Best Camping near Tarboro, NC

Join the fun near Tarboro. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Tarboro is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Camping Sites Near Tarboro, NC (32)

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Recent Reviews in Tarboro

170 Reviews of 32 Tarboro Campgrounds


  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Neuseway Nature Park & Campground
    Apr. 23, 2024

    Neuseway Nature Park & Campground

    Stay in Kinston

    Very nice place to stay. $20 per night. I go there when l go home to visit and to hunt. Ron the camp host is a very helpful and friendly guy. Across the river from nice entertainment. About a 15 minute walk.

  • Stephanie H.
    Camper-submitted photo from RV Resort At Carolina Crossroads
    Apr. 2, 2024

    RV Resort At Carolina Crossroads

    Overnight

    We stayed for one night. People were friendly. Park had a tight turning radius and we struggled turning down aisle D in our 42 ft 5th wheel. Despite it saying it was 60 ft, spot was still tight. You can’t park on grass so we moved to overflow parking. Bathrooms and rec area were clean.

  • Melinda J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Medoc Mountain State Park Campground
    Mar. 17, 2024

    Medoc Mountain State Park Campground

    Nice for groups

    I came here with a large group and really liked it! We were all at crammed into the 4 large group sites so I admittedly can’t comment on the size of a regular site. However the bath houses were adequate. The staff was helpful. And the trails were nice. I wish I would have explored the park a little more as well as the surrounding area. But nice little get away.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cliffs of the Neuse State Park Campground
    Mar. 13, 2024

    Cliffs of the Neuse State Park Campground

    Small, quiet and relaxed among the pines

    Our stay in Site #4 on February 25 in our 20' Mode LT was quiet and restful.  The park has an interesting geomorphology, sitting atop cliffs overlooking the river below, and there are miles of hiking trails.  The Campground Host was particularly helpful, checking us in when we arrived early.  Unlike many  state parks they offer their Senior Discount to out-of-state campers.  The campground is very clean and sites are very large with gravel pads, but only 14 sites have hook-ups.  Our stay was marred by heavy fire smoke from campfires penetrating our van.  The distance from I-95 adds an extra hour to your travel if you are just planning a one-nite stopover, so we might not make the trek again.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Enfield - Rocky Mount KOA
    Mar. 4, 2024

    Enfield - Rocky Mount KOA

    No Frills, Full Hookups I-95 Waysration

    Excellent place to camp overnight or for a couple days to rest while traveling the I-95 corridor. Full hookups to empty your tanks (heated water to avoid freezing in cold), level sites - mostly pull through so you can get in and out with ease. Large open areas to walk the pups and a decent sized dog run so they can get exercise (I can’t run that fast :) ). They has a small pool for hot summer months to cool off and refresh. Camp store has needed essentials but don’t expect to find everything a camper can desire. Campus is sparsely appointed but it has all that travelers really want which is a quiet place away from the noisy highway that is safe and has the site amenities of bigger and fancier campgrounds. I rate 4 stars because it serves its intended purpose, has level sites (didn’t even need to unhook to get level) with full hookups, and it’s priced for a quick overnight or even long-term stay if you are of humble needs. We will make it a regular stop on our journeys south and north again.

  • Sean R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Medoc Mountain State Park Campground
    Feb. 29, 2024

    Medoc Mountain State Park Campground

    Passing thru

    This campground appeared to be very clean and well kept.  I am disappointed that we were only there for a night  traveling south.  If I'm in the area will definitely come back.

  • @HomegrownRV 😎.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from RV Resort At Carolina Crossroads
    Nov. 28, 2023

    RV Resort At Carolina Crossroads

    Great park for overnight stay!

    We just stayed one night as we were passing through the area, but we were very impressed with this campground!

    The spots are spacious and well maintained. There’s a large pool and a hot tub, as well as a small mini golf course. The mini golf did look a little rundown, but our daughter still really enjoyed it.

    The staff was friendly and helpful, and we were able to fill our propane tank while we were there.

    If we are ever in the area again, we will definitely stay here!

    Follow us on Tiktok and Instagram at @HomegrownRV for more RV park reviews!

  • Keith F.
    Camper-submitted photo from WNC Kampers Lodge Of America
    Nov. 9, 2023

    WNC Kampers Lodge Of America

    Great place to stay, safe location, and has a family atmosphere.

    Great place to stay, safe location, and has a family atmosphere.  Space was large and I was able to pull through without having to de-attach my car trailer.

  • S B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cliffs of the Neuse State Park Campground
    Sep. 4, 2023

    Cliffs of the Neuse State Park Campground

    Relaxing stay!

    First time camping at cliffs of the neuse and it was great. They sell firewood for $7 (cash only at the camp store) and the park staff was friendly. Our spot was shaded by the trees and even had a little path to the bathroom in the brush. We were surprised by two kittens who cautiously watched us from the bushes. Bathrooms were also very clean. Cleanest I might have ever seen at a camp.

  • Kat G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Medoc Mountain State Park Campground
    Jul. 6, 2023

    Medoc Mountain State Park Campground

    Clean and Quiet

    We stopped at Medoc Mountain State Park for a night on our way North. It was only 10 miles away from I-95. It was a quiet campground (but we were camping the night after the 4th of July ). Lots of space in between campsites, bathrooms were clean.

    Though the website said there was only 50 amp availability, we didn’t have to use our adapter and were able to connect using 30amp plug. There was also a 15 amp connection.

    There is a shared water spigot for 4 sites right next to the site. We were able to fill up using our hose before fully backing up into the site. The water was much closer to site 3 than site 1,2,4.

    Lots of hiking right from the campground and a fun playground nearby for the kiddos. We would definitely visit again, especially as a stopover to destinations farther from home.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from North Pointe RV Resort
    Jun. 30, 2023

    North Pointe RV Resort

    NORTH POINTE CAMPGROUND

    VERY NICE CAMPGROUND IN SELMA NORTH CAROLINA. WELL MAINTAINED LEVEL SITES. THE MAJORITY OF THE SPOTS ARE PULL THRUS. ALL THE AMENITIES.

  • r
    Camper-submitted photo from Tranter's Creek Resort
    Jun. 10, 2023

    Tranter's Creek Resort

    It’s a trailer park…mostly

    Just being honest- I’ve been over-landing/camping all around NC and this did not feel like nature. It feels like a parking lot with a pool. Please Understand you will be parked in between huge trailers/RVs that rent that space permanently and are slightly territorial. Considering not spending night. AND Don’t go over 7.5 mph the golf cart police will scold you. Pros- It’s clean and quiet and hookups work.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Farm Country Campground
    May. 28, 2023

    Farm Country Campground

    Friendly Campground

    Owner on site, propane available, showers & restrooms are newer and very clean. We reserved late so had one of the spots right next to the restroom. Owner explained that the wrong kind of sand had been delivered so it would not compact, it was a challenge pulling our trailer thru the sand. This seems to be an issue in only a few of the spots.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Freedom Hill Resort
    May. 9, 2023

    Freedom Hill Resort

    Unique Stay at an old Prison

    Jake from the Dyrt here!  Freedom Hill Resort is a converted old prison grounds that is now accepting campers.  Check out this new campground and make sure to post a review on the Dyrt with some photos of your trip.

  • Cassidy L.
    Camper-submitted photo from RV Resort At Carolina Crossroads
    Apr. 26, 2023

    RV Resort At Carolina Crossroads

    Resting point!

    We are new rv travelers and this is our third stop on our way down to Florida. This place is quiet and so easy to get to. The hot tub was awesome after a stressful drive. Laundry area is clean and works great! We came in off season so the pool was closed but still had activities to use (pool table, darts). No cable even though they have plugs but that’s not all that important to us. Would recommend and will more than likely come back!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Farm Country Campground
    Apr. 6, 2023

    Farm Country Campground

    Great for Full Timers!

    Great little campground! About 30-40 sites. The camp host Sharon is FANTASTIC. Not a ton of “amenities” but the campground is very well maintained. Very good restaurant right across the street!

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from North Pointe RV Resort
    Mar. 19, 2023

    North Pointe RV Resort

    Good overnight not long term

    Stayed here in August 2022 then came back to stay over winter. If you stay short term you will stay up front and long term in the back. The staff has degraded to the point where they do not follow the rules. Aggressive dogs, staff with dogs off leash, staff partying with long term campers who don’t pay attention to quiet time especially on weeknights (was told that the campers were in league with new owners and ignore), got charged two months straightfor propane that I never got.

  • Tucker M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Goose Creek State Park Campground
    Mar. 14, 2023

    Goose Creek State Park Campground

    Drive By!

    We drove up to check the park out to see if it would be worth a trip to camp. We will definitely be making a trip there. The camp ground was nice and very clean. The sights are all gravel with full hook ups. But loop around the sight is paved. There are some cabins as well with a bath house. The tent sights are completely secluded drive in with some on the water. All the roads are paved and nice. Except the road back to the tents is dirt but very well kept. If navigating the tent spot the road may be tight for larger trucks. I have a F-150 that was fine but anything larger than a half ton truck it may get tight.

    Activities: There is a nature center at the entrance of the park. A ton of trails with trail heads everywhere. A swim beach (we didn’t walk to). A place to launch Kayaks as well.

    Careful There is four foot tall vegetation between the sites and they are spread out. When I was there a random fire started where myself and another camper fought it for 30 mins and my wife drove around getting campers to evacuate until the fire department came. Just be mindful if your smoker and any fires you may have while camping. If you were camping there March 5th, 2023 and came back to your house unhooked from your trailer, I’m sorry but I used it to contain the fire instead of burning your 5th wheel down. I didn’t hook it up because I was dragging it through fire and didn’t know if you would want it hooked up.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from North Pointe RV Resort
    Nov. 13, 2022

    North Pointe RV Resort

    Great hosting campground for a rally

    We recently attended a FTF rally at this campground.

    The staff was great and the campground was set up perfectly for our group!

    The big field between the clubhouse and playground was great for us to gather at for talks and adult vs kids games. The clubhouse is nice and spacious. It has a large room for activities. Down the hall you’ll find a great arcade room with fun free games. The kids and adults all loved it.

    We visited during Halloween and joined in the campgrounds holiday fun. They have a haunted hey ride, a costume parade, site decorating, and trick or treating through the canpground.

    One downside is the campground is close to the road, so there is a lot of road noise. The upside is it’s a great stop off the main road, with easy off and on access.

  • jeff B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Goose Creek State Park Campground
    Oct. 21, 2022

    Goose Creek State Park Campground

    My go to site for tent camping

    Have been several times the last being 2 nights last weekend. I sleep in the primitive site in a hammock and there were plenty of trees to hang from. Firewood is $8.00 a bundle. Although it was a busy weekend the sites are far enough apart that noise is not an issue. The primitive sites are well maintained and the staff is great. There is a dock that you can launch a kayak from and racks to store them. Nice touch. Water is from various spigots but no electricity. There are some bathrooms

    I’ll be back

  • Ellyn F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Pointe RV Resort
    Oct. 6, 2022

    North Pointe RV Resort

    Sweet but so loud

    The place itself is just fine. The tv spaces appear to largely be pull through which I liked but there is a constant drone from the nearby highway that never lets up. It was loud all night as well.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Neuseway Nature Park & Campground
    Sep. 22, 2022

    Neuseway Nature Park & Campground

    Rude Camphost

    The camp host was extremely rude. When I was pulling into the campsite, driving the posted speed limit, he made a motion for to slow down. I did.

    When I approached his campsite to secure my campsite, he approached my vehicle before I had a chance to get out. I did. He told I was driving too fast. I said I was driving the posted limit and did slow down regardless. He said the same thing repeatedly. I told him I would not be staying which seemed to upset him more. He made mention that he was assistant director of something and he was going to give my tabs numbers to the police in case I came back to do "something." 

    In all of my years of camping in many states, I have never been treated or talk to so disrespectfully. Beware.



Guide to Tarboro

Camping near Tarboro, North Carolina, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Hiking and Trails: Explore the many trails available at Goose Creek State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, “A ton of trails with trail heads everywhere,” making it a great spot for nature lovers.
  • Kayaking: If you enjoy water activities, Merchants Millpond State Park Campground offers canoe rentals. A visitor shared, “Taking a canoe or kayak out to explore the pond and swamps is a must.”
  • Fishing: For fishing enthusiasts, Kerr Lake State Recreation Area Kimball Point is a fantastic choice. One reviewer said, “Lakeside camping in a tent is great when fishing and being next to the rods.”

What campers like

What you should know

  • No Alcohol Allowed: Some campgrounds, like Goose Creek State Park Campground, have strict rules against alcohol. A camper warned, “Careful... be mindful if you're a smoker and any fires you may have while camping.”
  • Limited Amenities: At Merchants Millpond State Park Campground, there are no electric hookups. A visitor mentioned, “The bathrooms were ok but in need of maintenance.”
  • Tight Roads for Larger RVs: Campers with larger rigs should be cautious. One reviewer at The RV Resort At Carolina Crossroads noted, “Park had a tight turning radius and we struggled turning down aisle D in our 42 ft 5th wheel.”

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds. Kerr Lake State Recreation Area Kimball Point has a playground that kids will enjoy. A parent shared, “My kids loved this place, we stayed lakeside.”
  • Plan for Quiet Evenings: Some campgrounds can get noisy. A family at Merchants Millpond State Park Campground mentioned, “Neighbors played music and were loud until well after midnight.”
  • Bring Outdoor Games: Campgrounds like New Bern KOA offer plenty of space for outdoor games. One camper said, “The bathrooms were very clean and each had a shower sink and toilet all to yourself.”

Tips from RVers

Camping near Tarboro, North Carolina, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Make sure to check out the local campgrounds for a memorable outdoor experience!

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