# Great American Campout in The Gardens at Stowe

> Event for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Nov 14 – Nov 15 · 12:00 PM – 10:00 AM
- Where: The Gardens at Stowe, Daniel Stowe Conservancy, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Pricing Varies
- Organizer: Daniel Stowe Conservancy
- Official page: https://danielstoweconservancy.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

An overnight campout inside The Gardens at Stowe in Belmont. Campers check in Saturday between noon and 2 p.m. and check out Sunday by 10 a.m., with group activities or time to explore the gardens after hours at their own pace. The conservancy pitches it as a chance for beginners to get a guided camping experience. A pizza dinner and light breakfast are included; outside food and alcohol are not allowed. Participants register as an individual or as a group of four and bring their own tent; pricing varies by ticket type.

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