We booked a spot at Lake Myers for our first test run with our 5th wheel. I noted on the online booking that we were first time campers. Glad I did this, the manager called us to say that the original spot they were going to put us in was a great space near the pools but may be tricky to get into. We were then put into spot D-17. This was a great spot that allowed us to pull-through since no one was in the spot beside us. Our spot was at the bottom of a hill, so it was a bit hard to level it perfectly. The roads and campsites are definitely tight to maneuver, especially with an F-250 and 30ft 5er.

I'd say at least 85% of the park are permanent sites. The girl at the gate was very nice checking us in, but none of the neighbors spoke to us at all. The men's bathhouse in the D section was clean (according to my husband) and the pool was nice. There was always a good mix of music playing at the pool, but not enough chairs. The pool wasn't very crowded while we were swimming, but every seat was saved with a towel or goggles so we had to just put our towels on the ground. Never had any issues getting in with the gate code.

We drove by the original site we were supposed to be in and realized we made the best decision to move. Due to it being a one way road with an odd angle to the side road, we had no idea how we would've gotten our camper down there. Overall, it was ok for a first time experience, I just wish we could've been closer to some other weekend campers instead of the permanent residents so we may have been able to talk with some other folks. We couldn't find any free wifi and did not pay to use the park's service so I cannot say whether it's worth the cost.

Would not recommend for larger RV's. The sites are entirely too cramped to accommodate large vehicles. - Lcdsp911

I checked in on a Sunday and they have a box at the gate where you pick up your reservation papers with site number and the code to get in gate.But it was not there and you cant get ahold of anyone.I knew my site so someone that stays there let me in.Poor management! So when I talked to the manager about all the issues I was having she got defensive and aggressive.Can you say unprofessional.And maintenance was getting frustrated at me cause their breakers kept blowing and acting like its my fault. I have never stayed in a place where the people who stay there are more helpful than the people who get payed to help you cause you are the customer.And that place stinks so don't step out and take a deep breath in the morning.I WILL NOT GO BACK!!! They need to overhaul their staff all the way around.I have a lot of camping friends and w are a group and a community so I will inform them all. - Lucky camper

The roads were terrible and needed major upkeep. The campground was very difficult to get in and out. The water pressure was very low which made taking a shower and flushing the toilet unpleasant. - Fulltimersrv

First off, this place is not Big Rig friendly. Internal roads are narrow and washed out gravel with major ruts that look like they haven't been attended to in a long time. Lomg term guests park in the roadway making it impossible to pass them until you ask them to move. Management needs to enforce some common sense on what they allow folks to get away with. I will say that the staff was very friendly when checking in. The term "Resort" is a carryover from when it was a KOA in that they have a pool, playground, etc., but it's not what I would consider a resort. I do not know how Good Sam came up with the rating they have on their site, but they obviously haven't been there. Our site was one of a very few that was fairly level. This park has potential and if the roads and sites were attended to it would go a long way towards getting better reviews. - DaDoSA

What a dump. Washed out roads & ruts. Muddy sites and too close. If you can avoid this place do so. - SC RVer

Overnight stop convenient to I-40. Mostly shaded and hilly with erosion problems but looks like they are trying hard to keep things up. We were in a freshly graveled fairly level pull thru site below the pool area - easy in and out. Good hook ups and basic cable. WIFI was slow but Verizon signal was good. Could not get a Dish satellite signal. - Minnie Pearl

We stayed here for 3 weeks and the park wasn't bad, not the best but for how large it is, it was just fine. We used the pool everyday, some days it was cleaner than others. We cleaned it ourselves a few times. The park is full of year round folks who are very nice. Volleyball in the pool every weekend. The staff is amazing, very helpful. Tons of golf carts everywhere at all hours. Our site was in the back in lot B near the storage area and there seems to be a lot of people coming and going from up there all night. We were also on a hill pull through so we didn't have any room to sit outside at our site. Both AT&T and Verizon signals were strong. - Nikkirk7

Spent 2 nights and park is clean with good access to campsites. Not really big rig friendly in that most sites were not level even with adding boards. Most of better sites were taken by annuals. As with most Thousand Trails parks, they are becoming trailer parks vice campgrounds. We observed numerous sites with big storage sheds, wrought iron fences, cargo trailers, multiple vehicles parked at the sites, etc. The swimming area had a nice sand beach at the lake and the family center offered breakfast and lunch. Could be a really nice park with better management. Rangers were friendly and very helpful. - Tomandgloria

Plenty of things to do - kids enjoyed the game room and fishing. - Reteze

This campground is way overpriced. Sites are grass and get very soggy when it rains. WiFi only worked outside our trailer and even that was spotty. There is no cable. Did not use the showers as it would we would have had to walk back to our campsite in the soggy grass. Did look at the restrooms, there were okay. Had planned to stay 2 nights, but changed our minds because of the price. - srqcampers

This campground was just reopened and the new owner is making a lot of positive improvements to the park. We stayed for the entire week of Thanksgiving so as you might imagine it was pretty quiet with only about 10 sites occupied during the week. It was quiet and clean. No junkie sites. Salisbury is just down the road about 5 miles with all the shopping you'll ever need as well as historical tours. We stopped by in the early fall one weekend while the park was pretty active and there was a lot of things going on. There was a big horseshoe tournament that day. Kids were paddle boating in the lake and we were able to speak to a lot of people in the short time we were there. We're thinking this may be our spring and fall park when we transition to full-time snow birds in the next year or so. You'll like Carolina Country CG, trust us. - Jim White Statesville NC

Wi-Fi has a charge if you want it at your site. Said there is free Wi-Fi at office. Washing machines were out of order. Nice wooded area with a lake and pull through and backin sites. Satellite can be gotten from some sites not from all. Ask at office for a satellite friendly one. Most sites 30amp some are being upgraded to 50 amp. Overall we enjoyed campground and would return. - Mitchelmal

After reading reviews we were a bit concerned but visiting family in the area it was the closest park. It was wonderful! We got the only pull-through site which was much longer than our truck/trailer and pretty level. Some sites are not very level front to back so be sure to ask for level site. Beautiful trees shade the spots but don't interfere with roads or site accessibility. Championship golf course nearby with reasonable green fees. Close to shopping. Lovely wooded walk to a stable nearby and botanical gardens. We could have stayed longer if we hadn't been heading back home. We'll be back! - Catsinatrailer

This is a beautiful, peaceful place to stay with lots to do in the area and at the adjacent park. There are lots of tall trees and plenty of room between sites, with plenty of space for our car. We had two issues; one which others have commented on is that many sites are very unlevel, (very sloped) to the point they would not accommodate a big rig. We had seen that ahead of time and asked for a fairly level site. We still had to use boards under the front tires, but that wasn't a problem and we were fine. Our biggest gripe, and please, managers, take heed: the leaf blower! Each day, a man was out for 2 or more hours, blowing leaves off the roadways. Why? It's October! Within 30 minutes, the roads were leaf-strewn again. Why do you do this? The leaf blower can be heard throughout the RV area and is horrible NOISE POLLUTION! It totally disrupts the peace and serenity. It just made NO sense to us whatsoever and was very annoying. We would definitely return, ask for a level spot, and so enjoy this park, as we did with the exception of the above. The people in the office are so nice and accommodating! There is an amazing dog park and lots of space to walk, plus hiking trails. We felt safe and secure, with park hosts on site 24/7. The cost is very reasonable. A truly great place...just please lose the leaf-blower! - wandering2

This is our favorite RV park in NC (so far!). The people who run the park are nice, there is a HUGE fenced-in, grassy dog park, walking trails, mountain biking trails, horse-back riding, and this is close to shopping and restaurants. The park is small (42 sites), and the sites are all paved and well maintained with mature trees and lovely landscaping. The wifi and cell phone reception is excellent. If you get an interior sites, you better be a pro at leveling your RV because the interior sites are on quite an incline. I suggest something between 1-10 or 36-44. There aren't firepits at the sites, and you can't build a fire at your site. - Glampingpoodles

Nice pull through site. Shaded. Incredible cable tv. Wifi worked best in the am. You can hear the hiway but it wasn't an issue for us. We would stay here again. - Art n Jackie

The grounds are very well maintained including the restrooms. Sites are large and private but not level. Had to drive up on leveling blocks to keep the back coach tires from being suspended in air after lowering the levelers. Probably wouldn't have this issue with a trailer. I-85 very close and can hear it day and night, but didn't bother us. Very good water pressure. Very nice owners and other campers. Some "long" term campers but their sites don't give you the impression that they "live" there like some other campgrounds allow. Nice trails within the campground that lead to the lake. No camp store on premise so be sure you have what you need or you'll be driving at least 4 miles to the closest store. This campground is meant for R&R and to visit local attractions as not much to do on site other than the trails. Nice that Sunday checkout is 4pm!! This is an awesome perk!! We will certainly return!! - galbud

Nice park just a short hop off I-85. Not much around in the area. Salisbury is about 15 miles down the road. Lots of good restaurants and shopping. Well-maintained gravel roads and sites. Lots of space between sites with trees and shrubbery separating most sites. Sites not completely level, but leveling jacks handled it well. Very clean and well maintained restrooms and showers. Certainly a good spot to stay if you are through the area. - NC Bill

Site was not level and we could not get level. - gmasharp

Will promise everything to get a reservation. We asked for open site (no trees) close to pool for grandkids. no such thing here with 50A FHU PT. We were given end site, wooded, unlevel. Owners were stand-off indifferent. Workcamper at office did not even render hello on arrival. Ridiculous $50 rate, $45 after 10% GoodSam. Not recommending this park. - Avanti3106

Campground is convenient to the interstate and the manager was chatty and engaging. Sites are a little rustic. Restrooms are below average. The area is kind of in the middle of nowhere, but there is a good little diner that is pretty rustic with good down-home type food near the interstate. The campground is overpriced for what it is. This was the highest priced site we hit on the trip from the northeast to FL. - Nxchptr

We will camp here again. Start with 10, then -1 bathroom ventilation (moist), -1 had to level 1", -1 road ruts, +1 clean and well drained dump. Water tight, electric solid. Our site was water/electric, no sewer, shaded with pleasant neighbors. We stayed Memorial Weekend for the 90th Old Time Fiddler's Convention, a joy. Went to bed with campground fiddling, woke to same. Pull-through sites with sewer, but no shade, go fast. We stayed in site 14. This campground is far from roads - quiet, with clear sky. - Frank Rader

Pads are gravel and unlevel. No Internet, Needs some TLC. Mostly permanent campers. OKL for overnight if you don't expect anything. Over priced, so stop only if you have no choice. Would not stay here again. - walter & kay

This campground is close to the interstate, and this was the second time we stayed here. The sites need some leveling, and are gravel or grass. There is plenty of room for the dogs to walk, and a small lake with bluegill. We will stay here again without hesitation. - j&b

Ample room on pull thru to leave car attached. Dirt, gravel, and grass a little sloppy after recent rains. Ok for an overnight or 2, close to I-40. - CGNRG

We stayed at Statesville I-77 KOA over night as we traveled home to FL. It is easy on and off of I-77. Our site was a Pull-Thru, level and long enough that we did not have to disconnect our TOAD. Utilities were conveniently located. This KOA does not allow 'ground' fires, I know some would not like this, but for us, we prefer not to have to smell all the smoke in the air and getting in our RV. Our site was Satellite friendly. While there is some I-77 road noise, it wasn't an issue for us as the RV AC masked a lot of it. While I feel the nightly rate is a bit high for the area at $49.00 (this is the KOA discounted rate), due to its convenience to I-77, friendly staff, clean inner roads, level site and utilities that worked (including WiFi) I will stay here again if in the area. Staff: Friendly and Helpful Inner Roads: Paved Site No.: A15, Satellite (Direct) worked Site: PT, stone, utilities conveniently located Site Level: level Power: 50a, 118-122v Water: 45 psi Sewer: No issues WiFi: Free, 5 bars, worked well - decent bandwidth. - Russ G

Little hard to find. When getting off the interstate going north you go across the highway onto the on ramp like going back on the interstate then make a sharp right then left. Park was very clean but sites were close. Power was strong with no surges or faults. - jamie1

Comments made by the previous reviewer are accurate. My site was back-in next to the lake. Be very careful of the trees though when parking. I have Verizon and my signal was 1-bar or altogether non-existent but it made for a quiet evening! I only used the electric service for my own experience night stay but it was rock solid and my surgery protector/monitor detected no problems. Sites are sparsely graveled and could use some redressing. The overall campground is wooded but very nice with a significant amount of space between sites. - KC8RXQ

In the year since I stayed at this campground, the county has added free wi-fi that worked well, after my Verizon phone couldn't find a signal. Nearly all sites were backin, spacious and needed some leveling. The rate shown was likely a senior rate. The entire campground is in dense woods. The roads through the campground are paved, but the sites are gravel. It appeared that all sites had 30 and 50 amp service along with a water spigot. The park was busy over the weekend, but by Sunday afternoon, nearly everyone left. The 3:00 pm checkout time is good for weekenders. The restrooms were clean and the showers were free and private. The campground is in the much larger Dan Nicholas Park with many shelters and activities galore on the 10 acres fishing lake. It's about 7 miles into Salisbury from the campground. We would definitely stay again if in the area. - Jay Rutherford

We camped near the lake. Our sites and the ones around us were not level. We finally got leveled with wooden blocks under our levelers. Had one wheel 6 inches off the ground. The county has put a lot of thought and money into the lovely adjacent park. It seems they could spend a few more bucks and bring in some gravel to level the sites. When we first hooked up, my circuit tester showed one leg of the 50 amp service was dead. I contacted the office and within 10 minutes a service man showed up at our site and made the repairs. Apparently the circuit breaker had gone bad. The service man and the lady at the office were both very friendly and helpful. - Tetrode