Within Park
- Charcoal Grill
- Comfort Station
- Electric Hook Ups
- Fireplace
- Hiking Trail
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Water spigot
Mayo River State Park, NC
12 Ratings
Our primitive group campground is open year-around for organizations and nonprofit groups that want a more rugged camping experience. Reservations are required for use of this campground. Designed by Architect Antonin Raymond, the shelter was constructed to compliment the ...
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Overview
Description
Our primitive group campground is open year-around for organizations and nonprofit groups that want a more rugged camping experience. Reservations are required for use of this campground.
Designed by Architect Antonin Raymond, the shelter was constructed to compliment the community park in the 1940s. Now as a popular attraction in Mayo River State Park, it continues to serve its original intention as a gathering place for the community. The shelter is designed with open sides and a large fireplace on the interior front (firewood is not provided, gathering wood on the park is not permitted). There are several picnic tables inside the shelter and plenty of room for setting up events. Two large grills are available to the side of the shelter.
Geography:
Mayo Mountain Access is 400 acres of a mix of hardwoods and pine. At this location there is no access to the Mayo River. You will have to visit other parts of the park up and down the Mayo River for access.
The shelter sits above the two park lakes and by one of the park dams. There is a fair amount of surrounding tree coverage as well as separate picnic tables and grills. The restroom are a short paved walk from the shelter and easily accessable. Up above the shelter is an open field and to the side of the shelter is the main trail access to Mayo Mountain.
Recreation:
There are trails, picnicing, and an open field for use at the Mayo Mountain Access.
Facilities:
The primitive group camp offers an open field for tents, a pit privy, fire ring, picnic tables and running water. The camp accomodates up to 40 people.
Nearby Attractions:
There are multiple park land parcels up and down the Mayo River. The Deshazo Mill and Anglin Mill accesses are each about a 20-minute drive from the park office, and both are accessible from Anglin Mill Road. The Hickory Creek access is located on Tyne Road, which is a 15-minute drive from the park office. Nearby to the park are 3 small, historic towns: Mayodan, Madison, and Stoneville.
Booking Window
Picnic Shelter
Fri Jun 12 2026 - Tue May 11 2027Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Primitive Group Camping
Thu Jun 18 2026 - Fri Dec 11 2026Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Peak
Fri Jan 01 2027
Fri Dec 31 2027
Services and Amenities
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Fees and Cancellation
For more information on Cancellation Policies, click here
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Primitive Group Camping
$37.00
Picnic Shelter
$105.00
Peak Season
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Primitive Group Camping
$37.00
Picnic Shelter
$105.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.5362, -79.994
36°32'10"N, 79°59'38"W
500 Old Mayo Park Rd, Mayodan, NC 27027
36.5362, -79.994
36°32'10"N, 79°59'38"W
500 Old Mayo Park Rd, Mayodan, NC 27027