We intended to stay here for 2 different 14 day periods but had to leave early. We believe the massive cell tower right across the street was making us feel awful. We left the area several times and we all felt fine being away from it. Wish we could have stayed, we love the campground otherwise, but we will not return.

Free through Thousand Trails. Had to try out 2 different spots, we didn't like the first one they recommended due to a retaining wall and not much view. 2nd site, 28 had plenty of space. Nice park would stay again.l

Campground Name: Forest Lake RV & Camping ResortLocation: Advance, NCOverall Campground Rating (1-5): 4Maneuverability*: Around the park was fine but getting in our site was somewhat difficult due to ditches on the sides of the road we needed to avoid while swinging our trailer in. Campground Notes: We were there over Hallowee...moreCampground Name: Forest Lake RV & Camping ResortLocation: Advance, NCOverall Campground Rating (1-5): 4Maneuverability*: Around the park was fine but getting in our site was somewhat difficult due to ditches on the sides of the road we needed to avoid while swinging our trailer in. Campground Notes: We were there over Halloween and they had a lot of nice events: scavenger hunt, crafts, and a trunk-or-treat. Site #: C16Site Rating (1-5): 2Site Notes: C16 is a long site but very uneven; our trailer tongue was almost on the ground to get level. Sewer connections are not threaded and our neighbor was not using a donut and their connection was only a few feet from our door and smelled frequently. It was nice to be up on a hill as we were hit by tropical storm Zeta and we were high and dry. The Yadkin River rose over 20 feet, flooding the primitive camping area and threatening the lowest spots on the E loop.Amenity Rating (1-5): 4Amenity Notes: The playground there is very nice. There is an indoor arcade and café that were open but we didn’t try them. There are two pools and hot tubs but were closed for the season when we were there. There is also a lake with a beach for swimming. Laundry was nice, cheap, but small – three washers but only 2 working dryers. Mini-golf was not in great shape as is typical with most Thousand Trails.Reason for camping here: Recommended by other campers and on our way down south for the winter.Miscellaneous Notes: Nearby activities we went to were Boone’s cave which was a nice, short hike, Tanglewood Park which was beautiful and had some fun mountain and paved bike trails, and the Dinosaur Playground in Washington Park which was a lot of fun for Zach and his friend we met at the campground, Izzy. Lots of grocery options in Mocksville or Lexington.Dates Stayed: 10/25/2020 - 11/8/2020Price Paid: $0, with Thousand Trails membershipWeather: Tropical storm Zeta hit us while were staying there but generally the weather was nice, in the low 70s during the day and the 40s at nightVerizon Cell Quality**: Very good Verizon; averaged 37.4 Mb/s down and 13.4 Mb/s up. Tried the campground Wi-Fi and only got .68 Mb/s down and 2.38 Mb/s up.Mail: Campground charges $5/package for mail so we used an Amazon locker in Mocksville, NC. Fellow campers also had success using General Delivery to the USPS in Mocksville. * For reference we are pulling a 33’ long Jayco travel trailer with a 2016 F350 Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 which is 22’ with hitch giving us a total length of 55’. **For reference we have two Google Pixel 2 XL on Verizon ‘Play More” unlimited data plans. For data we have an Inseego 8800L on Verizon’s expired prepaid unlimited hotspot plan. In areas of low signal we use a Netgear 6000450 MIMO antenna. Measurements are taken using the “Multi” test on Speedtest by Ookla.A review by sdplusztravels, a fulltime family of three living on the road in a RV. This review is our opinion and we have not been sponsored or compensated by anyone. Follow us on Instagram (@sdplusztravels) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SDplusZ/). YouTube coming soon!

We stayed at this campground twice over a 4 week period. Our first site was C68. It was unlevel, cramped and lacked shade. Our second site was A33 and it was much better. Lots of shade, much more space and very level. Our neighbors were also quite friendly. The C loop bathroom was dirty, whereas the A loop bathroom was clean and ...moreWe stayed at this campground twice over a 4 week period. Our first site was C68. It was unlevel, cramped and lacked shade. Our second site was A33 and it was much better. Lots of shade, much more space and very level. Our neighbors were also quite friendly. The C loop bathroom was dirty, whereas the A loop bathroom was clean and well-maintained. This park has a large scenic lake and nice little beach area. The onsite restaurant was good and we particularly enjoyed the bacon cheeseburger. Sad to say that the kitchen staff was not wearing masks though. No wifi at the sites but my AT&T cell phone had 3 bars and the hotspot worked ok. The clubhouse had reduced hours due to Covid-19. Close to shopping and groceries in Lexington.

There is a lot to see around this beautiful Thousand Trails park, we had some great walks here and discovered lots of history right within the park! our time here was free with our Zone pass. Check out our review on youtube/OurEndeavor - Cheers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc3nxOmZhgY

We only stayed a few days while passing through in February. We actually saw the only snow of our winter here. Not much--maybe an inch--but it certainly stopped up local traffic. Still, enjoyed our time here and would gladly return for longer in the future.

Join us on a video tour and campground review of the Thousand Trails Forest Lake Preserve in Advance, North Carolina. A link to our video is uploaded here on Campendium. Verizon cellular service clocked in at 42.0 Mbps download speed and 12.0 Mbps upload speed. AT&T cellular service clocked in at 17.2 Mbps download speed and 7.24 Mbp...moreJoin us on a video tour and campground review of the Thousand Trails Forest Lake Preserve in Advance, North Carolina. A link to our video is uploaded here on Campendium. Verizon cellular service clocked in at 42.0 Mbps download speed and 12.0 Mbps upload speed. AT&T cellular service clocked in at 17.2 Mbps download speed and 7.24 Mbps upload speed.

Like an oasis located only 7 miles outside of Lexington NC. Two large pools restaurant hiking trails wooded areas with wildlife and a large private lake. The only reason for four stars instead of five is they do not maintain children staying at children's pool so the adults can have their own pool. And the roads in a few places ar...moreLike an oasis located only 7 miles outside of Lexington NC. Two large pools restaurant hiking trails wooded areas with wildlife and a large private lake. The only reason for four stars instead of five is they do not maintain children staying at children's pool so the adults can have their own pool. And the roads in a few places are in need of maintenance .

We stayed for 4 nights in site C16 as part of our Thousand Trails membership. Full hookups (50amp, water, sewer). Water pressure was good at about 52psi.We lost power our last night at the campground around 11pm. We walked out with a flashlight and our neighbors were also outside so we assumed the campground lost power (it was a th...moreWe stayed for 4 nights in site C16 as part of our Thousand Trails membership. Full hookups (50amp, water, sewer). Water pressure was good at about 52psi.We lost power our last night at the campground around 11pm. We walked out with a flashlight and our neighbors were also outside so we assumed the campground lost power (it was a thunderstorm so it seemed possible). But we learned the following morning when we still didn't have power that it was just an isolated issue with a few camp sites.Our designated site ended up being a little too tricky to back into so we were allowed to park in another site typically reserved for long-term rentals. We've had our fair share of tricky sites being full-timers and over 100 campgrounds in the past year, but this was one of the toughest because of the sloped roads, hills, trees, tree stumps, and the large ditches on both sides of the road.We actually ended up leaving early on our last day because our phones woke us up with a flood alert. The campground is located on a river and the area was expecting the river to breach and possibly even close roads and nearby bridges. The campground itself would likely have been fine but we didn't want to be stuck with detours if roads around the area were closed.

This place is almost a 5 star park. There are many sites, though some might be tough to level in, with a mix of 30 and 50 amp sites but all full hookups. We get great cell service on both AT&T and Verizon thanks to the cell tower just across the highway. One of the best adult lodges with seen in a Thousand Trails, two big pools, a l...moreThis place is almost a 5 star park. There are many sites, though some might be tough to level in, with a mix of 30 and 50 amp sites but all full hookups. We get great cell service on both AT&T and Verizon thanks to the cell tower just across the highway. One of the best adult lodges with seen in a Thousand Trails, two big pools, a lake, hiking and more. Closer to the front there might be a bit of road noise but very quiet at night.However, this park has about 75% of the sites taken by annual and seasonal residents. Almost are nice rigs with well kept sites but it doesn't leave much room for transient Thousand Trails members. The park is well maintained and very clean so the long term residents don't really detract from the experience, it's just there aren't a lot of spots left for the rest of us. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our stay. Note: This park is open all year but does have limited operations and amenities during the winter.

Conveniently located between Charlotte and Winston-Salem. Large park with numerous amenities. Generally well maintained. Full review at: https://ourepicfieldtrip.wpcomstaging.com/2018/10/26/campground-reviews-thousand-trails-forest-lake-advance-nc/

Stayed for about a week. the staff is not interested in fixing things you report. Put everything does work. What is meant is that the bathrooms all have half the lights working (with excuses that they are on partial timers - but not true). The tennis court has grass growing in all the cracks, and can be fixed, but no effort. Sign ...moreStayed for about a week. the staff is not interested in fixing things you report. Put everything does work. What is meant is that the bathrooms all have half the lights working (with excuses that they are on partial timers - but not true). The tennis court has grass growing in all the cracks, and can be fixed, but no effort. Sign is the bathroom says no shaving, which is ridiculous. Suggest goin to the lodge near the laundry and taking a shower as it is being well cared for. Pools are closed until memorial day regardless of 85 degree temperature (insurance?). Bathrooms can be painted inside (rusty dividers).

This is the third Thousand Trails campground we have stayed at and so far the nicest. The amenities were actually functional. The lake was pretty and there were several people fishing. The pool was clean but not open. That I didn’t understand. They had a nice clubhouse with pool table and spots to come in from the heat. The site...moreThis is the third Thousand Trails campground we have stayed at and so far the nicest. The amenities were actually functional. The lake was pretty and there were several people fishing. The pool was clean but not open. That I didn’t understand. They had a nice clubhouse with pool table and spots to come in from the heat. The sites are ok. Gravel (but in need of a lot more) and each site does have water, power, and sewer. The last is my only real complaint. Wet and dirty to the point that we didn’t even connect the water. We didnt want our drinking water house out there. We just filled up the tank which worked just fine. I think when people check out the park should clean the site. There was toilet paper and a mess around the sewer. It was very quiet but loop A is kinda in a hole. There appeared to be better breezes in the other areas. Just a thought. It is very easy to access. Interstate and state highways. I would probably not stay again because there are so many other places available to try. I didn’t really like seeing trailers that are permanently parked there. Some are dirty from sitting unoccupied and others have full decks around them??? I don’t get that.

This is a beautiful campground, has a spectacular pond with a beach in it. RV sites are quite spacious. Several public buildings are available. Two outside pools and a SPA (which only work from Memorial to Labor Day). Laundry is convenient. 3 big machines and dryers, price is $1.5 and $1.25 per machine. Hiking trails around the campgro...moreThis is a beautiful campground, has a spectacular pond with a beach in it. RV sites are quite spacious. Several public buildings are available. Two outside pools and a SPA (which only work from Memorial to Labor Day). Laundry is convenient. 3 big machines and dryers, price is $1.5 and $1.25 per machine. Hiking trails around the campground. We liked it overall. I've made a short video review: https://youtu.be/lT-NclnxySw

We stayed two nights, our site seemed like it was on the extended stay side. Looked more like a trailer park than a campground. We explored the rest of the park, seemed like the other side was nicer. The entrance was nicely done, wish the rest of the park was like that. GOOD-Quite, big campground BAD-Awful smell coming in the ...moreWe stayed two nights, our site seemed like it was on the extended stay side. Looked more like a trailer park than a campground. We explored the rest of the park, seemed like the other side was nicer. The entrance was nicely done, wish the rest of the park was like that. GOOD-Quite, big campground BAD-Awful smell coming in the park, like a rotting dead animal. Dog crap everywhere, No cable. Muddy especially where you park your vehicle. Again looked more like a trailer park than a campground.

We stayed here 4 nights while on the way from DC area down to Atlanta and this is another nice Thousand Trails / Encore park. We had a FHU site with a nice view that was also pretty close to the amenities. There were multiple pools and hot tub (closed for season), mini golf that was actually in good condition as well a playground the k...moreWe stayed here 4 nights while on the way from DC area down to Atlanta and this is another nice Thousand Trails / Encore park. We had a FHU site with a nice view that was also pretty close to the amenities. There were multiple pools and hot tub (closed for season), mini golf that was actually in good condition as well a playground the kids really enjoyed.Getting there was nice, it was only a half hour back to Winston-Salem where we went for some meals and activities. Check-in was simple and there were a few spots to choose from so we picked one that had plenty of space next to it. Getting to the spot was up and down a few hills, but nothing too difficult.The park seemed clean and maintenance was around performing upkeep. Site quality was even pretty good. Mostly level and easy to get truck in and out.The closest major road was not too far away but we could hear traffic some. Not too loud, but it was there. You feel like you are in wilderness but get that little extra noise.I only gave this a 4 star because we could not participate in most of the activities since it was after season, but I assume it would be great when it is the right season.We would go again!