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Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground

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Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground, near Newport, North Carolina, is a fantastic spot for those who appreciate the beauty of nature without the frills. With sites that sit right by the water's edge, you can wake up to stunning views and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere, all for just $10 a night.

This campground is perfect for tent and RV camping, featuring clean sites with picnic tables and fire rings for your evening gatherings. Visitors rave about the well-maintained wooded sites and the easy access to hiking and kayaking opportunities. As one camper noted, “Gorgeous wooded sites, well-maintained. Waterside! Literally a 60-second walk to water from campsite.”

While you won't find showers or electric hookups here, the rustic charm is part of the appeal. The friendly camp host is always around to help, making your stay even more enjoyable. Plus, the nearby forest roads are in great shape, so getting here is a breeze.

If you're looking to explore, you're just a short drive from the Atlantic Beach, making it easy to enjoy both the tranquility of the campground and the fun of the beach. Whether you're fishing, hiking, or just soaking in the natural beauty, this campground offers a laid-back experience that keeps campers coming back.

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Location

Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground is located in North Carolina

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Directions

From Newport, take SR 1154 to Forest Road 181 and turn right.

Coordinates

34.76600082 N
76.75520075 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Water Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Nov. 8, 2024

Will be back!

Fantastic experience. I am a seasoned back woods camper, and brought along two first timers. This was the perfect middle ground. Beautiful views with an isolated area. Rustic feel, but still had the comfort of bathrooms, running water, fire pits, and nearby cities.

Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground by Youssef S., November 8, 2024
  • Review photo of Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground by Youssef S., November 8, 2024
  • Review photo of Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground by Youssef S., November 8, 2024
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Reviewed Apr. 27, 2023

Great Campground for a Great Price!

At only $10 per night, the price is unbeatable for the area. Spot #15 puts you right by the water’s edge, which makes for a beautiful morning view. No showers, or electricity hookups, and toilets are pretty primitive so it’s not luxury but it is beautiful! Tanya, the host, is wonderful as well. Definitely worth a stay!

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground by Alexandria F., April 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground by Alexandria F., April 27, 2023
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2021

Excellent hidden gem!

Thanks to my Access pass camping here is just $5/night. Gorgeous wooded sites, well-maintained. Waterside! Literally a 60-second walk to water from campsite. Great hiking & kayaking. Very quiet & private. Nice and flat but if you tent I would advise sand stakes. No bug problems whatsoever in mid to late October. Forest Service road in is newly graded and graveled. Zero potholes. About 15 min drive to civilization with gas/groceries/food. Host is wonderful!! So sweet and helpful.

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground by Mambo M., October 27, 2021
  • Review photo of Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground by Mambo M., October 27, 2021
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Reviewed Sep. 14, 2020

A perfect fishing campsite that is 20 minutes from Atlantic beach

The 24 hour campground park ranger stays on the first site of the right side entrance. There is a oyster fishery nearby. You can gather your own wood as there are nearby paths to gather large and small wood. The cost is $10 per site and one site has a double pad for $20 a night. It is quiet and enjoyable. The nearby beach is Atlantic beach as 20 minutes and your at the beach. The campsiye is on the Pamlico sound Pamlico river. The driveway is a small dirt road and can be easily missed so slow down when entering.  We used a 6 person tent that had adequate space even with a dodge caravan to park in our space.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground by Joshua F., September 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground by Joshua F., September 14, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2018

great spot

beautiful campground. Camphost Tanya was very sweet! we stopped here for one night and it was amazing! 10 dollars a night, you cant beat a price. just get enough mosquito repellent and you’ll be fine. don’t forget it’s nature! mosquito happens. overall good experience

Reviewed Jun. 2, 2018

Nice and Quiet

Camp sites are clean and cared for. They have nice tent pads done up. would be nice if some of them had two tent pads for a second tent but ground was nice and level for a second tent. Some campsites have water access some don’t. the Camp host were also very friendly and accommodating.

  • Review photo of Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground by Ronica H., June 2, 2018
  • Review photo of Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground by Ronica H., June 2, 2018
  • Review photo of Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground by Ronica H., June 2, 2018
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Reviewed Jun. 1, 2018

Natural

Real camping, no frills. Beautiful campground, great camp host, back to basics camping. The way it should be , in a tent.

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Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Jul. 15, 2017

We love this spot!

Great location off the beaten path on a dirt road. Campsite 9 backs up to the marsh andhas a great area for watching the sunset. You can also kayak or canoe here. Toilets and water available, nice hosts.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground by Natalie B., July 15, 2017
  • Review photo of Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground by Natalie B., July 15, 2017
  • Review photo of Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground by Natalie B., July 15, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground has water hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Croatan National Forest Oyster Point Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.