A diverse landscape made up of forests and waterways creates idyllic camping near Leland.
Though there are no campgrounds in the heart of Leland, RV campsites and private cabin rentals await just 15 minutes south in Boiling Spring Lakes. Motorhomes can roll into drive-through campsites with full hookups, picnic tables, and firepits, while cabin campers can find fully equipped spaces with multiple bedrooms. Coastal views await in Carolina Beach State Park, 30 minutes south. Surrounded by the Cape Fear River, Myrtle Grove Sound estuary, and the Atlantic Ocean, campers will love the effortless water access to boat, fish, and swim. Or take the Sugarloaf Trail to hike through evergreen forests and longleaf pine savannas. Tents and RVs can set up shop on campgrounds with full hookups, picnic tables, grill-top fire rings, drinking water, and full bathrooms. Rustic cabins with heat and AC are also available. Head to Jones Lake State Park to jump in for a swim or a paddle in a new lake, then retire to a Jones Lake campground that’s tent and RV-friendly with amenities like full hookups, drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings, and a boat ramp.