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4 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
105 miles southeast · straight-line distance
Museum in Durham, North Carolina.
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107 miles southeast · straight-line distance
Museum in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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114 miles south · straight-line distance
World’s largest natural habitat zoo located in Asheboro, North Carolina, United States.
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123 miles northeast · straight-line distance
195,000 acres in Virginia (US) maintained by the National Park Service.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 120 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
4 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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17 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School.
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23 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (30 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
The Peaks of Otter Campground is nestled between the bases of two dominating mountains in the rolling hills of Virginia. Campers enjoy a rare serenity in this rustic setting. Relax, and leave your cares behind!
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24 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (39 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Craig Creek Recreation Area provides old-fashioned, rustic group camping for those that require few amenities. The large open field is great for groups that wish to picnic and tent camp together.
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27 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (45 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Steel Bridge Group Campground provides old-fashioned, rustic group camping for those that require few amenities. There are three well shaded camping sites for available for small group camping.
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31 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (49 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors to enjoy the rustic and peaceful getaway.
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31 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (49 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors to enjoy the rustic beauty and peacefulness of the area.
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31 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (49 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Cave Mountain Lake Group Picnic Shelter is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors to enjoy the rustic beauty and peacefulness of the area.
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31 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (49 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Hopper Creek Group Camp offers a rustic atmosphere under the trees for group camping. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area welcomes visitors to enjoy the natural beauty and relaxing atmosphere.
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31 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (50 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Horseshoe Point Campground is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virgina's Blue Ridge Mountains.
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32 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (49 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Salthouse Branch Campground is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.
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33 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (63 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Goose Point Campground is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The clear water and natural shoreline make Philpott Lake a unique place for visitors.
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35 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Nestled in the rugged foothills within sight of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia are the lake and surrounding public lands of Philpott Lake. The clear water and natural shoreline make Philpott Lake a unique place to visit.
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35 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (55 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Philpott Park is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.
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38 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (48 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Located on the famous Blue Ridge Parkway in the hills of rural Virginia, Rocky Knob Campground is nestled amid rolling meadowlands with impressive displays of seasonal flowers, endless night skies and green pastures.
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39 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campground is a primitive camp located along the Rock Castle Gorge Trail in the Rocky Knob Recreational Area which is part of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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40 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (57 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Otter Creek Campground is located at the Blue Ridge Parkway's lowest elevation, only 649 feet above sea level. Picturesque Otter Creek winds through this quiet, rustic campground.
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45 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (72 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Morris Hill is a peaceful, rustic campground for groups of family and friends. The family campground is a family-friendly destination perched on a ridge above Lake Moomaw.
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46 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr by car (74 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Coles Point Picnic Shelters are tucked in a small opening surrounded by a hardwood forest. Opportunities abound for hiking, photography, nature study, birding and viewing wildlife.
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47 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Situated within the George Washington National Forest, recreation facilities are managed by the US Forest Service. Visit their web site for more information ( http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/gwj/jamesriver/default.htm ).
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50 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area is a place unlike any other on Earth, where ancient landscapes enchant the eye and age-old traditions warm the heart.
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57 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Bluestone Dam spans the New River, forming Bluestone Lake, the third largest lake in West Virginia. With a 2,040 acre surface area, the lake provides boaters, water skiers, and fishermen with great recreational opportunities.
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60 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
The Bluestone River and the rugged and ancient gorge it has carved is a richly diverse and scenic area of the southern Appalachians.
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64 miles east · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war.
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70 miles northwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent.
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79 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
On March 15, 1781, six years into the American Revolution, General Greene and Lord Cornwallis' troops faced off at a small courthouse community. The battle changed the course of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution.
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83 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Noted for its spectacular cliffs and white water on the Gauley River. Near Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park, a Civil War battlefield. On WV 129 at Mt. Nebo, 3 mi W of US 19.
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86 miles northwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features.
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88 miles north · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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94 miles east · straight-line distance
Nestled in the heart of the Cumberland State Forest in central Virginia, Bear Creek Lake is less than an hour west of Richmond. It's the perfect getaway for the outdoor enthusiast.
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100 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Provides a navigable channel to the head of navigation on the Kanawha River and principally serves the coal mines in that area. Located near Montgomery.
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103 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
John H. Kerr Dam & Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, is a 50,000-acre lake extending 39 miles up the Roanoke River along 800 miles of wooded, cove-studded shoreline in Virginia and North Carolina.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHotel/Lodge/Resort Privately OwnedNature educationPicnickingWater sports
104 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
With 40 mi of shoreline, this lake attracts fishing and boating enthusiasts. Located in the wooded hills of central West Virginia, the project office is 1 mi E of Sutton, off I-79.
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105 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Beautiful lake in rugged terrain with visitor center overlooking the lake and many recreational opportunities.
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105 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
W. Kerr Scott Reservoir is located in the beautiful Yadkin River Valley in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Authorized purposes of the reservoir are flood control, water supply, recreation, and fish and wildlife management.
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110 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Green Springs National Historic Landmark District in Virginia’s Piedmont encompasses over 14,000 acres.
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110 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Provides a 9-ft navigable channel on the Kanawha River extending 15 miles to London Dam. Located at Belle, WV.
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114 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
There are numerous recreation opportunities at Burnsville Lake, including excellent hunting.
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117 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, DC, Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows.
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120 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The US Army Corps of Engineers and the State of North Carolina would like to welcome you to Falls Lake.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 28, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Nasher Museum of Art, Ackland Art Museum, North Carolina Zoo, Shenandoah National Park. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
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Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 46 miles, including Peaks Of Otter Campground (23 miles northeast), Craig Creek Recreation Area (24 miles north), Steel Bridge Campground (27 miles northwest). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.