# Balls Creek Campground, United States: what it is and when to go

> Balls Creek Campground is a historic district in North Carolina, United States (Statesville). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/balls-creek-campground/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Historic district in North Carolina, United States · History
- **Where:** United States · Buffalo Shoals Road 2090, 28609, Catawba
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** EWR Newark, 828 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [ballscreekcampground.org](https://www.ballscreekcampground.org/)
- **Run by:** Balls Creek Campground
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible
- **Coordinates:** 35.62908, -81.09822

## What it is and where

Balls Creek Campground is a historic district in North Carolina, United States (Statesville). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Statesville](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/statesville/), where this site lists 10 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 35.62908, -81.09822; the nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 828 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.629079%2C-81.098216)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.629079%2C-81.098216)

- **Run by:** Balls Creek Campground
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Balls Creek Campground is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 50 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 42 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 44 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 55 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 53 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 24 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 11 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 21 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 13 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 04 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 05 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 36 |

In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Bunker Hill Covered Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bunker-hill-covered-bridge/): History · Architecture · 10 km
- [Catawba County Courthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/catawba-county-historical-museum/): County courthouse in Newton, United States of America · 12 km
- [Lake Norman Swimming Area Bathhouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lake-norman-swimming-area-bathhouse/): Hot spring bath · 14 km
- [Craft Beer and Wine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/craft-beer-and-wine/): Brewery · 20 km
- [Jolly Roger Brew](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/jolly-roger-brew/): Brewery · 22 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: History

- [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
- [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States

Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Balls Creek Campground?

It is a historic district in North Carolina, United States. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Balls Creek Campground?

March to October. In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36.

### How do you get to Balls Creek Campground?

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 828 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.629079%2C-81.098216) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Bunker Hill Covered Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bunker-hill-covered-bridge/), [Catawba County Courthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/catawba-county-historical-museum/), [Lake Norman Swimming Area Bathhouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lake-norman-swimming-area-bathhouse/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/719059444), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18148188), CC0. More about Balls Creek Campground on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balls_Creek_Campground). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).