Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Havelock, NC

Havelock is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Havelock, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your North Carolina camping adventure.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Havelock, North Carolina (59)

    1. Oyster Point Campground

    24 Reviews
    Morehead City, NC
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 638-5628

    $10 - $20 / night

    "Fun place to camp, water close by, picnic table and fire ring. Tent pads are pretty big. Host is very nice and cheap."

    "We found a few paths to the river but the river access was very small. There is a Mountain-to-Sea path nearby as well."

    2. Cedar Point Campground

    28 Reviews
    Swansboro, NC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 638-5628

    $27 - $54 / night

    "The area was kept really clean (bathrooms could use a little TLC) loved the views on the hiking trail which was close to the camping sites. Dog friendly! Our kids loved it."

    "Plenty of hiking trails, boat access and woods all right here in this park. The boat access and pier are just a brief walk away from the campground."

    3. Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground

    8 Reviews
    Morehead City, NC
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 638-5628

    "The 24 hour campground park ranger stays on the first site of the right side entrance. There is a oyster fishery nearby."

    "Great location off the beaten path on a dirt road. Campsite 9 backs up to the marsh andhas a great area for watching the sunset. You can also kayak or canoe here."

    4. Dogwood Family Campground

    4 Reviews
    Newport, NC
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 777-4343

    $66 - $80 / night

    "This spot is close to everything without being on top of it all! Kid friendly, pet friendly, and very clean! All of the lots are level making for an easy setup!"

    5. Great Lake Dispersed Site - Croatan National Forest

    6 Reviews
    Havelock, NC
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 257-4200

    "This is about as close to nature as it gets! All primitive camping, no amenities at all. Beautiful natural surroundings. Watch out for snakes and alligators!"

    "The path is blocked at about halfway down by concrete barriers and downed trees. So I pulled my Ford Ranger in the pines beside the path and slept there."

    6. New Bern KOA Holiday

    13 Reviews
    Bridgeton, NC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 638-2556

    "They had 2 fenced in dog parks and a dog washing station. We chose this campground for it’s location near historical downtown New Bern and we would definitely recommend it to others."

    "Bathrooms: 5/5

    Sites: 4/5 upgrades are nice but really expensive for just a concrete pad next to someone else

    Pools: 3/5 they have one but it's pretty meh. Like a 70s motel 8 pool."

    7. Goose Creek Campground

    7 Reviews
    Emerald Isle, NC
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

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

    "My wife and I spent a few days here while searching the area for potential retirement location. It's also a seasonal campground."

    9. Dixon Landing RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Bridgeton, NC
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 617-1010

    $60 - $90 / night

    "This is a very secluded campground right on the wide Goose Creek/Neuse River, with access to the ocean varying from 25-50 miles. "

    "Just far enough away from the noise but close enough to be convenient to everything. Groceries and restaurants, gas and history all within a short drive."

    10. Waters Edge RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Newport, NC
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 247-0494

    "Clean bathrooms, friendly staff, small and quiet location that’s close to many activities and restaurants. The water front is very nice as well. I’ll definitely be back."

    "We loved walking to the dock on the property where you could see the sunrise and sunset. We enjoyed visiting Fort Macon, Patsys pond national Forest, Shackleford Banks and the beach."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Havelock, NC

282 Reviews of 59 Havelock Campgrounds


  • Mambo M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 30, 2021

    Flanners Beach Campground

    Great camp!

    This is a really nice spot with easy access to/from Havelock and New Bern. Host is awesome and facilities are super clean. Picnic tables have been updated with fresh planks, fire pits/grates in good repair. Really nice bathhouse with great showers. Beach remains closed due to hurricane damage, just fyi. Many sites have electric hookup available. Great hiking/walking trails!

    UPDATE 2024: This campground continues to reign supreme. The host is absolutely phenomenal and the facilities are still awesome. The only issue is the toilets in the tent area of the loop are closed, meaning you have to go all the way up to the main bath house. Otherwise, just a terrific as ever!

  • Kasey M.
    Aug. 19, 2020

    Whispering Pines Campground

    Nice Campground

    Nice campground well-kept pool, and laundry facility. The playground closed due to COVID but has a dog park and fishing ponds with bass. The biggest downfall to this facility is that the nice campsites are only reserved for seasonal or year-round campers. Anyone there for days - weeks stay get a full-sun site which some can be pretty small ours was a decent size. It's also overrun by feral cats so if you're allergic, bring meds. They offer cable, and you can pay for WiFi.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2025

    New Bern KOA Holiday

    Our first trip in the camper

    Our first trip in our new to us camper and found the campground very nice. The bathhouses were the cleanest and best equipped. Some shade. Nice dog park. Plenty of amenities.

  • J
    Aug. 20, 2020

    New Bern KOA Holiday

    Beautiful campground

    This was a very nice, well maintained campground. The staff were extremely polite and helpful. We stayed from Aug 11-14, 2020. The pool was nice on a hot humid day. They have gem mining. You buy the bags of dirt in the camp store. The bathhouses are all very new due to a recent hurricane and they were kept clean. The dock/pier was picture perfect as the sunset over the Neuse river. The playground and jump pad looked like they would be a lot of fun but were closed due to Covid 19 restrictions. They had horseshoes and Gaga-ball that were open. They had 2 fenced in dog parks and a dog washing station. We chose this campground for it’s location near historical downtown New Bern and we would definitely recommend it to others. They have RV sites, tent sites and cabins.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Turkey Quarter Campground

    Turkey Quarter

    Large gravel sites with full hookups in the North Carolina woods. 15 miles NW of New Bern NC. Fire wood included.

  • S
    Jul. 30, 2020

    Goose Creek State Park Campground

    Great and New Campground

    Goose Creek State Park campground is one of the newer state parks in North Carolina. The RV part of the park has a great layout with large sites. The park is very flat with full hookups and a large patio/picnic area. They also have cabins.

    We stayed at one of the full hook up RV sites with our Riverside Retro 199FKS and it actually looked small in the site. We had more than enough room.

    You are far enough away from Washington, NC that you don't get great cell coverage so, it is almost like going off the grid. I think I had service if I sat outside with my left leg propped up (just kidding). 

    Since this park is so new, there are not many trees or vegetation to provide privacy between sites. I think this park will be great once the plants grow in - don't skip for this reason - still go, just know that you won't have a lot of privacy.

  • Amy J.
    Jun. 27, 2020

    Goose Creek State Park Campground

    Serene

    This campground is nestled in the tall North Carolina pines. There isn’t much shade though because the branches are mainly at the top. The camp sites are long and have plenty of room between camp sites. The campground has been recently redone and includes some cute cabins. We went on a boardwalk hike there. It said that red wolves and bear live on the area. We only saw deer.

  • Kayko S.
    Oct. 1, 2016

    Goose Creek State Park Campground

    Hidden Gem with trails and sound access

    This place is a gem of a state park!!!!

    Since it's not right next to the coast it's relatively quiet and not crowded. I went here on the tail end of a mid September weekend and found the entire campground to myself! That is unheard of on the West Coast! There is a beautiful sound access.

    This is boutique car camping! There are only 14 camping spots all nicely spaced from each other and in a wooded location. Sites 11-14 are around a little peninsula on the sound so all have some water view. There are a handful of water spouts around the campground, and each site has a parking spot, campsite, table and a lamp hanger. The lamp hanger took me a while to figure out since we don't have these on the west coast it is a suspended hook that looks a bit medieval on first glance.

    Bring your paddle boards or canoe to float around the sound. There is a great outline of a 3 mile canoe trail mapped out by the put in. (see my photos)

    Ohhhh and it goes without saying near the North Carolina sound BRING BUG SPRAY. This is serious deet country.

  • P
    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!


Guide to Havelock

Discover the joy of camping with your furry friends near Havelock, North Carolina. There are several pet-friendly campgrounds that cater to both you and your pets, ensuring a memorable outdoor experience.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Cedar Point Campground

  • At Cedar Point Campground, pets are welcome, allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors together.
  • This campground features electric hookups and drinking water, making it convenient for pet owners who want to ensure their pets are comfortable.
  • With picnic tables and fire pits, you can enjoy quality time with your pet while soaking in the natural surroundings.

Dog owners appreciate the amenities at Oyster Point Campground

  • Oyster Point Campground offers a serene environment with spacious sites, perfect for letting your dog roam a bit.
  • The campground is equipped with clean pit toilets and drinking water, ensuring you have the essentials for a comfortable stay with your pet.
  • Enjoy the beautiful water views while relaxing at your campsite, making it a great spot for both you and your furry companion.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Havelock

  • At Hawkins Creek Campground, you can engage in fishing and enjoy the scenic beauty of the area with your dog by your side.
  • The campground features well-maintained facilities and a friendly atmosphere, making it an ideal place for families and their pets to unwind.
  • Explore nearby trails and enjoy nature walks, ensuring your dog gets plenty of exercise while you take in the stunning views.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Havelock, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Havelock, NC is Oyster Point Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 24 reviews.

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