The best campgrounds near Atlantic Beach, North Carolina with hiking

Looking for a camping experience near Atlantic Beach, North Carolina with plenty of hiking trails? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 300 options specifically tailored to your preference for hiking, you're sure to find the perfect campsite. Whether you prefer a tent, RV, or cabin, there's something for everyone. And with an average price per night of $25 and options as low as $10, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Check out top campsites like JCO at Lee Baysden Pond (89 reviews), Bright Star Farm (66 reviews), and SEAdation Escape near Cape Lookout (62 reviews). Plus, enjoy popular amenities like campfires, potable water, and toilets, and engage in activities such as fishing, climbing, and exploring historic sites. Start planning your hiking adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping experience near Atlantic Beach, North Carolina with plenty of hiking trails? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 300 options specifically tailored to your preference for hiking, you're sure to find the perfect campsite. Whether you prefer a tent, RV, or cabin, there's something for everyone. And with an average price per night of $25 and options as low as $10, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Check out top campsites like JCO at Lee Baysden Pond (89 reviews), Bright Star Farm (66 reviews), and SEAdation Escape near Cape Lookout (62 reviews). Plus, enjoy popular amenities like campfires, potable water, and toilets, and engage in activities such as fishing, climbing, and exploring historic sites. Start planning your hiking adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Escape near Cape Lookout

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18mi from Atlantic Beach · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Davis, NC

Secluded campsite with 4 RV spots, 3 electric and water, 1 water only (quiet generator allowed here) and 1 tent only site. All spots are waterfront, located on Core Sound. There is a dock to tie up your kayaks and paddle boards. Boats are welcome to park in our overflow parking area and a public boat ramp is 0.25 miles away. Take the Davis ferry to the beautiful beaches of Cape Lookout just a few minutes away! 3 sites with 30-amp power (sites 1, 2 and 3) we welcome generators at the other sites, so long as they are quiet. All with water hookups except tent site 5. One can also pitch your tent close to the water (site 5). Enjoy swimming in the sound, fishing, wind surfing, paddle boarding, kayaks and your canoes!!!! Enjoy it all and only share the space with 4 other sites. No waste dump on site. Core Creek Campground will allow you to dump for $39. 20 minutes from shops and restaurants of Beaufort and Morehead city. There is also a ferry to Ocracoke Island from Cedar Island, a peaceful 20-minute drive away. Really great access to a quiet and beautiful part of the outer (inner) banks. Everything you’d ever want to do at the beach is within 30 minutes and the sunrise on the sound is gorgeous. Be prepared for mosquitoes, especially at dusk. Recommend spray or a bug light. Carteret County is now spraying our site for mosquitoes! With Cape Lookout National seashore and Fort Macon State Park under 20 minutes from us, you also have tons of outer-bank activities to choose from.

2. Crockett Landing

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11mi from Atlantic Beach · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Beaufort, NC

15 beautiful acres on the North River in Beaufort, NC. Just off Highway 70 which is an Outer Banks Scenic Byway. Trails and private campsites throughout the property as well as a large communal deck (The Landing) by the river for gatherings and multiple observations areas to observe and enjoy the wildlife throughout the property. Bathhouses for guests and well water throughout property. Fishing, hiking, boating, kayaking, etc on the property. Atlantic Beach and Morehead City only 20 minutes away. Close to several stores and gas stations as well as countless fishing spots and about 7 miles to the end of Hawkers Island Rd where you can catch the ferry to Cape Lookout. Crockett Landing is a haven and sanctuary for wildlife and those who want to connect with nature and have a good time. There is a tote at the Cafe Blue full of games like badminton, volleyball, frisbees, wiffle ball, corn hole, paddle ball etc. The Cafe is an outdoor kitchen for guests to use as they like. Propane grill and stove available including dishware and pots and pans.

3. Live Oaks Farm

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44mi from Atlantic Beach · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Holly Ridge, NC

Live Oaks Farm is a mini farm full of beautiful 200 year old live oak trees, willow trees, azaleas, other plants, and a pond. We are a great oasis right off of Topsail Island that gets coastal breezes and plenty of sunshine. We are a small growing farm with chickens, dwarf Nigerian goats, and ducks. We also offer a seasonal pumpkin patch and Christmas tree farm. You will usually see Patrick working around the property or in the wood workshop building furniture. His beautiful wife Brittany and their gorgeous kids Maddox and Everlee enjoying the outdoors as well.

4. Bright Star Farm

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48mi from Atlantic Beach · 1 site · Tent, RV · Trenton, NC

Bright Star Farm has been in our family for over a century. The land, which is home to horses, chickens, peacocks, two little pigs, and various farm cats, is a restful, healing haven for both tired and adventurous souls who want to escape for a while. Learn more about this land: Hook up your RV or pitch your tent to camp with miniature horses, a couple of pot belly pigs, birds, and more in Jones County's charming countryside. Enjoy our 100-year-old family farm and receive half-a-dozen complementary farm-fresh eggs on your first morning with us. We are a short drive from some of North Carolina's best amenities, including historic New Bern and the Crystal Coast. Get ready to spend the night down on the farm!

5. Pasture Creek Farms

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27mi from Atlantic Beach · 10 sites · Tents · Hubert, NC

Raw coastal land. Water activities: paddle activities, swimming ,wading, canoe, small boats Stocked ponds, throw back only (extra fee). Dirt roads and game trails for walking or hiking. Close to beach. Firewood available for purchase on site. Water available (ask host) Dry and primitive camping. Lots of wildlife. Convenient to beach, intracoastal water way, and boat ramps.

Public campgrounds near Atlantic Beach

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Oyster Point Campground

4.3mi from Atlantic Beach · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Croatan National Forest

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Neusiok Trail

9.5mi from Atlantic Beach · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Croatan National Forest

Siddie Fields

15mi from Atlantic Beach · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Croatan National Forest

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Cedar Point Campground

19mi from Atlantic Beach · 39 sites · Tents, RVs · in Croatan National Forest

Great Lake Boat Launch

20mi from Atlantic Beach · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Croatan National Forest

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Flanners Beach Campground

23mi from Atlantic Beach · 39 sites · Tents, RVs · in Croatan National Forest

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Hammocks Beach Campground

23mi from Atlantic Beach · 14 sites · in Hammocks Beach State Park

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Fishers Landing

25mi from Atlantic Beach · 1 site · in Croatan National Forest

Catfish Waterfowl Impoundment

25mi from Atlantic Beach · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Croatan National Forest

Catfish Lake Boat Launch

26mi from Atlantic Beach · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Croatan National Forest

Stories from the community

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LeRae

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Crockett Landing

Beautiful campsite with so much personality! The owners are wonderful people and we will be coming back!

Jory

3 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Pasture Creek Farms

Have stayed here 3 times now. This place is a camping gem. Beautiful piece of property. You really feel tucked away in the forest. Still can’t believe this is so close to my house. Highly recommend for a weekend get away! Also - the owners really take pride in these campsites. You can tell they have put a lot of hard work into their land!

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Jack

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Crockett Landing

This was a great campsite. I will stay here again!

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Jeff

November 2025

45 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Live Oaks Farm

Just stayed at Live Oaks Farm and it was wonderful! The surroundings are absolutely beautiful, and the host was so pleasant and helpful. Access to local attractions and Topsail Island was incredibly convenient. A perfect peaceful getaway with easy access to everything. Highly recommend!

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Adam

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Crockett Landing

My wife and I loved it here. Site 5 was big enough for our two person tent. The cafe was useful to rinse off our dishes and the bath house was great for a quick hot shower during the cold October mornings.

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Rebecca

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Live Oaks Farm

Patrick was very responsive, accommodating and friendly. We lived meeting the goats and hens and ducks and roosters.

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Taylor

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Crockett Landing

The campground was a nice little spot next to the road. It seems like the perfect spot for families with younger kids as there's lots of little trails for littles to explore and practice their balance on. I had a great time and Paul was an excellent host to us. During the storm he allowed us to move from our original campsite so our tent wasn't blowing around so much. I had a great time and would definitely go back!

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Parker

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Bright Star Farm

Great place to camp! The hosts were friendly and accommodating on the initial greet. They live there on the property but felt private as it's the only tent site. Would absolutely stay again.

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Laura

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Crockett Landing

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Sarah

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Crockett Landing

We loved this campsite! There were so many thoughtful little touches that made it nice and welcoming. We came here for one night with our one year-old. We appreciated the “café“ little outdoor kitchen, with pots and pans to cook with. We also appreciated the bathrooms, and the hot shower was really nice! Each of the campsites has a cool design, and it’s right close to the water. We got to use the canoe and go out on the water at sunset. Paul was very helpful and responsive in helping us get the canoe, and super nice to talk to! It was very quiet and peaceful here. We would definitely like to come back someday!

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Chris

September 2025

26 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Live Oaks Farm

One of the best HipCamps so far!! Patrick is a great guy and was very hospitable! 10 minutes from beach and thoroughly enjoyed the Pond Site! Will be back in the future!!

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Joshua

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at Pasture Creek Farms

Wonderfully secluded campsites a ways off the highway, on the banks of a beautiful little pond. Some of the sites are not numbered, so I'm not entirely sure which I stayed at, I think Site 8, but it is beautiful. At night, there were fireflies over the pond, which I haven't seen in years. The gravel/dirt drive back to the sites around the back pond is a little rough, especially after a rain, if you don't have 4WD and good ground clearance you might want to stick to the sites closer to the road. There's lots of wildlife, you'll scare up a few rabbits on the drive back, and I woke up to wild turkeys not a hundred feet away one morning. There is a little traffic noise from the highway, but the crickets and cicadas mostly drown it out. Overall a very pleasant and peaceful campground.

Kristie

August 2025

40 ft fifth wheel

With kids

5 nights at Live Oaks Farm

Great place to stay as always. Patrick is great and beach close by.

Kris

August 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Escape near Cape Lookout

This was a great, private, relaxing two nights for me. Plenty of room to fetch my dog and I kayaked right from the boat launch on the property. Gorgeous views!

Mandy

July 2025

Tent

2 nights at Crockett Landing

Absolutely loved this place. Amazing “lost boy” vibes and everything you need right there. Cooked all our meals at the outdoor kitchen provided and was nice to have a shower at the end of the day. We car camped in our SUV and enjoyed walking the trails around the property. Paul was super nice and had kayaks available to paddle out in. Amazing sunset views and the star gazing was perfect. Will visit again!

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Renea

July 2025

22 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Live Oaks Farm

Great host! Good communication, good location, it was a very nice time. Had everything we needed, even left some bug spray for us to use. Thank you we will be back!

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Jeremiah

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pasture Creek Farms

I love my experience here every time I come out here it’s quiet it’s peaceful very secluded. When you have other campers come out here they never bother you. It’s a very peaceful tranquility spot. I’m always gonna recommend people to come out here all the time and the reason why is because sometimes you just need to go set your ass up up in the forest, a.k.a. your tent and once in a while, just spend a little time in nature and just kick back and just really appreciate life once again. This is the most amazing property that I found the host are amazing people and their property is an amazing property as well

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Jeremiah

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pasture Creek Farms

My experiences are very enjoyable here. I would recommend it to everybody and anybody prices do vary though through summer and winter 19 in the winter time and 29 in the summer spring I don’t know about fall yet, but let me tell you it is the most amazing spot.

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Eric

June 2025

20 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Live Oaks Farm

First time using Hipcamp. Maiden voyage for our home built truckbed camper. We had an amazing time. Patrick was an incredible host. Very spacious property and easily accessible. Beautiful place to go. Quiet and cozy. Thank you Patrick for a great time!