy and steaks are delish! Gotta try…read moreto tempura shrimp and spicy dipping sauce.. YUM!