Any suggestions on a good Campground near the beach in North Carolina?

I can't help you with the beach since I stay away from them.
But welcome from New Jersey.

 

There is Carolina Beach State Park but the sites do not have electricity. You can come to Swansboro and stay at Cedar Point CG in Croatan NF. You will only be 3 miles from Emerald Isle. For campground reviews check out this forum: http://www.popupportal.com/index.php?board=338.0 Just know that it is going to be hard to get into anywhere as the weather/beach season is upon us.

 

Unfortunately, NC does not have many campgrounds on the beach that I'm aware of, with the exception of the Outer Banks. There is Holiday Trav-L-Park at Emerald Isle, but it is an RV park and pricey. Speckhunter's suggestion is a good one. Ocean Waves is nice if you want to drive all the way to the Outer Banks.


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Hey all you NC campers! Don't forget to check out the NC Spring Rally coming up in May, link at the bottom of this post. It will be in Cape Hatteras next year for its 5th anniversary.

 

Ladyroll I just made reservations tonight for Apr 5-12 next year on site 9 at Edisto SP. I'm so excited. I went to HHI this year and want to share the beach with my kids and grandkids so am wanting to camp it. Can you share some info and tips for that area with me?

 

Thanks so much for the info! I can't imagine being bored sitting on the beach [emoji7] I'm really excited and I know my grandkids will love it. Can we see the ocean from site 9? I am dreaming of laying in my bed being able to lookout at water.

I went to HHI this past spring break and loved that but I can't afford to take the whole family there. I can handle the campsite fees and I prefer my camper over the condo.

Seeing dolphins and turtles could put me over the edge! Lol

 

So I just noticed in the FAQ's section "no alcohol" how strictly do they enforce this?? [emoji16]

 

LadyOil, Sorry no one answered you about the Rally's, This coming weekend is an Official Rally at Falls Lake, never been to the place, but know there is a kids fishing tournament deal going on, and believe there is a playground. We have camped with most of the folks going and am sure you would have a good time. http://www.popupportal.com/index.php?board=472.0
Also this weekend ourselfs and a few other folks are meeting up at Kings Mountain SP just over the border in SC. 2 lakes to kayak and fish, large playground, hiking trails, a 1800 living history village and a military park to keep the youngins busy....
AND.... to add, the Sewer.....Keep you eye open for this Rally in N Wilkesboro in Oct.....Awesome only begins to describe it. Rotnmom has arranged a great Rally there. http://www.popupportal.com/index.php?topic=66066.0

As for Edisto, our Daughters at Hunting island right now, Heads to Edisto tomorrow, and meeting us at Kings friday

 

We go to Lanier's in Surf City alot, not much shade unless you can get into the red area. They do have a nice pool, store, & showers. Going to try Goose Creek RV resort next which is located in Newport N.C. Both of these are sound side campgrounds, but a short drive will get you to the ocean.

 

There is a KOA on Cape Hateras that has been fully renovated with modern cabins and a huge pool, since the last hurricane.

 

Rabid, Any recommendations for things to do around there other than the beach? Good places to eat and visit?
Booked a week in June!! Never been. Getting anxious to go..

Spent a while looking for a NC beach campground w/ elec. The ones in the Outer Banks are very pricey! And then start to nickel and dime you on top of that. More than 2 people is extra $, and so on.
Found Lanier's and the price was right, only 2 miles from the ocean, place to put in my kayak. So looked good to me.

 

My wife and I tent camped at "Rodanthe Watersports and Campground" http://www.watersportsandcampground.com/ while on our get married/honeymoon trip around NC several years ago. It is on the sound side of the outer banks and was a reasonably priced, small, clean campground with plenty to do in a short drive or walk depending on what you are up for. There was a fishing pier nearby on the ocean side that was fun and was probably a 5 minute walk from the campground. Also a small general store nearby as well. Camp staff was laid back and it was a pretty relaxed atmosphere there in early June. I'm sure you could give them a call and work out all the details if it looked like a good fit for your trip.

Also worth noting - if you are arriving from the north, be sure to take a day trip south on hwy 12 to Ocracoke Island. The ferry ride there and back is fun if you've never done that before, and there is lots of shopping, eating, touristy stuff to do on Ocracoke.

Wherever you end up staying, have fun and report back on what you all did!

 

Not much to do in Surf City or Topsail Island except fish and lay out on the beach. There is the Bumble Bee Museum and the Jean Beasley Turtle Hospital. 12 miles or so south on Hwy 17 is a Civil War plantation called Poplar Grove. Another 20 or so miles and there is Wilmington. Lots of things to do there. Battleship USS North Carolina, Fort Fisher, Airlie Gardens, tours of the movie studio....

If you come back to eastern NC I would highly recommend Cedar Point Campground in Croatan Forest in Cape Carteret, NC much much nicer. For some reason starting July 1 they are going back to the old FCFS system with no reservations.