Mayberry Campground

The Great Outdoors

You can see the iconic Pilot Mountain at the Pilot Mountain State Park with your RV rental near Mayberry Campground. This 2,000-foot mountain has been a navigational landmark for centuries. Little Pinnacle Overlook offers spectacular views. The park also features a canoe trail on the river and an extensive trail system, including the Bean Shoals Canoe Trail, the Corridor Trail, the Grindstone Trail, the Horne Creek Trail, and the Ivy Bluff Trail. Trails range from easy to strenuous. Other recreational opportunities include climbing and rappelling, paddling, hiking, biking, fishing, and picnicking. Picnic areas with tables, grills, and restrooms are available. Park rangers offer educational and interpretive programs, including hikes, bird programs, and stargazing events.Hanging Rock State Park is also easily accessible with your Mount Airy camper rental. This state park was originally established as a 1930's Civilian Conservation Corps project. It now features a stocked lake for swimming and fishing, 20 miles of hiking trails, eight miles of mountain biking trails, and river access. The lake has a bathhouse with restrooms, dressing rooms, lounge area, and snack bar. Canoe and rowboat rentals are available. Rock climbing is allowed with appropriate permits. Picnic areas offer tables, grills, restrooms, and drinking water. There is also a park museum and interpretive programs that focus on the natural and cultural history of the Sauratown Mountains.You’ll also be able to spend some time at Stone Mountain State Park with your rental motorhome near Mayberry Campground. This park features a massive granite dome that overlooks a restored 19th-century mountain farm. There is also a historic church site with services held seasonally. There are interpretive exhibits and displays, including an old-time still, a loom, and animal pelts, in the park office. The park also has over 20 miles of designated trout waters, 18 miles of trails, and picnic areas with shelters, tables, grills, drinking fountains, and restrooms. Rock climbing is allowed with appropriate permits. Ranger programs include hikes, astronomy programs, and other family-friendly activities.

Exploring the Area

There’s plenty to do and see right in Mount Airy when you're camping at Mayberry Campground. Some of the highlights here include the Mayberry Courthouse and Jail, the Andy Griffith Museum, the Mayberry Spirits Distillery, and the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History. The downtown district features an eclectic mix of rural Americana and contemporary crafts. You can enjoy a self-guided walking tour to learn more. Special events that take place every year that you may want to plan around include the Mayberry Food Truck Fest, the Public Art Guitar Crawl, Mayberry Days, and the Autumn Leaves Festival. Be sure to check out the Mount Airy Visitor Center, Mount Airy Downtown, and Visit Mayberry for the latest in local news, happenings, and tourist information.You can also head over to Winston-Salem when you camp in an RV near Mount Airy. Old Salem Museums and Gardens is a restored Moravian settlement with costumed interpreters, crafts, a bakery, and much more. Other top things to do and see here include the Reynolda House Museum of Modern Art, Salem Lake, a/perture Cinema, the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, Bethabara Park, and the National Cycling Center. Special events that take place around here include the Tanglewood Festival of Lights, the RiverRun International Film Festival, Gears and Guitars, and the Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors. Make sure to visit the Winston-Salem Visitor Center, the Piedmont Triad Visitor Center, and Visit NC for up-to-date information on area attractions, events, and tourist guides.When you leave the RV campgrounds in search of good eating in town, you’ll have your choice of classic Southern comfort food, diner fare, burgers, barbecue, and more. Don’t miss out on the moonshine ice cream. If you need to fill up your tank, both gasoline and diesel fuel are easily available at any of the area truck stops, convenience stores, and service stations.