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Jul 12, 2013

Camp Carowinds , Charlotte

We are staying at Carowinds in 2 weeks for a couple of days and trying to see actual pictures of the campground and the sites. Does anybody here have any places that I could see some good , recent photos?? THX...Joe
  • I usually do not respond to post about this campground but I feel compelled to provide some input. Check out reviews about Carowinds Campground.
    The last time we stayed there, which was about 3 years ago, the whole campground itself was heading toward nothing short of a memory of what it used to be. The water was so bad we had to go purchase water at a local chain for drinking. Most all of the RV sites were so in need of repairs and updating. I am pretty tolerable if I can see that they are trying to make improvements but it was not to be so here. It was so bad that we vowed we would never go back unless things changed.
    We don't mind paying a decent price for a campsite if we feel we get what we paid for. But with this place, it was no where near where it should have been. Just IMHO.
  • Thanks for the reply's... I will be going there for work so the fee is not an issue ( paid for :B ) .. my family will be visiting the park while I have the truck with me at the office so Carowinds is most convenient for us because of the shuttle... Just trying to see what it looks like!Joe
  • Carowinds CG is a nice place to stay. Shuttle provided from there to the park and back. Discount tickets to Carowinds for campers. they have a pool and a lodge of sorts but not much else. Of course after going to Carowinds, you will be just looking for a place to rest anyway. Used to be a pricey cg though. About $60/night if I remember correctly. McDowell Preserve is a county cg just 4 miles away that is lots cheaper, not much to do there either though, cg is in driving distance to a lake. No full hookups.
  • You can get a feel for the park by using Google Earth. Carowinds is on the north side of Carowinds Blvd. The campground is on the west side of the park, just off the Blvd. There's a large pool just beyond the coaster tracks. The park is just west of the pool. Hardly a resort, Camp Wilderness will be convenient for a two day visit to the park. There are two other parks within a short drive with far more ambiance for less cost, should you elect to extend your stay in the area. Carowinds is fun, especially for the kids. Enjoy your trip.