Best Campgrounds near Burgaw, NC

The coastal plains surrounding Burgaw, North Carolina feature a diverse array of camping options within a 30-mile radius. Carolina Beach State Park Campground, located about 25 miles southeast of Burgaw, offers spacious wooded sites with full hookups for RVs and designated tent areas with fire rings and picnic tables. Smaller family-owned operations like Wallace Meadows Farm provide more intimate camping experiences with limited RV sites and tent areas. The region's camping landscape includes everything from beachfront options at Surf City Family Campground and The Inlet Campground to inland waterway sites at Lake Leamon Family Campground, where kayaking and fishing opportunities abound.

Most campgrounds in the area require reservations, particularly during the summer beach season from May through September when temperatures regularly exceed 85°F with high humidity. Mosquitoes and other insects can be problematic, especially in wooded areas and near water. As one camper noted about Carolina Beach State Park, "Be aware of the raccoons! They will get close to you at nighttime." Sandy soil conditions are common throughout the region, with several reviewers mentioning the need for ground covers to minimize tracking sand into tents and RVs. Cell service varies significantly, with stronger coverage near coastal towns and more limited connectivity in rural areas between Burgaw and the coast.

Water access represents a significant draw for campers in the Burgaw area. Carolina Beach State Park receives consistently high ratings for its combination of wooded camping and proximity to beaches. According to one visitor, "Not only does it have an awesome campground, but it's right near one of the best beaches I've ever been to." Campgrounds with boat launches and fishing access are particularly popular, including those along the Black River and Northeast Cape Fear River. Bathhouse quality varies considerably between facilities, with state parks generally maintaining cleaner facilities than some private campgrounds. Many campgrounds offer a mix of short-term and seasonal sites, with some reviewers noting the "mobile home vibe" at locations with numerous long-term residents.

Best Camping Sites Near Burgaw, North Carolina (69)

    1. Wilmington KOA

    21 Reviews
    Wrightsville Beach, NC
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (910) 686-7705

    "The pool was big and warm, easy for swimming while maintaining social distancing."

    "It’s clean, it’s close to downtown Wilmington and there is SO much to do there. There is an RV wash right next door! There are a lot of gray farmer’s stands and fresh seafood stands nearby too!"

    2. Carolina Beach State Park Campground

    73 Reviews
    Carolina Beach, NC
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (910) 458-7770

    $27 - $75 / night

    "Carolina beach state park is one of my favorite places to go in North Carolina. Not only does it have an awesome campground, but it's right near one of the best beaches I've ever been to."

    "Had a great time camping and hiking around with my dog jinx. It was his first camping trip he seems to like it here as much as I did. be aware of the raccoons!!"

    3. Lake Leamon Family Campground

    4 Reviews
    Burgaw, NC
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (910) 271-3240

    $10 - $50 / night

    "If you are looking for a friendly, affordable campground, open all year long, then Lake Leamon Family Campground is for you."

    4. The Inlet Campground (Formerly Laniers Campground)

    6 Reviews
    Holly Ridge, NC
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (910) 328-9431

    "Nice pool and walking path around the edge of the sound."

    "Most incredible views with easy access to beaches, restaurants and groceries. Pier for fishing and water access for canoeing or kayaking! Beautiful sunsets!"

    5. Surf City Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Holly Ridge, NC
    24 miles
    +1 (910) 328-4281

    "The owners are very nice and very helpful we campground was well in a good location right next to the beach literally walk 20 yards to go to the beach would definitely recommend"

    "Its quiet and easy access to beach. Owners are very nice and accommodating."

    6. Nick’s Nook Family Campground

    3 Reviews
    Richlands, NC
    20 miles
    +1 (919) 734-4482

    $25 - $39 / night

    7. Lake Linda

    1 Review
    Holly Ridge, NC
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (910) 279-3892

    $50 - $60 / night

    "Offering 2 sites that are located on the lake, this property  is a great place to birdwatch. Check them out and leave them some love."

    8. Oceans RV Resort

    1 Review
    Holly Ridge, NC
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (910) 778-2839

    $77 - $239 / night

    "We're just a few miles from the beach, walking distance to a restaurant and or convenience store; crawling distance to Dales Pub across the road."

    9. Black River Camping Ventures

    2 Reviews
    Ivanhoe, NC
    19 miles
    +1 (910) 669-2392

    $45 / night

    "This campground is situated right along the Black River in Bladen County NC. Approximately 1 hour from Wilmington, Fayetteville, and Jacksonville."

    10. Canter Lakes Farm

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    Burgaw, NC
    6 miles

    $40 - $50 / night

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Recent Reviews near Burgaw, NC

317 Reviews of 69 Burgaw Campgrounds


  • Werner S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Wilmington KOA

    Family campground near the beach and Wilmington

    Our kids where very happy with the little pool and we found good facilities to do the laundry. There are some nice shady spots and some are a bit crowded. But good full hook ups.

  • Kristie B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2025

    In The Pines RV & Cabin Village

    Great place!

    New Park with all the amenities you need, clean well kept facilities and grounds. Dog Park and nice mowed lanes for walks. Owner super nice and helpful.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Hawkins Creek Campground

    Avoid the drama!

    The last reviews of this campground were in 2021. A lot has changed since that time. This is a cheap place to stay. There are no background checks. All sorts of characters stay at this location. I had trouble after six months of staying at this campground. To avoid any trouble, I left halfway through my month of prepaid time. This worked out to approximately $302 or 16 days. They refused to give me a refund or even a pro rate from the owner. Instead, they gave it to a guy staying in a tent on the property. They are thieves!

    In my vicinity that I was staying, there were four known listed Illegal sex act males. Two left the site. One of the remaining males was hired by the management for maintenance.

    The property manager didn’t seem to care about a lot of things around the property. The property appearance was not taken care of. Signs, mailboxes, and other related objects were covered in mold and never cleaned or in need of repair (see pictures). Residence were cutting their own grass. Drainage ditches, and culvert areas had extremely high grass (see pictures). Perfect for snakes.

    The bathhouse was not properly maintained. A male person who lived there only cleaned the floors once or twice a week. That seemed about it. The showers were brown, and the bathrooms were not cleaned properly. I personally cleaned the male bathroom several times during my six months. The sink continually leaked underneath. When I discovered mold, I asked for a mold killer from the bathroom guy. He was having a bad day apparently and flipped out on me. I told him I would clean the mold if he had any chemicals. He cursed at me and walked inside to his residence. Management did nothing about this incident (see pictures).

    There was always trouble with dogs at the campground. Management never did anything about the dog issues. I was told to “shoot the dog if it bites you “. Unbelievable !

    There were no standards for the campsites. Anything went! Make shift structures could be put up with no problem (see pictures). Also a lot of trash and debris around the campground.

    I would not recommend this campground to anyone. Pay the extra money for a better place!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2025

    Magnolia Lane Campground

    Overpriced and bath house heavily molded.

    I contacted the campsite via phone. They said there was two spots available for my rig. The monthly rate quoted was $895. I told the office that I was going to drive up the following morning to check the site and if I liked it, I would go ahead and rent it. The manager said OK. I explained I would come back and get my rig if it was acceptable. She told me to call her once. I looked at the site and we could complete the transaction when she came over to the site from the office.

    I drove an hour from my current site to look at that site. The secluded campground only had one bar on Verizon. It was also small. I called two separate numbers and texted. I waited on site for roughly 30 minutes with no callback.
    While I was looking at the campground, I went to the bathhouse. All three bathrooms were covered with suspect, microbial growth and had a strong mold smell. I can’t say for certain without testing it, but if it looks and smells like a duck, it’s probably a duck. People with breathing issues or allergies to this problem would have a bad day in these bathrooms.

    I had to contact the office the following day around 9:50 AM. They acted like they didn’t care about me driving up for nothing. To add insult to injury, the manager openly admitted they had a mold problem in all the bathrooms at the bathhouse. They were going to deal with it this coming winter.

    So let me get this straight. You were charging almost $900 a month to campers with a bad mold, problem admitted by the office. Is there a problem with this picture? This is not slander. This is what transpired. I turned down the site.

    BE CAUTIOUS!

  • Greg T.
    Apr. 28, 2025

    Freeman Park

    Hit-or-miss camping expeirence

    Short takes:

    • Better to camp here during the cooler weather

    • If you don’t have a yearly beach- access pass, it’s expensive

    • Very crowded during warm weather

    • Make sure to air-down.

    • Don’t forget bug spray 

    Camping here can be very hit-or-miss, depending on the time of year. I would recommend only during the cooler months. Feb-March, Sept-Nov. That’s about the only time you can hope to avoid a chaotic, party scene. 

    I camped here in March and had a great time. Daytime beachgoers were mainly fishing, walking their dogs, shelling, etc. There were half a dozen other campers, everyone was friendly and quiet. 

    My trip in late April didn’t go as well. The first morning I awoke to the sound of a dozen children from the site next to me playing in the surf, shrieking and screaming at 5:30 am. Saturday the beach was packed with day-trippers with a line of trucks parked at the crest of the beach from one end to the other. Constant vehicle traffic up and down the beach. Lots of young kids running around, not paying attention to their surroundings, people walking on the dunes. Many vehicles got stuck in the sand because they didn’t air down. Lots of competing, loud music. 

    The next night, there was a family of 20+ people in the next site who warned us they were a loud group. At that point, we packed up and left. I wasn’t expecting that kind of scene until Memorial Day. 

    Erosion continues to eat away at the beach and it probably won’t be long before camping is prohibited due to lack of room. The beach used to be much wider.

  • R C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 18, 2025

    Cabin Lake County Park

    Nice campground but …

    The campground is perfect for a family or if you’re older and in an RV. Lots to do. It’s a lake based CG so you can swim, kayak, hike around the lake, but especially fishing - that’s the main draw. Good shower/toilet facilities, water electric and all that RV stuff. If you’re an adventurous typically primitive camper (like me), it’s not for you. You’ll be near lots of other campers (mostly families from my brief experience) so not great on privacy. Location is good, 15 min fr Beulaville. Nice staff. I recommend if you want an easy camping experience. $25-40 night depending on how you camp.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 5, 2025

    Jones Lake State Park Campground

    Campground near a lake but NOT on a lake

    General: Small campground (20 Sites) around a circle with the bathhouse in the center. Although you can walk to the lake (about a half mile away), the sites are not lakefront. There is also a group campground.

    Site Quality: Camper driveways are very generous in size and level. Sites are spaced far enough apart to provide reasonable privacy/separation. Sites vary. Two ADA-accessible sites have a concrete pad; most others have gravel pads, but two are just open grassy sites. Some are FHU, while some have no hookups. Some are pull-thru, and some are back-in. Each site has a fire ring, picnic table, and lantern hook. Most have a raised tent platform. 

    Bath/Shower house: Very clean. Three showers, including one ADA-accessible one. The spray was not very strong, but the water was warm. 

    Activities: In season, there is boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing, but we were there at the beginning of April, and the weather was in the 50s. We did the four-mile Bay Trail, which was really more of a walk and not a hike. The signage was good, and the trail weaved back and forth from the gravel road. We were disappointed that there were not many views of the lake (there are three overlooks, but access to them was restricted due to flooding). Due possibly to recent rains, the last mile of the trail (we went in a clockwise direction from the campground) was flooded in several places, making passage challenging. There is also a short one-mile Cedar Loop trail as well as a spur leading from the Bay Trail to Salters Lake. 

    We chose this campground primarily because of its location - it was a good stopping point for us. In early April, even during spring break, only a handful of sites were occupied. I imagine it would be a much different story in the summer months.

  • Loryn B.
    Feb. 4, 2025

    Jones Lake State Park Campground

    very quaint and pretty campground

    we had a short trip to jones lake campground in our car/tent. the campsites are not very private, we went in February so there was not many people around us, which was nice. keep in mind during busy months you will definitely be able to see fellow campers around you. amenities were great including bathhouses and plenty of trash receptacles around the park. great spot for a short stay on your longer journey, or a weekend getaway.


Guide to Burgaw

Camping near Burgaw, North Carolina, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Nature Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Carolina Beach State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "We hiked a trail to see Venus flytraps in the wild," making it a unique experience for nature lovers.
  • Beach Access: Enjoy the sandy shores at Holden Beach RV Campground. A visitor shared, "The campground is beautifully maintained and in a perfect location," highlighting the convenience of beach access.
  • Fishing and Paddling: At Cedar Point Campground, you can throw a line into the water or paddle along the Cape Fear River. One reviewer noted, "Great place to hang out and it’s near Emerald Isle and the Crystal Coast."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Daddy Joe's said, "Very clean bathrooms/showers," which is a big plus for many.
  • Friendly Staff: Many campgrounds have helpful staff. One camper at Wilmington KOA mentioned, "Easy check-in and level spots," showing that the staff goes the extra mile to ensure a smooth experience.
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Daddy Joe's offer tons of activities for kids. A reviewer said, "3 beautiful pools, a splash pad, lots of activities for kids," making it a hit for families.

What you should know:

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. A camper at Carolina Beach State Park Campground warned, "The biggest drawback here is the mosquitoes," so bring your bug spray.
  • Site Selection: Some sites can be tight, especially at Cedar Point Campground. A visitor advised, "Be careful in site selection though a few would be very tight for even the smallest pop ups."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For example, Onslow Beach Campsites lacks drinking water and showers, as noted by a camper who said, "The shower/bath house was DISGUSTING!!"

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan for Activities: Choose campgrounds with family-friendly amenities. One camper at Holden Beach RV Campground enjoyed a potluck meal during Thanksgiving, which added a community feel to their stay.
  • Pack Essentials: Bring everything you need, especially if you're heading to more remote sites like Hammocks Beach State Park Campground. A visitor mentioned, "You have to hike with all your camping gear less than a mile to the beach."
  • Keep Kids Entertained: Look for campgrounds with activities. A family at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Daddy Joe's loved the "mini golf, movie nights, and homemade ice cream."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Cedar Point Campground noted, "Some sites are really huge!" which is great for larger rigs.
  • Be Mindful of Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially if there are generators running. A visitor at Carolina Beach State Park Campground expressed frustration with RV campers who ran generators early in the morning.
  • Utilize Amenities: Take advantage of the amenities offered. One camper at Wilmington KOA appreciated the "lots of activities" available, making their stay enjoyable.

Camping near Burgaw, North Carolina, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Burgaw, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, Burgaw, NC offers a wide range of camping options, with 69 campgrounds and RV parks near Burgaw, NC and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Burgaw, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Burgaw, NC is Wilmington KOA with a 4.3-star rating from 21 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Burgaw, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Burgaw, NC.