Half a mile south of the Cedar Island ferry terminal, Cedar Island Ranch spreads across open sandy terrain where the Pamlico Sound meets the North Carolina coast. This established campground provides both RV sites with full hookups and tent camping areas, with some sites positioned just 15 feet from the water's edge. The property features direct beach access along a white sand shoreline.
Sites include picnic tables and fire rings, though Brooks L. notes "not every site has a picnic table and fire pit so you have to find those for your site before they are taken." The campground offers full hookups for RVs, but campers should plan for extended utility cords since hookup locations vary by site. Basic amenities include restrooms, showers, and a dump station, with WiFi available throughout the property.
The location serves as a convenient staging point for Ocracoke Island ferry trips, with the terminal directly adjacent to the campground. On-site activities include horseback riding with gentle horses suitable for children. A small store and restaurant operate nearby. Road conditions within the campground can be challenging, with reviewers mentioning ruts in the dirt access roads.
Cedar Island Ranch works well for campers seeking a quiet coastal stop before ferry travel or those planning extended stays to fish the Pamlico Sound. The open terrain provides limited shade, making it better suited for RV camping or visitors comfortable with exposed tent sites.
Description
If you only camp once in your life, make it Cedar Island Ranch. Here, you can ride a horse along miles of undeveloped beach that hasn’t changed since long before the Spanish explorers set eyes on it. Rent kayaks or canoes, go fishing or have a romantic weekend on the beach. We’re open year-round for your vision of a family vacation paradise or a perfect honeymoon where we offer RV sites, Suites, Tent sites, Dock side sites and renovated Motel rooms..
We’ve got everything you need for an unequaled coastal experience right here. The Cedar Island Ferry terminal to Ocracoke Island and on to Cape Hatteras is right at our doorstep. You’ll have free Wi-Fi, clean bathroom facilities, and an enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff to help. Bring your boat and enjoy the convenience of having your boat next to your campsite by reserving one of our dock side sites. We have a private ramp and a state ramp into deep water and Atlantic access.
Map & DirectionsCedar Island Ranch is located in North Carolina near Cedar Island
Address
3557 Cedar Island Road
NC
Coordinates
35.01592000000001 N
76.31592 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/18/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/18/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 40 min from Jacksonville, NC
- 2 hrs 18 min from Greenville, NC
- 2 hrs 23 min from Goldsboro, NC
- 2 hrs 38 min from Wilmington, NC
