Best Tent Camping near Gloucester, NC

Recent Tent Reviews in Gloucester

240 Reviews of 7 Gloucester Campgrounds

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  Youssef S.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 8, 2024

  Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground

  Will be back!

  Fantastic experience. I am a seasoned back woods camper, and brought along two first timers. This was the perfect middle ground. Beautiful views with an isolated area. Rustic feel, but still had the comfort of bathrooms, running water, fire pits, and nearby cities.

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  Mambo M.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 1, 2024

  Cedar Point Campground

  HOSTS DO NOT FOLLOW RULES

  Do NOT stay here!! The hosts do not follow the published USFS/recreation.gov rules, oe even their own posted rules. FFS sites are in fact booked IN ADVANCE. You can book them for days at a time, anytime. The app is INACCURATE. The hosts simply do whatever they want, then argue when presented with published rules and policies. Additionally, no handicapped placard or other disability proof is required to rent the wheelchair accesssible sites across from the bath house and all were filled with able-bodied persons in huge RVs. Horrible experience and OUTRAGEOUS $8 reservation fee and $10-$18 cancellation fee. Furthermore, there are serious issues with the electric connections, which you have no choice but to pay for. We were only able to occasionally have reliable electricity, resulting in even small 5V items not charging. The biggest issue was inconsistent/incomplete charging of wheelchair batteries. We had to rely on vehicle power charging for most things. The campsites are also poorly arranged, forcing tents to be placed within 2-3’ of fire rings, which is ridiculously unsafe. The sites are also full of fire ant beds - including on the tent/table pad itself. One of the poorest managed campgrounds I have ever stayed in.

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  Michelle L.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 14, 2024

  Phoenix Farms Vineyard

  Beautiful

  The hosts are friendly, and the fire is warm. It's so fun to see all of the animals. The property is beautiful, and the camp spot is private. We have plenty of space for our RV. Feeling thankful!

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  Thunderroad 5.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 23, 2024

  Cedar Point Campground

  Enjoyed our stay

  Stayed 3 nights here. Nice quiet federal campground. Quiet and maintained. Definitely need water at sites. Can't adjust water temp in showers here. Fortunately not freezing water and one night had hot water. With these improvements, would give 5 stars. Can't beat price. Would definitely stay again. Close enough to beach and things we like to do. Had a great breakfast at Angie's Diner near by.

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  Cori L M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 19, 2024

  The Lakes RV & Cabin Resort

  Quiet and beautiful

  We stayed from Fri to Sun and we enjoyed every moment we stayed. Caught fish and enjoyed the pool. And the golf cart rental was awesome too

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  Cedar Creek C.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 2, 2024

  Cedar Creek Campground & Marina

  Great Campground ⛺️

  Quiet campground, great views of the ocean and Marsh. 

  Close to the Morris Marina, Davis, and Ocracoke ferry. Easy access to the Outer and Core banks.

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  Laura B.

  Traveler

  

  May. 29, 2024

  Ocracoke Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

  Great campground

  We loved our three days at Ocracoke Campground. We were worried about mosquitoes, but not an issue with the breeze.

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  brian L.

  Scout

  

  May. 26, 2024

  Jerniman's Campground

  Fantastic campground

  This place is great, centrally located, great owners and clean bathhouses.

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  andy B.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 25, 2024

  Oyster Point Campground

  Nice find

  Great spot and host

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  Lucy P.

  Ranger

  

  Mar. 22, 2024

  Oyster Point Campground

  Gem of a campground

  Quiet, beautiful, cheap, great cell service. Love this place!

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  Kristie R.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 11, 2024

  Cedar Point Campground

  Great place with a great host!

  Camping in the winter and a newbie, but this place was great. Showers and bathrooms were exceptionally clean. Dog friendly, electric and good clean drinking water on site. Can only stay 14 days at a time.

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  Tiffini S.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 7, 2024

  Emerald Isle RV Resort

  This place has lost its touch!

  We have stayed at this campground many times since 2016 and always loved it. The location is awesome, the owner, and the staff were so nice and friendly. Its not that way anymore. There are no longer loyalty programs for repeat customers and they dont care if you stay there or not. When this new company bought this campground they decided $55 to $80 a night was not enough, they want to charge $155 and up depending on when you are staying. This is insane! There are other campgrounds we stay at that have a lot of stuff to offer and they are no where near this expensive, you hardly have anything to offer at this campground. You are giving the customer a place to park, water, sewer and electricity for $155 and up a night, and thats it! There is no security at this place anymore so you better change your storage locks on your camper because most are keyed alike, dont leave anything outside like bikes, grills, shoes, clothes, etc... because they will disappear. This never happened before, makes you wonder who is wondering around stealing. I won't be back until the prices come down and improvements are made. I wish everyone would find other places to go for the next few years and these owners would be forced to sell and maybe we could have our campground back.

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  Laura M.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 5, 2024

  Ocracoke Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

  Loved the Easy Beach Access

   This was the third of the four Cape Hatteras Nat’l Seashore campgrounds we stayed in. It had a similar feel to the Oregon Inlet campground. It’s also $28/night, and like the others, you must reserve the site through recreation.gov. We pulled in without a reservation, picked a spot, then pulled up the app and reserved and paid. Recreation.gov doesn’t charge a service fee, which is nice. 

  We liked it here so much we added a second day. Really easy access to the beach. Campground was quiet and peaceful. We stayed here during off season in early November so I’d imagine it’s probably a completely different vibe in the summer. 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. 

  OK cell service, Verizon was a little slow but ATT was ok. Wide open sky for solar panels and starlink. Loop D does not allow generator use at any time. 

  Dumpsters available, as well as plastic, glass, and aluminum recycling bins.

  No wood fires allowed here.

  Some sites have power and water for $35/night. There’s a dump station and water fill available. Like the other two campgrounds we stayed at, the showers are in this short door outhouse type setup, and our understanding is that the water is cold. We did not use the showers. 

  We were traveling south along the Outer Banks and the ferry from Hatteras to Ocracoke was very easy to ride with our 26ft class c RV, and it was free.

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  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.

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  terri L.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 29, 2023

  Cedar Island Ranch

  Beautiful Area

  This campground was great. They have horseback riding on grounds and the ferry to Ocracoke is literally right there. Bath house older but clean. There’s a small beach and store. Staff was outstanding. Only complaint were the ruts in the dirt roads. They need filling in. And don’t stay near trees because the mosquitoes were awful.

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  Timothy M.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 24, 2023

  Closed permanently

  Safe and spacious

  Talk about Southern hospitality, the hosts were amazing and the campsite was a safe place for Luna and I to spend the night!

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  Roger W.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 24, 2023

  Jerniman's Campground

  Located Just Outside of Orcacoke

  Jernimans- Ocracoke , NC: Looks to be a place for seasonal access to the cute town of Ocracoke.
  (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

  (71 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.)

  Usage during visit: Pretty empty this time of year. Site Privacy: None Site Spacing: Close Site surface: Gravel Road Noise: Some sites are adjacent to gravel parking area which separates the campground from the highway. Through Traffic in campground: None Electricity : Yes Potable Water Available: Yes Bathroom: Yes Showers: Yes Cell Service (AT&T): Good Setting: Outskirts of town. Weather: Upper 60s for highs Bugs: None this time of year Solar: Yes Rig size: Looks like a big rig would be fine, but best to double check. I saw an about 30’ rig. Sites: Nothing special about the sites except just on the edge of Ocracoke. Note pictures.

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  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.

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  Roger W.

  Legend

  

  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

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  Roger W.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 19, 2023

  Ocracoke Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

  Beach to Ourselves in November

  Ocracoke - National Park campground in Ocracoke, NC: We stayed here in November a couple years ago. This time we drove through only for this review. We remembered how our previous November visit was so delightful. Crowds were absent at the campground, on the beach and in town. Lovely.
  (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: 3 Price 2023: $ 14 w interagency pass Usage during visit: Light Site Privacy: Mostly a very open park like campground surrounded by low growing shrubbery. Site Spacing: Moderate Site surface: Blacktop Reservations: Required Campground Noise: Quiet.
  Road Noise: Not located near a highway.
  Through Traffic in campground: No reason for a drive through. Best sites are on the outer loop, but there will be more traffic as campers come and go. Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Yes Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Flush toilets Showers: Yes Cell Service (AT&T): Yes Setting: Very open park like bordered by sand dunes Weather: High in Themis 60s when we drove through Bugs: Not this time of year. Solar: Very good solar Host: On duty. Their sites are near the entry Rig size: Large rigs can find a spot Sites: Most sites do not offer much if any visual privacy. Among our favorites, that offer some visual privacy after the trailer is backed in the site are B1, D1, D3, D5, D23, D25, D37. Other better sites: A1,7, B3,5,12, C1,3,5,7, D7,9,13,15,17,19,27,30. Some of these sites are pictured below.

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  Roger W.

  Legend

  

  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

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  Roger W.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 16, 2023

  Cape Point — Cape Lookout National Seashore

  Open Park Like

  Cape Point. - Hatteras NP: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (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 Rating: 2.5. Too open for me. Less character than Oregon Inlet as far as I am concerned. Price 2023: $ $10 w interagency pass Usage during visit: Almost empty. Closes soon. Site Privacy: Not very good . Luke’s eight through CO2 open, not broken up. Site Spacing: Decent Site surface: Blacktop Reservations: Required Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: Outside loop as approach entry will have most campground traffic Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes. You will see it just before you enter cg. Potable Water Available: Yes. Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Yes Showers: Cold and open to wind. Pull Throughs: Some Cell Service (AT&T): 2 bars Setting: Open parklike. As you approach the last loop the loops are more broken up by shrubbery. Sites still are open. Weather: eyes in the 60s and lows in the 50s. Windy Bugs: none Solar: good. Rig size: can accommodate larger rigs. Sites: K26, K21 - about the best it gets here.

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  James R.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 9, 2023

  Cedar Point Campground

  GREAT HANGOUT

  Great place to hangout and it’s near Emerald Isle and the Crystal Coast. Nice place to throw a line into the water and relax!

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  Faith W.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 14, 2023

  Goose Creek Campground

  Nice river HOT campground

  Nice overnight stay RV Campground new with no shade Very clean Beautiful river but not walking distance from campground Staff friendly I’d say much better in the early spring or fall

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  Sara E.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 29, 2023

  Onslow Beach Campsites

  Glad it was cheap!

  Campground was within close walking proximity to the beach. Beach was clean and we had fun hunting for shark teeth. Water was fairly clear and nice temperature.

  Camping sites are close together but fairly level. Lots of barking dogs, even in their units. Shower/bath house was DISGUSTING!! Showers were full of sand, hair stuck to the walls, torn and stained curtains. Water was hot though. By the end of the week it was out of hand soap.

  The bridge that is right behind camp about 60 feet was under a full rebuild. Construction noise started a little before 0700 each day. Dump trucks and heavy machinery while drinking your coffee. A warning before arrival from the reservation office would have been nice. I understand the bridge needs work but warn people.

  Glad we got to visit with friends on the base but we won’t be back.

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  Jake C.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 10, 2023

  Closed permanently

  Kid Friendly Spot to Camp

  Jake from the Dyrt here!  Home on the Range is new to the Dyrt but they have a great escape for the family to enjoy playing around the playset or socializing around the communal patio!  Check them out and share some pics of your stay!

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  Todd K.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 18, 2023

  Ocracoke Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

  Peaceful Week

  Super quiet, clean and chill campground. Easy bike to town. Great access to beach. Mosquitoes are bad but this is Ocracoke!