Facilities & details
Amenities and on-site features reported for Camp 5.
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to Camp 5.
- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
- Campfires are allowed, but check for seasonal fire bans before lighting one.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
Location
Where Camp 5 sits on the map and how to get there.
Nearby cities & towns
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What’s nearby
Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.
🏞️ Attractions
The Birkhead Mountains Wilderness was established by the 1984 North Carolina Wilderness Act and covers 5,160 acres (20.9 km2) in the Uwharrie National Forest at the northern end of the Uwharrie Mountains, in central North Carolina.
The North Carolina Zoo, formerly the North Carolina Zoological Park, is a zoo in Asheboro, North Carolina, housing 1,700 animals of more than 250 species, primarily representing Africa and North America. It is one of two state-supported zoos in the United States, with the other being the Minnesota Zoo. With 500 acres (2.0 km2) developed, it is the world's largest natural habitat zoo. The North Car
The North Carolina Aviation Museum and North Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame displays a collection across two hangars of static aircraft, uniforms and memorabilia, and an extensive collection of aircraft models. Nearly all aircraft on display are privately owned and on loan. All aircraft on display are kept in flight-worthy condition and the collection changes periodically. Aircraft restoration a
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Garner Seed Co
- Kelly's 49
- BP
⛽ Fuel
Exxon- Fuel station
🍽️ Food & drink
- Silo's Family Restaurant
- Coach's
- Chu's Express
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Outhouse
🎾 Sports
- Tot Hill Farm
- Sports
- Baseball
Weather
Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.
Best time to visit
Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Camp 5.
Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Camp 5.
How much does it cost to camp at Camp 5?
Camp 5 is free to camp at.
Are campfires allowed at Camp 5?
Yes, campfires are permitted — always check for seasonal fire bans before you go.
Is there drinking water at Camp 5?
No — bring your own drinking water.
Who runs Camp 5?
Camp 5 is operated by US Forest Service.
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Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to Camp 5.
- Camp 3 · US Forest Service
- Zooland Family Campground
- Camp 7 · US Forest Service
- Camp 8B
- Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
- East Morris Mountain Hunt Camp · US Forest Service