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The Shallow Ford Campsites are located along The Haw river. The Haw River Trail provides public access to Alamance County’s most important natural feature. Built on the idea of conservation through recreation, the land and paddle trails allow the community to explore and appreciate its river while helping to conserve and protect this important resource.
Primitive backcountry campsite located approximately one mile from parking area. Access by hiking or paddling only!
The department requires that a responsible adult accompany each group. Group limit is 10 people.
Fee:
$10 per group (County & Non-County Resident)
Please choose your arrival day for your reservation, we will know you are staying the night.
The Shallow Ford Natural Area is located approximately one mile from the parking area or via a dedicated paddle access on the Haw River. there are three primitive backcountry campsites. Available by reservation.
This trail is pretty cool. I would say it's a little challenging with all the hidden and cross trails around. Definitely recommend coming out here on a nice cool day. And definitely bring your dog for a great hike!
Shallow Ford is a great place to spend an hour or a weekend. Beautiful trails, multiple access points to the river for boating, fishing or just a walk in the water. Nice camp sites. Great section of the Mountains to Sea Trail!
Went hiking here a couple of weeks ago with the dog. This area is beautiful and the trails are well maintained and easy to follow. Did a bit of geocaching along the way. :)
If you want to go for a secluded hike in the woods, then this park is fine. But if you expect to see the Haw River and hike along it for the scenery forget it! Go to Great Bend Park nearby. We hiked 1/2 hr before seeing a small glimpse of the river. Passed only one couple on a sunny late September Sunday late AM.
The trails made no sense.
It was as if someone gave some Boys Scouts 100s of trail markers and told them to make meandering trails. Why doesn’t a path go right to the river? Why isn’t there a homestead on the Homestead Trail? Why isn’t there a White Trail as shown on the map?
I understand the river was low and the stream was just a trickle, so it wasn’t very picturesque, but why isn’t there a trail along the river? We followed the trails, walked of over an hour, and maybe saw only 3 small glimpses of the river. Very Disappointing!!
Been hiking at this park since 2011 and I still love it. Trails are well maintained, well-marked, and it has some primitive camping sites that I've wanted to check out. The paddle access down the homestead trail is well marked and a great area to relax on the rocks, just beware of any kayakers/canoers that need to come up to the trail. It is a steep climb down to the water from the trail, so wear appropriate shoes and be careful with pets/young children. Beautiful, shady spots on the river and the creek depending on which part of which trail you're on. Cool info signs marking historic spots on the trails. A must for local and visiting hikers!
