Best Camping near Grifton, NC

Recent Reviews in Grifton

186 Reviews of 53 Grifton Campgrounds

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  Robert D.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 15, 2024

  Nick’s Nook Family Campground

  Gut feeling !

  I had made a reservation. I showed up on the day and time I had planned. Nobody was there. I called and texted. I finally left after about 15 minutes of waiting. This campground is off a side road. When I pulled into the camp area, I had a funny feeling. I decided not to stay there between the no-show of the staff and the funny feeling my gut was telling me. I hope your experience would be better than mine.

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  Wayne T.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 19, 2024

  Goose Creek State Park Campground

  Really nice place!

  Such a nice and clean campground! The sites are pretty big so you can move around easily and there are tons of trails you can check out as well and water access. Campground host was very nice too!

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  Manuela N.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 30, 2024

  Nick’s Nook Family Campground

  Small quiet Campground A++

  Small quiet campground that has some adorable amenities. Pet and child friendly. Nick (the owner) is super helpful and they even have item you may have forgotten they will lend out. Firewood is provided. We stayed I. Their little cabin on a whim. Cozy but small. AC and heat both worked well. Their camp store has very affordable gifts and some supplies one might need. We came to this area to try some unique restaurants. The cabin allowed us to stay and try all of them. We went to the Mad Boar on Friday night for some amazing prime rib and unique appetizer. We went to The Country Squire and enjoyed a wine tasting before a dreamy colonial meal. The atmosphere here was so realistic. They even have an inn. And of course we had to go to the Duplin Winery. Next time we will bring the kids to enjoy the craft hour and playground.

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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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  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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  Phillip Y.

  Scout

  

  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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  Tracy K.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 1, 2024

  Campsite at Wallace Meadows Farm / RV site at Wallace Meadows Farm

  Lovely place to camp!

  We recently stayed overnight at Wallace Meadows and it was one of the most lovely places we've ever been to! Rich was very friendly and welcoming and the hookup & amenities they offered for a fee were excellent. The bath house was spotless and we each enjoyed a nice hot shower! The property is surrounded by trees and it was very tranquil. There's even a guesthouse which could possibly accommodate fellow travelers who may not have an RV. There's also a laundry room but we didn't use it. They have a background in hospitality and it really shows. Before we left, we purchased some fresh eggs from their farm, beautifully packaged and delicious! We will return to North Carolina. There's so much to see here and we'll definitely return to Wallace Meadows Farm.

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  Sara M.

  Guide

  

  May. 16, 2024

  Dixon Landing RV Resort

  Waterfront, secluded, nature, sunsets... what more can you ask for?

  We found Dixon Landing in their initial opening phase and it is lightly booked at this point (they even have openings for the upcoming summer holidays). This is a very secluded campground right on the wide Goose Creek/Neuse River, with access to the ocean varying from 25-50 miles. 

  Every RV site is pull-through with both “waterfront” and “water view” (more of a view of the marsh along the river) sites. Site layout is long, very wide(you have to actually walk over to talk to neighbors) and mostly level side-to-side. Front-to-back was easily compensated with blocks. The road in and the sites are a combination of compacted sand and grass that drained well after a storm. Many sites have shade or afternoon shade. The electric pedestal was new and tall, making it easy to connect the surge protector, and topped with a solar light. 

  Hosts Steve and Joan were themselves RV’rs and park details reflect their experience. Since they are in their opening season they currently offer basic services with electric/water, a dump site(no water) and free on-site pump-out service, picnic tables, firepits, a dog park, kayaks, and a fishing pond for kids(C&R). More services are in the planning or permitting stage. Today they offer a bathroom and just got permits for the full bathhouse. Fiber-optic cable should be run to their area this year. We were amazed at how many TV channels we picked up just on antennae. Verizon, ATT and Sprint service are known to be good. They will have an ice machine, laundry, and a pier eventually. 

  Today you will go to enjoy the absolute quiet, waking up to sunrise glinting off the wide river in every window, fishing from the banks, land and sea wildlife, gorgeous sunsets over the river, and hearing whip-or-wills serenade after sunset. 

  It was about 90 minutes (including 2 ferry rides) to reach the Cape Lookout National Park and lighthouse.  The ferry dropped us off for 2 hours to walk the beach, hike and view the wild horses on Harker’s Island. Gary’s, the local seafood restaurant, was a find! So good we ate there twice. I’m already looking at the calendar to go back.

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  Keith M.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 23, 2024

  Neuseway Nature Park & Campground

  Stay in Kinston

  Very nice place to stay. $20 per night. I go there when l go home to visit and to hunt. Ron the camp host is a very helpful and friendly guy. Across the river from nice entertainment. About a 15 minute walk.

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  Laurie H.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 28, 2024

  Whispering Oaks RV Resort

  Quaint, Private,Convenient

  We loved this spot for a respite during our travels North…Close to the coastal town of Washington…

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  Terry S.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 13, 2024

  Cliffs of the Neuse State Park Campground

  Small, quiet and relaxed among the pines

  Our stay in Site #4 on February 25 in our 20' Mode LT was quiet and restful.  The park has an interesting geomorphology, sitting atop cliffs overlooking the river below, and there are miles of hiking trails.  The Campground Host was particularly helpful, checking us in when we arrived early.  Unlike many  state parks they offer their Senior Discount to out-of-state campers.  The campground is very clean and sites are very large with gravel pads, but only 14 sites have hook-ups.  Our stay was marred by heavy fire smoke from campfires penetrating our van.  The distance from I-95 adds an extra hour to your travel if you are just planning a one-nite stopover, so we might not make the trek again.

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  Jake C.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 5, 2024

  Nick’s Nook Family Campground

  Now Bookable on the Dyrt!

  Jake from the Dyrt here! This campground is new to the Dyrt and open for reservations through the Dyrt!

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  Shela C.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 21, 2023

  JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

  1st camping trip

  My husband and I recently purchased a small RV and decided to do a short trip close to home. This campground is amazing. Beautiful views fishing is good and the hosts are very nice and informative. Will be returning to this gem of a campground!

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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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  Keith F.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 9, 2023

  WNC Kampers Lodge Of America

  Great place to stay, safe location, and has a family atmosphere.

  Great place to stay, safe location, and has a family atmosphere.  Space was large and I was able to pull through without having to de-attach my car trailer.

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  Bonnie D.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 30, 2023

  Dogwood Family Campground

  Great campsite

  Very helpful

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  Amanda C.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 13, 2023

  Contentnea Creekside RV & Trail Park

  Not a campground anymore

  Not a campground anymore

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  Jake C.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 12, 2023

  JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

  Check out this spread out campground!

  Jake from the Dyrt here! JCO Campground has some amazing sunset views and tons of space to explore around the pond!  Check them out and share some pics from your stay!

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  Geri B.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 12, 2023

  Cashie River Campground and Treehouse Village

  Quick stopover

  Wooded location with Kayak access to the low country. Water service is inadequate, it’s a water meter box that is in the ground under water itself. Quiet place with clean restrooms.

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  S B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 4, 2023

  Cliffs of the Neuse State Park Campground

  Relaxing stay!

  First time camping at cliffs of the neuse and it was great. They sell firewood for $7 (cash only at the camp store) and the park staff was friendly. Our spot was shaded by the trees and even had a little path to the bathroom in the brush. We were surprised by two kittens who cautiously watched us from the bushes. Bathrooms were also very clean. Cleanest I might have ever seen at a camp.

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  Faith W.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 14, 2023

  Campsite at Wallace Meadows Farm / RV site at Wallace Meadows Farm

  Camping with cows

  Small overnight stop but the owners were very nice The bathrooms and laundry very clean They sell their own beef and I will have to say the best beef hot dogs I’ve ever had . My grandkids got to feed the cows and the walk around the farm was very nice Very hot on the site but refreshing shade by the river

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  Jerry

  Scout

  

  Jun. 30, 2023

  North Pointe RV Resort

  NORTH POINTE CAMPGROUND

  VERY NICE CAMPGROUND IN SELMA NORTH CAROLINA. WELL MAINTAINED LEVEL SITES. THE MAJORITY OF THE SPOTS ARE PULL THRUS. ALL THE AMENITIES.

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  Jake C.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 12, 2023

  Phoenix Farms Vineyard

  Historic fields with great views

  Jake from the Dyrt here!  Phoenix Farms is now offering camping at this former tobacco farm near the coast. Check them out and make sure to leave a review on the Dyrt!

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  ryan D.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 10, 2023

  Tranter's Creek Resort

  It’s a trailer park…mostly

  Just being honest- I’ve been over-landing/camping all around NC and this did not feel like nature. It feels like a parking lot with a pool. Please Understand you will be parked in between huge trailers/RVs that rent that space permanently and are slightly territorial. Considering not spending night. AND Don’t go over 7.5 mph the golf cart police will scold you. Pros- It’s clean and quiet and hookups work.

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  Bennett B.

  Scout

  

  May. 28, 2023

  Farm Country Campground

  Friendly Campground

  Owner on site, propane available, showers & restrooms are newer and very clean. We reserved late so had one of the spots right next to the restroom. Owner explained that the wrong kind of sand had been delivered so it would not compact, it was a challenge pulling our trailer thru the sand. This seems to be an issue in only a few of the spots.

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  Tristan S.

  Scout

  

  May. 25, 2023

  Dogwood Family Campground

  Great Setup

  Very quiet campground, even with the construction going on to build more lots. Owners are helpful and wonderful people.

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  Ron H.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 29, 2023

  Flanners Beach Campground

  Great Place

  Flanners Beach was great camping. Lots of things to do in the area. Our favorite was the BrÜtopia Havelock. Really nice folks and dog friendly. Campsite was clean and level. Facilities was nice and clean.