Sawtooth Campground

Facilities & details

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Know before you go

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• This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
• Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.

Location

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Nearby cities & towns

Towns and cities closest to Sawtooth Campground — browse campsites near each.

• Morganton, US · 15 km
• Hickory, US · 29 km
• Lenoir, US · 34 km
• Shelby, US · 37 km
• Gastonia, US · 57 km

What’s nearby

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🏞️ Attractions

South Mountains State Park - Jacob Fork AccessParks & play0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗

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Chestnut Knob (695 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America

0.1 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗

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Little River FallsWaterfalls0.1 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗

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Big Bear FallsWaterfalls0.1 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗

Chestnut Knob OverlookAttractions0.1 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗

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Jacob Fork OverlookAttractions0.1 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗

High Shoals FallsWaterfalls0.7 km · ~8 min walkDirections ↗

South Mountains State ParkParks & play

South Mountains State Park is a North Carolina state park in Burke County, North Carolina in the United States. Located near Connellys Springs, North Carolina, it covers 20,949 acres (84.78 km2) and includes part of the South Mountains, the highest peaks in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. High Shoals Falls is the park's most visited feature.

4.8 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗

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Simms Hill (637 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in North Carolina, United States of America

22.3 km · ~37 min driveDirections ↗

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Bob Knob (624 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in United States of America

22.3 km · ~37 min driveDirections ↗

Weather

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Good to know

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