VFW POST 1142 CAMPGROUND · NORTH WILKESBORO, NC
Home Away From Home
Experience peaceful and convenient RV living right on the Yadkin River at VFW Post 1142 Campground. Spacious full and partial hookup sites, including several facing the river, plus tent and dry camping areas. Enjoy clean private facilities and a keypad-secured bathhouse surrounded by Blue Ridge foothill tranquility.
Instant Confirmation · Keypad-Entry Bathhouse · Full & Partial Hookups · Tent & Dry Camping · Some Sites Facing the Yadkin River
WELCOME TO VFW POST 1142 CAMPGROUND
Experience True
Southern Hospitality
Nestled directly on the scenic Yadkin River in North Wilkesboro, VFW Post 1142 Campground sets the benchmark for convenience, community, and comfort in Wilkes County. Several of our sites face the river, offering stunning views and serene mornings. Whether you are pulling in for a MerleFest weekend, a NASCAR race weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway, or establishing a peaceful, long-term home base, our park delivers an elevated guest experience rooted in warmth and authentic care. Our campground features full and partial hookup sites, as well as tent and dry camping areas to suit every preference.
Enjoy effortless access to town alongside the restorative tranquility of landscaped acreage on the banks of the Yadkin River, friendly staff, and quiet neighborhood streets designed for easy strolls and memorable stays. Choose from full and partial hookup sites, including several river-facing spots, as well as tent and dry camping areas to suit your preference.
Daily game-day reservations & flexible monthly stays available.
PARK FACILITIES & COMFORTS ON THE YADKIN RIVER
Everything You Need
Thoughtfully engineered utility connections and generous site layouts create a seamless, worry-free VFW Post 1142 Campground retreat right on the beautiful Yadkin River, with several sites offering stunning riverfront views.
Full & Partial Hookups, Tent & Dry Camping
Full hookup sites with dedicated 20/30/50 AMP electrical service, city water, and direct sewer — plus partial hookup sites, tent sites, and dry camping areas scattered throughout the grounds, with several sites offering scenic views that face the Yadkin River, right alongside the campground.
Keypad Bathhouse
Immaculately maintained private restrooms and hot pressurized showers, all behind a keypad-locked door. A code issued at check-in keeps the bathhouse reserved for registered campers.
Pet Friendly
Welcoming travelers with dogs and cats, offering pleasant perimeter walking areas and waste bins on-site for four-legged companions.
PARK PHOTO TOUR
A Look Around The Campground
A quick tour of the grounds — the camp map, the bathhouse, the open field sites, trailer storage, full and partial hookup sites, tent and dry camping areas, plus the post home that campers come back to year after year. Our campground sits directly on the Yadkin River, with several sites offering picturesque river views.
Room for All
RV Parking
Rainbow Over the Camp
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Tent Camping at VFW 1142
Tent Sites
Campground Map
Site Layout
Flexible Camping and Parking
Camping & Parking
Shower House
Inside The Bathhouse
Field Campsites
Rally Friendly
Rent the Event Hall
Event Hall Rental
Community Meals
Inside The Hall
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Full and Partial 30/50 Amp Hookup Sites • Tent and Dry Camping Areas • Bathhouse Keypad Entry • Gravel Drives For Big Rigs • Located Directly On The Yadkin River, With Several River-Facing Campsites Available
EXPLORE NORTH WILKESBORO & BEYOND
Close To The Action
Whether you are pulling in for a MerleFest or NASCAR weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway, a Blue Ridge Parkway road trip, or a relaxing riverside getaway, VFW Post 1142 Campground offers full and partial hookup sites, as well as tent and dry camping areas. Many of our sites face the Yadkin River, where you can enjoy serene water views. We put you minutes from Wilkes County's most celebrated destinations.
RIVERFRONT & PATRIOT PARK · STEPS AWAY
Yadkin River & Patriot Park
Step out of your rig and straight onto the riverbank. Our grounds border the Yadkin River and sit right beside Patriot Park, where a full baseball field, scoreboard, and open green space are a short walk from your site — giving campers quiet water views from several sites, fishing access, and room for family gatherings.
- Campground directly on the Yadkin River with several river-facing sites
- Direct riverbank access for fishing and paddling
- Patriot Park baseball field and green space right next door
- Shaded walking paths for evening strolls
LOCAL FLAVORS & CONVENIENCE · UNDER 10 MINUTES
Historic Downtown North Wilkesboro & Essentials
Discover Carolina barbecue, local brewpubs, independent coffee roasters, and lively weekend festivals downtown. Plus, major grocery stores, RV service stations, and big-box suppliers sit within a quick, uncomplicated drive.
- Boutique shops, taprooms & celebrated Carolina smokehouses
- Convenient grocery, propane fill, and supply stores nearby
- Live music, galleries, and festivals in historic downtown
BLUE RIDGE, MERLEFEST & NASCAR · MINUTES AWAY
Blue Ridge Parkway, MerleFest & NASCAR
Step away from the everyday into open mountain air. Spend your mornings fishing the Yadkin, your afternoons hiking the Blue Ridge foothills, and your evenings around a fire with new friends.
- Blue Ridge Parkway scenic drives and overlooks
- MerleFest and Wilkes County music heritage
- NASCAR racing weekends at North Wilkesboro Speedway
- Fishing, paddling, and riverfront picnic spots
Quick highway access · Ideal basecamp for MerleFest and NASCAR weekends and extended stays
FIND US AT VFW POST 1142 CAMPGROUND
Your Destination Awaits
Ideally situated directly on the banks of the Yadkin River in North Wilkesboro with a few camping sites facing the river, providing serene water views. Enjoy quick access from US-421 and NC-268, blending effortless highway navigation with peaceful Blue Ridge foothill nights.
QUICK TRAVEL PROXIMITY
- US-421 & NC-268: easy, wide-turning access just minutes from the park
- Downtown North Wilkesboro & Wilkesboro: 5 minutes to dining, groceries, and fuel
- Blue Ridge Parkway: a scenic 35-minute drive into the mountains
PHYSICAL ADDRESS & CONTACT
Easy to Reach, Quiet to Stay — Full & Partial Hookup Sites, Tent, and Dry Camping
VFW Post 1142 Campground
802 Veterans Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Phone: (336) 838-3848
Simple Driving Directions:
From US-421, take the NC-268 exit toward North Wilkesboro. Continue north on NC-268 into town, turn onto Veterans Drive, and follow the signs to the campground entrance on the left. For reservations, call Bill at (336) 667-1655.
Our campground sits directly on the scenic Yadkin River, with several sites offering beautiful river views. We provide full and partial hookup spots, as well as tent camping and dry camping areas to suit your preference and rig.
- Wide gravel approach with zero low-clearance bridges or steep obstacles
- Keypad code for the bathhouse, issued to registered guests at check-in
- Generous pull-through spaces built to accommodate large motorhomes and tows
PLAN YOUR GETAWAY
Ready For Your
Next Adventure?
Reserve your spot today at VFW Post 1142 Campground, located directly on the scenic Yadkin River. A few of our sites offer stunning river views, featuring full and partial hookup spots as well as tent and dry camping areas. Sites fill up fast during game weekends!
Secure Online Booking for full and partial hookup sites, tent and dry camping areas — some sites offer stunning views directly along the Yadkin River.
Contact Us
Campground Direct: [email protected]
(336) 667-1655 (land line)
Full and partial hookup sites, tent camping areas, and dry camping options are all available.
(336) 838-3848 (land line, no texts)
802 Veterans Drive (PO Box 357)
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
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