New Bern KOA, near New Bern, North Carolina, is a vibrant campground that caters to families and outdoor lovers alike. With a range of accommodations including tent sites, RV spots, and cozy cabins, it’s a solid choice for anyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors.

The campground boasts clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms with private showers, which visitors have praised for their cleanliness and comfort. Many campers enjoyed the spacious sites, especially those near the water, making it a great spot for fishing or simply soaking in the beautiful sunsets over the Neuse River. As one happy camper noted, “This campground was clean, fun, and had gorgeous sunsets.”

For those who like to stay active, there are plenty of activities on-site, including a pool for cooling off and gem mining for a bit of fun. The friendly staff is always ready to help, and many guests have highlighted their welcoming nature, making you feel right at home. 

If you’re up for some exploration, New Bern itself is rich in history and charm, with attractions like Tryon Palace and scenic parks nearby. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, New Bern KOA offers a friendly atmosphere and plenty of opportunities for adventure.

Nestled on the tranquil banks of the Neuse River and minutes from historic downtown New Bern, this quiet campground is the perfect setting for a peaceful retreat. Enjoy a day of fishing or watch a beautiful sunset from the 100-foot pier. The boat slips, ramp, kayaks and paddleboats welcome campers who yearn to get out on the water. A catch-and-release fish pond and a group-outings pavilion round out this haven for extended relaxation. The kids can enjoy our playground with a jump pad & swing set. New to our campground  is our Gem Mine and Gaga Ball.  Browse the many antique shops and boutiques in North Carolina's second-oldest city. Step into the past at Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens, the former state capitol, historically regarded as the most beautiful public building in Colonial America. Pool: May 1 - October 1. Max pull thru: 128 feet.

New Bern KOA

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We used New Bern KOA for our shakedown trip with our new RV. Easy in, full service, lots to do. A great first experience with KOA

Great first experience   

I think this is only the third time I have stayed at a cabin at a campground, and it was all right but I like tent camping better. Because of the intense heat and health concerns, we chose to stay in a cabin here. I wish I had taken more pictures of the campground, but my buddy(seen in the photos) and I are photographers who look for scenes of beauty. It’s not that the campground was not“pretty,” but when you are this close to New Bern, there are better things to photograph. There’s Tryon Palace, Union Point Park, the historic Confederate cemetery, the fireman’s museum, the Pepsi Cola museum(New Bern is where Pepsi was born), etc. The New Bern KOA is perfect in every way. The sites are large with full hookups, Wi-Fi, cable TV, etc. It has all the amenities of a top notch campground that you would expect from KOA. I have stayed at several KOA campgrounds, and they all seem to have the oversized chess; and I have never seen anyone playing it with seriousness. They have two pools, a pavilion, a bouncer… and I could go on and on. IF you want to spend your time at the campground, there is so much to do that you don’t need to go anywhere else… HOWEVER… Did I mention New Bern and Tryon Palace? You can’t come this close to New Bern and not go to Tryon Palace. The campground is located on the shores of the confluence of the Trent and Neuse Rivers. Since they join here, you seem as if you are closer to the ocean. It looks more like a bay. There is a really nice pier at the campground beach for fishing, and the KOA here has outdoor boat rentals. There is also horseshoes, pedal bike rentals… Did I mention there is also New Bern and Tryon Palace? Seriously, the New Bern KOA is about the best campground at which I have stayed, but my buddy had never been to New Bern. There was more to see. If you go, make sure to make reservations. New Bern is a historic town with lots of vacationers during the summer. Looking for something to eat? My favorite place to eat in New Bern was Captain Ratty’s, which has great clam chowder. However, New Bern has lots of other great places to eat as well. The downtown area is also a great area for shopping. Back to the campground… the first time I stayed at the New Bern KOA was over thirty years ago, but it has grown in size and amenities. Now, it is more like a resort than a simple campground.

Great Campground Close to Historic New Bern and Tryon Palace

Very family friendly, pool, nice clean sites, cabins, clean shower rooms, tons of activities for the kids and the staff are amazing! 

One of our favorites


This was a very nice, well maintained campground. The staff were extremely polite and helpful. We stayed from Aug 11-14, 2020. The pool was nice on a hot humid day. They have gem mining. You buy the bags of dirt in the camp store. The bathhouses are all very new due to a recent hurricane and they were kept clean. The dock/pier was picture perfect as the sunset over the Neuse river. The playground and jump pad looked like they would be a lot of fun but were closed due to Covid 19 restrictions. They had horseshoes and Gaga-ball that were open. They had 2 fenced in dog parks and a dog washing station. We chose this campground for it’s location near historical downtown New Bern and we would definitely recommend it to others.  They have RV sites, tent sites and cabins. 

Beautiful campground

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. We stayed in a camping cabin that overlooked the little pond area. 
The bathrooms were nice and clean and cabins were nicely appointed. 

Really nice KOA in a VERY pretty town.

Well maintained, sites are level and spacious, cabins are very nice, lots of activities for families.  

Superior KOA 

The grounds are well kept and everything is super clean. The staff is very helpful and accommodating. This group likes to have fun and they seem to love their jobs.
There are a couple of ponds for catch and release fishing, and a river for fishing to keep watch you catch.
The sites are easy to get in and close to level.
Do yourself a favor and enjoy this campground!

Welcoming staff/clean

This campground was:  clean, fun, had gorgeous sunsets over Neuse River estuary; good fishing on fishing pier; very helpful and friendly staff and campers.  We had an unobstructed view of the River and enjoyed it thoroughly.  We will be coming back soon!  Just a great experience.

Amazing sunsets and services

Not bad this is called a holiday one but I would say this is more like a journey one it doesn't seem very resort-like.

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. 

Beach: 2/5 there is an inlet beach and a pier but it's like marshy Mudd not sandy beach 

Waterfrontness: 0/5

Closeness to other sites: 1/5 you are up each other's buttcracks

Dog rating: 4/5 plenty of poop bags

Internet: 2/5 no wifi and no hookups but our AT&amp;T router worked

Cell service: Google fi and ATnT worked

Water quality: 1/5 potable but tastes gross 

Extra amenities: they have a shuttle some seasons. It was not here during October so who knows. 
Bike rentals
Kayak rental
Laundry
Host station


 


On inlet not ocean

Gets 4 stars primarily for the staff and the location.  Standard sites are crammed together making privacy an issue.  In our site we could not fully open our awning without it hanging over the neighbors site.  Location is great for e plowing New Bern and he surrounding area, which is why we were there.   And the staff is exceptional.  Pat signed us in and led us to our site.  She even gave us a baggie of kitty treats for our Kamping Kitty, he loves them.  The rest of the staff was also very nice and  helpful.  We stayed for 5 nights, Sun - Thu nights and had a great time.  If you go, would recommend a deluxe site for the breathing room.

Location and staff exceptional 

This campground was great. Nice spacious site near the water. 
The bathrooms were very clean and each had a shower sink and toilet all to yourself.  Climate controlled also. 
There were activities and a well stocked store. 

First outing in our T@G Teardrop 

Pretty camp site, level gravel sites clean bathrooms and good WiFi. Some of the neighbors were loud, I know this is not managements fault, just be prepared. 

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