--- title: "McDowell Nature Preserve and Campground — Nature Preserve and Campground Campground in North Carolina, USA | Campstr" url: https://campstr.com/campgrounds/north-carolina/mcdowell-nature-preserve-and-campground description: "A scenic lakeside retreat offering forested camping, nature trails, and outdoor adventures on the shores of Lake Wylie." lang: en --- # McDowell Nature Preserve and Campground Back to Directory (https://campstr.com/Home) Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Image: McDowell Nature Preserve and Campground in Charlotte - Featured Image (https://res.cloudinary.com/campstr/image/upload/v1781382551/campgrounds/placeholders/y32mljawuy2us6qcrss5.jpg) Photos Coming... *Photo not of the actual campground. (reviews) A welcoming gathering spot in Charlotte with group sites designed for memorable trips with family and friends. A scenic lakeside retreat offering forested camping, nature trails, and outdoor adventures on the shores of Lake Wylie. McDowell Nature Preserve is Mecklenburg County's oldest protected natural area, encompassing 1,116 acres of forested, rolling terrain along the banks of Lake Wylie. The preserve features a 56-site campground, over 7 miles of hiking and nature trails, public boat ramps at Copperhead Island, and a nature center with live native animals and educational programs. ### Site Types Available RV sites with hookups Drive-in tent sites Primitive tent sites Rent-a-tent sites ### What This Campground Offers #### For Campers ##### Recreation & Fun Playground #### For Your RV ##### Camping Types RV Sites Tent Sites Group Sites ##### RV Specifications Up to 48 ft Big Rig Friendly ##### Hookups Water + Electric ##### Electric Service 30 amp 50 amp ##### RV Services Dump Station #### Rules & Policies Allowed Pets Pets must be on a leash at all times and are restricted to certain areas. Quiet Hours 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM Ask Host Generators Allowed Campfires Not Allowed Alcohol Starting from $26 / night $ price tier 56 Sites Total campsites 704-583-1284eparks@mecklenburgcountync.gov Visit Website: https://parkandrec.mecknc.gov/Places-to-Visit/Nature/mcdowell-nature-center-and-preserve #### Address 15222 York Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28278 USA #### GPS Coordinates 35.09658784, -81.02350582 Copy these coordinates into your GPS device or paste them into a web browser or navigation app for directions. ## Getting Here Charlotte, North Carolina, USA $26 Leaflet: https://leafletjs.com/ © OpenStreetMap: https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright ## Camp Weather Charlotte, North Carolina, USA ## About this listing Unclaimed listing on Campstr This listing has not yet been claimed by the campground owner or operator. It was created using publicly available information so campers can discover more places to stay outdoors. Some details may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. 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