Camp Clearwater, near White Lake, North Carolina, is a lively campground that caters to families and those looking for a fun getaway. With a mix of permanent and transient sites, it’s a bustling place, especially on weekends, where you can enjoy the beautiful beach and piers.

This campground is known for its friendly staff and clean facilities, making it a welcoming environment for visitors. Many campers have highlighted the great swimming area with clear water and sandy beaches, perfect for kids to play and explore. As one happy camper put it, “I had such an amazing experience here! Everyone was so nice and down to earth!”

For those who enjoy activities, Camp Clearwater offers plenty to keep everyone entertained, including bingo nights, DJ dances, and even a gift shop with ice cream. The campground is also conveniently located near food vendors and other dining options, so you won’t have to venture far for a meal.

While the sites can be a bit tight, the vibrant atmosphere and variety of activities make it a popular choice for families. Just keep an eye out for the golf carts zipping around, as they can be a bit of a distraction. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Camp Clearwater has a lot to offer for a memorable camping experience.

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.

Camp Clearwater

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Great family campground ! Lots to do for all ages !

every weekend bingo , dj with dance , Arcade with lots of games , gift shop and ice cream !! Food venders and places to eat in walking distance. Gospel music on Saturday nights at chapel and church service at chapel by the water front !! Nice new laundry ! There is several different bath houses! So much to see and do

Great family campground

I visit White lake every year for vacation but this year we decided to add in a camping trip. We decided to check out Camp Clearwater. I did read bad reviews here &amp; there but I wanted to give them a shot. And I’m glad I did! I had such an amazing experience here! Everyone was so nice and down to earth! I will definitely be back!😊

Loved it!

The sites are laid out well and like most privately owned campgrounds are very close together.  The campground is a mix of permanent and overnight sites.  Golf carts are allowed in the park and can become a nuisance at times.  Often see you kids driving carts which is concerning.  Wifi service within the campground is good.  Great areas for kids to play.  Activities were subdued this year due to COVID-19 but the campground usually has many activities.  Great swimming area and beach.  This is the perfect location for kids as the water is very clear and the change in water depth is gradual.  Great sunsets across the lake.  This campground has become a yearly tradition.

Sandy Beaches and Clear Water

Camp Clearwater is mostly permanent structures, this definitely isn’t wilderness camping. We didn’t end up staying at our site once we saw how busy it was 
The swimming beach wasn’t clean, but it was a fun place for kids to play. 

Not my vibe

Have been going to Camp Clearwater ever since it started back in the late 60s. Has always been a great place to go especially for kids. The water is very clear and the beaches and the bottom of the lake or a white sand like at the ocean.Campsites are very tight but very long. The Wi-Fi is OK but as in most campgrounds not very reliable.
Golf carts are a problem,with very young kids driving them. 
Are being used a babysitter. I always book my site at a speed bump. Very good free entertainment with teenagers and golf carts. 
Nice place to stay 👍👍👍👍👍

Great place for Kids 

This was our first trip here, highly impressed with the friendly staff the clean park! We will definitely be back! 

Great family spot!

This is a very large campground with mostly full-time people. Nice laundry facilities, decent sized transient sites, beautiful beach and piers. It was "off-season" but the weekends were quite busy. There is a 5mph campground rule that most definitely is NOT followed. Kids and adults drive golf carts like it's the Indy 500. Was a nice stay, but probably won't go back. 

Busy Campground 

This campground is an excellent place for young family campers.  All the activities are set up for younger family entertainment.  All businesses in the immediate surrounding areas are set up for the same young families. 

This is a great place to stop at for a short time if you are a single person or an older couple that enjoys a very busy campground.  The campground is maintained.  The office staff are very courteous and nice.  There are a couple of bath houses at the camping areas and a laundry center.  Both the bathhouses we’re updated, but not very clean. I stayed 2 1/2 weeks and it was only cleaned properly a couple times. 

If you fish, the area is not very fish friendly.  If you have a boat, bring it.  You might have a better chance of success.  Most of the lakes in the area are very acidic and it is challenging to catch limited fish. 

All in all, this is a great campground.  This was just a bit too busy for me.  


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