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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Maysville, NC

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Great Lake Dispersed Site in Croatan National Forest offers primitive pet-friendly camping with no designated sites or amenities. Dogs must be kept under control at all times while exploring the native long leaf pine forest. The dispersed camping area permits tent and RV camping throughout the forest land, though some access roads remain closed due to hurricane damage. Several pet-friendly established campgrounds provide alternatives with more amenities, including Cedar Point Campground, Hawkins Creek Campground, and White Oak Shores Camping & RV Resort. Dogs are welcome at all these locations but must be leashed when outside vehicles or camping units. The forest area contains alligator habitat and swampy terrain with abundant wildlife.

The trail system throughout Croatan National Forest allows dogs on leashes, providing access to natural areas with pitcher plants and Venus fly traps. Many roads remain closed from hurricane damage, requiring careful navigation when planning dispersed camping trips. Visitors should be prepared for primitive conditions, including ticks, mosquitoes, and wildlife encounters. Pet owners need to bring all supplies, including water and waste bags, as no services are available in dispersed areas. For campers seeking more amenities, The Lakes RV & Cabin Resort and White Oak Shores maintain clean facilities while still allowing pets. Haywood Landing Recreation Site offers free camping with pets permitted but requires vigilance with food storage to prevent wildlife encounters. During summer months, bug spray is essential as mosquitoes can be particularly problematic in this coastal forest environment.

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  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • T
    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.

Guide to Maysville

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Maysville, North Carolina, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Cedar Point Campground

  • At Cedar Point Campground, pets are welcome, making it a great choice for families traveling with dogs.
  • This campground features electric hookups and drinking water, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pet.
  • With picnic tables and fire rings available, you can enjoy meals and evenings around the fire with your four-legged companions.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Maysville

  • Enjoy a day of fishing and exploring at Onslow Beach Campsites, where pets are allowed and the beach is just a short walk away.
  • Take your dog for a nature walk along the trails at Hammocks Beach State Park Campground, offering beautiful scenery and a chance to spot local wildlife.
  • Goose Creek Campground provides a family-friendly atmosphere with water access, perfect for a day of fun with your pet.

Pet owners appreciate the amenities at these campgrounds

  • New Bern KOA offers a well-stocked store and clean facilities, making it easy for pet owners to find everything they need during their stay.
  • At Waters Edge RV Park, you'll find friendly staff and a peaceful environment, ideal for relaxing with your pet.
  • Hawkins Creek Campground features spacious sites and amenities like showers and trash disposal, ensuring a hassle-free experience for pet owners.

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