Beach Camping Near Holden Beach, North Carolina, US: 12 Best Beach Campsites 2025

Welcome to Hipcamp, the premier website for camping enthusiasts! If you're looking for a beach camping experience near Holden Beach, North Carolina, you're in luck. We have over 190 options available that cater specifically to beach lovers like you. With options starting at just $19 per night, you can enjoy the sand, surf, and sun without breaking the bank. Some of our top campsites in the area include Socastee Creek Seclusion (130 reviews), Star Fall Station (87 reviews), and Bright Star Farm (66 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities such as pet-friendly accommodations, cooking equipment, and potable water. Plus, you'll have plenty of exciting activities to choose from, including whitewater paddling, snow sports, and biking. So grab your sunscreen and get ready for a memorable beach camping getaway!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, the premier website for camping enthusiasts! If you're looking for a beach camping experience near Holden Beach, North Carolina, you're in luck. We have over 190 options available that cater specifically to beach lovers like you. With options starting at just $19 per night, you can enjoy the sand, surf, and sun without breaking the bank. Some of our top campsites in the area include Socastee Creek Seclusion (130 reviews), Star Fall Station (87 reviews), and Bright Star Farm (66 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities such as pet-friendly accommodations, cooking equipment, and potable water. Plus, you'll have plenty of exciting activities to choose from, including whitewater paddling, snow sports, and biking. So grab your sunscreen and get ready for a memorable beach camping getaway!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Ocean View Micro Farm

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43mi from Holden Beach · 3 sites · Tents · Wilmington, NC

Whatever your saltwater pleasure, you can enjoy yourself with friends and family at Ocean View Micro Farm. Eat fresh, local meats, eggs, seafood and vegetables while you're here, all easily accessible at nearby farms, markets and eateries. Camp on the Intracoastal Waterway overlooking pristine marshlands and wild barrier islands on the Atlantic Ocean. We offer two spacious campsites. Enjoy fishing, exploring by kayak, SUP or canoe from our launch over to sandy white beaches of Lea and Hutaff Islands. Boat rental companies will come pick you up for a tour, or a daily rental. We grow microgreens, herbs, flowers, blueberries, grapes, pecans and seasonal vegetables here. Our land is a haven for birds and pollinators with the many trees and shrubs that bloom and fruit though out the year. Grocery store, pharmacies, restaurants and an emergency hospital are within 7 miles. Sailfish Restaurant is a short walk away if you'd like to dine out but not drive. Please message us with any questions or requests.

2. Green Acres Private Campground

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10mi from Holden Beach · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Primitive Tent and Boondock Camping NO ELECTRIC or NO WATER HOOKUPS Portable Pottie Available To Rent. Primitive Tent and Boondock Camping NO ELECTRICAL OR WATER HOOKUPS Portable Pottie Available To Rent. Primitive Tent and Boondock Camping NO HOOKUPS Portable Pottie Available To Rent Located minutes from Ocean Isle Beach, Sunset Beach and Calabash! Located Between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach! Minutes away from Beaches, Attractions, Shops and Dining! Private and secluded grass-covered fields perfect for Boondocking and Tent Camping. Each site has a Picnic Table, Umbrella, Firepit and Complementary Citronella Oil Lamp. Pets are welcome! 5 gal Camp Showers available to Rent. Communal BBQ Grills. (Charcoal Not Included) Portable Pottie Available To Rent. Goods and Supplies available for Purchase or Rent during booking checkout. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!! For upcoming event schedules, specials and discounts! NEARBY DUMP STATIONS: *Brunswick Beaches Camping Resort 7200 KOA Drive Southwest Sunset Beach, North Carolina 28468 1-910-579-7562 M-Sat. 9am-4:30pm, Sun. 9am-2:30pm $20.00 Fee ____________ *Myrtle Beach State Park Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29575 1-843-238-5325 Water: Yes $5.00 Fee ____________ *Willow Tree Resort 520 Southern Sights Drive Longs, S.C. 29568 1-866-207-2267 $15.00 Fee ** Trailer Campers, Please Spray Your Undercarriages, Tires And Ground Supports With Outdoor Ant Spray Before and Upon Arriving.**

3. Isla Mas Afuera

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46mi from Holden Beach · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Murrells Inlet, SC

3.5 acre property, last remaining part of old inlet horse farm, with plenty of natural buffers from the few neighbors in our vicinity and between our camp sites, as well as the road. So close to everything the inlet area has to offer. Beaches, tidal inlet with boat ramps, Waccamaw River with boat ramps, restaurants, shops, bars, State Parks, nature preserves, fun attractions and much, much more, all just moments away. We are set up as a “primitive” camping experience, the property is kept very natural, unmanicured for the most part, little to no herbicides or insecticides used here. It’s a work in progress, is difficult for me to tackle chores due to physical disabilities, so some private areas are disorganized at this time. I live here full time, with two cats & 5 chickens whom are all free range. I live here in a double wide by myself, two outdoor cats. Deer, fox, rabbits, hawks and the like are common visitors. This is brand new to me, lots of improvements to be made in the future to make a guests stay even better, so for right now it’s bare bones. Can accommodate tents or certain campers. No pump out, no electricity or running water for “sites” yet, if ever, but running water is here and available for free. Additions to come soon: outdoor shower, available compost toilet available for rent while here, fresh herbs, vegetables, fresh local eggs, firewood, and covered gathering/ cooking area (not built yet) and much more, I’m really excited. Open to idea’s and options. No fireworks/ gunfire allowed at anytime, no “parties”, but gatherings, campfires, games and fun always welcome. I prefer meeting guests apon arrival to answer any questions and help all feel comfortable. I do have medical conditions that may prohibit it at times though.

4. Lakewood Camping Resort

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41mi from Holden Beach · 191 sites · Tents, RVs · Myrtle Beach, SC

Lakewood is a massive oceanfront playground for families. We are almost three hundred acres of family fun, with a half mile of beach, a full sized water park, two pools, a mini-golf course, nearly a dozen sports venues, bikes, pedal boats, kayaks, canoes, and the best atmosphere for celebrating Camping Culture you’ve ever experienced! Lakewood stretches along a full half mile of beach. That’s more sand between your toes than any other resort on the Grand Strand! Lakewood was the first to install its very own Water Park! Here, we have our olympic-sized pool, our giant water park slides and lazy river, our kiddie pool, our kid’s water park, live bands, deck space for you to catch some rays and even private pool-side Cabanas. We also have an indoor pool with a jacuzzi, and even a sun tanning deck! Myrtle Beach is the Mini Golf capital of the world but you don’t need to venture outside of the resort to play! We have our own 18-hole putt-putt course, River Town Golf! And right off of River Town’s docks you can launch into one of our many lakes on a pedal boat, a canoe, or a kayak! Or, right out front, grab yourself a bike and explore our almost three hundred acres! We also have oceanside basketball courts, pickleball and volleyball courts; as well as a beachfront playground, a disc golf oasis and a manicured cornhole pavilion. And you’ll never go hungry or thirsty with our Beach Bum Coffee House, Trading Post Snack Bar, The Crazy Mason Express & The Chicken Joint and our oceanside food truck options. Now, these are only some of the amazing things there are to do around Lakewood. We hope you’ll explore, meet people, stumble into incredible experiences, and let yourself be nature’s guest, at the resort that’s been changing the way you camp, since 1959.

5. Untouched at Livingston Creek

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28mi from Holden Beach · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · Bolton, NC

Livingston Creek Farmers Harvest is a unique find. From the century old farmhouse to the untouched forest to the farmland in between, the 20 acres offers travelers a moment of respite. Come and share in the solitude, renew a rebirth of your serenity at Livingston Creek! Learn more about this land: Livingston Creek Farmers Harvest sits on 20 acres of Our Corner of God's Country! We feature a century old restored farmhouse with its charm preserved that will take you back in time... it's available for parties! A seafood market, produce market and nursery are on site too. You can pet and feed the live farm animals... donkeys, chickens, ducks and rabbits to name a few! Pitch your tent under the stars and share your nights with all things wild in SouthEastern North Carolina... beaver, squirrels, birds, wild turkeys and more! North Carolina's sandy shores are 20 minutes away... so bring your paddle board and sunscreen!

6. Pine forest, 5 minutes to the beach

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27mi from Holden Beach · 16 sites · Tents · Wilmington, NC

Learn more about this land: Back yard has 1 acre, for a tent set up. Small fire would be fine. 5-minute drive to beach, area for a car/truck. Water hose for shower, Outdoor power available, Compost potty. Tent campers $55.00 a night; RV spot $65.00 power is a 30amp plug in* and a compost toilet, shower on a tree. Coming soon Glamping Shed, insulated, wired power, sheetrock, LVP floor $90.00 a night. *Check-in starts at 1pm *No late-night check-in. 7pm latest. *Check-out at 11am. No late night check-ins

Public campgrounds near Holden Beach

Relaxing during sunset in an Eno hammock at the group campsite off of the swamp trail.

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Carolina Beach Campground

25mi from Holden Beach · 81 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carolina Beach State Park

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Lake Waccamaw Campground

27mi from Holden Beach · 4 sites · in Lake Waccamaw State Park

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Myrtle Beach Campground

39mi from Holden Beach · 296 sites · Tents, RVs · in Myrtle Beach State Park

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Singletary Lake Campground

47mi from Holden Beach · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Singletary Lake State Park

Stories from the community

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Jess

2 weeks ago

16 ft car

2 nights at Isla Mas Afuera

I really enjoyed my stay here. Scott is a wonderful host. The site was easy to get into, very well taken care of, and private. The location is central & convenient to everything nearby. It is truly a haven for camping in an area that has otherwise been gentrified & built up. Thank you for the hospitality, Scott! Looking forward to another stay.

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Jamese

2 weeks ago

26 ft Class C

With kids

Weekend Trip to Green Acres Private Campground

Wow! What an awesome, peaceful and secluded, but still close to everything spot! For off-griders, this was perfect for us! And Connie was a pleasure to work with! Definitely recommend!

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Geoff

2 weeks ago

40 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Green Acres Private Campground

I came here in early November and wound up extending my stay twice because we enjoyed it so much. Connie and Jeff have a beautiful well maintained piece of property with plenty of level ground for the camper. There were several trails I explored with my pets and plenty of wood for fires at night. Plus only a 15 minute drive to the beach. It felt very private and safe the whole time I was there. I hope to be back someday!

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Giancarlo

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Ocean View Micro Farm

Fantastic - great host! Went above and beyond to make sure we were settled and knew where things were.

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Ethan

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Green Acres Private Campground

It was a absolutely wonderful stay! Very peaceful and clean! We will definitely be back soon!

Kindell

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Isla Mas Afuera

We loved camping at scott’s spot!! he was extremely considerate from the moment we pulled in, he even had treats and a ball ready for our pups the spot is tucked behind on his land and could adjust to small/big families and had everything we needed for tent camping (plus more) and he even surprised us with eggs from his chicken to cook for breakfast. the area is both away from the hustle and bustle but also close enough to the beach and food. overall, super generous man who we can tell loves company, we could have sat and talked to him for hours but unfortunately we were short on time, thanks for everything you did for us, scott!!

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Denise

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Green Acres Private Campground

We liked the way the campsites were spread out and that they were well kept. Loved the little touches Connie added to each site.

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Sandy

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Ocean View Micro Farm

Jane showed above-and-beyond kindness and made sure I had everything I needed, and even some special touches -for my special occasion trip- that I would never have thought of or expected. Her space is super laidback and “personal.” The platform was easily accessible to get to and from my car, really clean and comfortable, with a really great view and places to relax! I look forward to coming back!

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Jens

August 2025

31 ft campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to Isla Mas Afuera

Scott is a very friendly and helpful host. Our inverter was having problems, but he did everything in his power to help us. We had a pleasant chat. We'd be happy to come back anytime.

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Victoria

August 2025

30 ft pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lakewood Camping Resort

Such a great camping resort me and my kids loved it and wish we could’ve stayed longer.

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Margaret

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Ocean View Micro Farm

Jane is a wonderful host and makes you feel very welcome on her land. We booked the honey house and pavilion with a big group and had the best time. There is great water access and although the camp sites are close together and near residents, there is great wood cover which maintains privacy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would recommend good bug spray and battery powered fans!

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August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Green Acres Private Campground

Camp is great and well kept. Lots of space and very private but still close to anything and everything you could want. It's close to the beach so of course it's going to be hot and humid with mosquitos so be prepared if you have a tent in the hot months!

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Darren

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Green Acres Private Campground

Very enjoyable location with good camp sites that are clean and secluded so it's perfect for those seeking a less crowded location for camping

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Michael

July 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Pine forest, 5 minutes to the beach

The location is great to be secluded and so close to everything. The host is very helpful. If you’re lucky, you may spot the white rabbit! My son loved it.

Leslie

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Ocean View Micro Farm

Jane was a lovely and welcoming host! She made sure that we had everything we needed. Even though we booked the Honey house, we preferred camping on the grassy area by the ICW, so she was totally ok with the change! We saw the almost full moon rise over the water and saw a gorgeous sunrise the next morning.

Oceanview Microfarm is saltwater paradise. Come play.

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Regan

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Ocean View Micro Farm

We had the most amazing time camping here! The spot was beautiful and the host did such an amazing job making sure we were comfortable on site! We will definitely be back.

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Ghennie

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Green Acres Private Campground

Great service great service. Great service. Great service. Great service

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Ivonne

July 2025

2 nights at Isla Mas Afuera

Scott was very hospitable, despite us checking in very late due to bad weather on the road he was there to greet us and show us the spot. He kindly offered for BBQ, and even surprised us with some fresh watermelon. The campsite is very close to town, Walmart, gas stations, the beach, though being in a secluded spot. **Make sure to bring mosquito repellent.

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Chelsie

June 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Ocean View Micro Farm

Jane is so sweet and accommodating! Her property is gorgeous with beautiful views, plants, and a restaurant next door! We pitched our tents down by the water and could see the stars, hear the lapping, and watch the boats come and go. Will definitely go visit again :)