Sawtooth Backcountry Campground: Rustic Camping in Nature

2 reviews

3500 S Mountain Park, Connelly Springs, NC 28612, USA

Sawtooth Backcountry Campground Introduce

Welcome to Sawtooth Backcountry Campground, located within the scenic South Mountains State Park in Connelly Springs, North Carolina. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, we offer a rustic and natural camping experience for those seeking a true backcountry adventure.

Situated at 3500 S Mountain Park, our campground provides essential amenities in a serene natural environment.

Campsite Features:

Each campsite is equipped with a fire ring and a picnic table.
A privy is provided for basic sanitation.
A bear box is available for safe food storage.
Water is accessible from a stream, although it requires a significant hike to reach and return.

Environment:

Sawtooth Backcountry Campground offers a basic, rustic camping experience, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the surrounding wilderness. The campground focuses on providing essential amenities while maintaining a natural and undisturbed environment.

Recommendations:

Be prepared for a hike to access water from the stream. Plan your trip accordingly, bringing sufficient water or filtration systems. Utilize the provided bear box to ensure food safety. Enjoy the simplicity and tranquility of backcountry camping at Sawtooth Backcountry Campground.

Location

North Carolina Burke County Connelly Springs South Mountain Park

Customer Reviews

5.0

2 reviews

Lee Meek

Nov 21, 2023

The campground provides a privy as well as a bear box for storing your food. Each campsite has a fire ring and a picnic table. Water is available from a stream, but it is a good hike down to the stream and back.

Rob Lelewski

May 16, 2025

A decent hike to get to but nothing extreme. The campground is a large clearing on a slight slope with a bathroom in the center. Site 1 is next to the entrance and might have some foot traffic as people come and go. More forested and your tent will have shade. Site 2 is across from the bathroom in the woods. Has a smaller footprint for a tent area; best for a single tent. Site 3 is the furthest from the entrance but closest to water. Better for several tents. All sites have a table and fire ring. The water source is a creek about .25 mile down a path. Close enough to be close but far enough to be annoying. Creek is very shallow running over some flat rocks.