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Wilmington KOA, near Wilmington, North Carolina, is a lively campground that caters to families and outdoor lovers alike. With a range of accommodations from tents to RVs and even cabins, there’s something for everyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors.

This campground boasts a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool and a playground that keeps the kids entertained. Visitors have noted the clean facilities, with well-maintained showers and toilets, making it easy to freshen up after a day of activities. One camper mentioned, “Everyone is so friendly! They have a playground in the center of the area, and lights with a walkway.”

For those who want to explore, Wilmington KOA is conveniently located near the beach and local attractions, perfect for a day trip. While some campers found the campground a bit busy, especially with activities for kids, many appreciated the easy check-in process and the level sites that make setting up a breeze.

Whether you’re planning a quick overnight stop or a longer stay, Wilmington KOA offers a friendly atmosphere and plenty of options to keep everyone entertained.

Fee Info

Adults 18+, Kids 13-17, Free 0-12

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Location

Wilmington KOA is located in North Carolina

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Directions

From jct I-40 & Hwy 17: Go 4-3/4 mi N on Hwy 17, then 2-1/2 mi S on Bus 17 S.

Address

7415 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28411

Coordinates

34.27816073 N
77.81581697 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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21 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 7, 2024

Clean and Family Friendly

Such an awesome KOA, bathrooms were immaculate. Free coffee everyday and so many activities! Great communication, they text before every event, and if something is lost they send out alerts. Loved our stay!

Site69
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by Claire O., September 7, 2024
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by Claire O., September 7, 2024
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by Claire O., September 7, 2024
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Reviewed Nov. 5, 2023

Surprisingly quiet

Just off the road. Close to lots of places to eat and beaches. Seemed to have lots of activities some places even had chimaeras and Weber grills.

Site29
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by Mark S., November 5, 2023
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2022

Over night stop

We did an overnight stop here.

The campground was ok, but our site sucked. It was under construction, so the yard was tore up and we had no picnic table. The site was super uneven, so we didn’t pull the slides out. Sucked about that picnic table for that reason especially.

The campground is ok for a holiday.

Month of VisitNovember
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2022

Great KOA

Very enjoyable. Easy check in. Level spots. Convenient to everything Only negative is pool closes at 6 pm

Site35
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 25, 2022

Overcrowded - for kids & families

Satisfactory at best - lots to do fir kids - too much light, noise, construction, activity for a quiet nights rest. We did have morning shade at our site which was nice.

Site21
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by Audry , July 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by Audry , July 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by Audry , July 25, 2022
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2021

Perfect!

Everyone is so friendly! They have a playground in the center of the area, and lights with a walkway. A nice pool, and a lot of fun outdoor games.

Site24
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed May. 1, 2021

campground Close to the Beach and other Historic Places

I hesitate to give it five stars because of my particular campsite. It was difficult to get into because of the trees, especially since I had a full sized truck. I had to back up, pull forward, back up, pull forward, etc., the first time I pulled in. I love trees, but taking one out would be a lot better for the campsite where I was. 

With that said, the campsite did have many good things going for it. It had a sheltered picnic table with a light, a charging station, and power outlets. However, if you are planning to run a cord between the power outlet and your tent on the tent pad, you need something long than twenty-five feet. I didn’t realize how far away the power was going to be, so I had to go to a store in town to get another extension cord. The site is sandy and level. The tent pad was also sandy and fairly level. If you are going to set up a tent on the tent pad, I suggest making sure it is not too big of a tent. My 8’ x 7’ tent fit, but larger tents may have a problem if there are tie-outs. 

Another problem with my tent site is that it was so close to the bath house, which may not seem to be a problem to most. However, the lights on the bath house are on all night, and they light up the area as if it were a ball field. The bath house itself is really nice—one of the cleanest and well-kept bath houses I have used in my camping experiences. They are individual toilet/shower combos and can only be accessed via a code. However, the water pressure in the shower is so weak it would barely wet a frog’s back(slight exaggeration, but it was still VERY disappointingly weak). The bath house is handicap accessible and has a ramp. 

Another problem I experienced was the noise. If it wasn’t the barking dog, it was what sounded like a garbage truck at 4:00 in the morning. There was also road noise from Market Street. 

The reason most people come here is because of its proximity to Wrightsville Beach and other attractions, but there are things to do at the campground. There is a swimming pool, a playground, a beach volleyball court, and more. It also provides information about tours, and I believe it also has kayak rentals. 

Overall, I would recommend this campground, but I believe it is better suited for RV campers rather than tent campers.

SiteT15
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by Myron C., May 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by Myron C., May 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by Myron C., May 1, 2021
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Reviewed Apr. 27, 2021

Convenient Location Roomy Sites

Very nice Roomy Sites. Convient to Wilmington Downtown, Wilmington Beaches, Highway & Airport. Clean well maintained. Friendly Accomodating Staff. Love the Palm Trees throughout. Pet and Kid Friendly.... Please Spay or Neuter Both lol. Big Negative for us was the POOR WIFI. STAFF TRIED TO GET IT RUNNING IN OUR AREA BUT ALTHOUGH CONNECTED, VIRTUALLY USELESS TO VIDEO. RELIED STRICTLY ON OUR CELL PHONE CONNECTION.

SitePremium Back in Full Hookup Big Rig
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by MacGyver R., April 27, 2021
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by MacGyver R., April 27, 2021
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by MacGyver R., April 27, 2021
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Reviewed Dec. 21, 2020

Great feel for an urban campground

My family and I stayed here for a week in November. My wife worked from the road while I taught school. The WiFi was strong and the employees were helpful and informative. The laundry was acceptable but expensive. I liked that we were able to have family dinners and experiences while still staying socially distant. Our site was a pull thru which was great.

We would definitely stay there again if visiting Wilmington.

Reviewed Dec. 9, 2020

Close to the Beach and the City

We camped here when we went to Wilmington for a 5k. We stayed here for just one night and had a good time. The campsites are close. The camp store had everything you needed in case you forgot something. It is in a high trafficked area so don't look for peace and quiet. The playground was awesome and included a cool wooden pirate ship. The grandkids loved it! It was a nice place to stay for the night. The staff were friendly and helpful

  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by Bridget H., December 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by Bridget H., December 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by Bridget H., December 9, 2020
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Reviewed Nov. 17, 2020

Great Urban Setting

Sites were open and level. All roads were One Ways which was nice for flow. WiFi was strong and reliable, actually quite surprisingly nice). Firewood was a bit expensive.

Laundry was acceptable but not impressive. Playground was nice with many apparatus but the ground was all sand (not my favorite).

We were close to groceries and many amenities. I only wish were were closer to the beach but that’s not their fault. We would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020

Amazing staff & campground!

Being a travel nurse, I go through many campgrounds however this has by far been my favorite. The little things like the laundry being 24/7 to the staff who truly made the campground amazing are things that I’ll remember and am very thankful for! The staff were spectacular and very helpful/friendly!

Reviewed Aug. 12, 2020

Near the beach.

Wilmington  Koa is a nice campground with full hookups and all the "stuff" for the family to enjoy. It has a large pool, but no kiddie pool. They are working on the bathhouses so its a work in progress. Even so they are nice. The showers are very small, but useable. The location is near just about everything. The main road turning into the place can be jammed with traffic at times. The state has been building a bypass for the past 10 years and its still not finished. The camp spots are very spacious and the hookups are easy to get to. The workers are always friendly and willing to help. They have a nice dog park. We have stayed there numerous times and always have a good time.

Site67
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by steve W., August 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by steve W., August 12, 2020
Reviewed Jun. 17, 2020

Nice spot with warm pool

The KOA was kept up to good KOA standards. The pool was big and warm, easy for swimming while maintaining social distancing. One of our favorite parts was that you could walk a short path to a delightful coffee shop with great food and drinks and nice outdoor seating. Our girls also enjoyed the smooth roads for skateboarding. Because of Covid, many of the fun features were closed (playground, Gaga pit, jump pad).

  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by The School for  Y., June 17, 2020
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by The School for  Y., June 17, 2020
Reviewed Apr. 23, 2020

An Oasis slid behind a busy part of town

A campground that you quickly feel at home.  Level spacious sites, most with a good shade tree, allows for a quick set up.  To find the campground you have to pay attention and this is both a blessing and a challenge.  The campground is convenient to downtown Wilmington and a short drive to Wrightsville Beach.  Plenty of shopping and other entertainment nearby if the weather doesn't cooperate. The park is clean the showers are hot and the pressure is good.

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Jul. 10, 2018

Well organized and clean and surprisingly quiet

We loved it here, it was right off a main road but quiet. The deluxe tent sites were very nice with a covered sitting area and soft pads for our tent. The sites were well spaced as well. Bathrooms were very clean and a short walk and the facilities here were useful. We did a day trip to the beach which was a short ride and into downtown Wilmingon which was also a short ride. Restaurants across the street were fun with pool tables and darts. Would stay again.

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by JoAnne M., July 10, 2018
Reviewed Jul. 8, 2018

Convenient, Clean, and Friendly

This campground is a little farther than I think most people would like to be from a the beach, but it’s so professional and friendly! It’s clean, it’s close to downtown Wilmington and there is SO much to do there. There is an RV wash right next door! There are a lot of gray farmer’s stands and fresh seafood stands nearby too! We choose this for reliability and friendliness over the beach campgrounds because the service here is amazing. It’s not the most shaded outdoorsy space, it does have a ton of family activities, but the people are what makes the difference for us here.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by Beth M., July 8, 2018
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by Beth M., July 8, 2018
  • Review photo of Wilmington KOA by Beth M., July 8, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at Wilmington KOA Holiday?

Wilmington KOA Holiday offers a variety of amenities for a comfortable camping experience. The campground features a large swimming pool, playground with multiple apparatus, and organized activities like arts and crafts and train rides for children. Facilities include clean bathhouses with showers, 24/7 laundry facilities, and reliable WiFi throughout the property. The campground store is well-stocked with essential supplies. There's also a convenient coffee shop with food and drinks accessible via a short walking path. Full hookups are available, and the property is maintained to KOA's high standards.

How close is Wilmington KOA Holiday to Wrightsville Beach?

Wilmington KOA Holiday is a short drive from Wrightsville Beach. While not directly on the beach, the campground's location makes it convenient for day trips to the shore. The campground is situated closer to downtown Wilmington, offering a strategic base for exploring both the city attractions and the nearby coastal areas. This balance allows campers to enjoy beach activities during the day while returning to the campground's amenities in the evening.

How do visitors rate their experience at Wilmington KOA Holiday?

Visitors consistently rate Wilmington KOA Holiday highly. Campers appreciate the clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and well-maintained grounds. The campground receives praise for its convenient location near downtown Wilmington while still providing a comfortable camping environment. Many families enjoy the amenities like the swimming pool and playground. The level sites, reliable WiFi, and overall professional management are frequently highlighted positives. While the campground is located in a busier area off a main road, guests note that it remains surprisingly quiet. Overall, it's considered a welcoming place where campers quickly feel at home.

Can I bring my RV to Wilmington KOA Holiday?

Yes, Wilmington KOA Holiday is very RV-friendly. The campground offers full hookup sites that are generally spacious and level, making setup quick and easy. Most sites include a shade tree for comfort. The campground layout features one-way roads to improve traffic flow. There's even an RV wash facility right next door to the campground, which is a convenient bonus for keeping your rig clean. The sites can accommodate various RV sizes, though some spots may require careful maneuvering due to trees.