Regardless of where you choose to visit, camping with family is truly a special experience. An estimated 40 million people went camping in 2010 for a total of 515 million outings, and that number continues to grow with every passing year.

While you really cannot go wrong when selecting a place to bring your family, you should strongly consider camping in North Carolina. Between its beautiful year-round weather and eclectic mix of camp resort destinations, it’s no surprise that camping in North Carolina is one of the most popular options for vacationing families.

Campgrounds in NC are full of families just like yours who could use a nice retreat away from the smartphones and tablets that currently dominate our free time. You can bring your RV or even take advantage of cabin rentals to indulge in a more luxurious camping experience. The list is quite long, but here are just a few places you should consider when camping in North Carolina:

• Marion. Located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, your family will enjoy one of the most breathtaking views in the country at this incredible campground. Marion is the perfect place to enjoy outdoor activities, particularly camping. Hiking is the most popular activity among campers (about 92% said they hiked,) and the Blue Ridge Mountains are full of exciting trails to discover.

• Cherokee. Deep in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina is Cherokee, a unique campground in which your family can opt for cabins, RVs, or tent camping. Nearly 70% of tent campers have one to two-night outings, but your family can camp in a tent for much longer in Cherokee because of its great weather and wide range of amenities.

• Asheboro. If you’re not planning on camping in North Carolina until the spring or summer, you absolutely need to reserve a spot in the Asheboro campground. This new site is scheduled to be ready for rental in the spring, which will be just in time for most families’ vacations. There will even be Wi-Fi in this new campground for those who just can’t afford to go a few days without the Internet.

North Carolina has dozens of unique campgrounds just like these, so you really can’t go wrong regardless of which one you choose. Check out any of these great places for camping in North Carolina and experience everything the Tar Heel State has to offer.