The best campgrounds near Greenville, North Carolina with swimming

In Greenville, swimmers land plenty of choices—98 campsites cater to anyone craving a dip. Most spots sit close to water or even boast private swimming holes. Average price per night: $47, but deals start at $40 if you book early. You’ll find campsites like Bright Star Farm (81 reviews) and Potters Marine & Campsites (8 reviews) drawing regulars for their easy access to the water. Toilets, campfires, and pet-friendly rules come standard at most locations. Off the water, hiking trails and wildlife sightings fill the hours between swims. Pack your towel, prep for s’mores, and pick your launch spot—Greenville’s swimming-friendly campsites are ready when you are.

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Top-rated campgrounds

In Greenville, swimmers land plenty of choices—98 campsites cater to anyone craving a dip. Most spots sit close to water or even boast private swimming holes. Average price per night: $47, but deals start at $40 if you book early. You’ll find campsites like Bright Star Farm (81 reviews) and Potters Marine & Campsites (8 reviews) drawing regulars for their easy access to the water. Toilets, campfires, and pet-friendly rules come standard at most locations. Off the water, hiking trails and wildlife sightings fill the hours between swims. Pack your towel, prep for s’mores, and pick your launch spot—Greenville’s swimming-friendly campsites are ready when you are.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Bright Star Farm

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37mi from Greenville · 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!

2. Sunset Cove on the Neuse River

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37mi from Greenville · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Bridgeton, NC

Need to recharge, reconnect and truly escape it all? This is your place. Our property is a unique, healing place to unplug surrounded by the beauty of eastern North Carolina. Nestled along the Neuse River with 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 most unforgettable sunsets, overwhelming peace, tranquility and a supreme connection back to nature. With only a 10 minute drive to historic downtown New Bern and a 30-40 minute drive to the beach, 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 personal home is located on the property, but we give our campers space and privacy during their visit. A few notes: -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. -Our 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 and electricity. There is no shower available. -This is eastern NC, and there are plenty of wildlife and bugs. -Dogs are welcome but must be leashed at all times. -The campsite is located on the peninsula of our property but if you are more comfortable camping away from the riverfront you are able to move over to the pond as well (there is also a fire pit there).

3. Potters Marine & Campsites

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41mi from Greenville · 1 site · Tent, RV · Bath, NC

almost 4 acres of land with full operating Marina, bring a boat and launch it for free at our boat ramp, keep it in the water tied to our dock for the duration of your stay, Very quite family friendly, laid back family owned marina, at the end of a private road with plenty of open space. Convenience of a bath house at the marine, available for you to also. use.

Public campgrounds near Greenville

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Goose Creek Campground

28mi from Greenville · 15 sites · in Goose Creek State Park

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Cliffs of the Neuse Campground

38mi from Greenville · 39 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

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Fishers Landing

47mi from Greenville · 1 site · in Croatan National Forest

Catfish Lake Boat Launch

48mi from Greenville · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Croatan National Forest

Catfish Waterfowl Impoundment

49mi from Greenville · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Croatan National Forest

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Flanners Beach Campground

49mi from Greenville · 39 sites · Tents, RVs · in Croatan National Forest

Stories from the community

Will

1 week ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sunset Cove on the Neuse River

Awesome stay as usual. I have 20 sunset pics on my phone everytime we stay.

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Emily

October 2025

19 ft pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Potters Marine & Campsites

John and Tammy were so friendly. The area and fishing were great. Very peaceful. The bathroom was also very convenient and nice to have!

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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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James

June 2025

22 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Bright Star Farm

Awesome experience! John was awesome, clean working bathroom on site and lots of animals to see.

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Morgan

June 2025

25 ft Class C

2 nights at Bright Star Farm

We enjoyed our stay at Bright Star Farms! The hosts were great and the animals were vocal. The hosts were really responsive when we asked questions and very accommodating.

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Monica

May 2025

36 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Potters Marine & Campsites

Had a fantastic stay at this RV site. The hookups were reliable, the grounds were clean and serene, and the hosts were friendly and welcoming. Peaceful surroundings!! Definitely recommend and would stay again!

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Nathin

May 2025

Tent

With kids

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.

William

May 2025

24 ft Class B

With pets

1 night at Potters Marine & Campsites

This was a perfect place to spend the night, heading home from Ocracoke, just a short drive from the Swan Quarter ferry. Water, power and a nice level spot, provided everything we needed. We would be happy to go back next time, and highly recommend. Super quiet, safe, and plenty of room to walk around with the dog.

Dawn

February 2025

22 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Bright Star Farm

Beautiful farm with all you need for a quiet relaxing stay. Elec hook up and water available and a real bathroom! Second time here and I am sure it won't be the last. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Cheryl

December 2024

23 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Sunset Cove on the Neuse River

We absolutely loved this space! Spanish moss, river front, big sky, birds, jumping fish made for a peaceful retreat. The bathroom was a big bonus as well as a nice fire pit. We hope to return soon!