1 campground with availability this weekend
Goose Creek State Park Campground and Tranter's Creek Resort provide cabin accommodations near Washington, North Carolina. Goose Creek features small cabins with electricity, air conditioning, heating, and twin beds, though they lack indoor bathrooms or kitchen facilities. Each cabin includes a fire ring and picnic table outside. Tranter's Creek offers riverside cabins with electrical hookups and access to shared amenities. Most properties maintain clean facilities with modern bathrooms nearby. According to one visitor, "The cabins are new and clean, with AC/heat and electricity and a nice outdoor setup with a grill and fire pit aside each one."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The New Bern KOA Holiday, located about 40 minutes south, offers more resort-style cabin accommodations with access to swimming pools, game rooms, and organized activities. Twin Lakes Resort in Chocowinity provides year-round cabin rentals with RV-style amenities. Most locations allow pets in designated cabins but may require additional fees. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer months. A reviewer noted, "They have a cabin that is fully handicapped! It has a paved sidewalk to the bathrooms and they will allow you to drive your 'person' down the access path to the water way!"
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Guests staying at Goose Creek State Park should note there are no stores within the park boundaries, making advance shopping necessary. While some properties like Tranter's Creek Resort and the New Bern KOA have small camp stores with essential items, selection is limited. Basic cooking is typically restricted to outdoor grills or fire pits, as indoor cooking facilities are rare in standard cabins. Food Lion and Walmart are located in Washington approximately 9-10 miles from Goose Creek State Park for more substantial grocery needs.
"I have a personal pull to Goose Creek State Park as it was once my family’s land going back generations and generations."
"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."
Available this weekend
from $17 - $75 / night
"Tent sites with electrical hook ups right beside the river. There is a fish cleaning sink and a pier to fish from also. Small cabins are for rent here as well."
"There is lots of space to walk and play, ride bikes, etc. There is a really nice pool with a store up front and they have cabins from what I remember."
"There is a little store where you can buy drinks and snacks & don’t forget ice cream!There is a game room, a swimming pool and lots of space for walking or riding bikes."
"We stayed in a cabin a few years back and really enjoyed it. This campground was awesome and now that we have a camper we are planning a trip here soon!"
"They have 3 very nice cabins on site as well"
"We dropped off our daughter at ECU in August and needed a place to stay, and this was the closest campground with sites available. ECU is less than 30 minutes away, so it was convenient. "
"Free late check out and such. Other campers were few and far between, seems to be a majority semi perm trailers. Lots of activities!"
"They have two swimming pools, golf, put put, nature trails, pavilions, Church on Sunday, nice pull through shaded sites, pond for fishing or paddle boats, I mean I can go on and on."
"New Bern is a really wonderful little town on the coast of NC and this KOA is close to all the action. I really enjoyed our stay and the local town."
"Bathrooms: 5/5 Sites: 4/5 upgrades are nice but really expensive for just a concrete pad next to someone else
Pools: 3/5 they have one but it's pretty meh. Like a 70s motel 8 pool."
"Overall very satisfied with this city park. Stayed in #6 which was very long and easy to pull through. About 200 yards from river, which is perfect for kayaking."
"Nice small city park in Windsor NC."
from $15 - $65 / night
"Large gravel sites with full hookups in the North Carolina woods. 15 miles NW of New Bern NC. Fire wood included."
from $40 / night
"Very first RV park at and now like a second home. We have family in NC so we are here often. The staff is best. Sites are clean and level. Each with a fire pit and picnic table."
"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."
"And the golf cart rental was awesome too"
"It's only been around for a couple of years. The camp sites were great, the pool area was clean, the showers/bathrooms were always clean and the staff is amazing. "
from $49 - $99 / night
TravelerI am spending 10 days here they have wonderful amenities it is very clean very beautiful very quiet has a boat ramp right on the river I would recommend it to anybody
ScoutBeautifully kept park with a great jungle gym (12 year old approved!) sweet donkeys, a CLEAN dog park, the pool was not crowded at all despite beautiful weather.
The only downsides are most of the spots are full sun, and it’s directly in view of the highway.
GuideWe stayed for two nights in the primitive campground. The entire primitive campground was shady and felt ten degrees cooler than the visitors center & RV campground.
We stayed at site 14, the last site in the campground. We had a dock a short walk from our site, the goose creek trail right behind us, and a nice little beach area. The tent pad was a little too small for our tent, but there was plenty of space to set up camp.
The main swimming area of the park was a short drive down the road and a short walk. It was right on the river and perfect for our kiddos.
The proximity to water was awesome and the sunsets were beautiful. Too bad we don't fish, but plenty of places to fish or launch a kayak.
Super easy to pop into town to get anything you might have left at home or if you want to check out a neat historic district with lots to see.
LegendI was contacted by this campground to perform live music (solo acoustic show). This was my introduction to the campground. I was very surprised at how nice it was. It's only been around for a couple of years.
The camp sites were great, the pool area was clean, the showers/bathrooms were always clean and the staff is amazing.
There are views of the lake from many sites, we liked the sites that back right up to the lake. It's awesome in the mornings when we are enjoying our coffee.
There are areas to hike around the lakes, a swimming area, a huge pavilion, and activities.
There are 2 disc golf courses within walking distance of the property. Pay to play, but worth it. ($5)
There is a Dollar General, a Piggly Wiggly, and fast food close by.
I have been back 4 times with a group of friends and we always have a good time.
TravelerNice site and facilities, only down side is being close to a railroad with trains running day and night.
GuideWe stayed at this campground overnight while on our way back from picking up our camper in upstate New York and on our way home to Florida.
It was a great stop, well worth the detour. We’re excited to get back to this area. This campground was beautiful, but there weren’t a lot of trees and not much privacy between the campsites.
ScoutLarge campground with lots of amenities and activities. 2 pools, laundromat, and 2 bathhouses make it super convenient and the staff is super helpful and nice! They have 3 very nice cabins on site as well
ScoutVery first RV park at and now like a second home. We have family in NC so we are here often. The staff is best. Sites are clean and level. Each with a fire pit and picnic table. You can book daily or long term but you may not want to leave. In the summer there is a salt water pool with lounge chairs. There is a pond filled with ducks and few donkeys for entertainment.
RangerNo complaints! Nice & quiet after dark, clean showers & laundry room, nice view of the Nuese River, with a peir for fishing & a fish cleaning station as well! Nice pool & playground with a bouncy blowup trampoline for kids.
Cabin camping near Washington, North Carolina offers outdoor accommodations along the Pamlico River and its tributaries at elevations between 10-20 feet above sea level. The region experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures averaging 85-90°F and mild winters with occasional freezing temperatures. Waterfront sites require advance booking up to 6 months ahead due to limited availability, especially at riverside cabin locations.
Fishing from docks: Tranter's Creek Resort provides convenient fishing access. "There is a fish cleaning sink and a pier to fish from also. Small cabins are for rent here as well," notes Cannon W., highlighting the amenities for anglers.
Paddle waterways: Cabins at Goose Creek State Park Campground give direct water access. "Our campsite was right on the Pamlico river. There was a great spot to watch the sunrise/sunset directly behind our campsite with benches. Also close to our campsite was a dock to fish off of or to launch a kayak," reports Maureen C.
Wildlife observation: Walk the trails around cabin areas for wildlife spotting. "On our walk with the dogs seen deer and a raccoon visited us during the night. Internet is spotty. Turn your cellular data on," says Evelyn O., describing her experience at Goose Creek.
Heated facilities: New Bern KOA Holiday maintains climate-controlled bathrooms. "The bathhouses are all very new due to a recent hurricane and they were kept clean," notes Jen B., while another camper mentioned, "The bathrooms were nice and clean and cabins were nicely appointed."
Clean pool areas: Swimming options vary widely between properties. "This facility has one of the cleanest pools I have ever been in. Very well kept bathroom facilities with a laundromat as well," reports Cannon W. about Tranter's Creek Resort.
Spacious outdoor setups: Cabin sites typically include outdoor gathering spaces. "The camp sites are well maintained with a picnic table and fire pit area. Small gravel used on a dedicated tent area," explains Charles G. about the sites at Goose Creek State Park.
Cabin types vary significantly: Some cabins are rustic with minimal amenities while others offer more features. "The bathrooms were nice and clean and cabins were nicely appointed," reports a visitor to New Bern KOA Holiday, but understand that cabin sizes and amenities differ greatly between locations.
Seasonal booking challenges: Summer months require advance planning. "We failed to call before closing! Took a chance and stopped anyway. No answer at the after hours phone number!" shares Wanda B. about her experience at Tranter's Creek.
Cell service limitations: Network coverage can be inconsistent throughout the area. "Internet is spotty. Turn your cellular data on," advises Evelyn O. about connectivity at Goose Creek State Park Campground.
Fishing program access: "The park ranger told us about a neat program at the park, where they will loan out fishing poles for free, they are great poles and we ended up catching over 20 fish!" shares Maureen C. about Goose Creek State Park's fishing program.
Activity options: Twin Lakes Resort offers water recreation plus scheduled events. "Big lake that runs to the ocean, great size pool, amazing beach ice cream, campground activities such as a live band, DJ, and movie night!" reports Riley.
Accessible facilities: Some cabins provide accommodations for visitors with mobility needs. Look for cabins with paved sidewalks and specialized access features when booking if required.
Speed limit enforcement: Drive slowly within campgrounds. "OH! Make sure you adhere to the speed limit!" warns Jerry W. about rules at Tranter's Creek, while another camper noted, "Don't go over 7.5 mph the golf cart police will scold you."
Water quality considerations: Some sites have issues with water quality. "Water quality: 1/5 potable but tastes gross," reports M.B. about the New Bern KOA Holiday. Consider bringing drinking water if staying at locations with noted water issues.
Site levelness: "The sites are easy to get in and close to level," reports Joey about New Bern KOA Holiday, but this varies by property. Many cabin sites offer concrete pads while others have gravel or natural surfaces that may require adjustment.
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