Top Tent Camping near Oak Island, NC
Looking for tent camping near Oak Island? The Dyrt can help you find the best tent campsites for your next trip. From remote to easy-to-reach, these Oak Island campsites are perfect for tent campers.
Best Tent Sites Near Oak Island, NC (9)
1. Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area
11 Reviews•29 Photos•100 SavesFort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area (FFAFRA) is Federal land owned and managed by the United States Air Force, the Army National Guard, and MOTSU (Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point). FFAFRA's primary purpose is to offer recreational activities and lodging as well as training events for DOD eligible groups. There are cottages and lodge rooms along with RV and tent sites for rent by authorized persons with proper DOD identification. There are also meeting rooms, a Military Museum, and facilities available for special events, team building, and official exercises. Come and see why “Ft. Fisher is One of the Military’s Best Kept Secrets.”
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
2. Freeman Park
8 Reviews•42 Photos•219 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
$20 - $90 / night
3. Whispering Pines Nudist Resort
1 Review•10 Saves- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Cabins
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
- Showers
4. Lake Waccamaw State Park
4 Reviews•20 Photos•38 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
5. Cypress Ranch Glamping
1 Review•6 Photos•28 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
6. River Island Adventures
3 Reviews•14 Photos•67 SavesWe are the only adventure outfitter that has an outpost on the Waccamaw River that features 1 acre of fun yard games, tree swings, hammocks, large fire pit, clean bathroom, boat dock & ramp, river side picnic tables and access to a 48 acre private island in the middle of the river to explore and camp overnight! We offer a variety of activities and adventures, including: Escape River Island, inner tube float trips, kayak and river boat tours to our private island, custom overnight river camping trips, birthday & group events.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Dispersed
- Glamping
$24 - $40 / night
7. The Pine Tree Retreat
1 Review•2 Photos•6 Saves104 acres of peace and quiet for your enjoyment. This site would be best suited for tent campers at the moment due to no bath houses or electricity for the time being. Come enjoy your stay bring a kayak or canoe and float around the 6 acres of ponds and catch some of the many bass, bream or crappie that occupy the waters. My property is located 7 miles off highway 74/76 in Whiteville and 10 miles to Lake Waccamaw. 32 miles to Ocean Isle Beach, 45 miles to Wilmington, 36 miles to North Myrtle Beach. Also in the pictures the grass hasn’t been cut and the tin hasn’t been put back on the picnic area by the pond. These things will be done before your stay! The road is grassy/dirt I would recommend a suv or truck for your stay. When there’s no burn ban in place or lack of rain i do try to keep firewood on-site but I recommend checking with me before your stay. I am new to this so please give me a chance to get everything squared away on the page. If you have any questions feel free to e mail me! I am currently working on getting the new roof installed on the shelter and the well operational upfront. If you book you will have the entire property for you and your party.
- Reservable
- Tents
$30 / night
8. Black River Camping Ventures
2 Reviews•11 Photos•31 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$45 / night
Recent Tent Reviews In Oak Island
332 Reviews of 9 Oak Island Campgrounds
Claire O.
Guide
Wilmington KOA
Clean and Family Friendly
Such an awesome KOA, bathrooms were immaculate. Free coffee everyday and so many activities! Great communication, they text before every event, and if something is lost they send out alerts. Loved our stay!
- MMarie K.
Traveler
Apache Family Campground
Disappointing and dirty
It is insanely packed so in a tent, you have no privacy at all. It’s also very loud and bright during the night cause of all the lights for example at the restaurant. The showers were a disgrace and need to be renovated and they booked my tent at a RV side so I paid over 70$ for one night. You don’t feel like you are at a campground but in the middle of a city.
Cody G.
Scout
Lanier's Campground
Nice spot
Nice pool and walking path around the edge of the sound.
- Ronnie B.Traveler
Holden Beach RV Campground
Perfect!
Very clean, well kept. Pool great size.
- BBrian L.Scout
Brunswick Beaches RV Resort
Very Nice!
I’ll definitely be staying here again! Beautiful and very well maintained landscaping, clean facilities, very helpful and friendly staff. Really close to the beach, a good selection of restaurants as well as other points of interest. My only regret is that I didn’t have time to stay longer. Thanks again for a wonderful weekend!
Brian Leonard
Maya C.ScoutBrunswick Beaches RV Resort
Ideal shaded sites, close to beaches, fishing, and good food.
This is a relaxing, natural campground. Many bird songs at sunrise and Whip poor will calls at sunset every night. We have dogs and there are nice places to walk along the pond, and grass areas all around the campground. The dog park is nice for some off leash time. The facilities are great with a store, laundry, and clean restrooms and showers. A very nice pool is available, but with Sunset beach, and Ocean Isle beach just minutes away we have gone there daily. I am fascinated by Bird Island that is a nature preserve and reachable from Sunset beach, this is a day trip we are looking forward to taking the dogs on. Calabash is another town we have visited and it is a gem. We didn’t expect to want anything but seafood but the Peruvian restaurants’ line out the door was intriguing and we ended up there for a late lunch and loved it. My partner is an avid fisherman and had a great day fishing on a Hurricane charter out of Calabash.
Taras H.Scout
Williamson RV & Mobile Home Park
É claro que sim.
É claro que sim. Sou torcedor do Palmeiras há 20 anos. Quando há um grande clássico ou um jogo da Copa Libertadores, não preciso esconder, gosto de fazer uma aposta no site mostbet Brasil. Isso me dá uma descarga de adrenalina e torna até mesmo uma partida chata muito mais interessante! O principalé não abusar, porque aindaé um jogo de azar!
- RRansom J.Guide
Myrtle Beach KOA
Aging park with good and bad
Park is pretty overall but badly aging. Renovated bathrooms are marginal with tons of maintenance issues and not terribly clean. For instance hot water is a challenge and many broken latches on showers and toilet stalls left you exposed. We had one of the ancient spots with shared power pole that we had to use converter to use the remaining 50amp (we only needed 30). Feel sorry if you were a class A rig and needed the 50 and only had 40 left. Site was large but horrible cable connection, and could not use sewer connection as our “stuff” dies not flow uphill. Avoid the back in regular spots. Pay more for newer albeit very clean together patio spots. And sadly a rustic spot like ours was $87/night. The good is you are in walking distance of Myrtle beach, shops, and restaurants. But we were very disappointed in the area either 1-3 star hotels, lousy food, and cheap trinket shops. Beach is ok but there are much better in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Like this KOA, maintenance is not a priority for the town or merchants as commercial properties were run down, littered, and many were out of business. Our advice is go someplace else. This area is sad.
- RRylee M.Scout
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Daddy Joe's
Family fun!!
3 beautiful pools, a splash pad, lots of activities for kids, homemade ice cream, movie nights!, very clean bathrooms/showers, mini golf, restaurant on site, it’s wonderful!!
Aurora W.Traveler
Myrtle Beach State Park
busy and tight but did the job
The first thing is that the sites were SUPER close together which kinda ruined the “camping vibes” if that makes sense because of how packed it was. I will say the site I stayed at was pushed back in a corner so that was nice. Over all it was a really nice stay + the water was really warm and enjoyable to swim in and there was a lot to do in Myrtle which also made it really fun.
Craig K.ScoutMyrtle Beach State Park
Camping by the Beach
Myrtle Beach State Park Campground is nice. Overall it is quiet and has clean grounds, restrooms and showers.
If you are a local resident you can get a nice discount. During winter months you can even ride horseback on the beach. (You need reservations) There are nice walking trails, a great fishing pier and a nice store in the campground and on the pier.
@HomegrownRV 😎.
RangerHolden Beach RV Campground
Great Stay!
We loved our time at Holden Beach RV Park! The staff is so friendly, and the campground is beautifully maintained. It’s in a perfect location too.
Upon check in we were escorted to our site, and they even helped us back in. The bathrooms and laundry were clean and kept up well during our stay. There’s a small playground and a pretty big dog park. We were there during Thanksgiving, so they had a potluck meal for all of the guests in the park. We really enjoyed that!
The gift shop is super cute, and they have the biggest DVD library for free rentals!
The only negative was that our site seemed to be one of the few that directly faced another site even though it did not show that on the park map. We ended up being super close to the other campers (so much so that we were basically all around the same fire pit) which was a little uncomfortable since they were strangers.
Overall we really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back! We will just make sure to pick a different site number next time.
Ray B.Scout
Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area
Very nice
I’ve used this site a few times, very friendly employees and a nice short walk to the beach. Golf cart rentals available and a restaurant.
- MMark S.Guide
Wilmington KOA
Surprisingly quiet
Just off the road. Close to lots of places to eat and beaches. Seemed to have lots of activities some places even had chimaeras and Weber grills.
- Jeff K.Guide
Carolina Beach State Park
Fantastic Location
After hearing about the mosquito situation, I was worried, but have not seen one yet - October 9. We hiked a trail to see Venus flytraps in the wild. A short peddle to the ocean beach. Very nice sites.
Michelle S.GuideMyrtle Beach KOA
Save your hard earned dollars!
Very overpriced! $100 for a dirt site covered in pine needles and roots making it impossible to level and no sewer. Cold showers, so far to all to everything and the pics for the dog park weren’t accurate at all.. so small I couldn’t even throw the ball for my dog. Check out is 10am so you don’t have much time to enjoy any of the amenities that morning. $140 a night for an RV pad! You can stay at an rv park in the area for half the price with hot showers and all the same amenities right on the beach. I do not recommend
Sarah A.GuideMyrtle Beach KOA
Good for Families
If you’re traveling with kids, great place. Lots of activities for them. You can find a spot with shade or they have very nice pull through ones that include grills. Not all have grills so if that’s important to you, make sure you double check. Staff is wonderful. Refer to attached photo so you can avoid being placed right next door to the bathrooms. We rolled up and our assigned site backed up to the bathroom building. The staff was super kind and moved us since that’s not our jam. Very close to town and you can walk or bike. They also have golf cart rentals. Internet was horrible. Couldn’t get on. Quiet spot. Bathrooms are typical for a park - clean. Did not use showers but pics posted here.
- SSheila M.Scout
Myrtle Beach Travel Park
It's a great place to spend a wonderful, peaceful vacation
It was a wonderful experience and everyone was so helpful and kind
Sara H.Traveler
Lake Waccamaw State Park
Great way to unplug
We stayed in site 5 for 11 days. The Yurt had been removed but the platform stayed. We were able to get up our large tent on the platform and have enough space for our chairs. The lake is beautifully kept and clean. Very shallow. You can walk out a good 300 meters. We kayaked and fished while we were here. The rangers were helpful and checked in to make sure we didn’t need anything and kept the trash can empty. All the locals we spoke to we friendly! The down side is you are a long walk to the toilets. This is primitive so no power or water at the site. We absolutely loved it and plan to come back again!
Bring mosquito netting or pop up to keep the horse flies away!
Jessica R.ScoutHolden Beach RV Campground
Simply….. THE BEST
We stayed here for one night and I cannot say enough good things about this place ! First of all, we weren’t even supposed to stop here but my mother got sick and we could not continue, so I found this within a 5 min search and book a deluxe spot within 10! We showed up no more than a half hour after that and they were already ready for us. Secondly, I locked my keys in my with the car running and with my sleeping kid and cat in it…. while I was freaking out, their INCREDIBLE staff, I don’t use the word incredible lightly they truly were the most caring people I’ve had at a campsite, tried to find a car kit and when they couldn’t called the fire department for me (shoutout to the firefighters for being so fast) and checked in on us the whole time. Definitely felt embarrassed and mad at myself but the staff was so kind to me I couldn’t thank them enough. Some of my favorite things beside the staff was the welcome packet which includes a free gift at the general store (has everything you forget lol) as well as the tide tables, amazing bathrooms (Pristine and even had linoleum with an outdoor light for nighttime), small shrubbery between the spots so even if you are right next to someone you have still feel like you have your own space, firewood delivered to your sight upon request (obviously you pay for it lol), a free trolly to the public beach and shops, and all amenities were so nice and so clean. Will 100% be back again and if you are looking for a myrtle beach style of vacation, check out Holden Beach and this amazing RV park!
- JJames V.Scout
Holden Beach RV Campground
Great place
We come here a couple times a year. They are always making improvements along with keeping it clean and comfortable. Nice sites for a private campground with meticulously maintained facilities. They also have a new pool that is wonderful.
- KKerry L.Guide
Wilmington KOA
Clean camping
Nice family campground
- Angela G.Scout
Myrtle Beach State Park
Very clean campground very nice
I think Myrtle Beach State Park is very nice it's very clean the employees are very nice and sweet and they're very good at telling people what to do and where to go
- JJanelle G.Guide
Myrtle Beach KOA
Decent place to stay for a few nights
We arrived on a Wednesday night after the office had closed but there was a person available at the gate to check us in. Went right to our campsite and set up for the night, campsite was flat and located right near the jump pad which was great for us. The next few days were nice as well, we had a few hot days to get in the pool and sprinkler area which were all clean and easy to access at the campsite. We walked up to where the playground and Gaga pit were and they seemed nice enough but didn’t stay there long because our children were more interested in the jump pad anyway. It was easy to bike around the campsite and you can rent a golf cart as well. This campsite was close (walking distance) to the main strip (business 17) of Myrtle beach. A close drive to all the Myrtle beach attractions and the beach as well. We visited in April and were very lucky to have hot and sunny weather. The day we left was raining and very cold. Check out was fine, no issues. Compared to some of the other RV resorts in the area, the price was better but they had less amenities for children. I also prefer more dispersed sites and more privacy which I doubt is offered here but was good for a few days. Thank you, we’d return.
Laurie H.GuideWaterway Campground
Stayed for a night while traveling South
This was one of our stops during our trip south from New Hampshire to The Keys…We were the only campers during our stay. We met the managers who made us feel welcomed. We had power and water but no bathroom during this timeframe. We are set up for dry camping so it is not an issue.
- HHannah A.Scout
Myrtle Beach Travel Park
Memories for a Lifetime
I’ve been camping here since I was born in 30 now that means 30 total stays. We stay for one week over July 4th and it’s been the best time every time. This campground is part of our family and provides one of the best experiences I’ve had at a campground. There is something for everyone and they continue to better the experience. I now have a child and a camper of my own and we are continuing the tradition of visiting this campground. I love this place and can’t wait to return.
Ashley F.
Legend
Lake Linda
Private 6 acre lake on 40 acres
Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to have this property on our platform. Offering 2 sites that are located on the lake, this property is a great place to birdwatch. Check them out and leave them some love.
Guide to Oak Island
Camping near Oak Island, North Carolina, offers a fantastic mix of beach access, nature trails, and family-friendly activities. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from that cater to different needs and preferences.
What to do:
- Beach Access: Many campgrounds, like Myrtle Beach State Park Campground, provide easy access to the beach. One reviewer mentioned, "The water was really warm and enjoyable to swim in," making it a great spot for a day in the sun.
- Nature Trails: Explore the beautiful trails at Huntington Beach State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "The combination of paved trails and opportunity to see wildlife set this state park apart from many others."
- Family Activities: Campgrounds like Ocean Lakes Family Campground offer a waterpark and mini-golf. One family shared, "Love all the daily activities and amenities."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Carolina Beach State Park Campground highlighted, "Overall it is quiet and has clean grounds, restrooms, and showers."
- Friendly Staff: Many visitors mention the helpfulness of campground staff. At Holden Beach RV Campground, a guest said, "The staff is so friendly, and the campground is beautifully maintained."
- Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the spacious sites at Pirateland Family Camping Resort. One reviewer noted, "The sites are pretty nice for the most part, with a good amount of room."
What you should know:
- Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. A visitor at Carolina Beach State Park Campground warned, "The bugs were vicious! Couldn't walk away from our Thermacell Mosquito Repeller without getting attacked."
- Site Privacy: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A review for Myrtle Beach Travel Park mentioned, "Beach sites have zero shade & crammed together."
- Reservations: Many campgrounds require reservations, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Lakewood Camping Resort noted, "We needed neighbors to move their cars and things to get out."
Tips for camping with families:
- Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. One family at Ocean Lakes Family Campground said, "The beach has basketball courts, playgrounds, and you can rent golf carts."
- Pack Bug Spray: Given the mosquito situation, it's wise to bring bug spray. A visitor at Carolina Beach State Park Campground emphasized, "Remember to bring your bug spray."
- Check for Family Events: Some campgrounds host family-friendly events. A guest at Holden Beach RV Campground enjoyed a potluck meal during their stay.
Tips from RVers:
- Choose the Right Site: Look for sites that accommodate larger rigs. A review for Myrtle Beach KOA advised, "Pay more for newer albeit very clean together patio spots."
- Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have tight roads and sites. A visitor at Pirateland Family Camping Resort mentioned, "The roads however are pretty tight and a bigger rig could be tough to back in."
- Check Amenities: Make sure the campground has the amenities you need. A reviewer at Carolina Pines RV Resort noted, "The pool and tiki bar is great."
Camping near Oak Island, North Carolina, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. From beach access to family activities, there's something for every camper to enjoy!
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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Oak Island, NC?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Oak Island, NC is Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area with a 4.1-star rating from 11 reviews.
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