Best RV Parks & Resorts near Cedar Island, NC

Looking to find an RV campground, RV park, or private campsite near Cedar Island? Finding a place to camp in North Carolina with your RV has never been easier. Each spot offers quick access to one or more of Cedar Island's most popular destinations.

Best RV Sites Near Cedar Island, North Carolina (45)

    Caroline S.'s photo of rv camping at Goose Creek Campground near Emerald Isle, NC
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    1. Goose Creek Campground

    7 Reviews
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    Emerald Isle, North Carolina

    Located along North Carolina's Crystal Coast, Goose Creek RV Resort family campground is conveniently located on Bogue Sound along the Intracoastal Waterway. Goose Creek RV Resort is only minutes away from the ocean by land or by water. This Crystal Coast RV resort offers a serene atmosphere in what may be one of only a very few undisturbed beach vacation spots left. Lack of any high density commercialization offers our campers a true family atmosphere. Your trip to Goose Creek RV Resort will occupy you with a large choice of activities offered at Encore's Crystal Coast RV resort throughout the year. Goose Creek RV Resort borders waters that are known for some of the best saltwater fishing anywhere. A Crystal Coast RV resort in a serene and undisturbed beach vacation spot Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Goose Creek RV & Camping Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

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    • ADA Access
    The Dyrt's photo of rv camping at Whispering Pines Campground near Newport, NC
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    2. Whispering Pines Campground

    4 Reviews
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    Newport, North Carolina

    Located along North Carolina's Crystal Coast, Whispering PinesRV park is a family campground with a private boat ramp and day dock. This convenient location along the Intracoastal Waterway,puts Whispering Pines RV park & campground nearquaint, history-rich towns such as Beaufort, Emerald Isle, Havelock, and Swansboro. The surrounding area provides plentiful entertainment, boutique shopping, and mouth-watering restaurants. Even more,the beautiful Whispering PinesRV community neighbors the 85-mile stretch of North Carolina's famous Crystal Coast which comprises nine premier beach destinations. Discover the beach or head out your back door into the National Forest. Nowhere else can you find such perfect combination of outdoor fun for the family and saltwater fishing. A quaint RV & camping resort near Bogue Sound, nestled among the North Carolina pines. Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Whispering Pines Campground. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

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    The Dyrt's photo of rv camping at White Oak Shores near Swansboro, NC
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    3. White Oak Shores

    1 Review
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    Swansboro, North Carolina

    White Oak Shores Camping & RV Resort sits along North Carolina's pristine Crystal Coast. Surrounded by the tranquil, flowing waters of White Oak River and set amongst coastal marshes, this resort offers guests peaceful surroundings and a perfect 'base camp' for exploring the many attractions of this beautiful area! North Carolina's Pristine Crystal Coast

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    Sara M.'s photo of rv camping at Dixon Landing RV Resort near Bridgeton, NC
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    4. Dixon Landing RV Resort

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    Bridgeton, North Carolina

    New RV Park/Campground being built in Grantsboro, NC on the River Goose Creek. We accept boondockers and now have 40 hookups with water and electricity! We have a Dumpstation and honey wagon available. This campground is only 20 mins away from New Bern and will have a shower/bath houses, laundry, office building, 100 full hookup sites, most sites will be pull through. Tri and quad site to be built in the woods. Fully wooded camground with lots of wild life, 130+ acres with over 2000 feet on Goose Creek, with views of the Neuse River. Dog park. Catch and release fish pond. River fishing! Servicing Eastern North Carolina

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    $60 - $90 / night

    The Dyrt's photo of rv camping at Waterway RV Park near Swansboro, NC
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    5. Waterway RV Park

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    Swansboro, North Carolina

    Waterway RV Resort in North Carolina is an annual campground with limited transient spaces. We provide water, cable, sewer, 30 & 50 amp service, trash pick-up and lawn service. Waterway has several RV resort sites located on the Intracoastal Waterway in Cedar Point, North Carolina. Local attractions include fishing piers, water activities, an aquarium, local historical museums, and boating access. We are open 350 days a year. At Waterway RV Resort , we specialize in North Carolina hospitality. When you visit us in the Crystal Coast, you'll notice the difference in our friendly demeanor and helpful attitude. In fact, we think you'll enjoy the way you are treated so much that you won't be able to help but come back. Coastal RV Resort in North Carolina Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Waterway RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

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    6. Waters Edge RV Park

    2 Reviews
    35 Saves
    Newport, North Carolina
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    Donna E.'s photo of rv camping at Emerald Isle RV Resort near Emerald Isle, NC
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    7. Emerald Isle RV Resort

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    Emerald Isle, North Carolina
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    8. Beaufort Waterway RV Park

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    Beaufort, North Carolina
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    9. Cape Pointe RV Park

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    Harkers Island, North Carolina
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    • Picnic Table
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    Camper-submitted photo at Military Park Cherry Point MCCS - Pelican Point RV Park near Cherry Point, NC
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    10. Military Park Cherry Point MCCS - Pelican Point RV Park

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    Cherry Point, North Carolina

    We have 35 concrete RV pads with full utility services waiting for you. Situated on the gorgeous Slocum Creek, this park includes a staffed office with a general store, restroom and shower facilities, lounge area, coin-operated laundry, and vending area. Pelican Point RV Park is within striking distance of the Sound of Freedom Golf Course and plenty of local eateries. The park is open year round.

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Recent RV Reviews near Cedar Island, North Carolina

332 Reviews of 45 Cedar Island Campgrounds


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    Camper-submitted photo from Goose Creek State Park Campground
    Jul. 30, 2020

    Goose Creek State Park Campground

    Great and New Campground

    Goose Creek State Park campground is one of the newer state parks in North Carolina. The RV part of the park has a great layout with large sites. The park is very flat with full hookups and a large patio/picnic area. They also have cabins.

    We stayed at one of the full hook up RV sites with our Riverside Retro 199FKS and it actually looked small in the site. We had more than enough room.

    You are far enough away from Washington, NC that you don't get great cell coverage so, it is almost like going off the grid. I think I had service if I sat outside with my left leg propped up (just kidding). 

    Since this park is so new, there are not many trees or vegetation to provide privacy between sites. I think this park will be great once the plants grow in - don't skip for this reason - still go, just know that you won't have a lot of privacy.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Teeter's Campground
    Oct. 20, 2021

    Teeter's Campground

    Not worth the money

    Serious water and drainage issues, sewer dump station was a joke. Do yourself a favor and stay at nps campground up the road if u don’t need full hook ups.

  • Robert M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Whispering Pines Campground
    Aug. 25, 2019

    Whispering Pines Campground

    Great Location

    Just am few miles from Atlantic Beach, Fort Macon, and Pine Knoll Shores. Free cable, full hook up, super staff, very clean and pet friendly. Wonderfully relaxing. Updated and very clean bath house and laundry.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Frisco Woods Campground
    Oct. 14, 2021

    Frisco Woods Campground

    OBX Gem

    Our campsite was just feet from the shore of the Pamlico Sound. Beautiful sunsets. Shallow water for play, fishing, and water sport. Great camp store. Wi-fi available in spots. Two delicious restaurants just out the entry, an easy walk. We stayed in a small Class C with full hook-ups.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Point Campground
    May. 20, 2019

    Cedar Point Campground

    Clean + easy access

    We stayed here while visiting friends in Swansboro. We had to pay full hook up prices even though we were just tent camping but that wasn’t a huge deal. The area was kept really clean (bathrooms could use a little TLC) loved the views on the hiking trail which was close to the camping sites. Dog friendly! Our kids loved it. Beaches in driving distance.

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    Sep. 13, 2020

    Goose Creek State Park Campground

    Goose Creek State Park - RV Camping

    The RV park has full hook up which is wonderful. All the amenities are close together and accessible. We have stayed in some state parks where the water is literally 100' away! The bath house is heated which is really nice when going after dark. The shower water saver is ok but the water temperature from night to night is inconsistent; it ranges from tepid to really warm. The campsites are all setup on gravel and are fairly level. We got a good bit of rain while we were there but it didn't flood our site. The picnic tables are a heavy plastic so unlike the wooden at other campsites, should last a long time. The park grass is being allowed to grow to fill in the sandy area. The grass around the camping area is cleared. The camp roads are asphalt and great for walking and biking. The spacing between the RV sites is also good because they are spacious and setup in such a way you are not looking left at your neighbors window and he's looking at the neighbor beyond that! A short distance further into the campground are the'primitive' camps. Shortly after we stopped at the parking area, we were told by a park ranger to stay out of the rustic camp area. No explanation was given. The park has trails on the primitive side, a small dock for launching kayaks and canoes and a small beach area. None are allowable/accessible to the RV camper. From the water, later that day, we did see a small crowd gathered around a tent and being very boisterous. They were camped within feet of the water. Many RV campers were like ourselves, avid kayakers or canoers. Although a short drive(7 miles) to Dinah's Landing, it's still a drive. Go too late in the morning and parking will be an issue. We launched off of a sandy little beach area and had many options for exploration. Go far enough back and the real world will eventually disappear and it will be just you and nature. In the area surrounding the campground there are no local stores/gas stations available. We wanted to purchase some firewood but were unable to locate any closeby. There is a Food Lion and a Walmart located in Washington about 9-10 miles away as well as some food options if you don't want to cook. I think like any campground, there is room for improvement. Maybe, since the RV sites are so new, there will be new amenities coming in the next year. We sincerely hope for the RV side, access to the water is created. We have stayed there twice and appreciate the solitude just not having to drive to load/unload our kayaks just to get in paddle time.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Dogwood Family Campground
    Jun. 9, 2024

    Dogwood Family Campground

    Gravel parking lot

    Full timers and long term on business campers beware! This campground has nothing to offer. The owners of this 1 year old campground are very strict with their rules and regulations. They are very nice in person and when checking in but soon you will find yourself receiving passive aggressive emails from them about rule violation they’ve spotted on the 6 or more cameras throughout the park. They have a very strict leash law here but offer no dog run/park area for your K-9 to play. They claim a dog park is on the list of things to come, but the second half of a drain field will come first. There are no amenities here, other than a very small fishing pond and some poorly maintained walking trails at the rear of the campground that have piles of post construction material scattered about. The campground is on well water and very brown in color so I would not drink or cook with it. Over half of the sites have your living side of the RV facing west and there is not a tree in sight, so in the summer be prepared to bake in the sun. The entire campground is gravel parking lot with 10 foot slivers of grass between each site and god forbid don’t let Sean the owner see you put anything(rug, vehicle, etc…) on his beloved grass. I gave this campground 2 stars… 1 for being dark and quiet at night and the other star for the free and decent wifi. So if you don’t want spied on via cameras, harassed, a dusty rig and a place for Fido to play, I would suggest going 8 miles down the road to an awesome campground called Whispering pines you and your dog will be much happier!

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    Camper-submitted photo from Emerald Isle RV Resort
    Aug. 18, 2018

    Emerald Isle RV Resort

    So clean and steps to the beach!!!

    We absolutely loved our stay at this rv park. Steps to the beach. Could watch dolphins from the overlook. Super clean and staff were always so friendly. Pool was super nice. I always recommend that friends stay here when traveling.

  • Tucker M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Goose Creek State Park Campground
    Mar. 14, 2023

    Goose Creek State Park Campground

    Drive By!

    We drove up to check the park out to see if it would be worth a trip to camp. We will definitely be making a trip there. The camp ground was nice and very clean. The sights are all gravel with full hook ups. But loop around the sight is paved. There are some cabins as well with a bath house. The tent sights are completely secluded drive in with some on the water. All the roads are paved and nice. Except the road back to the tents is dirt but very well kept. If navigating the tent spot the road may be tight for larger trucks. I have a F-150 that was fine but anything larger than a half ton truck it may get tight.

    Activities: There is a nature center at the entrance of the park. A ton of trails with trail heads everywhere. A swim beach (we didn’t walk to). A place to launch Kayaks as well.

    Careful There is four foot tall vegetation between the sites and they are spread out. When I was there a random fire started where myself and another camper fought it for 30 mins and my wife drove around getting campers to evacuate until the fire department came. Just be mindful if your smoker and any fires you may have while camping. If you were camping there March 5th, 2023 and came back to your house unhooked from your trailer, I’m sorry but I used it to contain the fire instead of burning your 5th wheel down. I didn’t hook it up because I was dragging it through fire and didn’t know if you would want it hooked up.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Goose Creek State Park Campground
    May. 30, 2020

    Goose Creek State Park Campground

    Nice spot in eastern NC

    Booked a tent site and later a cabin as well since we were unsure about the weather. The tent sites were nicely situated and far apart from each other. The vault toilet was very clean. The site is peaceful and since the weather was pretty bad, it was quiet and only a few sites were occupied. 

    The cabins are new and clean, with AC/heat and electricity and a nice outdoor setup with a grill and fire pit aside each one. They are located in the cleared RV park, not the woods, so don't expect to feel like you are staying in nature if you book a cabin. The shower facilities are very nice too. Overall, cabins are a great option if the weather is bad or you don't want to stay in a tent. 

    Plan for bugs - ticks and mosquitoes are a given in the summer. Also, the swimming beach is closed as of May 2020.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Waters Edge RV Park
    Nov. 26, 2020

    Waters Edge RV Park

    Nice

    If I could I would rate a 4.5. Small, clean, quiet, friendly, reasonably priced RV park. We loved walking to the dock on the property where you could see the sunrise and sunset. We enjoyed visiting Fort Macon, Patsys pond national Forest, Shackleford Banks and the beach. The facility was well maintained. We did not use the bathhouse. We stayed for a week and would’ve loved to have a laundry facility on site. It was nice to see the owner, as well as other employees drive-by and asked if there was anything we needed. Most of the sites are occupied by full-timers. Overall it was a very nice stay. 

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Teeter's Campground
    Nov. 16, 2023

    Teeter's Campground

    Nice proximity to Ocracoke

    Teeters in Ocracoke: Folks look to have permanent spots. There are fishing boats and golf carts for access to the nearby ‘city center’ of the cute town of Ocracoke. (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer with a desire for at least moderately secluded campsites and a picnic area that is a bit tucked away. )

    Overall R: Looks to be mostly Permanent Units Here for seasonal visitation. Usage during visit: 90% Site Privacy: None Site Spacing: Close Campground Noise: Quiet Road Noise: Very miniskirt if site is near the road . Through Traffic in campground: No Full Hookup: Yes Cell Service (AT&T): 2 to 3 bars Setting: Crowded sites. Very Clean Weather: 68 degree fall day. Bugs: No

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Island Hide-A-Way Campground
    Dec. 21, 2021

    Island Hide-A-Way Campground

    Peace on the Island

    Stays up to 14 days. 

    Loved this campground. At the front of the campground you will see a lot of what is probably monthly or seasonal RV'er then they have several, nightly, weekly sites and even at the end of the campground you will have a wonderful primitive tent area with picnic tables and wonderful shade. There are also tent sites that have water and electric. The campground is well maintained and the family is very friendly. Quiet and secluded and the campground is actually the owners backyard. Can't beat that. Full hookups, great cell service, great stay all round. Pets welcome and grocery store nearby. LNT Travel safe

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rivers Edge Family Campground
    Jun. 30, 2022

    Rivers Edge Family Campground

    Beautiful location but tight

    Really beautiful location on river with very nice peer and green space. Extremely nice and helpful owners. Full hookups and a cement pad for picnic table. Site was fairly level. But campsites are very tight with no landscaping for aesthetics. Just a big gravel lot.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Point Campground
    Dec. 13, 2022

    Cedar Point Campground

    National forest campground with electric

    38 paved, level sites with 20/30/50A electric. Water and dump station available. Some sites are really huge! A fair amount of military activity in the area - the sounds of freedom!

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Frisco Woods Campground
    Dec. 20, 2021

    Frisco Woods Campground

    End of the Road

    Open: Mar 1- Dec 1 Rates: 42.00 - $2,025.00 

    Tent sites/RV/cabins 30-50 amp, daily, weekly, monthly rates, Wifi, camp store, no fire pits or grills Swimming pool and a nice water front area, pets with a fee and leashed. This campground is at the end of the island with great views. A paved road with concrete sites but parking a large rig might be difficult because of the narrow width of the road. Full hookup. Bring in your supplies for shopping is on the thin side. LNT

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  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ocracoke Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    Dec. 10, 2022

    Ocracoke Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    Big sites, some are pretty private

    Paved, level parking pad on sandy grass sites tucked between the dunes and vegetation in Cape Hatteras National Seashore in the outer banks by of North Carolina. No hookups, but water and dump are across the street, and generators are allowed.

  • Alex M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ocracoke Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    Aug. 11, 2022

    Ocracoke Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    Excellent beach camping

    I stayed at Ocracoke Campground during a two day north-to-south traversal of the Outer Banks. This ended up being a perfect jumping off point for enjoying the town of Ocracoke in the evening and the following morning, then taking the afternoon ferry to Cedar Island. The beach is also just a few yards away.

    The Outer Banks are about one foot above sea level, and it had just rained, so a lot of the campsites here were flooded. The sites along the dunes were high and dry, though, and I got one of those. There was plenty of room for my tent, and the stakes went into the sandy soil easily but held fast. For company, I had a small community of burrowing ghost crabs. These were very fun to watch, but also very shy, so good luck getting photos.

    The bathrooms here were clean and modern. Showers are located in separate buildings.

  • Beth M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hatteras Sands Campground
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Hatteras Sands Campground

    Qaint, quiet, cramped

    This resort is situated off some canals in Hatteras. the view of the water is ok. the campsites are so close together it seems like a large parking lot for RVs and your vehicle is a second thought. The ground is terribly muddy (suck your shoes off muddy). The closeness of the main other lots is really bothersome, the water lots (which look like 30 amp) have much more room. the staff has been very friendly and helpdul. The park is clean, the rules are reasonable, the people staying are friendly, the pool is clean and I’m good condition. There are a few small markets/grocery stores near by (within 10-15mins drive).

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from New Bern KOA
    Aug. 26, 2019

    New Bern KOA

    Great Campground Close to Historic New Bern and Tryon Palace

    I think this is only the third time I have stayed at a cabin at a campground, and it was all right but I like tent camping better. Because of the intense heat and health concerns, we chose to stay in a cabin here. I wish I had taken more pictures of the campground, but my buddy(seen in the photos) and I are photographers who look for scenes of beauty. It’s not that the campground was not“pretty,” but when you are this close to New Bern, there are better things to photograph. There’s Tryon Palace, Union Point Park, the historic Confederate cemetery, the fireman’s museum, the Pepsi Cola museum(New Bern is where Pepsi was born), etc. The New Bern KOA is perfect in every way. The sites are large with full hookups, Wi-Fi, cable TV, etc. It has all the amenities of a top notch campground that you would expect from KOA. I have stayed at several KOA campgrounds, and they all seem to have the oversized chess; and I have never seen anyone playing it with seriousness. They have two pools, a pavilion, a bouncer… and I could go on and on. IF you want to spend your time at the campground, there is so much to do that you don’t need to go anywhere else… HOWEVER… Did I mention New Bern and Tryon Palace? You can’t come this close to New Bern and not go to Tryon Palace. The campground is located on the shores of the confluence of the Trent and Neuse Rivers. Since they join here, you seem as if you are closer to the ocean. It looks more like a bay. There is a really nice pier at the campground beach for fishing, and the KOA here has outdoor boat rentals. There is also horseshoes, pedal bike rentals… Did I mention there is also New Bern and Tryon Palace? Seriously, the New Bern KOA is about the best campground at which I have stayed, but my buddy had never been to New Bern. There was more to see. If you go, make sure to make reservations. New Bern is a historic town with lots of vacationers during the summer. Looking for something to eat? My favorite place to eat in New Bern was Captain Ratty’s, which has great clam chowder. However, New Bern has lots of other great places to eat as well. The downtown area is also a great area for shopping. Back to the campground… the first time I stayed at the New Bern KOA was over thirty years ago, but it has grown in size and amenities. Now, it is more like a resort than a simple campground.

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Point Campground
    May. 1, 2021

    Cedar Point Campground

    Campground near Estuaries and the Beach--a Photographer's Dream

    My wife and I stayed at this campground many years ago, and when I came this time, the changes were mind blowing. The first time, it was rustic with high grass, a dirt entry road, and most campers were in tents. This time, the landscaping was well manicured, there were paved roads throughout, and most campers were in RVs. Wow!!!! What an upgrade! However, I had a tent and I felt out of place. I guess I was expecting a campground more like federal campgrounds I have been to in the past where there is more privacy and space between the campsites. With that said, the tent was on grass and there were no hookups. Essentially, it was a grassy, level place to pitch a tent. The one redeeming factor was that it was close to the bath house. The facilities were fairly new. For example, the bath house looked as if it had been built recently, and the concrete looked fresh. Inside, there are individual showers separate from the toilets. Both are modern and something I am not used to seeing except at privately owned campgrounds. The main attraction here is the Cedar Point Tideland Trail which takes you through the estuaries close to the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. This area is a photographer’s dream, especially if you like photographing the native habitat and creatures. I was able to get photos of birds, soft shell crabs, and closeup photos of dragonflies. The estuary itself is worth taking pictures of, especially at sunset. Another attraction is its proximity to Emerald Isle and the ocean, which is about two to three miles away. If you are a kayaker like I am, or a boater, there is access to the White Oak River by way of a boat launch. Personally, I had rather be in a more remote wilderness type area, but I understand that some people love this type of closeness to their neighbors and the modern facilities. Don’t get me wrong. All you have to do is drive a few hundred yards, and you will be in a wilderness type area(the Tideland Trail). Overall, this is a great little campground for RVs(and tents if you spend most of your time exploring the Tideland Trail and surrounding areas), and I highly recommend it… IF you can get a spot. All of the sites are by reservation only except for five first come/first serve spots.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Flanners Beach Campground
    Nov. 19, 2023

    Flanners Beach Campground

    Great Private Sites

    Neuse River Flanners Beach Campground: Most sites have visual privacy (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer with a desire for a campsite that has at least some visual privacy offered - after the trailer is in the spot.)

    Overall Rating: 4.5 Price 2023: $ $10 + $5 per night for electricity w interagency pass Usage during visit: Pretty full. Unable to obtain a reservation for an extended period.
    Site Privacy: Almost all sites has a nice degree of privacy with trailer in site.
    Site Spacing: Very good Site surface: Gravel Reservations: Yes. You better. Campground Noise: Quiet. Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: None Electric Hookup: Available Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes. At entrance. Potable Water Available: Scattered spigots Generators:
    Bathroom: Yes Showers: Yes Pull Throughs: Not that I saw.
    Cell Service (AT&T): 2 bars Setting: Deciduous forest. Weather: 70 degrees today. Bugs: Not noticeable. Solar: Too much tree cover Host: Yes Rig size: Some sites will fit large rigs. A careful drive in Campground will surely be required. Sites: Almost all sites are good. Some of the least private sites are: 13,20,27,29

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Frisco Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    Nov. 18, 2023

    Frisco Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    Best in Hatteras NSS

    Frisco: The best camp sites in all of Hatteras NSS are in this campground. It is just north of Ocracoke- Hatteras Ferry. There are some sites with views and some sites with privacy - Every site here is better than the open park like setting at the other Hatteras NSS campgrounds. . Dense oak and juniper shrubs break up the campground and give a degree of separation to sites….. Frisco closes for the season on Nov 27. Sad. Oregon Inlet and Ocracoke remain open. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). Desire for at least moderately secluded campsites to be offered is important to me. Overall Rating: 4.5. More privacy offered here than Oregon Inlet where we also stayed. Least of campsites are better, in my opinion, than Oregon Inlet. No electricity here, though!
    Beach Access: boardwalk P1 and P 29: Price 2023: $14 w interagency pass Usage during visit: Light Site Privacy: Some great sites Site Spacing: Good Site surface: Blacktop. Our site was pretty level. Reservations: Required. Campground Noise: Quiet as can be.
    Road Noise: Far from a road Through Traffic in campground: No reason. The perimeter road on the right side is going to see more traffic. That’s because campers will be driving to their sites on the one way interior roads - when it’s busy. However, there are great sites on the perimeter . Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: Yes Dump Station: No. We will use the dump station at Oregon Inlet when we drive out of the Outer Banks. Potable Water Available: Yes. At restrooms. Generators: Allowed.
    Bathroom: Clean. Flush Toilets. Showers: Cold water and breezy. Pull Throughs: A couple. Cell Service (AT&T): 1 to 2 bars. Setting: Dense low shrubs between sites. Weather: Sunny and cloudy days. Highs are low to upper 60s. Always some wind. Lows are in the 50s Bugs: Not this time of year Solar: Great when sunny. Host: I don’t believe there was one furing our stay - late in the season. Rig size: Large rigs okay in selected sites. Sites: P6 is cozy little sight, no view, but the picnic table is in a cozy little very shaded area. Ideal for warmer weather - tables in SHADED/PRIVATE picnic area: P8, P10, P40, to a lesser degree-D4, D5 , F1 PRIVACY: A2, A3,A4(picnic table and grill down a short hill from site.) A6 D2, P46, P48,P49,P50, P55,P56 through P62 even, P9(picnic table, a few yards from trailer site.) P17, P65, P67, P69, P71, P22, P24, B1, B5, B7, B4, B6, P26, P28, P26, P30, VIEW of distant ocean: P66, P57, P51( our delightful sight - splendid view), P61(a peak of a view- less privacy), P73(pull over site, no privacy- great view of ocean.), P67(very splendid view of dunes, not ocean)

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Island Hide-A-Way Campground
    Nov. 15, 2023

    Island Hide-A-Way Campground

    Most Are Permanently Occupied

    Island Hide a way : I suppose this would be a spot if you’re coming down to fish, etc. However, this is not look to be a picturesque place to camp. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). Desire for at least moderately secluded campsites to be offered is important to me. Overall Rating: 2 Usage during visit: Full w what looks like permanent trailers Site Privacy: None Site Spacing: Super close Site surface: Gras Road Noise: Not really Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: Yes Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes Bathroom: Yes Showers: Yes Pull Throughs: No Cell Service (AT&T): 4 bars Setting: Open . Not a pretty setting. Weather: high 60s and low 50s. Bugs: not this time of year. Solar: great. Rig size: large fifth wheels are here.

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Oyster Point Campground
    Jun. 15, 2021

    Oyster Point Campground

    Best out of season

    We tent camped at this small (16 sites) campground in late May. The location is pretty and on the water. Not a swimming place, but there is a launch for canoes and kayaks. The location is a perfect staring point for hiking in Croatan National Forest. Fierce biting bugs and ticks during certain seasons, so bug spray is a must! Campsites are large and clean with some shade and old (need repair) picnic tables and fire pits. Some sites have electric hook ups. Toilet facilities are there but I do not recommend. Sites feel relatively private, but you do sometimes hear your neighbors. Most sites had RV campers when we stayed there. Also small youth groups frequent this location. Good for tent camping and not far to Carteret County beaches.

  • Lauren
    Camper-submitted photo from Ocracoke Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    Jun. 23, 2022

    Ocracoke Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    OINC with two kiddos in a tent

    We spontaneously added two days onto our beach camping vacation at Bear Island and took the Cedar Island Ferry to Ocracoke after being away from the island for 7 years.

    Ocracoke in itself is a gem. But it is hard to find traditional lodging in town unless you book months in advance. We booked our site three days before our arrival and there were multiple spots open. We arrived after check in and our packet was conveniently tacked on our site marker.

    Camping here makes it super affordable to enjoy everything Ocracoke has to offer while giving you direct access to the beach.

    Pro tips- •Get a dune side site- we’ve camped here a few times and found they have less mosquitoes than the grass spots and are a closer walk to the dunes.

    •For maximum privacy, look closely at the map and pick a spot where the community paths through the dunes for all campers are not right next to you.

    •Bring lots of bug repellent and tuck in early to avoid bites. Spray your gear with high grade permethrin before your trip and bring spray and candles also.

    •Bring shade- there’s little to no tree coverage.

    •Don’t miss out of Ocracoke Coffee Co for coffee and baked goods and Dajio for lunch and/or dinner. Shrimp hour is 2-5!

    Bathrooms and showers do need updated and could definitely be in better shape but otherwise we had no issue.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cape Point — Cape Lookout National Seashore
    Jan. 5, 2024

    Cape Point — Cape Lookout National Seashore

    OK, not great

    Campground is 1 of the 4 within the Cape Hatteras Nat’l Seashore. Cost here is only $20/night (the others are $28). No hookups available, but there is a dump station and potable water fill on your way out. Cell service is good. The walk to the beach is a bit long, maybe about 1/2 mile or so. 

    We stayed here for a night in early November and the place was nearly empty. There were one or two campers per loop, so the campground was nice and open and quiet. I think that during the busy season it would be an unpleasant stay, as the sites are all right next to each other, side by side, just big grassy area. Sites are large though, which was nice. 

    We didn’t use the showers but I believe they are cold showers. The set up is almost like an outdoor shower, with a short door and a pull rope for the water. Watch out for spiny sand spurs (?) that stick in your dog’s paws and your socks- very painful and they’re all over the grassy areas. 

    Sites must be reserved through recreation.gov. It was easy to pull up with no reservation, pick a site, then reserve and pay online. No service fee through this site. 

    No wood fires allowed here. Each site has a picnic table and grill, nothing else.

    Dumpsters available, but no recycling bins. Not sure if North Carolina segregates recycling after pickup.


Guide to Cedar Island

Explore the charm of RV camping near Cedar Island, North Carolina, where stunning coastal views and a variety of amenities await outdoor enthusiasts.

Big rigs should check out Ocracoke Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

  • Ocracoke Campground offers a peaceful atmosphere with easy beach access, making it a favorite for those looking to unwind by the ocean.
  • The campground is big rig friendly, providing ample space for larger RVs while ensuring a comfortable stay.
  • With no electric hookups, it encourages a more rustic experience, perfect for those wanting to disconnect and enjoy nature.

Enjoy easy access to local attractions

  • Teeter's Campground is conveniently located near the charming town of Ocracoke, allowing for quick trips to local shops and eateries.
  • Cedar Creek Campground & Marina provides stunning views of the ocean and marsh, making it an ideal spot for fishing and boating enthusiasts.
  • Jerniman's Campground is just outside Ocracoke, offering a central location for exploring the area's unique attractions and natural beauty.

Some prices for RV Parks range from $28 to $60

  • [Ocracoke Campground](Ocracoke Campground) charges around $28 per night, making it an affordable option for those looking to enjoy the serene surroundings.
  • Teeter's Campground has rates starting at $60 during peak season, reflecting its prime location and full hookup amenities.
  • Cedar Creek Campground & Marina offers competitive pricing, ensuring a great value for those seeking a waterfront experience.

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