Best Tent Camping near Newport, NC
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Best Tent Sites Near Newport, NC (8)
1. Hammocks Beach State Park Campground
Swansboro, North Carolina9 Reviews•64 Photos•165 SavesPrimitive campsites are located near the beach and the inlet at Bear Island. Fourteen family campsites accommodate up to six people and two tents each. Campsites 1 to 11 are accessible via ferry, private boat or paddling only. Campsites 12 to 14 are accessible by private boat or paddling only and are not hikeable.
Sites 1 to 11 have a picnic table, while sites 12 to 14 do not. Fires are not permitted at Bear Island, but campers may bring propane or backpack camp stoves.
Water and a bathhouse with hot showers is located at Bear Island, but is available from only mid-March through mid-November. There is no water at Bear Island when the facilities are winterized.
Hike-In Distance Light and simple is the way to travel, as campers must carry all provisions to the campsites from the beach or ferry dock.
- Pets
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Picnic Table
$12 - $52 / night
2. Onslow Beach Campsites
Hubert, North Carolina15 Reviews•34 Photos•104 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
3. Closed permanently
Swansboro, North Carolina2 Reviews•4 SavesSORRY: CLOSED PERMANENTLY.
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
$35 - $55 / night
4. Haywood Landing Recreation Site
Hubert, North Carolina1 Review•55 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
6. White Oak River Campground
Maysville, North Carolina1 Review•4 Photos•20 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
7. Phoenix Farms Vineyard
Bath, North Carolina2 Reviews•20 Photos•5 SavesOriginally a tobacco farm that was converted into a muscadine vineyard. Such a magical spot with so much history. Plenty of space to wonder. Wildlife is abundant.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
$25 - $50 / night
Recent Tent Reviews in Newport
217 Reviews of 8 Newport Campgrounds
Wayne T.
Guide
Goose Creek State Park Campground
Really nice place!
Such a nice and clean campground! The sites are pretty big so you can move around easily and there are tons of trails you can check out as well and water access. Campground host was very nice too!
Youssef S.
Traveler
Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground
Will be back!
Fantastic experience. I am a seasoned back woods camper, and brought along two first timers. This was the perfect middle ground. Beautiful views with an isolated area. Rustic feel, but still had the comfort of bathrooms, running water, fire pits, and nearby cities.
Mambo M.Guide
Cedar Point Campground
HOSTS DO NOT FOLLOW RULES
Do NOT stay here!! The hosts do not follow the published USFS/recreation.gov rules, oe even their own posted rules. FFS sites are in fact booked IN ADVANCE. You can book them for days at a time, anytime. The app is INACCURATE. The hosts simply do whatever they want, then argue when presented with published rules and policies. Additionally, no handicapped placard or other disability proof is required to rent the wheelchair accesssible sites across from the bath house and all were filled with able-bodied persons in huge RVs. Horrible experience and OUTRAGEOUS $8 reservation fee and $10-$18 cancellation fee. Furthermore, there are serious issues with the electric connections, which you have no choice but to pay for. We were only able to occasionally have reliable electricity, resulting in even small 5V items not charging. The biggest issue was inconsistent/incomplete charging of wheelchair batteries. We had to rely on vehicle power charging for most things. The campsites are also poorly arranged, forcing tents to be placed within 2-3’ of fire rings, which is ridiculously unsafe. The sites are also full of fire ant beds - including on the tent/table pad itself. One of the poorest managed campgrounds I have ever stayed in.
Michelle L.Traveler
Phoenix Farms Vineyard
Beautiful
The hosts are friendly, and the fire is warm. It's so fun to see all of the animals. The property is beautiful, and the camp spot is private. We have plenty of space for our RV. Feeling thankful!
Thunderroad 5.GuideCedar Point Campground
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights here. Nice quiet federal campground. Quiet and maintained. Definitely need water at sites. Can't adjust water temp in showers here. Fortunately not freezing water and one night had hot water. With these improvements, would give 5 stars. Can't beat price. Would definitely stay again. Close enough to beach and things we like to do. Had a great breakfast at Angie's Diner near by.
- CCori L M.Traveler
The Lakes RV & Cabin Resort
Quiet and beautiful
We stayed from Fri to Sun and we enjoyed every moment we stayed. Caught fish and enjoyed the pool. And the golf cart rental was awesome too
ChristineGuide
Surf City Family Campground
Located right on the beach
The spots are very close together. There is no shade, but a constant beach breeze.
You can not see ocean from the campground due to the dunes, but it is about 300 feet to the water.
The owners are very nice. He will even help park your rv with his tractor.
Same price for full hookups verses no sewer. You will have to go across the street to their other campground to dump and there is no water for rinsing, only a sewer drain.
The public bathroom stalls only go as high as shoulder level.
Beech Pack A.
Scout
Harbor Point RV Community
I agree with Beth's review
Everything Beth said, we had the same experience, unfortunately.
- jjanet P.Scout
Surf City Family Campground
Right on the Beach!
A gem of a place! Call to reserve a spot. The staff is super helpful and friendly. We loved being right by the beach. There are spots for RVs and tents. You could still hear the waves even with RVs running air conditioners.
Cody G.Scout
The Inlet Campground (Formerly Laniers Campground)
Nice spot
Nice pool and walking path around the edge of the sound.
- CCedar Creek C.Scout
Cedar Creek Campground & Marina
Great Campground ⛺️
Quiet campground, great views of the ocean and Marsh.
Close to the Morris Marina, Davis, and Ocracoke ferry. Easy access to the Outer and Core banks.
- TTracy K.Guide
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.
andy B.Traveler
Oyster Point Campground
Nice find
Great spot and host
Lucy P.
RangerOyster Point Campground
Gem of a campground
Quiet, beautiful, cheap, great cell service. Love this place!
- KKristie R.Scout
Cedar Point Campground
Great place with a great host!
Camping in the winter and a newbie, but this place was great. Showers and bathrooms were exceptionally clean. Dog friendly, electric and good clean drinking water on site. Can only stay 14 days at a time.
- Tiffini S.Scout
Emerald Isle RV Resort
This place has lost its touch!
We have stayed at this campground many times since 2016 and always loved it. The location is awesome, the owner, and the staff were so nice and friendly. Its not that way anymore. There are no longer loyalty programs for repeat customers and they dont care if you stay there or not. When this new company bought this campground they decided $55 to $80 a night was not enough, they want to charge $155 and up depending on when you are staying. This is insane! There are other campgrounds we stay at that have a lot of stuff to offer and they are no where near this expensive, you hardly have anything to offer at this campground. You are giving the customer a place to park, water, sewer and electricity for $155 and up a night, and thats it! There is no security at this place anymore so you better change your storage locks on your camper because most are keyed alike, dont leave anything outside like bikes, grills, shoes, clothes, etc... because they will disappear. This never happened before, makes you wonder who is wondering around stealing. I won't be back until the prices come down and improvements are made. I wish everyone would find other places to go for the next few years and these owners would be forced to sell and maybe we could have our campground back.
terri L.Guide
Cedar Island Ranch
Beautiful Area
This campground was great. They have horseback riding on grounds and the ferry to Ocracoke is literally right there. Bath house older but clean. There’s a small beach and store. Staff was outstanding. Only complaint were the ruts in the dirt roads. They need filling in. And don’t stay near trees because the mosquitoes were awful.
Timothy M.ScoutClosed permanently
Safe and spacious
Talk about Southern hospitality, the hosts were amazing and the campsite was a safe place for Luna and I to spend the night!
Shela C.Traveler
JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond
1st camping trip
My husband and I recently purchased a small RV and decided to do a short trip close to home. This campground is amazing. Beautiful views fishing is good and the hosts are very nice and informative. Will be returning to this gem of a campground!
Roger W.
LegendOyster 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.- Roger W.Legend
Flanners Beach Campground
Great Private Sites
Neuse River Flanners Beach Campground: Most sites have visual privacy (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: 4.5 Price 2023: $ $10 + $5 per night for electricity w interagency pass Usage during visit: Pretty full. Unable to obtain a reservation for an extended period.
Site Privacy: Almost all sites has a nice degree of privacy with trailer in site.
Site Spacing: Very good Site surface: Gravel Reservations: Yes. You better. Campground Noise: Quiet. Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: None Electric Hookup: Available Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes. At entrance. Potable Water Available: Scattered spigots Generators:
Bathroom: Yes Showers: Yes Pull Throughs: Not that I saw.
Cell Service (AT&T): 2 bars Setting: Deciduous forest. Weather: 70 degrees today. Bugs: Not noticeable. Solar: Too much tree cover Host: Yes Rig size: Some sites will fit large rigs. A careful drive in Campground will surely be required. Sites: Almost all sites are good. Some of the least private sites are: 13,20,27,29 
James R.TravelerCedar Point Campground
GREAT HANGOUT
Great place to hangout and it’s near Emerald Isle and the Crystal Coast. Nice place to throw a line into the water and relax!
Jake C.LegendJCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond
Check out this spread out campground!
Jake from the Dyrt here! JCO Campground has some amazing sunset views and tons of space to explore around the pond! Check them out and share some pics from your stay!
- Jake C.Legend
Happy Haven
Stay in an onsite camper or bring your own RV/Tent
Jake from the Dyrt here! Your host Kathrine is an experienced host and is ready to make your next camping trip a memorable one! There's a spot for everyone, from the onsite camper, to bring your own tent/RV sites, check them out and share some pics from your stay on the Dyrt!
- FFaith W.Guide
Goose Creek Campground
Nice river HOT campground
Nice overnight stay RV Campground new with no shade Very clean Beautiful river but not walking distance from campground Staff friendly I’d say much better in the early spring or fall
- FFaith W.Guide
Campsite at Wallace Meadows Farm / RV site at Wallace Meadows Farm
Camping with cows
Small overnight stop but the owners were very nice The bathrooms and laundry very clean They sell their own beef and I will have to say the best beef hot dogs I’ve ever had . My grandkids got to feed the cows and the walk around the farm was very nice Very hot on the site but refreshing shade by the river
- SSara E.Guide
Onslow Beach Campsites
Glad it was cheap!
Campground was within close walking proximity to the beach. Beach was clean and we had fun hunting for shark teeth. Water was fairly clear and nice temperature.
Camping sites are close together but fairly level. Lots of barking dogs, even in their units. Shower/bath house was DISGUSTING!! Showers were full of sand, hair stuck to the walls, torn and stained curtains. Water was hot though. By the end of the week it was out of hand soap.
The bridge that is right behind camp about 60 feet was under a full rebuild. Construction noise started a little before 0700 each day. Dump trucks and heavy machinery while drinking your coffee. A warning before arrival from the reservation office would have been nice. I understand the bridge needs work but warn people.
Glad we got to visit with friends on the base but we won’t be back.
Guide to Newport
Tent camping near Newport, North Carolina offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, perfect for those looking to escape into the great outdoors.
Some prices for tent camping range from $20 to $50
- The Hammocks Beach State Park Campground provides a scenic experience with access to beautiful beaches, making it a great value for nature lovers.
- At Onslow Beach Campsites, you can enjoy affordable rates while being just a short walk from the beach, perfect for family outings.
- For a more private experience, consider Phoenix Farms Vineyard, where camping is set amidst historic fields, offering a peaceful retreat.
Tent campers should check out local attractions
- The pristine beaches at Hammocks Beach State Park Campground are ideal for shelling and enjoying the sun, especially during the early morning hours.
- Explore the nearby waterways and wildlife at Onslow Beach Campsites, where you can hunt for shark teeth and enjoy the natural beauty.
- The secluded spots at Bear Island offer a unique camping experience, accessible only by boat, making it a perfect getaway for those seeking solitude.
Amenities and features for a comfortable stay
- Hammocks Beach State Park Campground features clean bathhouses with hot showers and picnic tables, ensuring a comfortable camping experience.
- At Onslow Beach Campsites, you'll find electric hookups and well-maintained facilities, making it suitable for both tent and RV campers.
- The Phoenix Farms Vineyard offers a unique setting with friendly hosts and private camping spots, perfect for those looking to unwind in a tranquil environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Newport, NC?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Newport, NC is Hammocks Beach State Park Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 9 reviews.
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