Stone Mountain State Park Camping Review: RV Loops (2026)

Stone Mountain State Park is a practical foothills campground for RVers because its loop layout clearly separates tent-only, utility and no-hookup inventory. The park has 90 family sites on three loops. B Loop sites 40–80 provide water plus 20-, 30- and 50-amp electricity, while C Loop sites 81–90 accept RVs without hookups.

Current statewide prices are $40 for electric and water and $30 without hookups. A Loop sites 1–37 are tent only and should not be treated as overflow RV inventory.

Verified August 5, 2026: The official park page lists hot showers, potable water and a dump station. Driveway lengths vary by site. Check Stone Mountain State Park camping and ReserveAmerica for live dimensions, availability and alerts.

The honest verdict: Stone Mountain is a strong public campground for hikers and RVers who need power and water but not sewer at the pad. B Loop is the clear utility choice. C Loop works for self-contained rigs, while A Loop is not an RV option.

Stone Mountain at a Glance#

Detail	Current information
Total family sites	90
A Loop	Sites 1–37; tents only
B Loop	Sites 40–80; tents/RVs; electric + water
C Loop	Sites 81–90; tents/RVs; no hookups
Base rate	$40 B Loop / $30 C Loop
Electrical service	20/30/50 amp in B Loop
Showers	Hot
Dump station	Yes; free for registered campers
Check-in / checkout	3 p.m. / noon
RV fit	Exact-site driveway dimensions

B Loop: The RV Hookup Choice#

B Loop contains sites 40 through 80. Each site has an individual water connection and electrical service at 20, 30 and 50 amps. There is no sewer connection at the campsite.

The B/C bathhouse has toilets and hot showers and is currently described as open year-round. A dump station across from the contact station handles wastewater for registered campers.

At $40, B Loop is the best match for an RV trip that needs shore power and convenient freshwater but can use a dump station. Do not describe these as full hookups; sewer remains the missing utility.

C Loop: No-Hookup RV Camping#

C Loop sites 81 through 90 accept tents, RVs, pop-up campers and vehicle camping without hookups. Potable-water faucets are distributed through the loop, and campers use the same year-round B/C bathhouse.

The $30 rate saves $10 per night compared with B Loop. That is worthwhile for a van or self-contained rig that does not need shore power, but a small price difference is not a good reason to give up electricity during hot or cold weather if the RV depends on it.

A Loop Is Tents Only#

A Loop sites 1 through 37 are designated for tents. The loop has potable-water faucets and a bathhouse with hot showers, but both the campsites and bathhouse are closed from November through February under current park information.

RVers should filter A Loop out rather than assuming a short Class B or truck camper will be accepted. The official equipment category controls.

RV Fit and Driveway Selection#

Driveway lengths and tent-pad sizes vary. ReserveAmerica is the exact source for measurements and site photos. The park also requires vehicles to remain within the campsite driveway and camping equipment to stay in the designated area.

For a long trailer or motorhome:

1. Enter the complete measured equipment length.
2. Confirm B or C Loop, depending on hookup need.
3. Review the driveway image and backing angle.
4. Check whether a tow vehicle fits on the same driveway.
5. Avoid assuming a neighboring site’s geometry is identical.

Limited additional parking is available across from the B Loop bathhouse, but it should not be used to rescue a site that was too short from the start.

Bathrooms, Water and Dump Station#

The campground has hot showers and toilets. B Loop has water at each site; A and C Loops use shared potable-water faucets. A dump station is free for registered campers.

Every site includes a tent pad, picnic table and fire ring/grill. Current park information says firewood can be purchased at the office or contact station. Gathering firewood is prohibited, and transporting outside firewood can spread forest pests.

Reservations and Seasonal Details#

North Carolina accepts state-park reservations up to six months ahead. The published check-in time is 3 p.m. and checkout is noon. A standard campsite may be reserved for up to 14 consecutive nights within a 30-day period before the required time away.

B and C Loop facilities support year-round camping under current information, while A Loop closes in winter. Water and campground operations can still change during freezing weather, maintenance or emergencies, so recheck the park page before departure.

Park Access and Trail Conditions#

The campground has 24-hour access via Royal Camp Lane after the day-use gates close. Follow the current arrival instructions rather than assuming the main gate remains open all night.

Trail projects can affect the classic Stone Mountain experience without closing the campground. The park currently carries a notice about work near Stone Mountain Falls. Link to and read current alerts instead of using an old trail map as a guarantee.

What Works#

The loops make service selection clear. B means water/electric; C means RV-capable without hookups; A means tents only.

All common electrical amperages are available in B Loop. That supports a wide range of rigs.

Hot showers and a dump station strengthen the stay. These are meaningful public-campground amenities.

The current $30–$40 rates are easy to budget. The listed state table includes the reservation service fee.

What Does Not Work#

There are no full hookups. B Loop provides water and electricity, not sewer.

Only ten C Loop sites accept RVs without hookups. No-hookup RV inventory is smaller than the 90-site headline suggests.

Driveways vary. The total campground size says nothing about a specific large-rig fit.

A Loop is not RV overflow. Equipment rules should be followed even for compact camping vehicles.

Stone Mountain Versus Other North Carolina Parks#

Choose Stone Mountain for foothills hiking, water/electric hookups and a traditional wooded state-park campground.

Choose Carolina Beach for coastal access and limited full-hookup inventory.

Choose Mount Pisgah for higher elevation and a no-hookup Parkway experience.

Compare the public system in our North Carolina state parks RV guide and North Carolina RV parks pillar.

Frequently Asked Questions#

Does Stone Mountain State Park have RV hookups?#

Yes. B Loop sites 40–80 have water plus 20-, 30- and 50-amp electricity. They do not have sewer hookups.

How much is RV camping in 2026?#

B Loop’s electric-and-water sites are $40 under the current state table. C Loop’s no-hookup sites are $30.

Which loops allow RVs?#

B Loop and C Loop allow RVs. A Loop is tents only.

Are there hot showers?#

Yes. A Loop and B/C each have bathhouse facilities with hot showers, subject to seasonal operation.

Is there a dump station?#

Yes. Registered campers may use the campground dump station without an additional dumping fee.