Best Glamping near Gloucester, NC

Oyster Point Campground provides several glamping accommodations with spacious sites overlooking the Newport River. The area has comfortable canvas tent options located in a pine forest setting, offering glamping enthusiasts privacy between sites while maintaining water views. Each luxury site includes a fire ring, picnic table, and nearby potable water. The popular waterfront sites feature small private beach access from designated paths, particularly from sites #9 and #11. White Oak Shores Camping & RV Resort complements the local glamping scene with yurt accommodations in a family-friendly environment. According to a camper, "Oyster Point has a ton of charm. It's quiet and serene. Campsites are relatively close but far enough to feel like there's some privacy."

The natural setting enhances the glamping experience with abundant wildlife and scenic water views. Guests at Oyster Point can launch kayaks directly from their glamping sites, with one reviewer noting they "were able to launch kayaks almost directly from campsite #11." The nearby Neusiok Trail, part of the Mountains-to-Sea system, provides hiking opportunities through Croatan National Forest. Bird watching is exceptional, with visitors identifying numerous species during their stays. The glamping resorts maintain a peaceful atmosphere away from traffic noise, creating an ideal setting for stargazing and relaxation. Access to barrier islands is convenient, with Atlantic beaches just a short drive away. Seasonal considerations include more pleasant bug-free experiences during fall and winter months, while summer visitors should prepare for coastal insects.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Gloucester, North Carolina (10)

1. Oyster Point Campground
24 Reviews
Morehead City, NC
13 miles
Website
+1 (252) 638-5628
$10 - $20 / night
"Logs were at each campsite when we arrived, great for firewood or for seating around the campfire.

Campground sits along a body of water, but no water access from any sites."

"Site surface: Gravel Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Quiet during our stay.
Road Noise: Secluded. No public roads nearby."
2. Goose Creek Campground
7 Reviews
Emerald Isle, NC
26 miles
Website
+1 (888) 707-1477
"My wife and I spent a few days here while searching the area for potential retirement location. It's also a seasonal campground."

"Great location, can’t wait to come back!"

3. GOATS Resort
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Cherry Point, NC
17 miles
$80 - $200 / night
4. Camp Ocean Forest
2 Reviews
Emerald Isle, NC
29 miles
Website
+1 (252) 354-3454
"Clean family friendly bath houses and receptacle outlet near ur personal waterfront tent camping spot. They have a little something for everyone"

5. Rivers Edge Family Campground
2 Reviews
Bridgeton, NC
31 miles
Website
+1 (252) 559-3603
"Park is very secluded from the area. As soon as you pull in the driveway it kinda looks scary but after you pass all the trees you get this very big open land that is well maintained."

"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."
6. Teeter's Campground
8 Reviews
Ocracoke, NC
41 miles
Website
+1 (252) 588-2030
"The location is fantastic. Everything is walking distance... restaurants, shops and the marina. The owner was very nice and helpful. Be aware the campsites are very close together."

"The staff is great. $60 for peak season. Hook ups are well maintained. Walking distance to the waterfront. Very quiet environment."

7. Cape Point — Cape Lookout National Seashore
13 Reviews
Ocracoke, NC
49 miles
Website
+1 (252) 465-9602
$20 / night
"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."

"This campground is right next to several beach access where you can drive your car onto the beach and fishing is good near the point."
8. White Oak Shores Camping & RV Resort
1 Review
Swansboro, NC
34 miles
Website
+1 (252) 393-3244
"The whole place is so very clean: the bathrooms, camping areas, swimming pool area, even the dumpsters area. The grass is very well kept, the roads and signage, well maintained."

9. Hawkins Creek Campground
4 Reviews
Hubert, NC
39 miles
Website
+1 (910) 353-0144
"This is a great place to stay stocked catch and release fishing ponds. Storage units available on sight. Bath house fire pits level high lots shaded lots and much more."

"It fit our needs as it was safe and reasonably priced for the amenities included (water, sewage, electric, internet, and cable)."
10. Baker's Acre
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Bridgeton, NC
39 miles
+1 (252) 241-1078
$25 - $38 / night

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Lewis M.
Traveler
May. 28, 2021
Goose Creek Campground
Nice place but $$$$$$$$
Very nice place,well keep,nice paved streets,nice boat ramps,nice piers,nice laundry room, good cell service. WiFi available for $$$ more,cable 👎👎👎 Wanted to stay for a month but only had 21 days opening. $1800 👎
Sandy M.
Scout
May. 29, 2019
Cape Point — Cape Lookout National Seashore
A very peaceful adventure
An independent camping experience. When arriving, drive through the sites to choose a spot not taken. Go ahead and set up so you don't lose your chosen camp appt. Go back to the entrance and fill out the 'responsibility' slip. The camp info is under the covered porch. There is ONLY cool water for showers. It's not so bad considering the heat of the day. We did not use the grill much because it was too hot. There are NO trees so be prepared with an awning or an umbrella or some type of coverage. There were joggers and bikers every day. The bathroom is very simple - A toilet. There is nothing bad to write; however, I was aware of my experience too. Camp web site said walking distance to just things. True but it was to hot Memorial Day weekend.
Octive F.
Scout
Jul. 28, 2021
Hawkins Creek Campground
Outstanding campground
This is a great place to stay stocked catch and release fishing ponds. Storage units available on sight. Bath house fire pits level high lots shaded lots and much more.
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Tracy R.
Traveler
May. 22, 2019
Oyster Point Campground
Peaceful and remote
Oyster Point Campground is no frills. But vault toilets were well maintained and cleaned.

Campsites are large and spread out. Logs were at each campsite when we arrived, great for firewood or for seating around the campfire.

Campground sits along a body of water, but no water access from any sites. At the entrance to campground there are hiking trails.

Area is remote. Closest shopping was more than 10 miles away.

Host was friendly and personable.

Highly recommend and will return again ourselves.
Katrin M.
Legend
May. 10, 2019
Teeter's Campground
Great spot to enjoy the island
I camped here for almost a week with a friend and our dogs. The location is fantastic. Everything is walking distance... restaurants, shops and the marina. The owner was very nice and helpful. Be aware the campsites are very close together. The only negative point is that there are just 2 bathroom stalls for the entire campground but they were very clean and the shower has hot water. The campsites on the edges have shade for tents. Each site has a picnic table and a charcoal grill but campfires are prohibited. The RV's are parked mainly in the middle.
Laura M.
Legend
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.
Hailey M.
Scout
Jul. 16, 2018
Oyster Point Campground
Simple spot near the water
Not a whole lot going on at this site. The trail was washed out without warning. There are toilets available without running water. Bugs were bad but that’s to be expected. Not a bad place, not great either.
GoWhereYouAreDraw N.
Legend
Jul. 17, 2021
Camp Ocean Forest
Costly but good ocean front views.
Right next to the pier, walking distance to the water, and amazing views. Many permanent campers. The sites are fairly small and everything is very cramped. The bathhouses are not in great condition. You are paying for the location as it is close to everything. Amazing location!
Roger W.
Legend
Nov. 19, 2023
Oyster Point Campground
Water Views and Spacious Sites
Oyster Point: Great sites. Sites w water view are best.
(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 Price 2023: $ 5 w interagency pass Usage during visit: Light Site Privacy: Underbrush has been trimmed it looks like. So, there is not as much privacy between sites. Site Spacing: Very wide sites .
Site surface: Gravel Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Quiet during our stay.
Road Noise: Secluded. No public roads nearby. Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes. One or two spigots. Generators:Allowed Bathroom: Pit toilet is clean and well stocked. Showers: No Pull Throughs: Site 13 is a pull through Cell Service (AT&T): 2 - 4 bars Setting: Pine forest with a more of Newport River Weather: 72 fall day high. Bugs: No mosquitoes. Must be gone for the year Solar: Maybe too forested in some spots. In site # 5 at 9:00 AM we had some solar charge happening Host: Tonia is a delightful host Rig size: Our site would fit a large rig. Sites: I took pictures of the sites on the shore side of the campground. They are the best, but all sites here I would be happy with. Sites #9 and #11 have pathways to a very small private beach. Site 1 is close to a pit toilet. Maybe a smell issue now and then.