Salem, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Burke County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

2,035 Population 474/sq mi density

$66,653 Median Income $28,115 per capita

$159,300 Home Value $253,317 Zillow

$772 Median Rent 15.6% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

256 Violent Crime/100K 3,842 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$66,653 median income, 4.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$159,300 home value, $772/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

256 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Salem (14)

BERRY MOUNTAIN PARK SHELTER

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1 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $25/night Reservable

Day Use Area, Swimming, Water Access

Berry Mountain Park Shelter is located in Berry Mountain Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.This ADA-accessible la...

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BOOMER PARK SHELTER

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1 sites 5.0/5 (2 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Boating, Day Use Area, Swimming, Water Access

Boomer Park Shelter is located in Boomer Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.The gentle Yadkin River flows through ...

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Fish Dam Creek Park

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1 sites 5.0/5 (7 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Picnicking, Hiking, Biking, Birding, Day Use Area, Wildlife Viewing

Fish Dam Creek Shelter is located directly adjacent to W Kerr Scott's Dam. This shelter features horseshoe pits, and has a panoramic view of the...

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Johns River Road Backcountry Camping

ITINERARY_SINGLE

2 sites 5.0/5 (2 reviews) $15/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, Hammock

Birding, Camping, Photography, Hiking

Old John’s River Road Backcountry Camping is a primitive camping location along the Mountains to Sea Trail near Blowing Rock, North Carolina. There ar...

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KEOWEE PARK SHELTER

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1 sites 5.0/5 (3 reviews) $40/night Reservable

Biking, Boating, Day Use Area, Fishing, Picnicking, Water Access

Keowee Park Shelter is located within Keowee Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.For facility specific information,...

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FORT HAMBY PARK

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36 sites 4.6/5 (277 reviews) $30–$125/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer

Swimming Site, Day Use Area, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Archery, Disc Golf

Fort Hamby Park is located on the north side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina. Constructed in the beautiful Yadkin River Valle...

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CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

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24 sites 4.5/5 (120 reviews) $10/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BIKING

Curtis Creek Campground is nestled in the mountains at the base of the Blue Ridge just minutes from the quaint town of Old Fort and less than an hour ...

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WARRIOR CREEK

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63 sites 4.5/5 (204 reviews) $22–$85/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer

Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking

Warrior Creek is located on the south side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina. Constructed in the beautiful Yadkin River Valley,...

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BANDITS ROOST

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103 sites 4.4/5 (903 reviews) $20–$85/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Swimming Site, Day Use Area, Visitor Center, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking, Environmental Education

Bandits Roost Campground is located on the south side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina. Constructed in the beautiful Yadkin Ri...

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Julian Price Campground

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192 sites 4.3/5 (450 reviews) $30/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Hammock

Day Use Area, Visitor Center, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding, Photography, Picnicking, Star Gazing, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing, Canoeing, Kayaking

Located along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in the lush green expanses of North Carolina, Julian Price Campground is a top destination for boating, hi...

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Linville Falls Campground

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64 sites 4.3/5 (205 reviews) $30–$45/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Photography, Picnicking, Visitor Center, Star Gazing, Birding, Day Use Area

Located in a dense pine canopy, within hiking distance of Linville Gorge, and along the famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Falls Campground is an ide...

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Mortimer Campground

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17 sites 4.3/5 (80 reviews) $20–$30/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV

Mortimer Campground is a small campground nestled within the Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Corridor south of Grandfather Mountain. Located at the...

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Dam Site Shelter

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1 sites 2.8/5 (4 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Visitor Center, Boating, Environmental Education, Picnicking

Dam Site Park Shelter is located directly below W. Kerr Scott Dam's visitor center, and features a beautiful view of the dam & reservoir.The ...

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W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room

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0.0/5 $50/night Reservable

Environmental Education, Ranger Station, Visitor Center

The Visitor Assistance Center conference room is located beside the dam at W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.The gentle Yadkin Ri...

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