North Carolina State Fairgrounds Campground
RV Park
Write a Review 801 Youth Center Dr. Raleigh, NC 27606 919-612-6767 Official WebsiteGPS: 35.7964, -78.7177
Overview of North Carolina State Fairgrounds Campground
Please note: Campground closes for the N.C. State Fair in October.
Last Price Paid: $35
Reported by Haznavy on 8/8/2024
Longest RV Reported: 45 feet (Class A)
Reported by DogFather on 3/9/2023
Number of Sites 350
Pad Type gravel
Elevation 426 ft / 129 m
Max Stay 14
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Reviews of North Carolina State Fairgrounds Campground 20 people have reviewed this location.
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“Location, location, location!”
Reviewed 1/6/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 11 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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We have stayed at the NC State Fairgrounds on several occasions to take care of family business in Raleigh. You really can't beat the location! And full hookups! YES! But it is definitely a utilitarian campground. There are some semi-permanent sites and long-term campers who are working in the area. There are no bathhouses, no fi... more
We have stayed at the NC State Fairgrounds on several occasions to take care of family business in Raleigh. You really can't beat the location! And full hookups! YES! But it is definitely a utilitarian campground. There are some semi-permanent sites and long-term campers who are working in the area. There are no bathhouses, no fire rings, and very little space. There is also a lot of coming and going at all times, so there is vehicle noise often; trains run nearby, as well. However, the power, water, and sewer work well and it is near everything. They also offer free Wi-Fi - if you'd like to use it, choose a site as close to the access point as possible. It is mediocre Wi-Fi - but free!
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RVWanderers would stay here again
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“Great Spot”
Reviewed 9/8/2020
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 87 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
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Very simple and clean. Easy access. Great staff. Stayed for the night on our way to Charlotte.
Gustavfoto would stay here again
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“Pleasant and Convenient”
Reviewed 8/24/2019
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 25 |
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Stayed here to visit the Raleigh RV Show. The campground is a .8 mile walk to the show. Park was clean abs about 3/4 full. My site, #25, was level and considered of a gravel drive and well groomed grass. An empty trash barrel was located every 3 sites or so. Did not visit the restrooms. Park was quiet and felt safe. The rate was $3... more
Stayed here to visit the Raleigh RV Show. The campground is a .8 mile walk to the show. Park was clean abs about 3/4 full. My site, #25, was level and considered of a gravel drive and well groomed grass. An empty trash barrel was located every 3 sites or so. Did not visit the restrooms. Park was quiet and felt safe.
The rate was $30. No reservations accepted. Roll in, pick a site, call security. They come out and take your money and give you a receipt. Get this: checkout time is midnight the NEXT DAY.
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Donkey would stay here again
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“Pleasant stay at the fairgrounds”
Reviewed 8/9/2019
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 47 |
| Site Number: | 78 |
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This is the most convenient full hook up spot in the area. We were here quite a while because we travel for work. They say 2 weeks max but if you are working in the area they are very nice about working with you on a longer stay. They don't take reservations. You drive in to your spot and then call them and let them know you're there... more
This is the most convenient full hook up spot in the area. We were here quite a while because we travel for work. They say 2 weeks max but if you are working in the area they are very nice about working with you on a longer stay.
They don't take reservations. You drive in to your spot and then call them and let them know you're there, the number is posted on the fences.
This park is basically a big parking lot. It is gravel and grass with full hook ups but no other facilities. They drive through with a water truck regularly to keep the dust down.
It was an interesting place to stay because people attending events at the fairgrounds stay there; during our stay there was a big dog show and a major bass tournament so it was fun seeing all those people. We also enjoyed some events at the fairgrounds: Indiafest, flea market, Easter Sunday services, etc.
This location is also very close to beautiful walking areas at the art museum and the arboretum.
Sunny Junket would stay here again
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“Worth the price ”
Reviewed 8/7/2019
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 39 |
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It’s worth the location alone being only minutes from I40. The sites are grass/gravel and fairly level. Well maintained with full hook ups. You’re close to your neighbors but not uncomfortably so. It’s pretty busy in early August, but there are plenty of decent sites available. We would stay here again.
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Verizon 4G
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“Very Basic, but great location”
Reviewed 3/11/2018
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 29 |
| RV Length: | 20' |
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This is a big open field that’s a bit muddy at times. Sites are fairly level but not perfect. Good location very close to Raleigh.
As others said, call the phone number when you arrive at Horse Gate 7 and the security guard drives out to meet you and collect your money.
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BoardGamesOnBoard would stay here again
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“Good access to the area”
Reviewed 11/19/2017
| Nightly rate: | $27 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 97 |
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This newer campground is tightly arranged the good access to the area. Art museum was less than a mile away and short distance to downtown and the airport. No table or fire pit. Reasonable wifi, 3 bars, and easy biking area.
Michael would stay here again
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“Good location with full hookups ”
Reviewed 4/9/2017
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 26 |
| RV Length: | 25' |
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We enjoyed the location of the fairgrounds. Morning and evening walks were nice around the grounds and surrounding neighborhood. NC State football stadium and the professional hockey stadium is across the main road which can get a bit trafficy before and after events. Wifi worked well for us. We wish they had picnic benches!
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S+D would stay here again
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“As far as we know, the only full hook up campground within Raleigh city limits. ”
Reviewed 4/13/2016
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 17 |
| RV Length: | 17' |
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We live about 5 miles away from here and needed to empty our tanks, so we thought we'd make a weekend of it. It's not easy to find, make sure you look at the website and put their recommended street address into your GPS. There are 52 newer sites on the hill by Horse Gate 7, those are what you're looking for. It's run by the Fairground... more
We live about 5 miles away from here and needed to empty our tanks, so we thought we'd make a weekend of it. It's not easy to find, make sure you look at the website and put their recommended street address into your GPS. There are 52 newer sites on the hill by Horse Gate 7, those are what you're looking for. It's run by the Fairgrounds Public Safety Dept, so you just call them when you're near, they'll tell you if there are spots free and then you call them again when you pick your spot and they come and take your cash/check/credit card. There's usually something going on at the Fairgrounds every weekend -- there was an Arabian Horse show when we went, so we spent some time checking that out. There's also an awesome flea market on Sat and Sun mornings that we go to a lot, so definitely check that out-- it's worth it. It was very quiet, and we had incredibly fast internet -- we even streamed some shows at night. Plus you'll get about 30 tv channels since you're in the city. Also, if you pay for one day, you have essentially 48 hours at the campground. We called at 9am on Sat, they said we could come anytime and we weren't required to leave until midnight on Sunday, so you don't have to worry about early check-out times!
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Deke and Tiffani would stay here again
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“Nothing fancy, but its location makes it a good home base for visiting Raleigh.”
Reviewed 12/4/2015
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 42' (Class A) |
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This is a great RV Park to use as a "home base" while visiting Raleigh, mainly due to its location, price, and full hookups. However, there's nothing particularly interesting about the park itself: it's row after row of RV sites in a fenced-in grassy field. The sites are a bit close together, but with enough space that you're not right... more
This is a great RV Park to use as a "home base" while visiting Raleigh, mainly due to its location, price, and full hookups. However, there's nothing particularly interesting about the park itself: it's row after row of RV sites in a fenced-in grassy field. The sites are a bit close together, but with enough space that you're not right on top of your neighbor. They don't take reservations, but you can call ahead to check availability. Once you arrive, you pick a site and call the ranger who will come by and collect payment. The free WiFi didn't work for us, but the park was quite crowded while we were there due to a college football game at the stadium across the street. Verizon and AT&T worked well. The park is dog friendly, and for longer walks you can head out to the nearby neighborhoods. There are no picnic tables or fire rings, and while trash bins are located throughout the park, there is no recycling. A very basic, but quite functional RV park in a good location. We would stay here again if visiting Raleigh. Note: the entrance is easy to miss... look for "Horse Complex Gate H".
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Life Rebooted would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- sewer
- Full Hookups
Connectivity
- wifi: free
Site Amenities
- big rig
Facilities
- dump station
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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