Living the Legend
The Devil's Tramping Ground is a mysterious clearing in the woods where two paths lead to what is a perfect circle where nothing grows and if anything is placed on the path or circle will be moved the next morning. As the tale is told, the Devil himself walks up one path leading to the circle, tramps around and around thinking of evil thoughts and plotting against good. Another story associated with the circle, is that the Indians before the white man came, would meet for feasts there and after eating would do a war dance tramping around the circle which is why nothing grows there. A second legend is that two rival Indian tribes met at the Tramping Ground and a fierce battle ensued. The Indian chief Croatan was killed and buried on the spot and it was speculated that the circle stays clears because the great spirits are still in mourning for their fallen leader. Whatever the legend, the circle remains barren to this day. It is unknown who named the Devil's Tramping Ground.
Camping and Paranormal Investigations at the Devil’s Tramping Ground are extremely popular! The campsites are in close proximity to the circle itself.
It is truly a special place and has been in my family for 100 years but the legend has been around since the 1600s. We enjoy welcoming visitors from all over and just ask that folks
“respect the land and the legend.”
The Devil’s Tramping Ground is located on private property.
Book NowDates of Operation:
• Open all year long
• Check calendar for blocked days.
• Check calendar for blocked days.
8am – 5pm for day visits
• Overnight stays require a reservation.
• Check-in at 2 pm and Check-out by 12 pm
Fee:
$10 per person
*Limit 10 guest due limited parking and space
Closest town: Siler City
From Raleigh/Durham:
Take I-40 West; Follow NC-540 W and US-1 S to US-421 N in Sanford. Take exit 70B from US-1 S. Follow US-421 N to NC-902 W to Harpers Crossroads. Take a right on Siler City-Glendon Road then immediate left onto Devils Tramping Ground Road. The Tramping Ground will be 1.25 miles on the left (look for pull off).
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
35.58554, -79.48675
About This Campground
Tent site only
Amenities:
Shady Camping
Spots
Spots
Fishing Pond
Near by on
the Farm
Near by on
the Farm
Camp Fires
Allowed
but not in the circle
mobile fire pit recommended
Allowed
but not in the circle
mobile fire pit recommended
Owner near by
As the Tramping Ground
is on Private Property
As the Tramping Ground
is on Private Property
Primitive
Camping site
no water or bathroom at this time
Camping site
no water or bathroom at this time
Additional Camping
Spots on the Farm
are Available
Spots on the Farm
are Available
Activities:
Paranormal
Investigation
Investigation
Fishing
Pond on farm near the Tramping Grounds
Pond on farm near the Tramping Grounds
For Vehicles: No vehicles allows at the campsite
Access: Walk In (Park at pull off next to highway)
The camp site is just steps away from the pull off.
The camp site is just steps away from the pull off.
What our Visitors say
- The Devils Tramping Ground is a mysterious location were weird things have occurred during the late hours. Every time we have visited it feels like something is always watching you. Is it just the woods or is something paranormal surrounding this land?
Supernatural Lost Adventures!!!! - We came to see the Mystery of the Devil's Tromping Ground , But the things seen and found was no illusion. The Spirits there will show you the way.
Operation Spiritseekers Paranormal Team
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