Camping opportunities around Hubert, North Carolina extend from coastal settings to inland forest areas with elevations rarely exceeding 50 feet above sea level. The subtropical climate creates humid summers with temperatures regularly reaching 90°F between June and August, while winter camping offers milder conditions with daytime highs averaging 50-60°F. The region's sandy soil conditions affect tent stability at certain locations, requiring campers to bring extra stakes or sand anchors.
What to do
Water activities near White Oak River: White Oak Shores Camping & RV Resort offers direct access to water recreation opportunities. "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," notes Huggins G.
Hiking through estuaries: Cedar Point Campground connects to natural trails showcasing coastal ecosystems. "The main attraction here is the Cedar Point Tideland Trail which takes you through the estuaries close to the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. This area is a photographer's dream, especially if you like photographing the native habitat and creatures," according to Myron C., who adds, "I was able to get photos of birds, soft shell crabs, and closeup photos of dragonflies."
Winter camping options: Several campgrounds remain open year-round, offering off-season experiences. "I camped for 14 days at this location in January... The bathrooms were slightly heated. The showers, on the other hand, were not heated. All the shower glass units were missing. The water was warm, but not hot," reports Robert D. about Cedar Point Campground.
What campers like
Clean facilities and grounds: Campers consistently praise the maintenance standards at multiple locations. At Emerald Isle RV Resort, one guest mentioned "Super clean bathhouse. The staff would drive around 3 times per day to collect your trash. Once they picked up my awning poles and put on the trailer to throw away—they're not kidding when the say everything and anything will be picked up!"
Spacious campsites: Many reviewers appreciate the generous site layouts. Steve V. notes about Cedar Point Campground: "The sites are level and have a paved parking pad... and a gravel area with a picnic table, fire pit, and two lantern poles (that also work good for putting up a clothes line or dog zipline). The sites are large and separated by space, not trees, for privacy."
Beach proximity: Several campgrounds offer quick beach access for pet-friendly camping near Hubert. At Onslow Beach Campsites, "We were so close to the beach. The bathrooms were clean and the common areas were very clean as well. If you love fishing and the beach, look no further!" according to Paula B.
What you should know
Military base access requirements: Some campgrounds operate on military property with special entry protocols. For Onslow Beach Campsites, Howard B. advises, "You must have a DOD ID for access. Right on the beach and a C store right there. Nice showers and bathrooms. No service for AT&T or WiFi."
Seasonal temperature challenges: Summer heat affects comfort at many sites. Faith W. describes Goose Creek Campground as a "Nice river HOT campground... Very clean. Beautiful river but not walking distance from campground. Staff friendly. I'd say much better in the early spring or fall."
