RV rental Pilot Mountain State Park, NC: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Shaded by oaks and hickories, the 42-site Family Campground at Pilot Mountain State Park offers plenty of space and privacy. All sites feature picnic tables, grills, and fire pits to maximize your time outdoors — pick up firewood from the campground host, and don't forget your s'mores ingredients. Feeling adventurous? Why not spend the night at one of the secluded canoe-in sites? There are no electric or water hookups at the primitive-style campground, which makes Pilot Mountain a great option for an off-the-grid RV camping getaway. That said, you'll still enjoy creature comforts such as modern bathhouses and drinking water. There's no sanitation station, but you'll have access to a community dumpster. All sites are back-in and can accommodate RV rentals of up to 38 feet in length. Like many state park RV campgrounds, Pilot Mountain is pet-friendly. Just be sure to keep your dog leashed and always supervise your buddy. Generators are allowed so long as you respect quiet time. If you prefer a full-frills motorhome camping experience, make reservations at the Fancy Gap / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA in Carroll County, VA. The park can easily accommodate larger rigs up to 75 feet in length and offers full-hookup sites.

On the southern border of the park, Horne Creek Farm offers a glimpse of life on the Piedmont Plateau in the early 1900s. The open-air museum is anchored by a historic farmhouse filled with antiques and colonial artifacts. Strolling around the grounds, you can peer into the smokehouse, tobacco barn, and corn-crib, and wander through the apple orchard. Special events include sheep shearing demonstrations, corn shucking contests, craft fairs, and pie baking competitions. Fertile soil and lashings of sunshine make North Carolina a seventh heaven for winemakers. Sipping your way through Yadkin Valley Wine Country will reveal gems like JOLO Winery & Vineyards. Sample award-winning blends in the tasting room and enjoy lunch on the sun-drenched outdoor patio. For gas, groceries and other motorhome camping supplies, head five minutes north to the town of Pilot Mountain. Winston-Salem is the closest major city, a 30-minute drive down the Pilot Mountain Parkway. You're also a two-hour drive from the North Carolina state capital, which makes Pilot Mountain State Park a great option for urbanites wanting to camp in an RV near Raleigh.