Art Lilley Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Art Lilley Campground
The off-highway vehicle (OHV) trail system in the Uwharrie offers a variety of topography and scenery. All trails are designated for all off-highway vehicles and marked with orange diamonds. Stay on the designated trail system to help prevent soil erosion and creek sedimentation, which occur as a result of illegal trail use. FS roads cannot be used as trail connectors, but all vehicles operating on the road system must be "street legal" meaning that the vehicles are fully licensed, inspected and registered. Persons violating these regulations will be fined according to the law. NCDOT approved helmets and eye protection are required. The trail system is subject to a seasonal closure during the winter months (from Dec. 15 - April 1) in order to prevent unacceptable soil erosion and stream sedimentation. Trail passes are also required for all vehicles on the OHV trails. Dispersed camping is allowed around this area. Also RV’s and campers are allowed in the area, there are no hook ups or water available on site, but there is a vault toilet available.
Before you go
Season
April 1 – December 15
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
There is no fee to camp at Art Lilley Campground. You just need to make sure you have a vaild trail pass.
Hours
The OHV trail system is open from April 1 to Dec 15, annually. It is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. A daily trail pass is good until midnight of the day of purchase. An annual pass can also be purchased, which is good for the entire season. You can night ride as long as you have working headlights, brake lights and a spark arrester.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.