The best campgrounds near Goldsboro, North Carolina with swimming

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience near Goldsboro, North Carolina, with a preference for swimming, we've got you covered. With over 430 options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect campsite that suits your needs. Looking for reviews? Check out our top campsites like Black River Camping Ventures (217 reviews), Lakeside Retreats @ Walnut Hill (195 reviews), and R.O.S.A. Land Campground (114 reviews). Our campsites offer popular amenities such as pets, toilets, and trash facilities. Plus, you can enjoy activities like off-roading, wind sports, and fishing. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $10, camping near Goldsboro, North Carolina has never been more affordable and enjoyable. Happy camping!

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Drone shot overlooking tent sites and farmed fields.

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience near Goldsboro, North Carolina, with a preference for swimming, we've got you covered. With over 430 options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect campsite that suits your needs. Looking for reviews? Check out our top campsites like Black River Camping Ventures (217 reviews), Lakeside Retreats @ Walnut Hill (195 reviews), and R.O.S.A. Land Campground (114 reviews). Our campsites offer popular amenities such as pets, toilets, and trash facilities. Plus, you can enjoy activities like off-roading, wind sports, and fishing. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $10, camping near Goldsboro, North Carolina has never been more affordable and enjoyable. Happy camping!

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1. JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

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42mi from Goldsboro · 27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Chinquapin, NC

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. Quiet time enforced 10pm-6am. Check in strictly 2-8pm. We do not allow late check ins. We meet and greet all guests.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. 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 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".

2. Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

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49mi from Goldsboro · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Linden, NC

50+ acres of woods, water and walking/Rolling trails with two small lakes and a STOL runway for experienced ultralight and short takeoff and landing aircraft pilots only! Room for RV’s but no power or sewer service. Room for mountain bikes, hiking, drone racing and flying, R/C float planes and RC boat racing, Flying, fishing, boating and aswimming at your own risk. Primitive camping, Trackchair and all terrain handicap accessible trail around lake. Access to potable drinking water

3. Bright Star Farm

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36mi from Goldsboro · 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!

4. The Cozy Heron Glamping

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48mi from Goldsboro · 5 sites · Lodging · Lillington, NC

Please note that a $49 CLEANING FEE is added to each booking. Hi there! The Cozy Heron is an 𝙞𝙣-𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙣, riverside glamping resort. Noises of traffic from nearby highway is audible. Each wagon is equipped with calming sound machines that also double as bluetooth speakers to assist guests who may be bothered by sounds of nearby traffic. We currently have five covered wagons and one bath house. The property offers a community stone patio, firepit, grilling area, and large expansive lawn. The upper Cape Fear River flows below the property and Adirondack chairs and a few hammocks are conveniently located around the wagons and entire property for relaxation and pretty views! The Cozy Heron property shares borders a very popular seasonal river outfitter (Cape Fear River Adventures in Lillington, NC). Cape Fear River Adventures offers paddling classes, summer day camp, canoe/kayak/SUP rentals, and river tubing. Just a quick 2 minute walk from your covered wagon will also bring you to an on-site restaurant and bar: The Riverside Restaurant & Bar. The Riverside has a full bar, delicious, stone-fired pizza, smashed burgers, fresh salads and sandwiches, and more! They may also have live music performances throughout the spring and summer months. Raven Rock State Park is just a 15 minute drive away. Surrounding towns like Fuquay-Varina, Angier, and Holly Springs offer more shops and restaurants if Lillington doesn't have enough for you! Raleigh and all of its nightlife, museums, and markets is just 45 minutes away from The Cozy Heron Glamping.

Public campgrounds near Goldsboro

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Cliffs of the Neuse Campground

11mi from Goldsboro · 39 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

Stories from the community

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Jamison

5 days ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

Really great camping spot! Good host and plenty of room

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Wayne

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

It felt secluded from others at the camp itself. The site was clean and very close to the water. The host were extremely gracious.

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Rachael

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

Contessa and her husband were very friendly and helpful. The area was very peaceful and an otter and a nutria came swimming by our site! The bathroom was very clean and well stocked.

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Jake

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

Another great stay at JCO! Can’t wait to come back again!!

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Brenden

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

Was a great stay! Very nice to have the lake all to ourselves. Would recommend to anyone wanting to get away.

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Andrew

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

Quiet and beautiful. Would definitely visit again.

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Trevor

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

Excellent spot away from the city but not to far out of the way. Right on the water side made for excellent mornings sitting around the fire enjoying coffee and enjoying the view. The host was exceptional with everything from first meet and great to departure. If you want a quite relaxing weekend away I would highly recommend this spot.

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Robin

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

Peace and quiet place to relax and fish for shiners. Plenty of firewood if you have a chainsaw. Plenty of flat ground for 10x10 tent. Shaded by the lake and sunny by the field.

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Joe

October 2025

15 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Scott’s Lakeview Camp and Park

Nice little pond with some fish. Tossed my line in and caught something in 5 minutes. Great for little kids. Pond was glass in the morning, it felt like I was hours away in the middle of nowhere.

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Andersen

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

10/10. Great Lake view and boat launch point. Had everything I needed and easy to get to.

Chaeli

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

Second time here!! Love this site so much! Will definitely be coming back for another stay in the future.

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Robert

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

Contessa was awesome. The camp site was great, right near the water with plenty of space and great sunset views. We will be coming 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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Tampa

September 2025

32 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

Great communication, extremely rapid response to text messages.

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Demetrius

September 2025

30 ft travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

Wasn't in the usual spot, but still enjoyed ourselves. Mr. Tyler and Ms. Contessa always make sure guests are comfortable and welcome.

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Maxine

September 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

This campsite was so quiet and quaint. A family oriented spot near a decent sized pond with campfires and other amenities available (i.e. kayaks). Owners are wonderful, kind folks. Would definitely recommend for a quiet weekend getaway. Especially for those new to RV-ing.

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John

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

It was nice and peaceful. Our son loved the fishing.

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Sherri

September 2025

33 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

We loved staying at JCO & our already looking to book again. Such a beautiful, peaceful place with wonderful hosts! Tessa & her husband are so sweet and helpful plus pumped tanks on checkout. So accommodating for our Girl Scout Family camping trip. Fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing available plus small swing set area for little ones. Camp in the rough or glamping with water & electric hookups both are available. Small store with bail, firewood & accessories on site. Note there is no bath house with showers available & only portable toilets at this time.