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McDowell Nature Preserve Review & Ratings Overview

8.5

Based on 77 Reviews

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77 RVers Reviewed McDowell Nature Preserve

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77 Reviews

These reviews are the opinion of RV LIFE's members and not the views of RV LIFE

“Great rv park”

Date of Stay: May 2025
Nightly Rate: $33 USD
2017 DRV MSA40
134 Reviews | 28 Photos | 109 Tips
Date of Stay: May 2025
Nightly Rate: $33 USD
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This was a great rv park in an urban area. Quiet, many amenities / great trails to walk, parks, etc. Quiet. Entry into site was a little tight for a 38' fifth wheel, but doable. OTA TV & good Verizon...

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Tip for Other Campers:

Check out the trails!

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“Nice, quiet campground”

Date of Stay: Apr 2025
Nightly Rate: $33 USD
2008 Keystone Springdale
2 Reviews | 5 Photos | 0 Tips
Date of Stay: Apr 2025
Nightly Rate: $33 USD
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Nice, quiet campground. Check the rulesthey have some unique ones. None of the spots are close to level. They all run significantly up or downhill. We camped at McDowell Nature Preserve in a Travel...

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“Nice, Quiet and Convenient Campground ”

Date of Stay: Apr 2025
Nightly Rate: $33 USD
2021 Grand Design Imagine
4 Reviews | 0 Photos | 3 Tips
Date of Stay: Apr 2025
Nightly Rate: $33 USD
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We were in R9 pull through site with a 30' travel trailer and did not need to do a lot of leveling. Employees were very nice and accommodating. We camped at McDowell Nature Preserve in a Travel Traile....

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Tip for Other Campers:

Jim and Nick's BBQ is good. Premium Outlets are an easy drive 15- 20 mins away and one of the better outlet malls I have shopped at. Showers had awful water saver showerheads but I liked that you had a big, whole bathroom to yourself with shower, toilet and sink.

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“Peaceful quiet park-”

Date of Stay: Feb 2025
Nightly Rate: $33 USD
2018 Winnebago Intent
115 Reviews | 0 Photos | 90 Tips
Date of Stay: Feb 2025
Nightly Rate: $33 USD
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This is our 3rd visit to McDowell Nature Preserve. A lot of beautfiul shady trees, large sites, a little difficult to level. Staff is nice. There are a lot of hiking trails here and a lot of goods and...

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Tip for Other Campers:

Anything and everything is available in the area. Carrowinds is about 10 minutes away, and downtown Charlotte about 30 minutes depending on the traffic.

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Top Question about McDowell Nature Preserve

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Question:

Where do you make a reservation for camping at McDowell Nature reserve...

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“Rustic campground in the city”

Date of Stay: Jan 2025
Nightly Rate: $33 USD
2021 Other ATC Gamechanger Pro
114 Reviews | 583 Photos | 70 Tips
Date of Stay: Jan 2025
Nightly Rate: $33 USD
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Small campground in the preserve. Some campsites are better than others. The back loop (sites 7 onward) seem to be the best. They are longer and more level. Roads are tight to RV around, so take your...

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