Getting Here
Camerton is a small town located in the Greater Charlotte area of North Carolina, inside Gaston County nestled along the South Fork River to the south of and in between Belmont and McAdenville. Visitors can access Cramerton and all ti has to do via I-85 off of 26 through Belmont or exit 23 by traveling through McAdenville. Highway 74 also runs just north of town and straight into Charlotte if you are looking for a more scenic route.
Things to Do
Working on the premise of “Pride in our Past and Faith in Our Future,” the Town of Cramerton’s mission is to earn the respect of all our citizens by providing a responsible governing team devoted to promoting a prosperous and vision-oriented future and a safe, fiscally secure and healthy quality of life through the integration of support services, fiscal responsibility and “customer’s first” attitude.
History
Cramerton was originally named Mayworth after the man that built a spinning mill along the banks of the South Fork of the Catawba Riveri n 1906. In 1922 the name of the mill changed to Cramerton Mills, and the name of the town to Cramerton. In 1923, Cramer built the Mayflower Weave Mill. The Town of Cramerton was incorporated in 1967.
Explore all there is to do in
Cramerton
Cramerton Historical Museum
Visitors to the Cramerton Historical Museum will learn about the rich history of this former mill village including the Legacy of the Fish Fry and the creation of army khaki.
Riverside Park
This park in Cramerton offers 300 feet of South Fork River frontage with river access, a 1-mile paved walking path and a fishing pier.
CB Huss Recreation Complex
CB Huss Recreation Complex is run by Cramerton Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for over 180 acres of park and open space, 10 greenways and trails, six fishing and observation piers and six rivers access to the South Fork Catawba River. Youth sports programs, community events, fitness programs and summer camps annually along with operating three separate indoor facilities and the seasonal Cramerton Recreation Public Pool.
Cramer Mountain Club
This 18 hole par 72 championship course offers a mountain course feel with extreme elevation changes.
HIKE & BIKE THESE TRAILS
Goat Island Greenway
Paved
Easy
.7 Miles One Way
The Goat Island Greenway is a paved surface trail, including two pedestrian bridges that go over two sections of the South Fork Catawba River.
Riverside Greenway
Paved
Easy
1.3 Miles One Way
This trail winds along the bank of the South Fork River.