Discover the best campgrounds near Atlantic Beach, North Carolina with swimming

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Atlantic Beach

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12 top campgrounds near Atlantic Beach with swimming

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Lucky’s Lookout

1 site · RV3 acres · Gloucester, NC

Private campsite at the heart of Down East North Carolina, just minutes from Harkers Island and 25-30 minutes from the beautiful beaches of the Crystal Coast and Cedar Island. The Harkers Island fishing pier and boat/kayak launch are less than 5 minutes from the site. Immerse yourself in the local experience by enjoying the cuisine and shopping in Beaufort and Morehead City, NC.

Escape near Cape Lookout

6 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · 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 water crafts, such as 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 right by the water (site 5). Enjoy swimming in the sound, fishing from the private dock, wind surfing, paddle boarding, kayaks and your canoes!!!! Enjoy it all and only share the space with 4 other sites. Personal boat parking available, public dock is 0.25 miles away. Or take the Davis ferry, a minute away, to the beautiful beaches of Cape Lookout! No waste dump on site, but one nearby, information available upon request. They charge $25. Enjoy the property’s sound access to Core Sound. Fish, kayak, canoe or paddle board in nature’s beauty. 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.

Pasture Creek Farms

10 sites · Tents70 acres · 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.

160 acre coastal forest EST . 1757

5 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · Oriental, NC

Come and set up camp just like the pirates and union soldiers used to. Choice of two sites each with a fire ring. Located on 160 acres established in 1799 and is still owned and maintained by the original family .we have plenty of fishing kayaking nature trails to walk and take a tour around the property and check out the 1700s year old cemetery if you are trying to get a little spooky 👻 . We are a 20 min car ride to the ferry to take you to cape lookout national seashore .

Key Stone Camp

1 site · RV1 acre · Arapahoe, NC

Learn more about this land:Camp directly on the Neuse River! The views are incredible. Relax on the porch swing, swim off the sandy beach. Mins to Oriental and Minnesott Ferry.When we first saw this property we fell in love with it and we hope you can enjoy this little piece of heaven too. Originally we put in the additional site for friends and family to enjoy and then we found Hipcamp and thought, why not?What I love about the property is the water. It's so relaxing listening to the waves and looking out across the river watching the boats, birds, or dolphins with fish jumping and crab fishermen re-setting their pots. Cherry Point is not far away and we have been delighted by an impromptu fireworks show or a plane fly-by. Oriental is a small town full of sailboats and the town has a lot going on. They have a website called Towndock to see what's happening. You can grab a coffee or ice cream at The Bean, stroll down the waterfront looking at the boats, and drop a line off the fishing pier. There are some great local restaurants and even a Brewery that hosts food trucks and music on the weekends. You will not be in the middle of nowhere as there is a grocery store, a marine store and a dollar general to pick up supplies.The Minnesott Ferry (free) is a 10-minute drive and you can get to Beaufort, NC or Atlantic Beach in about an hour.Welcome! CaraExtra Info: The camping spot is a pull-in along a shared driveway with my neighbor and so you will be perpendicular to the river, but camping is all about being outdoors and there is the yard, picnic table, and beach to share. We haven't put a firepit in yet, but we plan to. When leaving, you would need to back out, but there is a driveway across the street so there is plenty of room. The reservation will be dependent on the rainfall so I don't have the instant book feature turned on. Because parking is on the grass, if it's really wet, you could get stuck and nobody wants that.

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Sunset Cove on the Neuse River

2 sites · RVs, Tents17 acres · Bridgeton, NC

Need to recharge, reconnect and truly escape it all? This is your place. Our property is a unique, healing place to unplug and be surrounded by the beauty of eastern North Carolina. Nestled along the Neuse River with big mature trees draped with Spanish moss ,we have 1000ft of riverfront as well as a peaceful pond, dock and prayer/mediation labyrinth. You will experience the gnarliest, most unforgettable sunsets, overwhelming peace, tranquility and a supreme connection back to nature. With only a 10 minute drive to historic downtown New Bern, you can experience the best of both worlds. Many people tell us, and we know it true ourselves, there is something truly healing about our property, come find out! -Our campsite is located on a peninsula surrounded by the river, because of the nature of the property, we do not allow children under 10 to visit. -Firewood is not provided but can be purchased at KOA just down the highway. -Fishing licenses are required for those wishing to fish -On your ride down our dirt road you will pass mobile homes about a 1/4 of a mile from us. These are our friendly neighbors that keep to themselves and do not interact with our property. If you are not comfortable driving past that, this might not be the campsite for you. This is very common in rural North Carolina. -Campsite is for 5 people and 2 tents max. If you have more than 5 people coming please request to add additional people to your reservation. -Our bathroom has a sink, toilet & electricity. There is no shower available.

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Seagate Primitive Camping

2 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Newport, NC

This is a secluded 1.0 acre corner lot in Seagate, a private waterfront community located along the Intracoastal Waterway near beautiful and historic Beaufort, North Carolina. The lot has established trees around the perimeter and a gravel driveway for easy entrance. You will have access to the community park and picnic area with firepit, fishing dock and marina with ship's store. The marina has rental and transient slips, boat ramp, gas/diesel and full convenience store with bathrooms and deck overlooking the water. The store carries a wide assortment of sandwiches, microwave foods, ice cream and snacks along with the standard sodas, beer, ice, bait and fishing tackle plus common ship’s store items.

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Live Oaks Farm

5 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · 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.

Tar Kiln Camp

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Newport, NC

Camp with the Croatan National Forest in your backyard. Enjoy hiking, nature walks, and be just a few minutes away from the area beaches. After a day of fun you can enjoy a relaxing evening at your campsite with a campfire. This campsite is located in a quiet neighborhood outside of Newport, NC city limits.

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La Bijou

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Sneads Ferry, NC

Learn more about this land:6 Miles to Topsail Beach Sleep under the Carolina Pines! Groceries and Shops 3 miles Thrift Shop few blocks Stroll to a private creek on Charles while enjoying tree lined street, explore the woods behind property with birds and butterflies, peaceful quiet and not crowded.

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Rustic RV

5 sites · RVs2 acres · Pollocksville, NC

Rustic RV Tin Man is a parking area on grass with water and electric hookup. We offer a safe, clean place to park / camp. Although we are out in the country, we are very easy to find. We are just two houses from the main road. Please be aware that there is some road noise and occasional (low flying) airplanes from local military training site. We have lots of wildlife in our area that include fox, raccoon, possum, deer, bear, squirrel, rabbits, snakes, and insects. Our neighborhood is mostly horse farms and farmland. Pollocksville is centrally located 25 minutes from historic, New Bern; 30 minutes from Jacksonville; 45 minutes from Emerald Isle beaches; and 2 hours SE from Raleigh NC. 10 minutes to Croatan National Forest, Island Creek trail head, Pollocksville for hiking 9 minutes to Trent River for kayaking - ADA compliant kayak launch and boat drop, Pollocksville 25 minutes to Neuse River for kayaking and nature walks at Lawsons Park, New Bern 40 minutes to Emerald Isle, NC -Atlantic Ocean, public beaches Some detail about our local attractions: *New Bern is a quaint historic city that has great local restaurants and a beautiful waterfront community. *Emerald Isle's public accesses beach has a picnic pavilion, volleyball court, outdoor showers, and rest rooms. *Croatan National Forest is one of four National Forests in North Carolina and the only true coastal forest in the East. The Croatan National Forest's 160,000 acres have pine forests, saltwater estuaries, bogs and raised swamps. Bordered on three sides by tidal rivers and the Bogue Sound, the forest is defined by water. We live on the property with 1 dog and 3 cats. We are long time Airbnb hosts, hosting guests from all over the world and would now like to offer a clean, safe place to park / camp for our guests. We want you to feel safe and relaxed as you enjoy your stay.

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Bright Star Farm

1 site · RV, Tent25 acres · 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!

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Camping near Atlantic Beach with swimming guide

Overview

Looking to go camping near Atlantic Beach, North Carolina and enjoy swimming? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 180 available options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your swimming adventure. Check out top-rated campsites like Black River Camping Ventures (217 reviews), JCO at Lee Baysden Pond (89 reviews), and Bright Star Farm (66 reviews). With popular amenities like toilets, showers, and potable water, and activities such as boating, wind sports, and hiking, you'll have everything you need for a fantastic camping experience. Plus, with an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $10, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Happy swimming!