White Lake has drawn summer visitors to its white-sand bottom and clear water for decades, and Camp Clearwater sits directly on its shore, giving campers straightforward access to swimming, boating, and waterfront sites. This is an established, privately run campground, not a wilderness experience. As Elizabeth V. puts it, "this definitely isn't wilderness camping," and the mix of permanent residents and overnight sites makes that clear from the start.
The campground runs busy, particularly on weekends and through summer. Sites are long enough to accommodate RVs up to 70 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer, but they sit close together. Golf carts are a recurring topic in reviews, with multiple campers noting that they move fast and are frequently driven by young children. Families with kids tend to find the most value here, given the gradual lake depth, sandy beach, and organized weekend activities including bingo and live music. WiFi is available on-site, though reviewers describe it as inconsistent. Cell service has come up as a concern across several reviews. The Tradition at White Lake and Gilligans Island Resort Campground are nearby alternatives along the same shoreline for those who want to compare options.
Bathhouses are updated and include laundry facilities, though cleanliness has been inconsistent according to multiple reviewers. Fishing in the area can be challenging due to the lake's acidity. Campers who come primarily for the water and the social atmosphere of a busy family campground will find Camp Clearwater well-suited to that kind of stay.
Description
Located on the beautiful shores of White Lake, Camp Clearwater is North Carolina’s largest family campground. Long considered the nation’s safest beach, White Lake’s 1,100 acres of crystal-clear water, white sandy bottom and gently sloping shores have made it a popular vacation spot for families from East Coast states, especially North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida. At Camp Clearwater you will be able to enjoy White Lake’s natural beauty on our 1,300 feet of private white sandy beach or from any of our four piers. We offer a wide variety of sites to suit your Overnight, Seasonal, and Year-Round camping needs. Camp Clearwater also has sites to accommodate your Manufactured Home or Park Model if you are interested in camping with us for many years to come.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCamp Clearwater is located in North Carolina near Elizabethtown
Private CampgroundDirections
From jct Hwy 41 & Hwy 53: Go 2-1/2 mi SE on Hwy 53, then 1/4 mi NE on White Lake Dr.
Address
2038 White Lake Drive
White Lake, NC 28337
Coordinates
34.63190941 N
78.49045255 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/31/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/8/26
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/31/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/8/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 51 min from Fayetteville, NC
- 1 hr 7 min from Wilmington, NC
- 1 hr 8 min from Goldsboro, NC
- 1 hr 23 min from Jacksonville, NC
