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This North Carolina Resort In The Middle Of Nowhere Will Make You Forget All Of Your Worries

Lake Gaston RV Campground in North Carolina offers a variety of outdoor activities and amenities for a perfect family outing.

Updated May 15, 2024

Written by 

Robin Jarvis

Ever been to Littleton? If not, then allow me to change that soon. There’s an RV and camping resort north of town that’s sure to be a hit for a family outing. Boasting a massive lake, swim beach, swimming pool, mini golf, hiking trails, and more, you’ll love everything about Lake Gaston RV Campground also known as Thousand Trails Lake Gaston. Not to mention that this North Carolina lakeside resort is located in the secluded countryside, so expect some peace and relaxation. Intrigued? If so, let’s check out this remote resort in North Carolina and see what she offers:

For starters, water access, water views, and water fun — all on Lake Gaston, a 35-mile reservoir fed by Kerr Lake, which is upstream.

A serene lakeside view featuring a dock with boats, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
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And the camping is phenomenal with tent, trailer, and RV spaces carved right into the flora of a riparian forest with high canopies overhead and plenty of shade for the sunniest of days.

A camper parked among tall trees, with a hammock and a cat nearby, in a wooded campsite setting.
Google/Curtis Ullstrom

There's a beach for swimming.

A serene lakeside view with docks, trees, and a clear blue sky, perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities.
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And a pool for those who prefer to swim without the fishes. But that's not all of the recreational activities found here!

A serene pool area surrounded by tall trees, with lounge chairs and a view of a lake in the background.
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How about miniature golf? Or the playground? Play a game of horseshoes, suit up for volleyball or basketball, and so much more. Prefer to be on the water?

A mini-golf course surrounded by trees, with blue turf and a view of a lake in the background.
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Kayak, canoe, or...

A person in a blue canoe paddles on a calm lake, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
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Get some real wind in your hair as you motor past 350 miles of shoreline on the beautiful Lake Gaston.

A group of four people on a boat enjoying a day on the water, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.
Google/Denise Simmons

Lake Gaston RV and Camping Resort is located 3.5 miles north of Littleton and 85 miles northeast of Raleigh.

A serene lakeside view with green grass, wooden docks, and trees under a cloudy sky.
Google/George Fossett

One thing for certain about this remote resort in North Carolina is you definitely won't run out of things to do! But if you want to pop out for a few hours and explore a bit of Littleton, then a trip to the Cryptozoology Museum is a must.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/north-carolina/cryptozoology-museum-littleton-nc/

Learn more and make a reservation at Lake Gaston RV and Camping Resort and finally get that family vacation you've been wanting underway! If you're looking for the perfect camping chair, we can't recommend the GCI Outdoor Kickback Rocker Chair from REI enough.

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