Art Lilley Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina.
Summary
Managed by the USDA Forest Service, Art Lilley Campground sits in National Forests in North Carolina, about 45 miles (straight line) from Charlotte. Sites are first-come, first-served only. Mountain bikers get 65.9 miles of bike-legal trail within 5 miles, the closest being Lakeview Ohv (0.1 mi away).
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyNot listed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Art Lilley Campground
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How it compares
- There are 19 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Charlotte ~45 mi, Raleigh ~85 mi, Blacksburg ~127 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Ohv | 0.1 mi | 1.6 | USFS |
| Falls Dam Ohv | 0.2 mi | 1.9 | USFS |
| Wolf Den Ohv | 0.3 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Dutch John Ohv | 0.3 mi | 2.0 | USFS |
| Robbins Trail | 0.5 mi | 1.4 | USFS |
| Bates Trail | 0.5 mi | 1.8 | USFS |
| Slab Pile Ohv | 0.8 mi | 1.1 | USFS |
| Tony Trail | 0.8 mi | 1.6 | USFS |
| Fraley Trail | 0.8 mi | 2.0 | USFS |
| Todd Trail | 0.8 mi | 1.9 | USFS |
| Sawmill Ohv | 1.1 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Rocky Mountain Ohv | 1.2 mi | 1.8 | USFS |
+ 31 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
65.9 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 65.9 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Ohv | 0.1 mi | 1.6 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Falls Dam Ohv | 0.2 mi | 1.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Wolf Den Ohv | 0.3 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Dutch John Ohv | 0.3 mi | 2.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Robbins Trail | 0.5 mi | 1.4 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Bates Trail | 0.5 mi | 1.8 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Slab Pile Ohv | 0.8 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Tony Trail | 0.8 mi | 1.6 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Fraley Trail | 0.8 mi | 2.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Todd Trail | 0.8 mi | 1.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Sawmill Ohv | 1.1 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Rocky Mountain Ohv | 1.2 mi | 1.8 | Unrated | USFS |
+ 29 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow Mountain State Park Campground Cabins Morrow Mountain State Park |
1.3 | NC | $20–$45 (NC schedule) | — | — | yes | yes | Reserve | 39 (56.4 mi) |
| Arrowhead Campground National Forests in North Carolina |
2.2 | NC | — | 49 | E 50A | 45 ft | yes | Reserve | 41 (58.3 mi) |
| Canebrake Horse Camp National Forests in North Carolina |
2.6 | NC | — | 28 | E 50A | 85 ft | yes | Reserve | 42 (64.7 mi) |
| Family Campground Loop B North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation |
2.8 | NC | — | — | — | yes | — | Reserve | 35 (72.1 mi) |
| Badin Lake Campground National Forests in North Carolina |
2.8 | NC | — | 34 | — | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | 39 (56.4 mi) |
| Badin Lake Group Camp National Forests in North Carolina |
3.0 | NC | — | 3 | — | yes | yes | Reserve | 40 (56.7 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.