HOTELS
Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton (block cut off date: August 25, 2026)
324 Freedom Parkway Pittsboro, NC 27312
919-542-4284 Cost: $179 per night
Book online with the link below or you are welcome to call the hotel directly and reference
our group block name: NC Native Plant Society Group Block
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/rdupohx-911-8cdaad5b-719a-419f-95e7-f1ac67b99c64https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/rdupohx-911-8cdaad5b-719a-419f-95e7-f1ac67b99c64
Hampton Inn in Pittsboro is the closest to the conference.
Home2Suites by Hilton (block cut off date: August 26, 2026)
115 Amos Bridge Road Sanford, NC 27330 Phone: 919-300-7000
Cost: $139 per night **
**Caution: The link below will autofill in for 2 nights (Friday – Sunday) Please be sure to edit your stay to one night if that is all you need to avoid a $50 early check out fee.
Home2Suites is an easy 20 minute ride to Pittsboro and has a kitchen for those who want to bring/prepare food.
Hyatt Place Chapel Hill/Southern Village (block cut off date: September 4, 2026)
3690 South Columbia Street Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Phone: 919-929-9511
Cost: group rate of $239/night for a Single King or $249/night for 2-Queen, valid for stay dates of September 25-27, 2026.
Call In Reservations: Call Reservations at 800-233-1234 and request the “NC Native Plant Conference”. Discounted rates will be available 1 day pre & post the contracted peak dates, based on availability.
Website: To book direct guests can also visit: NC Native Plant Conference – Hyatt Link | The Corporate/Group Code is: G-NCNP
Hyatt House is an easy 20 minute ride to Pittsboro and close to NC Botanical Gardens
CAMPING
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area – Vista Point Group Camping
Location: 3199 N Pea Ridge Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312 (15–20 minute drive to the conference center)
Group Camping: Lynne Hebble has reserved 5 spaces for our group in a group camping site that holds RVs or tents at the Vista Point camping area in Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. (This group camping site is set up for RVs primarily but can easily accommodate tents also. It is a flat grassy area with rows of campsites separated by a strip of trees or woods.)
Contact Lynne at 919-418-9137 or Triangle@ncwildflower.org if you want a space with our group – she will coordinate registration and payment.
Cost: Each site = $40/night for General Adults, $33 for Seniors (2 night minimum).
Check In: 3PM to 10PM when gates close.
Check Out: 12 PM (noon)
Cancellations: 2 week advance for VISTA POINT group campsites.
You can also find other options for individual camping at other campgrounds at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area on the park’s website. https://northcarolinastateparks.reserveamerica.com/unifSearchResults.do
Book soon because September is a busy month there.
Amenities & Highlights
- Site Features: Individual water and electric hookups at each site, hot showers, and an RV dump station.
- Recreation: Easy walking trails, native flora, swimming area, fishing, and a camper-only boat ramp. (Note: The park does not offer boat rentals, but you are welcome to bring your own. Lynne also has one kayak available to borrow).
- Wildlife: Vista Point is a primary nesting area for local bald eagles.
- Friday Night Campfire: Lynne will be hosting a campfire on Friday night—all attendees are welcome to stop by!
Campground Rules & Guidelines
- Pets: Leashed pets are permitted.
- Drinking Water: The park recommends bringing sufficient drinking water for yourself and your pets.
- Trail Rules: Bicycles are not permitted on the hiking trails.
- Environmental Protection: Firewood gathering is strictly prohibited, and no plants or wildlife may be gathered or disturbed.
LOCAL MEMBER HOSTING
Do you live within 30 minutes of the conference center and want to offer hospitality for an out-of-town member (or more)? Or are you coming from out-of-town and would like to stay with a local member? If so, please fill out this form and we will try to facilitate connections. Click on the responder link below:
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