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Tent, trailer and RV camping The park's family campground is located in a wooded area near Snow's Cut.
There are 69 campsites with no hook-ups, including two wheelchair-accessible sites. Ten campsites have full hookups (water, electric and sewer), including one wheelchair-accessible site.
Each site is equipped with a picnic table and grill or fire ring. Drinking water and restrooms with hot showers are located nearby.
Camper cabins In addition to the 79 campsites, the park has four camper cabins located in the family campground. These camping cabins sleep six people in two rooms, one with a double bed and one with two sets of bunk beds. Each cabin has electrical outlets and a heating and air-conditioning unit. Outside each cabin, there is a picnic table, charcoal grill and a fire ring. Drinking water and restrooms with hot showers are located nearby.
Group camping There are also two camping areas for organized groups located along Swamp Trail and are available by reservation only. Site #1 accommodates up to 26 people; site #2 accommodates up to 40 people. These areas include two picnic tables, grills/fire rings and pit toilets. Water and shower facilities are not available. This area is accessible only by foot and is located approximately 400 yards from the Flytrap Trail parking area. Reservations can be made by contacting the park marina office.
With a marina providing access to some of North Carolina's best fishing spots, a secluded camping area beneath towering trees, and miles of hiking trails that traverse a variety of distinct habitats—not to mention the presence of the Venus flytrap, one of the world's most unique carnivorous plants—it's no wonder Carolina Beach State Park is a popular coastal attraction. Beach Camping NC is located in an area steeped in both history and natural diversity, the park includes a visitor's center with exhibits depicting the wonders of its environment.
$23 - $55 / night
“Minutes From The Beach, Miles From The Masses.” Willow Tree RV Resort and Campground is a hidden jewel located 12 miles inland in a beautiful setting within minutes to the beach. We are conveniently located near the Grand Strand area. Campers are minutes from Cherry Grove fishing pier, Myrtle Beach, Calabash, and Sunset Beach, where you can enjoy shopping, restaurants, entertainment and attractions!
Willow Tree offers fully paved campsites with spacious lawns, concrete patios, fire rings, charcoal grills and picnic tables. For those who do not have an RV, our Lakefront cottages offer all the comforts of home and a picturesque lake view!
Willow Tree hosts a treasure full of amenities, including, free Wi-Fi, movies, books, and activities every family member can enjoy. Whether you are looking for a weekend get-away or a seasonal destination, Willow Tree has something special for everyone.
$45 - $65 / night
$41 - $49 / night
Traveler
This place is so unique. They offer kayaking, paddleboarding, tubing, camping, glamping, night paddles with 6 different kinds of smores!! And the super cool Escape River Island which is 10 challenges like survivor or amazing race or escape room or something. Great team building!!! Definitely one of the coolest places I've been and staff is so awesome!
Scout
+ Super friendly and helpful team members - from office check in process to any questions I had about the campground, RV'ing, nearby places to go…these folks were about as kind and thoughtful as it gets!
+ Loved the location so close the beach and nearby grocery, gas, activities
+ The escort folks get 5 stars for being SUPER and patient at assisting new campers back up their rig
+ Trolley service to the beach :)
- The trolley service wasn't operating the day I wanted to go (though it is off-season and good help may be hard to find.) A text feature for the office to notify campers of any unforeseen schedule changes would be welcome.
Overall, I loved this spot, and that was largely due to the people who worked there. Very kind and did a thorough job of orienting me to their campground, amenities, and policies. I liked the rustic dirt roads throughout the campground, and the wifi was solid, so a nice mix of nature and modern amenities. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because they are actively adding features and sites, including glamping, and maybe even some sort of lazy river, so I want to leave room to do an updated 5* review when I go back!
Legend
Carolina beach state park is one of my favorite places to go in North Carolina. Not only does it have an awesome campground, but it's right near one of the best beaches I've ever been to. The sites are nice and secluded, just how I like them. Most of the sites are tent sites, but they have a few full hookup sites for RVs and some cabins to rent too. All of the sites have picnic tables, fire rings, and drinking water.
Within the park, there are tons of hiking trails through a really beautiful area. I hear the fishing is also really good within the park, but I've never done it myself. The only downside is you can't swim within the park, because the currents can get dangerous. The beach is only like 5 minutes away though, so not really a big deal.
As for the beach, it's my favorite one to go to in the states. I like it because it's not really touristy like the outer banks or myrtle beach. Not a whole lot of people come to it, so it's always pretty secluded and clean. In July, the water temperature is perfect, the waves are nice, and it's great all around.
Awesome spot in NC.
Ranger
I have camped with a large group of friends at site #2 a couple of times, but this weekend, I wanted to camp with just my two boys, and site #5 (the yurt site) was available. This site was new since I had camped here last. It said it slept 6 and the website showed a pic of two beds; I *assumed* there would be four more, since it slept 6.
Long story short, just 2 beds. But the worst part was weeds growing up through the floorboards, ripped screens, doors that wouldn't zip completely, and two (purposeful) holes at the top that surely let in mosquitoes! The boy who slept at ground level is completely bitten up, despite me spraying everyone with bug spray and using my tennis racket-style bug zapper to clear out the yurt before bed.
Our trash can was completely full (I mean, at least there's a trash can, but we could hardly use it). Our fire ring was full of ashes and the grate was jammed down. The previous campers had left us a few jugs of water but also small pieces of trash scattered about. What I'm trying to say was that this site was not maintained between the last visitors and us.
The campground, though, is awesome if you like roughing it. You are allowed, thankfully, to drive to your site, but it's a hike to walk to the running water toilets, and I saw lots of people drive to them. There is a closer pit toilet but I didn't check that out.
The lake is beautiful, shallow, warm, good fishing, fun for everyone! Bullfrogs, peepers, and owls called all night. Dragonflies galore flew about. It's rustic, but relaxing. And the visitor's center has a nice exhibit on the Carolina Bays.
TravelerWe 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!
TravelerThe campsites are lovely and the facilities are nice. The rangers are friendly and informative. The trails were gorgeous; winding through other - worldly landscapes, containing carnivorous plants. The only reason I'm giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is because there is no swimming allowed anywhere in the park. Drive for a few miles (like 5 mins), however, and you can swim to your heart's content!
GuideCarolina Beach State Park is a great place to visit! You can drive out on the beach for the day and it is never crowded. The weather is usually nice and the beach is clean. It is great for those who own 4wd vehicles.
GuideThis campground is right by the water, inlet of the Cape Fear River. It's about a 5 min drive to Carolina Beach. The area is intertwined with a few short 1-2 mile trails. There's a small marina and it's very popular during the weekend for boaters. Kayaking is also available. One of the trails has a small beach access, great area to take your dog or fish. Swimming is not allowed.
There's a Food Lion grocery store nearby. Amazing place called Wake N Bake donuts. Also, if you enjoy beer, Good Hops Brewery, who also has a disc gold course in the backyard. Kure Beach also has a good size course.
Highly recommended!
ScoutGreat place to get close to nature. See great wildlife, and get out and see new things
GuideYou can drive onto the beach - it makes it SO easy!!!
ScoutLoved camping near the sound, my beagle chased raccoons all night. Very clean lots of deer to see as well.
ScoutI love the Carolina state beach park, one of my favorite places to go. It's relaxing and inviting and have wonderful memories from my childhood. I can't wait to bring my children so they can cherish the same memories. Campgrounds were so nice, and I we always found green tree frogs every where, even in the showers. I love how close it is to the beach.
GuideI camped here with some friends late May. We had a wooded campground with plenty of space for multiple tents. We were just a short walk away from showers and bathrooms. The facilities were decently clean and nice. There was a beautiful inlet we could walk to and a marina that we enjoyed exploring. And just a few miles to the beach!
ScoutClose to the beach, but lots of woods to give shade and privacy, plus hang your hammock. Enough trails to tire you out on as well. Very lovely.
GuideOur family has tent camped here twice and recently reserved a camp cabin for a week this summer. This is a quiet and spacious campground mere miles from Carolina Beach at a price that's hard to beat. We tent camp here around $30 a night for a tent site. Each site is very large and spacious. It could could comfortably fit 2 tents and a car.
This Campground offers bathhouses, picnic tables, and fire rings. Dogs allowed, but not in the cabins. Plenty of walking trails.
Campground is flat and shaded, although there are some primative group sites away from the main campground but they don't have as much shade. Grocery store is maybe 6 miles away.
ScoutLove camping here in the late fall (November). It's not crowded, there's no bugs. The campsites are pleasant. There is excellent Thai takeout from Ida Thai if you don't feel like cooking over the campfire.
TravelerHad a great time camping and hiking around with my dog jinx. It was his first camping trip he seems to like it here as much as I did. be aware of the raccoons!! They will get close to you at nighttime. Bathhouse was clean and close by. Picked a sight on the waterway side. Throughly enjoyed walking back behind my camp site to the water!! Trails weren't as great as I'd expected. But still a nice day hiking around. Can't wait to go back again!!!
ScoutLove visiting this park. The rangers do such a great job with the sites! And the location is awesomeness. Tons to do! I try to get back as often as possible!
TravelerI love staying at Carolina Beach State Park! Very close to the beach, you can drive it ride a bike there.
The hiking trails are well maintained and way to follow.
TravelerI stayed here on a whim. I was alone, but I felt safe. The park staff was friendly and very helpful. The trails were wonderful. Definitely bring the bug spray. They don't allow swimming at the beach, but there are some lovely, free beaches just a few miles down the coast as well as some adorable shops, amazing donuts and a boardwalk. I saw an amazing Pitcher plant while I was there. The landscape is very unique and there are miles of trails throughout. I highly recommend this place to anyone who will listen!
TravelerWe love the campsite itself. Can get a little buggy in the summer due to the wetlands nearby. Also always seems to be more humid than most coastal areas ( maybe the campground is more sheltered, not sure). Our main issue is the gate being closed at 10pm. It once looked like we were going to be late, with our small baby. We called to let the staff know, and were told that if we arrived late we would have to walk from the main gate with our camping gear and baby. Fortunately we made it with a minute to spare (literally! We passed the wardens on the way in).
ScoutWell maintained sites, clean bathrooms, and sites include nice fire rings. There is currently a lot of burned forest area through the trails but a short hike will take you from your campsite to the water for an amazing view. The sites are a bit cramped but still do well at providing a moderate amount of privacy. I will definitely go back and enjoyed my stay here during the off season.
TravelerStayed here while working in the area. Pretty nice campsites. Raccoons are bad and always crowded. Still a good place to stay and right by Kure beach
TravelerAwesome
Scoutthis place is always clean and quite. great get away w good eats and a short drIv to the boardwalk and amenities
ScoutSailed into this marina/campground in late September, had the place pretty much to myself. Loved all the modern conveniences having been recently renovated from a hurricane. Trails through the maritime forest were dog-friendly and easily hiked. Rangers were very knowledgeable and helpful in finding exotic plant life!
Away from the world, but close enough to have a pizza delivered...haha! Loved this place!!
ScoutThe canpsites themselves are nice but due to location the mosquitoes are overwhelming. If you aren’t prepared you may want to stick to cooler months! Another downside is that they lock the gate at night and it remains locked until morning meaning if you have plans to get up and head out to catch the sunrise you’ll be out of luck.
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