Best Cabin Camping near Harrells, NC

Several campgrounds near Harrells, North Carolina provide rustic cabin rentals with varying amenities and comfort levels. Singletary Lake State Park offers cabin options at Camp Ipecac Group Camp and Camp Loblolly Bay Group Camp, with the Canebrake Family Cabin providing a more private setting. These cabins typically include basic furnishings, picnic tables, and access to shared bathhouse facilities with showers and toilets. Carolina Beach State Park Campground, about an hour from Harrells, features air-conditioned cabins that have become popular alternatives during hot summer months. "The recent addition of air-conditioned cabins are a welcome alternative during the hot summer months even though they book up quickly," notes one visitor who appreciated this comfort upgrade.

Pet policies vary significantly between cabin locations. Carolina Beach State Park prohibits dogs in their cabins while allowing them elsewhere in the campground. Lake Leamon Family Campground in Wallace permits pets in their cabin accommodations, making it suitable for travelers with animals. Most cabins require advance reservations, with peak summer months and weekends booking quickly. Singletary Lake's group camp cabins accommodate larger gatherings, allowing families to rent multiple units in proximity. According to a recent visitor, "This is a spacious group camping area; you can rent some cabins and/or rent RV spots so if you have a mixed camping family, some can come in their RVs/trailers and others can rent a cabin and you'll still be next to each other."

Cabin camping supplies requirements differ by location. Most furnished cabins provide beds with mattresses but expect guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities range from basic to non-existent, with some cabins offering small refrigerators or microwaves while others rely on outdoor fire rings with grill tops. The Wilmington KOA, within driving distance of Harrells, provides more amenity-rich cabin options with electricity and sheltered picnic tables. Grocery stores are available in nearby towns like Elizabethtown, where a Food Lion and Walmart offer provisions. Campers staying at more remote cabins should arrive prepared with food, drinking water, and essential supplies, particularly bug spray during warmer months when mosquitoes can be problematic in this region.

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Cabin Reviews near Harrells, NC

132 Reviews of 15 Harrells Campgrounds


  • Kevin M.
    Mar. 18, 2017

    Carolina Beach State Park Campground

    Love Carolina Beach State Park!

    Our family has tent camped here twice and recently reserved a camp cabin for a week this summer. This is a quiet and spacious campground mere miles from Carolina Beach at a price that's hard to beat. We tent camp here around $30 a night for a tent site. Each site is very large and spacious. It could could comfortably fit 2 tents and a car.

    This Campground offers bathhouses, picnic tables, and fire rings. Dogs allowed, but not in the cabins. Plenty of walking trails.

    Campground is flat and shaded, although there are some primative group sites away from the main campground but they don't have as much shade. Grocery store is maybe 6 miles away.

  • L
    Jul. 21, 2018

    Cliffs of the Neuse State Park Campground

    State Park

    Very nice state park with rv and tent sites. They have electric and water hookups. There are picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Firewood is available from the ranger. There are showers and toilets also. Many hiking trails with cliff overlook of the Nuese River. There is a swimming area and Connor rental also.

  • Sam M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 24, 2018

    Carolina Beach State Park Campground

    beach + camping = awesome

    Carolina beach state park is one of my favorite places to go in North Carolina. Not only does it have an awesome campground, but it's right near one of the best beaches I've ever been to. The sites are nice and secluded, just how I like them. Most of the sites are tent sites, but they have a few full hookup sites for RVs and some cabins to rent too. All of the sites have picnic tables, fire rings, and drinking water.

    Within the park, there are tons of hiking trails through a really beautiful area. I hear the fishing is also really good within the park, but I've never done it myself. The only downside is you can't swim within the park, because the currents can get dangerous. The beach is only like 5 minutes away though, so not really a big deal.

    As for the beach, it's my favorite one to go to in the states. I like it because it's not really touristy like the outer banks or myrtle beach. Not a whole lot of people come to it, so it's always pretty secluded and clean. In July, the water temperature is perfect, the waves are nice, and it's great all around.

    Awesome spot in NC.

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2020

    Cliffs of the Neuse State Park Campground

    Cliffs above the Neuse River is the biggest draw for campers here.

    I have camped in this state park several times, including with the Boy Scouts. Other than the park itself, I really enjoyed the camaraderie when our Scout troop and another Scout troop that was camping were playing“Capture the Flag.” I say all of this because it is a great place for group camping. However, it also has conventional camping and cabins. When I first started camping at Cliffs of the Neuse, it did not have more than a mile of trails. Now it has added some more trails. It also did not have showers or cabins in times past. This park has improved significantly over the years and now has showers that are frequently maintained. One of the things you have to be aware of is that this park is sandy, so when you are camping, you will probably want to put some kind of rug in front of your tent or RV to minimize the amount of sand that you track in. Don’t think choosing another site will move you away from the sand. It won’t. Another thing you have to be aware of is that in eastern North Carolina, fire ants can be a huge problem. Some of the trails are easy, but the Spanish Moss Trail is quite steep in some places. Also, the Galax trail is almost always flooded during the spring or after a series of rains. There is a lake for swimming and a large picnic shelter. On weekends, it is not unusual for there to be lots of people at the picnic shelters, so you will have to reserve them. The sites have picnic tables and fire pits as well. This is a great park for swimming and boating, but the hiking is limited. If I am not mistaken, the total length of trails is fewer three miles. However, the main attraction is the view over the Neuse River and the new visitor’s center. Even with limited trails, it is still a great park for relaxing.

  • Joy B.
    Feb. 13, 2022

    Smith Lake Army RV Park

    Recreation Heaven

    Lots of recreational activities with lake access. Staff was very friendly. Concrete pads are level and sites are spacious with a picnic table and fire pit. Close to Ft. Bragg entrance, Exchange, and Commissary. This campground is near a military runway so be prepared for loud aircraft noise as well as other military installation noise.

  • Kayla P.
    Jul. 17, 2018

    Carolina Beach State Park Campground

    great experience

    i would go back again, the bathrooms were clean and had hot water. there was an option for a small cabin but we got a campsite instead. was quiet and being near the marina was a great view. large visitor center and not far from the beach was the perfect spot! will definitely be returning.

  • Kirsten J.
    Jul. 14, 2019

    Carolina Beach State Park Campground

    Ranger Review: Morsel Spork XL at Carolina Beach State Park

    Campground Review:

    Carolina Beach State Park is located just over the bridge in Carolina Beach NC.  It is close to many restaurants and grocery stores, but offers a bit of seclusion with the large trees and overgrown shrubbery between sites.  

    We enjoy the short hikes at Carolina Beach State Park, and the visitor center!  The visitor center has fantastic exhibits of venus fly traps with hands-on activities for the kids, explaining about the different kinds of carnivorous plants that live in the park.  We found both pitcher plants and venus fly traps on one of our hikes!  

    This campground has 2 large loops - with affordable cabins scattered throughout.  It is a fairly large campground - almost 100 sites, with bathhouses, showers, spigots and trash through the park.  Camping costs around $26 a night for a tent site, or you could reserve one of their cabins (double bed and desk in the front room and bunks, or 2 bunk beds) for $58 - what a steal!!  

    One of our favorite sites is number 45 - it backs right up to the river - and is slightly elevated, allowing beautiful views (while it isn't raining!).  This campground also has a marina - where boats can be rented as well as put in.  There are hiking trails, both short and long - the shortest being the venus fly trap trail - where you can see both venus fly traps and pitcher plants.  We hiked Sugarloaf - down to the private beach -  and hung out for several hours.  It was wonderful!  

    Product review:

    As a ranger for The Dyrt, I get to review items.  I reviewed the morsel spork XL while at Carolina Beach with my family. https://morselspork.com/products/morsel-spork

      I have had several sporks while hiking the Appalachian Trail, yet this spork exceeds expectations.  

    First of all, the spork itself is sturdy, but pliable.  Secondly, the spatula feature on the side makes it easy to scrape every last bit of food out of your container or food pouch - and on a long hike - we don't want to leave one bite behind!  I have used this spork both with standard tupperware containers and also in dehydrated food pouches - and the XL is perfect! Lastly,  I dislike getting food on my hand when reaching in a pouch and the length of the spork is perfect! I can get a bite (with either the fork end, or the spoon end) and remove the utensil without getting slimy/sticky food on my hands.  I would highly recommend this spork for hiking/camping and my family is planning to use these in our lunches for the upcoming school year!

  • Kathryn  W.
    Aug. 8, 2018

    Carolina Beach State Park Campground

    Beautiful coastal forest on the banks of the Cape Fear River

    The group campground is isolated from the rest of the camping areas and is quiet at night. There are a lot of park visitors who walk through the area, but the trail through goes around he main campsites. The pit toilets are in need of some attention, but have always been well stocked. It’s about 400 yards to hike in, so we used a wagon to bring in gear. No water on site, but a really nice fire pit with grill top and 2 picnic tables. Shady tent sites available, but really hot and buggy in summer. Group camp site is about .5 mile hike from the river which is great for wading, but swimming is not allowed.

    Many species of carnivorous plants grow here and abundant wildlife.

    in the summer months there is a place to rent kayaks and paddle boards at the marina.

  • Cyndi B.
    Feb. 28, 2021

    Carolina Beach State Park Campground

    Nice campground

    We camped here in February, so only certain sites were open - those for Rvs which had water and electricity and to our surprise sewer hookups, Which is a good thing because the bathhouse in our section was under renovation and only a port-a-potty available (this was not mentioned on the website or in any of our reservation emails). Despite that, it’s a very nice, wooded area with very spacious sites. Lots of hiking options and trails in the area, and a small marina to put in. We were there in February so didn’t avail ourselves to the beach area. Level gravel/stone pad with a nice picnic table and fire ring. We bought firewood from the store at the marina when we checked in, but were greatly disappointed to find out it was too wet or unseasoned to burn. We tried, even used lighter fluid, and no go. A waste of $8.00. Buyer beware! Buy your wood someplace else before you arrive.


Guide to Harrells

Cabin camping near Harrells, North Carolina offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing the amenities of home.

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Explore the nearby attractions

  • Just a short drive from Cliffs of the Neuse State Park Campground, visitors can explore stunning cliffs overlooking the Neuse River, perfect for photography and nature walks.
  • The famous Duplin Winery is located only nine miles from Lake Leamon Family Campground, offering wine tastings and tours that make for a delightful day trip.
  • Wilmington KOA is conveniently situated near the beautiful beaches of Wilmington, providing easy access for a day of sun and surf.

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