Nice place, nice lake, love the staff, the biggest downfall is the internet is beyond terrible but…read morethe place makes up for it in a lot of other ways.

I type this as I'm in pain to even reach the keyboard. You see - you *may* think you're in shape,…read morebut you will realize you're not once you hit up Jibtopia Wake Park - the hidden secret to become awesome at wake boarding. When Kelly recommends stretches when you get home - do yourself and your quads a favor and listen to her. The best way to describe Jibtopia is it's like someone had a cool idea to make a custom wake board park pulley system whilst sipping beers around a camp fire with old friends - but then they actually built it. And then they built a bar, and then an ATV track, and then a club, and then adorable cabins, and then adorably clean showers for the cabins, and bought horses... This place is an outdoor lovin'-wake board learner's dream come true. You see, while I know I give off the air of a professional board sports person *sarcasm* - I've never once been on a wake board. But Andy and Kelly (the insanely nice owners who take beer talks seriously) had both me and Rob running down the full length of the private lake within 3 hours (might I also add they have the patience of 10 angels). Things to note: - If you're following Google maps, DON'T turn down the road it defaults to unless you want to say hey to Cole and help a guy mow his lawn. Go to the next left where you'll find a giant sign saying JIBTOPIA - that's where the park is. - Sunglasses aren't recommended and after greeting the water with my face at full-speed, I've got to agree. - I wore a bikini top and board shorts - I think I made the right choice. They provide the board, the helmets, and the life jackets - which you will very much need. BRING A TOWEL. - Do get lessons - these cats are insanely awesome teachers and made the whole experience top notch. They are really able to narrow down your issues and help with form. - Bring bug spray! Turns out my blood must taste like ripe mangoes or something - I'm covered in mosquito bites. - Bring shower gear (shampoos, towels, etc) and a dry change of clothes - they have really awesome showers and it's nice to towel off after that workout. - You can bring a camera, they have tables nearby to grab that award winning Nat-Geo shot and still keep your camera dry.

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Awesome place! One of, if not THE cheapest seasonal campground at SML! They are doing a bunch of…read moreimprovements as well and the place is looking amazing! I highly recommend Eagles Roost Campground to anybody who is looking for a seasonal spot. As of 2019, they are no longer taking overnight campers, so it is only available as a season campground.

The campground was at a very nice location and the bathrooms were pretty clean for a campground…read more The people were EXTREMELY polite and willing to help. What was especially great was that the boat slips were covered. The only problem was that sone of the slips closer to the shore were extremely shallow but we parked our boat in a shallow spot (3ft) and we were fine but this is probably not going to be a problem for you because the lake was lowered by 2ft because there was a hurricane going up the coast and the mild thunderstorms that would reach the lake would probably flood it. Other than that the campsite was wonderful and I enjoyed my stay.

This is a great park, it is managed well and up kept. I stayed on the North park so my review is…read morebased off the North (never visited to the South spots). -full site hook ups (30/50 and additional outlets for extension cords/heated hoses at the pedestal) -water stub up is already heat traced -amazing wifi (streaming services never lagged) -great water pressure (except when the whole park decides to flush tanks at the same time) -Owner/manager is very responsive to concerns/needs -spacious spots (some even have double vehicle parking) -easy to back into spots and overall easy to navigate around areas. -concrete slabs for steps at all spots -park is close to town and close to main road but is quiet and secluded -security cameras and key pad for gates are a huge peace of mind bonus 10/10 recommend staying here

Very close sights and very loud. Great for families. There were a lot of kids on our visit. Seemed…read morelike cars were driving around all night, car doors slamming, and the distant sound of babies crying. We probably wouldn't visit this site again due to the fact we are empty nesters and prefer seclusion.

This recreation area and campsite is a hidden gem in east Durham. There are numerous piers for…read morefishing and swimming access, campsites for individuals and groups, and boat rentals. Drive all the way to the end of the road to reach the playground and beach area with shallow water that is perfect for kids. Bathrooms are clean and include lots of changing stalls. We saw many hiking trails and will be back to explore those. Nature was pristine -- so well maintained, no trash, absolutely gorgeous. We felt like we were in a magical place on a vacation, not right within Durham. We will be back regularly!

This is a phenomenal campground highly recommend the core of engineering allows for wood foraging,…read moreand keeps the site's in excellent condition. Highly recommended over places in the area.

While the park was beautiful and a nice place for my partner and I to have our lake date. It was a…read morebit of a hassle and inconvenience when trying to pay for a campsite. We were unsuccessful after calling, going online, and speaking with the park attendant at the gate. Not a big fan of the east coast and the prices nature parks charge here. Living in the mid and west coast you can literally pull up and park at almost any lake with your hammock and it cost you nothing. Here on the east coast not only are you paying for ok scenery and rude attendants that look over you depending on how you look.

At the risk of making it harder on me to get a spot, I absolutely love Saxapahaw Campground. They…read morehave huge spots, each with a grill and a fire pit, and there are some tree houses in the area. The campground has two public showers and two bathrooms, and a beautiful view of the river adjoining the scenic trail. Within walking distance is the local brewery Haw River and a great restaurant with some shops, but the campground has seasonal beer as well at the pavilion.

From the owner: Saxapahaw Campground was conceived to provide a unique camping experience for visitors to the…read morevillage of Saxapahaw and surrounding area with its many attractions and activities. The campground encompasses 10 acres of beautiful wooded land and is located right on the Haw River just below the Saxapahaw dam. It is an easy 10 minute walk from the campground to the village of Saxapahaw.