Last minute trip near Charlotte, NC

byrdr1 wrote:
Dan Nichols RV park in Salisbury NC. Local city/county run campground, just up the road on I-85, it would be on the Charlotte side of I-85.
Less than 45 minutes from Charlotte without interstate traffic problems.
randy

And I-85 right now is a disaster between there and Charlotte. Down to one lane often. Coworker called last week (lives near Concord Mills) and was in traffic on I-85 at 5:30 am and sat for over 45 minutes coming into work and not making very far. He is usually in at 6:15 am, but was not there when I left at 7am.

Dan Nichols RV park in Salisbury NC. Local city/county run campground, just up the road on I-85, it would be on the Charlotte side of I-85.
Less than 45 minutes from Charlotte without interstate traffic problems.
randy

Somewhere in the mountains. That's where true camping takes place IMO. Mama Gerties is really nice in Swannanoa just off I-40 before you hit Asheville. Tons of other places around that area. Sycamore Lodge is like going to a timeshare sale. They try to get you to buy into the place and it's 20 minutes from anything. I don't like feeling like I'm at a large car dealership in the middle of a "sale".

mockybird wrote:
Now I need a doughnut.

ROAD TRIP!

When we lived in Massachusetts, my wife was bitc**ng...I mean complaining about never having been to the Ben and Jerry's factory in northern Vermont, just hours away. It was a Saturday and around 1 or 2. I got her and the kids in the jeep and drove the several hours there to get there at closing time. Luckily tey did not shut down the store they sell ice cream at and we were the last ones of the day to buy ice cream. Sat there at one of the tables and ate it and then drove back home the several hours.

Then there was the time she was complaining about ever getting to go to NYC. So at 1pm I packed them in the jeep and drove the 4 hrs. We drove into, through and around, never stopping anywhere, but seeing what we could. It was also dark. Then we drove the 4 hrs back home. Was about a 10-11 hr trip, just to site see from the car. Lol

Both of them were worth the experiences we had.

I have left my home in NC many times and drove to Myrtle Beach to spend the day on the beach and then drove back home that night. Approx 8 hours of driving but I did it cause I wanted to go to the beach that day. Now granted that along my way, I was limited to what I saw that day except for sand and water.

For little ones to have a fun day from Charlotte, I strongly suggest Dan Nicholas County park in Salisbury. WE hookups only with bath house and dump stations. Lots of activities for the kids to do and I can guarantee they will love it.
ALSO, I am not sure of the agenda of Guy, but maybe just not having a great day.
Go camping and you and the world will be smiling. Now I need a doughnut.

Lake Wateree, Jellystone Marion, Asheville East KOA, Fancy Gap KOA, Cane Creek Park, Dan Nichoals Park. All within 45min to 2 hours of charlotte. AND are KID friendly!

:S Let's get back on Topic, please!

Guy Roan wrote:

Terryallan wrote:

Guy Roan wrote:

Terryallan wrote:

NanciL wrote:
Check out Tom Johnsons in Marion as your base camp, and then take your car and do a trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The poster that said you could get to the beach and the mountains in the same day is nuts, unless you are using a jet plain, or unless they plan on making a U turn after they get a cup of coffee at the beach !

Jack L

You really don't believe I can eat breakfast in Blowing Rock in the morning, and have Britt Donuts at Carolina Beach before supper??? I promise you I can, and do it easily. It's only 5 1/2 driving hours or less from Blowing Rock to Carolina Beach.
You need to go more.

Of course you can make it from the mountains to the beaches and back in one day, but it was rediculous to tell someone that has just moved to Charlotte to do that, and I am guessing that is the point NancyL was trying to make
You can also do it in SC, Georgia, Virginia, Mass, and NH.

Guy

Read the post. (The one you quoted ain't it) I never once suggested the OP do it. I only said it could be done, as NC has many, many things to do and see. And it is possible to see the mountains, and beach in the same day. And it was in response to, and agreeing with another poster. Not sure how rediculous that is.

And I'll repeat; "It is ridiculous" How often do you do it?
Sure if you are a truck driver making a run out there, dropping off your load, and then picking up another and returning.
You need to do it more often so you can actually experience how stupid it is

Guy

Actually. The ridiculous part is you misunderstanding what I said. It appears, to read and understand what you read, Is not your thing.
You keep adding to it. No one, Except YOU. Said anyting about coming back in the same day. But then, I've done that as well. I really don't understand your problem. but it is your's. See Ya.

To the OP, Sorry it got side tracked. Point is, From Charlotte, you have a wide choice of places to go on a Friday afternoon. And one of the best short trips is Kings Mountain.
BTW. The Carolina Campers will be there the 17, 18, & 19th of May. Come on down.

Another great place is Raccoone Holler in Glendale Springs. Full hookups, and quiet. They do have a play ground, and fishing lake. But it's a couple hours from Charlotte up 16. And it's still cool in the mountains.

Maybe I am missing something but nowhere does he say that It is a round trip in one day ??? He simply stated that you could see it all in 1 day .... I am sure must of us RVrs are used to or can drive 5-6 hrs a day... But we are not helping the OP with this. , he is looking for local to home for the first trip......OP - did you look into Carowinds ??

Terryallan wrote:

Guy Roan wrote:

Terryallan wrote:

NanciL wrote:
Check out Tom Johnsons in Marion as your base camp, and then take your car and do a trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The poster that said you could get to the beach and the mountains in the same day is nuts, unless you are using a jet plain, or unless they plan on making a U turn after they get a cup of coffee at the beach !

Jack L

You really don't believe I can eat breakfast in Blowing Rock in the morning, and have Britt Donuts at Carolina Beach before supper??? I promise you I can, and do it easily. It's only 5 1/2 driving hours or less from Blowing Rock to Carolina Beach.
You need to go more.

Of course you can make it from the mountains to the beaches and back in one day, but it was rediculous to tell someone that has just moved to Charlotte to do that, and I am guessing that is the point NancyL was trying to make
You can also do it in SC, Georgia, Virginia, Mass, and NH.

Guy

Read the post. (The one you quoted ain't it) I never once suggested the OP do it. I only said it could be done, as NC has many, many things to do and see. And it is possible to see the mountains, and beach in the same day. And it was in response to, and agreeing with another poster. Not sure how rediculous that is.

And I'll repeat; "It is ridiculous" How often do you do it?
Sure if you are a truck driver making a run out there, dropping off your load, and then picking up another and returning.
You need to do it more often so you can actually experience how stupid it is

Guy