Birdwatching at Palmetto Peartree Preserve

Camping

Camping


With so much to do and see at the Palmetto-Peartree Preserve, you may not want to leave at the end of the day. Now you won't have to! Thanks to a generous grant from the Anheuser Busch Foundation and the NC Adopt-A-Trail Program we have built a camping platform on Hidden Lake. After an invigorating paddle along the Albemarle Sound enter the pristine, tranquil waters of Hidden Lake and relax for the night under the stars. Reservations are required for overnight use of the platform and can be made through Roanoke River Partners. For more information on the Palmetto-Peartree Preserve paddle trail and Hidden Lake camping platform, check out our Paddle Trail Brochure. Then, pack your bags and plan to spend a night at the Palmetto-Peartree Preserve.

Preserve Highlight

Escape the crowds and heat of summer, and spend a night on our camping platform at Hidden Lake. Make a reservation now.

Spotlight
Prescribed Burning
You may notice some signs of fire throughout the preserve, but do not be alarmed. We conducted prescribed burns in some of the loblolly pine forests during the winter and spring. This technique will help:
  • Improve wildlife habitat
  • Enhance and perpetuate pine forests
  • Reduce the risk of devastating fires
Donor Commitment
The Conservation Fund's pledge to donors:

Donor Committment

  • Safeguard privacy
  • Exceed industry standards
  • Limit mailings
  • Ensure gifts directly support conservation.