07-03-2025
Camp North End guide: Everything there is to see, eat and do
Camp North End is a massive adaptive reuse development just north of Uptown with food stalls, restaurants, offices, retail, apartments, events, and public art.
Why it matters: The 76-acre campus and former missile assembly plant is only 29% developed, according to a Camp North End representative, and several new businesses are set to open there in the coming months.
Here's everything you need to know before you go.
Catch up quick: Henry Ford initially used the land to make Model Ts. The U.S. military used the land to manufacture bomb casings during World War I.
New York-based developer ATCO purchased the land in 2016. Twenty-two acres have been developed so far and the project is estimated to be completed by 2035.
What we're watching: Local mixologist and owner of Plaza Midwood cocktail bar Lorem Ipsum, Justin Hazelton, will open a 100-square-foot bar called "Sours" at Camp North End, according to Unpretentious Palate. Expect sour cocktails and mocktails at the micro bar, which will open this spring.
Five businesses have signed leases on the ground floor of Kinship West in Camp North End's multifamily development. The businesses include CELL THERAPY, by the owners of DUPP & SWAT; clothing boutique House of Akasi; tattoo and divine goods shop The Zen Cave; and nail art studio DECO Beauty Club. Custom hat retailer FITTEDS is relocating here, too.
Stop by: 300 Camp Road. Hours vary by business.
Parking is free on its two surface lots, 1724 Statesville Ave. and 1801 N. Graham St. There's also free street parking along Camp Road, with spaces ranging from 15 minutes to two hours.
Parking at the garage on 120 Razades Way is free for the first three hours and $4 for every additional hour.
Food & Beverage
Whether you're hankering for a quick bite at a food stall, want to sit down for dinner, or grab a beverage to walk around with, there are plenty of options.
La Caseta — Latin food stall serving tacos, pupusas, arepas and empanadas.
Eggroll Company — A food stall specializing in massive egg rolls.
Soul Miner's Garden — Vegan food stall known for its loaded nachos.
Blasian Asian Way — Korean BBQ fusion food stall with rice bowls, loaded fries, fried dumplings, wings and tacos.
HEX Coffee, Kitchen & Natural Wines — Huge coffee bar with a Japanese-inspired breakfast and lunch menu.
Halal Street Food — By the same family as Uptown's popular Halal Food Cart, this fast-casual spot serves the same Halal dishes you know and love, like chicken and lamb over rice, kabobs, gyros and hummus, pita and plenty of white sauce.
Seemingly Overzealous — Everything in this popular ice cream shop is gluten-, dairy- and egg-free.
Room Service — Craft cocktail bar with specialty drinks, beer, wine and small plates (sandwiches during the day and sharable plates in the evening).
Gravity Pizza — This sourdough pizza diner located next to Thrift Pony also serves sandwiches, salads and dessert.
Hip Hop Smoothies — Find smoothies and acai bowls named after the hip-hop songs you'll hear playing through the speakers inside this Airstream.
Black Moth Bars — You'll find craft cocktails and frozen drinks at this 1960s camper-turned-mobile bar.
Free Range Bar — Free Range Brewing is Camp North End's first tap room, serving beer and wine.
Canteen — Find local beers on tap, wines, sangria and nonalcoholic options inside this tropical-themed bar spotted on " Love is Blind."
Retail
Thrift Pony — Find fun and trendy secondhand and vintage clothing, shoes and accessories at this popular local consignment store.
Good Postage — Mother/daughter-founded paper goods company with cards, prints, stickers and other stationery needs.
Cork & Cap — Specialty beer and wine store with grab-n-go bites in Camp North End's Keswick district, near the food stalls.
Dupp & Swat — This creative studio is multipurpose, serving as a clothing, accessories and home goods boutique for local artisans and an event space.
Windy O'Connor – Artist studio and showroom for abstract multimedia artist Windy O'Connor
Grow — Specialty plant shop with a variety of plants and gardening accessories
Current Nostalgia — Streetwear retailer with local and global streetwear brands.
Hardy Boys Records and Comics — You'll find records, comics, CDs, cassettes, band shirts and other vintage music memorabilia.
That's Novel Books — Used book store with cozy places to work and read.
Armada Skate Shop — This shop sells skateboards, longboards and roller skates, plus shoes, clothing and accessories both from popular brands and in-house exclusives. It also has a professional repair station.
Rent EBoards — Rentals, sales and servicing for Onewheels, electric skateboards, electric scooters and electric bikes.
Things to do
Daily activities are listed on the Camp North End events calendar.
Tipsy Pickle — A massive gaming center with pickleball courts, golf simulators, shuffleboard, darts, three bars, four pool tables and a Tex-Mex-inspired menu.
Mad Miles Run Club — One of Charlotte's most popular run clubs meets every Tuesday at YVY Training in Camp North End. Stick around for the dance party afterward.
You vs Yourself (YVY) — Fitness facility with one-on-one and small group classes.
SkillPop — In-person classes taught by local experts, ranging from photography to business development.
North End Farmers Market — Expect fresh local produce, artisanal vendors and other harvested provisions every Thursday evening from 4-8pm every April to October.
Ice Skating at Camp North Pole — This ice skating rink appears in front of the Ford Building each holiday season.
Crossroads Cinema — Free outdoor movies in front of the Ford Building happen seasonally. The next series of events is slated to start summer 2025.
Living
Leasing has started at Kinship East and Kinship West, Camp North End's first multifamily development. Kinship West will open in April.
The multifamily development includes 301 apartments across two buildings on the southwest part of Camp North End.
There are studios and one- and two-bedrooms available for rent.
Amenities include: A pet park, rooftop space, parking garage, gym.
Services and event spaces
MacFly Fresh Printing Company — Screen printing, branding, and graphic design services.
Prism Supply Co. — Locally made motorcycles, parts and accessories shop.
eXplicit Salon – Hair salon owned by "Survivor" season 46 winner Kenzie Petty.
The Revelry — 30,000-square-foot event venue that fits 250-1,800 people.
Goodyear Arts — Artist studios, gallery, and events.
Art Throb Studios — Art studio for Charlotte artists Matt Moore, Jen Hill, Da Flamengo and others.
Tent Studios — Versatile space with equipment rentals for photographers, videographers, content creators and brands.
Loyd Studios — Dedicated spaces for video, photo, and podcast production.
BLKMRKT — Collective gallery and studio for artists.
Hygge — Coworking space.
Kicks & Fros — Customize your own sneakers inside an Airstream like Clay and AD did on Charlotte's season of " Love is Blind."
Loyd Visuals — Video production agency and studio space on the ground floor of the parking deck connected to Kinship East.
Misc. Businesses and organizations
132,000 square feet of office space is available for lease, according to a Camp North End representative. Below are the other businesses that call CNE home.
Bolton & Menk, Inc. — Planning and design.
Centene Corporation — Health insurance giant.
Charlotte Magazine — Local publication for more than 50 years.
Cloud Genera — IT company specializing in cloud transformation software.
Democracy NC — Voting and civil rights nonprofit.
EastCoast Entertainment — Entertainment agency and talent booking for festivals, corporate events, private events and weddings.
EKI-Digital — Consulting firm.
Google Fiber — Google Fiber's Charlotte office.
Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas — National organization giving young people the skills they need for economic success.
Kingsmen Software — Software development company.
Lynch Mykins Structural Engineers, PC — Structural engineering services.
Mign Inc. — Medical equipment supplier.
Passero Associates — Architecture and engineering firm.
Petfolk HQ — Headquarters and offices for veterinary company.
Progressive Companies — Design firm.
The Nest — Community coalition representing the eight neighborhoods of the North End corridor.
TM Studio – Innovation studio that prototypes and tests new consumer banking concepts for Ally.
Rachel Sutherland Communications — Local PR firm.
Wily — Design and strategy services and training.
What's next: Nearly 9,000 square feet of retail space is available for lease, according to Camp North End, including a spot specifically designated to be a speakeasy.
