Discover the best campgrounds near Greenville, North Carolina with swimming

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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.

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!

Camp Warne

5 sites · Tents30 acres · Richlands, NC

Great for groups and family-friendly. We are developing the 30 acres of Camp Warne to give nature and animal lovers a meaningful and memorable experience. Camping areas: on the trail, beside the pond, an RV hookup, and the Inn & Out Guesthouse (near the main house) provide plenty of space for individuals and groups. Game tables, corn hole, fire pit, and grill. We offer eggs fresh every morning as part of your camping stay.

Potters Marine & Campsites

1 site · RV1 acre · Bath, NC

1 acre of vacant land with full access of our 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.

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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.

Intercoastal Seclusion in NC

4 sites · RVsHobucken, NC

Water property nestled among the finger creeks on the North Carolina's intercoastal waterway. Truly off-the-grid.Learn more about this land:Pull up your camper or pitch your tenant on our large 8+ acre waterfront slice of heaven. Nestled among the pine and hardwood perimeter, this lot is great for fishing or kayaking, SUPing or just watching the occasional dolphin pass through the brackish river inlet that feeds North Carolina's intracoastal waterway.

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Intercoastal Seclusion in NC

4 sites · RVsHobucken, NC

Water property nestled among the finger creeks on the North Carolina's intercoastal waterway. Truly off-the-grid.Learn more about this land:Pull up your camper or pitch your tenant on our large 8+ acre waterfront slice of heaven. Nestled among the pine and hardwood perimeter, this lot is great for fishing or kayaking, SUPing or just watching the occasional dolphin pass through the brackish river inlet that feeds North Carolina's intracoastal waterway.

Camp Warne

5 sites · Tents30 acres · Richlands, NC

Great for groups and family-friendly. We are developing the 30 acres of Camp Warne to give nature and animal lovers a meaningful and memorable experience. Camping areas: on the trail, beside the pond, an RV hookup, and the Inn & Out Guesthouse (near the main house) provide plenty of space for individuals and groups. Game tables, corn hole, fire pit, and grill. We offer eggs fresh every morning as part of your camping stay.

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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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.

Camp Warne

5 sites · Tents30 acres · Richlands, NC

Great for groups and family-friendly. We are developing the 30 acres of Camp Warne to give nature and animal lovers a meaningful and memorable experience. Camping areas: on the trail, beside the pond, an RV hookup, and the Inn & Out Guesthouse (near the main house) provide plenty of space for individuals and groups. Game tables, corn hole, fire pit, and grill. We offer eggs fresh every morning as part of your camping stay.

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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Goose Creek State Park

Bath, North Carolina

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Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

Seven Springs, North Carolina

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Croatan National Forest

Neuse Forest, North Carolina

Camping near Greenville with swimming guide

Overview

Greenville, North Carolina (not to be confused with Greenville, South Carolina) is a leafy city close to the Pamlico Sound and Atlantic Coast. Surrounded by forest parks and seated on the banks of the Tar River, the town offers ample access to paddling, fishing, hiking, biking, and camping opportunities. It’s a 90-minute drive to Atlantic Ocean beach camping at Hammocks Beach State Park, and just a bit further to the barrier islands of the Crystal Coast and the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Whether you’re looking for a quick nature excursion from Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill or a scenic break from an I-95 road trip, Greenville makes for a great camping getaway.

Where to go

Greenville Surrounds

Drive-up camping can be found right at River Park North, where paddlers using the Pamlico-Tar River Water Trail can access camping along the route. Even better, Greenville has rental shops right in town for easy kayaking or standup paddleboarding on the Tar River. The Greenville Greenway and the Bicycle Post Trails mountain biking area are two much-loved local trail systems as well.

Goose Creek State Park

You can paddle the Pamlico River and cruise the boardwalk around a swamp of cypress trees and Spanish moss just 45 minutes east of Greenville at Goose Creek State Park. The Goose Creek campground has both tent camping and RV camping sites with picnic tables, fire rings, restrooms, and showers.

Hammocks Beach State Park

Hammocks Beach State Park is an awesome beach park comprising three barrier islands on the Atlantic coast. The islands are accessible by ferry or paddling and feature coveted car-free beach camping.

Cape Lookout National Seashore

The Cape Lookout National Seashore preserves 56 miles of Outer Banks islands with sandy beaches. Ferries to these islands launch out of Harkers Island and Beaufort, about two hours southeast of Greenville, and once on the stretch of sand, campers can pitch their tent in most island areas (with some exceptions). Surfing, swimming, shelling, fishing, crabbing, and clamming are popular activities—just don’t miss the park’s famous Shackleford Banks island, home to wild horses.

When to go

Greenville’s subtropical climate allows for camping year-round, though summer brings the warmest weather, biggest crowds, and most access. Many barrier island ferries do not operate in winter; for instance, the Cape Lookout National Seashore ferries tend to run from April to November only. Winter brings cold-weather camping anyway, with lows in the 30s and highs in the 50s.