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Immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance of this rustic haven. Situated at the heart of North Carolina, cradled in the embrace of the Uwharrie Mountains. This extraordinary off-grid bell tent glamping site promises an unparalleled experience, destined to etch lifelong memories.
Explore the Uwharrie National Forest, delve into the wonders of the North Carolina Zoo, and beyond—all within a convenient 25-minute radius. If your heart yearns for adventure and outdoor escapades, look no further. Our haven provides seclusion, yet effortless access to essentials and shopping amenities. Your gateway to serene serendipity awaits.
turn onto pioneer trail the left onto sminole trail
We really enjoyed our stay at Cold Spring Basecamp. Our tent camping spot was right on the creek and the kids loved playing in the water and the open field with new friends who we met camping beside us. Great place and its just as its described and pictured! We 10/10 reccomend and cant wait to come back next year!
What a magical gem to discover within an hour of home! I love camping, but I don’t love the hassle of packing/setting up camp/breaking down camp/packing/unloading/cleaning/reorganizing/etc for next time….especially not for a short trip and especially not with the whole family in tow (am I right, mamas?)
This place is perfect. It’s not really a cabin, more of a fancier lean-to. Three walls and a proper roof! It has a pull down shade wall (Bill’s cabin, anyway), camp mattresses on simple plywood bed frames, lanterns, a solar panel to power string lights and recharge batteries, a dedicated propane camp stove and propane, utensils, plates/bowls/cups, a coffee French press, a fire ring and chairs. Truly we brought clothes, toiletries, food, a pillow, a sleeping bag and games, the rest stayed home. I wouldn’t want to brave it when lows start being sub-freezing, but I want to find every excuse to go back April-Nov!
We got a camping experience that wasn’t an overpriced cabin, which isn’t really camping anyway. And we didn’t have to schlep all the usual things that turn an otherwise pleasant weekend into another chore.
This feels strange to say, but even the outhouse was cute (port a potty with a cedar shed built around it).
My only real disappointment was the water situation. There is a bucket of non-potable water attached to a gravity filter. For 2 days it was barely enough. If we’d had more plate-needy food we would not have had enough water to wash and drink and we were only 3 people for 2 nights. Bill’s Cabin is supposedly set up for 7 people. It was already not quite sufficient so I can’t imagine trying to accommodate 7 on that amount of water.
We stayed at Teela Springs, the furthest out cabin/shelter. The shelter was surprisingly large with a nice propane stove and a pretty well equipped kitchen. It was chilly and rainy when we were there and unfortunately there was a fire ban, but we still had a great time. There is an outhouse a short walk away and solar lights that make the shelter functional and cozy at night.
We had a great time at Teela Springs and we have already booked a return visit when it will be warmer in April. We visited for 3 nights Thanksgiving weekend and although it was cold, we had an amazing time. The kids loved riding the bike trail and hope to someday be able to really fly through it. It was also fun climbing the large hill near the parking area and getting a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains. The hike to the waterfall was fun as well. We’re very excited to see what Hartwell and family have planned for the future at Cold Spring Base Camp!
Our family of 4 stayed in the Corn Crib over a chilly weekend in late Feb. The location was easy to find and within 30 minutes to many hikes and area attractions. Dry split wood available on site for $5 a bundle as well as a nice freshwater spring. The mattresses were comfortable, and the site was peaceful. It was drafty, due to the open porch side and elevated position of the cabin, so be sure to bring bedding appropriate to the weather forecast. You'll be rewarded with a unique and serene morning view of the mountain flora.
Overall, a unique and enjoyable experience!
Come prepared and enjoy a rustic and whimsical getaway.
