River, stream, or creek camping near Goldsboro

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Cliffs of the Neuse Campground

39 sites · RVs, Tents In Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

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Weekend Trip to Tar River Life

This has been our best camping experience since moving to eastern North Carolina. We’ve tried so many sites, but nothing quite hit the nostalgia button of what we camped in growing up in New England. This site nailed it. Very fair price, very clean, river access. So grateful to have found the spot.

4 nights at Tar River Life

Absolutely loved the sites. Each site was spaced apart so you felt like you were secluded. I loved being able to get in the river and float from my site. Each site was in shade which I know will be great next time I go. Really loved having fire wood on site and extra available if needed. The paths were great to walk on. The Host was very nice. We loved how close it was to stores if we needed anything. It also a great treat to go to Vollmer Farms store for ice cream which was like 2 minutes up the road.

4 nights at Tar River Life

I really loved camping at Tar River Life. The sites are spacious and clean. It was quiet and relaxing. No one bothered. We would recommend this campground and we will be booking again.

Weekend Trip to The Cozy Heron Glamping

The wagons were so nice and conveniently located right near the restaurant and water. The beds were super comfy, and the room was so cozy. The AC worked perfectly keeping the place cool. The gas black stone grill was a nice surprise!! The staff kept the bath houses fully stocked with towels and other essentials. And the restaurant next door was a huge hit. The staff was lovely and very accommodating for our large crew of 17 for lunches and dinners. We will definitely be back!! We had the best time!

Weekend Trip to The Cozy Heron Glamping

We enjoyed the entire setup on Megan's property. It was everything everyone says. Stocked with all necessities and the best possible glamping experience. We enjoyed the convenience of the restaurant and also the water activities during the day. We are looking forward to our next visit!

Weekend Trip to The Cozy Heron Glamping

My family and I enjoyed staying at Swamp Rose wagon! The AC was so nice in the wagon, especially at night! The accessibility of the firewood was a nice touch. We enjoyed The River Adventures each day. After a long day of play it was great having a vibrant, tasty restaurant to dine at! Can't wait to go back next year with our crew!!

Weekend Trip to Nick’s Nook

Had a great experience. Huge plus is that free firewood was provided. Was a great spot. Highly recommend. Nick and Angel were great hosts!

Weekend Trip to Bright Star Farm

So friendly and welcoming! Loved being able to get away and relax. Waking up to horses was a plus and our daughter loved all the animals. Definitely recommend.

Weekend Trip to Tar River Life

Great spot on the River. perfect little getaway and great responses from the host

Weekend Trip to Tar River Life

We loved this place. Nice for relaxing. It’s clean and neat. Surely this place will be in my list as to go place. Highly recommended.

Weekend Trip to Tar River Life

Always a great place to camp. Great weekend no rain, temps in the 70s. Right along the river my kids spent time trying to fish. Friendly tubers sailing by our camp site waving to say hello. Really fun time getting to relax.

Weekend Trip to Tar River Life

We had an awesome time camping on Nikki and Billy’s land!! The sites are clean and flat. Great burning wood provided. Clear and easy instructions to site. Beautiful land to walk around. Billy checked in and was super nice and helpful! They were also helpful and responsive answering questions leading up to our stay. We will definitely be back!!

Weekend Trip to River Farm on the Neuse River Trail

I had a wonderful camping experience here! The location is surprisingly close to downtown, yet it feels like a peaceful escape far from the city buzz. The hosts have two friendly horses, which added a charming touch to the stay. One of the highlights was watching fireflies at night — truly magical! There are several designated camping spots to choose from, and they also allow access to the restroom in their home, which was very convenient. Right next to the site, there’s a scenic cycling and walking trail running along the Neuse River — perfect for a relaxing morning or evening stroll. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a quick nature escape without leaving the city area!

Weekend Trip to Private Serene Camping

It is a beautiful place to stay. The farm is lovely, and all the animals are fun to see. I went with my three-year-old and he loved it!

Weekend Trip to JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

We absolutely loved this campsite! The setup was perfect—secluded, peaceful, and quiet, exactly what we were looking for. There was plenty of space for three large tents and two vehicles, with room to spare. It made for a really comfortable and relaxing experience. Two of my boys got to learn to fish right from the campsite. We’ll definitely be coming back!

2 nights at Tar River Life

Site was flat and big.. on the water.... Space between sites were good... Absolutely great place to spend a couple of days at... Definitely recommend... Thanks

Weekend Trip to River Farm on the Neuse River Trail

Camping here was very pleasant. A nice quiet get away close to home for us but still felt like a get away.

Weekend Trip to Tar River Life

We (3 dogs, 5 adults) had a great time camping on Nikki’s land!! We brought our pop-up tent camper and had no issues leveling it on the high ground site. The campsite instructions & directions were very clear and easy to follow. The map was a nice touch. This is a great secluded site away from the rest of them, and with a short walk to the river. River is full of blue-gill! We caught and released many fish, and I enjoyed floating in the river. Having some form of toilet, a trash can, and fire pit with 1 complimentary bundle of wood were great touches as well! Only thing that could have made our specific site better would be some type of trees or something to provide shade, as there was no shade, so I do recommend bringing an EZ-up or similar to this site, but I believe the river sites looked well-shaded. Excellent time here and very well maintained space- absolutely recommend and we will be back! P.S. for dog owners- no fault of the land but TONS of ticks here that seemed to not be deterred by Frontline and topical spray- so just be aware!

Weekend Trip to JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

The hosts are wonderful. The site was perfect. We had a wonderful time. Everyone was very friendly with our pup. We were able to chat with many people and fish all day.

Weekend Trip to Tar River Life

We had a great couple nights. This place is close to home for us and a new favorite escape! The sites were clean and well-prepared. Nikki and Billy were easy to deal with and made the process seamless. Not sure if I want to tell other people about this little gem.

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JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

27 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents86 acres · Chinquapin, NC

Rated Finalist for Top Hipcamp in 2023 and 2024! This is a Family Venue! No Parties and/or drunknesses allowed. We strive to create an environment for nature viewing, stargazing, fishing, and unwinding in nature as camping should be. the historic pond was originally much smaller. We have records that date back to our 6th Great-Grandfather, Joab Fountain, who received a royal grant from the crown in 1773 for the property and then just a grist mill, blacksmith shop and old general store. The property was passed down through the Fountain family until the late 1910's. Originally a creek dammed up for the purpose of the mill it was later dug out in the late 1940's by Lee Baysden. In a long story (that can soon be found on our website/blog) the land was auctioned off in 2007. This landowner dug it out and made it the 22-acre lake that it is today. The property also features 2 smaller ponds and surrounded by woods, swamp, and farmed fields, a total of 84 acres. Divided by Duplin and Onslow County line making it very unique! Chinquapin, NC The store/office is the original detached kitchen from his homeplace, which is the white house just up the street. We still use this today and it has Mr. Lee Baysden's handwriting in the store that states opened June 1956. The pond was owned and fished until the late 1990's. A hurricane damaged the dam and land was sold sometime after. The next owner dug the pond into the lake it is today and fixed the dam. In 2020 My husband Tyler, and I decided to buy the Pond when we saw the signs up for sale in the height of the pandemic. We created JCO, Juniper Creek Outfitters and Guide Service, fall 2020 and began to restore the lake and land to better than ever! We introduced our first Glamping A-Frame cabin in 2021 and in 2024 the Floating Cabin. We host community events such as fishing tournaments, music, movie nights, and food trucks. We also host special occasions in the cabins from engagements, honeymoons, birthdays anniversaries. Youth groups and scouts also welcome. Ask about special pricing. Our camp office/store is opened most weekends or by check-in requests and fishing passes available 7 days a week online from sunrise-dark. Our lake features fishing for Bass, Crappie, Bream, Catfish, Bowfin, varieties of Panfish, and more. Check out our Facebook page (JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond) for all the latest news and catches! We have tagged bass that have been released back into the lake. Let us know if you catch one so we can record it! We are continually trying to make JCO and Lee Baysden Pond a great place in our community for friends and families! Enjoy the great outdoors unplugging from all the daily devices of reality. Enjoy bird watching for ducks, geese, heron, osprey or occasional eagle, owls, turkey, deer, and more. We now have a lake Kitty that adopted us and is now part of the team. Her name is "Tail", named by our 4 year old, Beckham. You may see Tail roaming around by the office or patrolling the campground as lake security. Beckham and our new baby girl Atley will be with us most days in office or helping to check you in to your sites! Eight RV sites- # 2, 6, 7, 8 are 30/50 amp, water hookups, fire pit, and waterfront. Sites #3, 4, 5, 9 are 30 amp Only, water hookups, firepit and waterfront. Check out descriptions and pictures of each site at booking. Pump out dump station at check out that we handle for you. One Free Pump out for weekenders. $25 fee for additional pumps or 1x free every 4days. 13 Tent sites - Sites #1-4 are Sunset Cove primitive Sites and #5 and 6 are Group bigger sites side by side. Little Pond site all by itself on private pond off the main lake. Sawmill Creek Tent site right off backside of the dam. Timber Creek are all newer sites. Couples Glamping A-frame Cabin complete with add on extras to make your stay more special. Includes Canoe and fishing passes. New Fully floating Cabin currently moored in RV #1 originally. Featuring full bathroom, kitchenette with Mini Fridge, Microwave, Coffee Pot, 2 burner range, dishes, gas logs, queen bed, futon, ac, tv and wifi, covered front porch with hammock and chairs, firepit, charcoal grill, canoe and more. Enjoy local favorites (ask to see our blog!) The Country Barn, Mike's Farm, Community Food and Grill, The Country Squire, Huffman Vineyards, Duplin Winery, Walton's Distillery, Southern breeze Seafood Market and Food Truck, Richlands Cajun Market, The Mad Boar, Triple C Sweets, Capt. Bob Becks Marina Cafe, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Lynnwood Zoo, Surf City Beach and hour drive to Wilmington, NC. 30 minutes to Camp Lejeune, NC, and 10 minutes to Albert Ellis Airport, Jacksonville, NC Chinquapin, NC Richlands, NC Beulaville NC Wilmington NC Wallace NC Jacksonville, NC Camp Lejeune, NC Swansboro, NC Burgaw, NC Maple Hill, NC Eastern Nc.

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Tar River Life

15 sites · Lodging, Tents40 acres · Lake Royale, NC

Back to the basics, come and experience Tar River Life’s primitive camping on the Tar River. Enjoy being on the river and listening to slow running sound of the Tar River. Bring your own tent or rent one of ours. You can drive your vehicle to all of our campsites. The drive to camp is about 1/2 miles. Each site includes a fire pit, wood and trash bin. Cook your own meals or try and catch your own fish from the river. Campsites can be secluded or grouped. Each site comes with a picnic table, 1 bundle of wood and trash can. Stay for a night or longer period of time, come and enjoy the outdoors with us. We have lots of walking trails, fishing access, wildlife, kayaking and tubing (must be purchased through us). 2WD vehicles are ok except during wet conditions. There is also the Vollmer Farm, with seasonal produce a Full Coffee Shop with breakfast goodies and baked goods and not to mention their fabulous ice cream. They have goods from around NC including, eggs, honey, meats, beers, wine and more. There is a grocery store (Food Lion) about 15 minutes away. So you can stock up on supplies on your way to your next adventure. We are pet friendly!

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River Farm on the Neuse River Trail

13 sites · RVs, Tents17 acres · Clayton, NC

River Farm is a fantastic stop if you are cycling the Neuse River Trail and need an over night stay. We are a peaceful campsite located along the Greenway Trail 20 minutes from Downtown Raleigh and 10 minutes from Clayton. The farm offers private wooded meadows with direct access to the Greenway for walking and cycling. Campers can either rent a tent or bring their own, choosing between secluded spots, shaded areas, or open spaces. The campsite is accessible via a gravel farm track and is close to the Greenway, river, and main house for bathroom access. Nearby attractions include the Bailey Sarah William Preserve with 447 acres and 16.6 miles of multi-use trails, Sandy Pines Preserve with 563 acres of trails and fishing (18 minutes away), and Robertson Mill Pond for trails and seasonal kayaking (17 minutes away). For water activities, Neuse Adventures Canoe and Kayak Rentals is just 12 minutes away. River Farm offers a tranquil camping experience with the convenience of nearby Raleigh events, including the Walnut Creek Music Park, only 20 minutes away for concertgoers.

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Dragonfly Landing at Tranter’s Creek

1 site · RV2 acres · Greenville, NC

Dragonfly Landing is 2.59 acres of land in rural Eastern North Carolina. I live with my family on the eastern side of the property, and the camp site is on the western side. Tranter’s Creek is a beautiful, secluded, fairly narrow but deep creek that is perfect for kayaking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. I have lived here for 19 years, and I love watching the native plants and animals throughout the seasons. Dragonflies are abundant during the spring and summer months, and we have a lovely population of fireflies in late summer. There is a large, unused building near the campsite that serves as a pack house in the early 1900s and then as a clogging club in the 70s.Learn more about this land:Park your self-contained RV on the flat land, and you are right next to Tranter’s Creek which is excellent for kayaking, fishing, and wildlife watching. While there are a few houses behind me, my land faces the creek, and there are no other houses on the creek, so you will be able to enjoy the view. Common wildlife seen here are eagles, herons, the occasional anhinga, river otters, amphibians, and reptiles. The creek itself is about 15 feet deep in the middle. Common fish in the creek are bream. We also have crawfish! There is ample low space to put in your kayaks, and the creek is navigable and beautiful. There are no other houses on the creek in the general vicinity, so your exploring will be quiet and peaceful. My land is fully fenced, so there is no on site traffic of any kind other than my family of three. Outside the fence is farmland and low lying forest. My landscaping is minimal as I prefer the natural state of the flora and fauna. It is a nature lovers’ dream. We are centrally located between Greenville, Washington, and Williamston. We are a 15-20 minute drive from Greenville, NC, home of ECU and many locally owned restaurants and breweries. We are also a 15-20 minute drive from Washington, NC, with its gorgeous waterfront on the Pamlico, it’s many restaurants, and it’s brand new breweries and gin distillery. Williamston, home of the AG Center, is also 15 minutes away. I do have dogs, but they will not be loose during 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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Nick’s Nook

7 sites · Lodging, Tents13 acres · Chinquapin, NC

Our little private campground is a hidden jewel in the making. Each campsite is private. We are not a parking lot like so many campgrounds are these days. We are still currently working on infrastructure but are willing to host campers that are self sufficient at a reduced rate for now. We do have a fun play ground, hiking trails, a steam we lovingly named Alligator Gore (to keep the little ones out of the mud). We are pet friendly. Each site has a fire ring or fire pit. We have a full bathroom available. We have a small camp store. We have group camp sites, pull through RV / Camper sites and a few glamping cabins. Located only 40 minutes from the NC coast and much more affordable and less crowded. We are still growing so we do not have a pool yet but will have one in the future. We do have a kids and youth program with weekly crafts and other activities. Picnic tables are available on some sites. Almost across the street is a wonderful boat ramp and fishing spot on the Cape Fear River. Canoe down to a sand bank about a mile down river and have a romantic picnic. A Celtic themed restaurant, the Mad Boar, is just a 10 minute drive if you are looking for a unique farm to table experience. And Duplin Winery is just 15 minutes away with tastings and tours. Located just 10 minutes from I-40 off US 41 we are easily found. A diamond in the rough.

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Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

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River, stream, or creek camping near Goldsboro guide

Overview

Looking to camp near Goldsboro, North Carolina and be close to a river? Hipcamp has over 500 options specifically tailored to your preferences in that location. With options as low as $10 per night, you can find the perfect campsite that fits your budget. Check out some of the top campsites like Black River Camping Ventures (217 reviews), R.O.S.A. Land Campground (114 reviews), and Honah Lee Farms (92 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like pets, campfires, and trash disposal, and engage in activities such as fishing, surfing, and exploring historic sites. Start planning your river-side camping adventure with Hipcamp!