South Mountain State Park (NC) Jacob Branch Campsites

APRIL 2, 2018: When researching camping spots in South Mountain State Park I was hoping to find a good overall review on the Jacob Branch campsites to make a good decision on which site to reserve (and couldn't find it). So I put this together for you. I'm sorry it's 7 minutes but worth the watch if you are looking to camp on one of the more remote sites in the park. NOTICE: If you leave the main lot and take the H.Q. Trail to Jacob Branch, you are in for a very tough climb up the mountain almost the entire 4+ mile hike. Of the 3 sites at Jacob Branch, I highly recommend campsite #3 (and you'll see why). Official park link with maps: www.ncparks.gov/south-mountains-state-park

[@brianwhite7532]

Very helpful thank you!

[@ashtoncox7]

Really nice video thanks

[@armyretired28]

Camped there a few times with my horse on a two day ride. Back then they didn't have a outhouse, bear box or camp sites, just the locks for the horses and field. That was back in the 90's.

[@Rebel1280]

Thanks for taking the time to do a video on this, was looking at going out this spring!

[@MonkeyNAround]

Excellent review and information. Thanks for the video.

[@NCTraveller]

Very good review. Thanks for sharing this.

[@mitchdowneymusic7837]

Would this be considered one of their frontcountry sites?

[@commanderjroc]

Its part of the backcountry sites.

[@Straightep3]

How big is the stream there?

[@NCTraveller]

Marshal Allen the stream is about 8 -10 feet across, maybe a bit more, with very good flow. Excellent for filtering water. I camped here last month, just prior to memorial day weekend. I got site #1, and it was on a grade just like the review showed. I used a hammock, so it wasn't too bad for me. But it's too steep for a tent, for certain. Good luck.

[@Straightep3]

thanks!

[@NCflyfishingguides]

Good job

[@DarrelltheWolf]

To hell with a tent I use a hammock system