Best Glamping near Harkers Island, NC

Oyster Point Campground in New Port houses canvas glamping accommodations within the serene waterfront setting of the Newport River. The glamping sites feature picnic tables, raised fire rings with cooking grates, and access to potable water sources, with several sites providing direct pathways to small private beaches. White Oak Shores Camping & RV Resort in Stella offers luxury yurt accommodations alongside multiple access options including boat-in, drive-in, and hike-in entry points. Both locations maintain clean facilities with trash service and varying levels of hookups, while offering proximity to Croatan National Forest trails and coastal attractions. According to a camper, "The sites are large and clean with some shade and spacious tent pads, perfect for a peaceful glamping experience away from louder, busy campgrounds."

Eco-friendly glamping options along the Newport River provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, particularly for bird watchers who can identify numerous species from their accommodation sites. The Neusiok Trail connects directly to Oyster Point Campground, offering 21 miles of hiking through diverse coastal ecosystems. One visitor noted, "It's a quiet and serene location with water views from most sites, especially after recent clearing that allows more breeze and better vistas." Seasonal considerations affect the glamping experience, with reviews suggesting mid-October through late spring offers the most comfortable conditions with fewer biting insects. Both locations remain accessible to nearby coastal attractions, with Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach approximately 30 minutes away, while maintaining a secluded natural setting that supports stargazing and waterfront relaxation.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Harkers Island, North Carolina (9)

    1. Oyster Point Campground

    23 Reviews
    Morehead City, NC
    12 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
    25 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
    18 miles

    $80 - $200 / night

    4. Camp Ocean Forest

    2 Reviews
    Emerald Isle, NC
    27 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
    33 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
    44 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. 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."

    8. Hawkins Creek Campground

    4 Reviews
    Hubert, NC
    38 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)."

    9. Baker's Acre

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    Bridgeton, NC
    40 miles
    +1 (252) 241-1078

    $25 - $38 / night

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  • Lewis M.
    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 👎

  • Octive  F.
    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.

  • Katrin M.
    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.

  • T
    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.

  • Hailey M.
    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.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • T
    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.

  • T
    Oct. 25, 2021

    Oyster Point Campground

    Perfect little camping spot!

    We loved our 2 night visit to Oyster Point Campground. Large campsite with shade and privacy, next to the Newport river, and very quiet. Insects were not bad at all (mid October). Campground host was very friendly. Fire pits and picnic tables are showing age and could be replaced. Other than that, a perfect stay.


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