The best river, stream, or creek glamping near Holden Beach, North Carolina

If you're looking for a camping experience that's a step above traditional tent camping, glamping might be the way to go. And if you're a fan of spending time near the river, you're in luck: Hipcamp offers over 120 options for glamping near the Holden Beach area of North Carolina. Some of the most popular options include Thompson Farm at Brickyard Pl (92 reviews), JCO at Lee Baysden Pond (89 reviews), and Legacy Farms Leisure Area (80 reviews). Prices for glamping near Holden Beach start as low as $20 per night, with an average price of $35 per night. Popular amenities include showers, toilets, and trash facilities, while guests can enjoy a variety of activities including paddling, biking, and snow sports.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for a camping experience that's a step above traditional tent camping, glamping might be the way to go. And if you're a fan of spending time near the river, you're in luck: Hipcamp offers over 120 options for glamping near the Holden Beach area of North Carolina. Some of the most popular options include Thompson Farm at Brickyard Pl (92 reviews), JCO at Lee Baysden Pond (89 reviews), and Legacy Farms Leisure Area (80 reviews). Prices for glamping near Holden Beach start as low as $20 per night, with an average price of $35 per night. Popular amenities include showers, toilets, and trash facilities, while guests can enjoy a variety of activities including paddling, biking, and snow sports.

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1. River Island Venture Resort

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25mi from Holden Beach · 25 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Longs, SC

We are located just 7 miles from North Myrtle Beach on the Waccamaw River. We have a private 48 acre island with a 2 bedroom Treehouse and SURVIVOR Games plus our 14 acre Outpost that you can drive to with Glamping Tents and primitive campsites. We offer kayak rentals and guided tours, pontoon boat tours, Sunset S'mores with Owl Call and so much more.

2. A Tranquil Town Creek, Winnabow, NC

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21mi from Holden Beach · 15 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Leland, NC

Three acres of dispersed camping availability ideal for RVs, or your own tent. No RV hook-ups. Located on Town Creek with water access and centrally located for your New Hanover and Brunswick County adventures! Where? Winnabow, NC 34.1601120, -78.0936740 On site amenities: Port-a-potty and trash can. We can also guide you to fresh water or arrange for 5-gallon increments if you need for washing hands or dishes. (Solar camp shower coming soon) Where to eat and what to do? • 5 miles from Leland, NC restaurants and grocery stores - please inquire for a list of recommendations (Leland has some gems!!!) • 11 miles from the USS North Carolina Battleship • 12 miles from Historic downtown Wilmington and even more fine dining options. Choose your own beach adventure! We are an equal distance from the best beaches in New Hanover and Brunswick county, NC • 22 miles from Wrightsville Beach (New Hanover) • 22 miles from Oak Island (Brunswick) • 18 miles from Southport. (Brunswick) • 18 miles from historic Moore’s Creek National Battlefield - the site of the first victory of the Revolutionary War. • 61 miles from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (1hr 15min drive) We keep the 2-acre open field mowed and clear for dispersed camping, with options for full sun, or partial shade for those warm afternoons. Park your RV, or pitch your own tent on level ground and enjoy water access for your personal canoe or kayak (at your own risk.) On site leisure activities: Horseshoes (disc golf on request) fresh water catch and release fishing. Come enjoy primitive Eastern NC camping at its finest - pack it in/pack it out applies for our guests. Again, we do have a trash bin on site. Easy Access off US 17 Benson Road NE. A privately maintained Dirt Road located off Zion Church Road - driving through the grass is also an option if you don’t feel comfortable driving the dirt road.

3. Laurel Oaks Estate

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44mi from Holden Beach · 6 sites · RVs, Lodging · Conway, SC

We are 20 miles from Myrtle Beach, and just a short drive to beautiful downtown Conway, SC. There you will find shopping, amazing restaurants, and the Riverwalk. Alongside the tent is a fire pit, hammock, cornhole, picnic table, and gas grill. Take a stroll on one of our many trails that backs up to the National Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy fishing and take a ride in the paddleboat, johnboat, and kayaks on our pond near your campsite.

4. Peaceful Pastures Retreat

46mi from Holden Beach · 2 sites · Lodging · Rocky Point, NC

Welcome to The Barn Loft at Peaceful Pastures Retreat! The Barn Loft is surrounded by horse pastures, nature trails, a quiet stream and wetland wildlife. Experience the coastal NC lifestyle with semi-private access to the Cape Fear River just 5 minutes away, and access to the Intracoastal Waterway 20 minutes away! The Barn Loft is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Topsail Island, Wrightsville beach and Historical Downtown Wilmington. The Barn Loft features 2 balconies with incredible views of the sunrise and sunset, as well as a view of the horses and miniature donkeys during meal time. Peaceful Pastures Retreat is the perfect retreat to unplug and unwind.

5. The Secret Sanctuary Farm

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38mi from Holden Beach · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Castle Hayne, NC

The Secret Sanctuary Farm is a co/op located on a portion of Prince George Creek that has a double Oxbow or hairpin turns in the creek. This unique feature prevented loggers from logging the property. As a result, there are many huge old-growth trees on the property as well as a variety of fauna and flora. A truly unique blend of farmland. Including an assortment of friendly animals to interact with. Woodland, wetlands, and a deep spring fed fresh water creek that connects to the Cape Fear River. This is a working farm. Please do not Open any gates to the animals. The fruits and vegetables on the farm are for the members of the farm. Eggs from our chickens will be provided for you to use for breakfast. If you happen to choose a campsite with a kitchen. There is a coffee pot and all cooking utensils. There are four permanent 4 shelters on the property. Composting toilets. Showers are still in the works. All of the shelters have their own composting toilets. Small propane heaters are available for each shelter. The first 1gallon bottle off propane is free with your stay. it will last 5-7 hrs. each additional bottles will cast $6.00 per bottle. There is also solar, powered lights, usb charging stations, fans, and air coolers. each Conestego hut has a locking front door to keep your belongings safe Campfires, hiking, canoeing and kayaking. Kayaks, canoes and lifejackets are available. All the Wilmington beaches are within 30 minutes.

6. Boho Hideaway

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16mi from Holden Beach · 1 site · Lodging · Carolina Shores, NC

This Secluded Glamping site is located on a private, forested estate near the coast. Boho Hideaway allows you to unplug & recharge in nature. MINUTES from both North & South Carolina Beaches and the Intracoastal Waterway. The property features a nice lake for fishing as well as a creek along the back side and a hiking trail through the woods.

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

Stories from the community

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Jim

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to River Island Venture Resort

1st time camping here and it was wonderful. Staff is extremely attentive and nice. Very laid back and unstressful which is really what your looking for on a weekend getaway to recharge from the day to day. The glamping tent we booked was extremely clean and comfortable overlooking the river making it very tranquil. If you bring children, the site has a myriad of events and activities to keep them busy and having fun. The whole facility is extremely well kept and a lot of thought and effort was put in to create the appropriate holiday theme of the season (we were there late Oct and it looked fabulous). We are definitely going to book another stay there especially with all the warm weather activities they have like kayaking and tubing. We might consider one of thier more excluded camping sites that they offer. Very much recommend checking it out whether old or young.

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Dawn

October 2025

3 nights at Laurel Oaks Estate

Everything was perfect . All supplies needed were there, just needed food, drinks and firewood(is available to purchase on site) Very clean , huge camping lot, beautiful grounds and owners aimed to please. Can’t wait to go back!!!

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Lillian

August 2025

2 nights at Laurel Oaks Estate

The horse trailer is way worth the hype. Beautiful scenery and great location.

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Wadedale

August 2025

Weekend Trip to The Secret Sanctuary Farm

Words can’t express how wonderful their campsite is! The cabins have comfortable beds, there is everything and anything you would need to stay for a weekend or longer. All you need to bring is food , whatever comfort items you personally want. They have everything! They have grills, fishing equipment, kayaks, life vest, firewood, power to charge phones, bug spray, fans, grilling/ cooking equipment. This is a once in a lifetime place. It is such an amazing special place, tucked back in the woods next to a creek with plenty of shade, chairs , fire rings , shower , camp toilets, dock to fish off of. Plenty of catfish, bowfin, bluegill, bass to find. Each cabin is slightly bigger than the bed , it has solar powered lights that also can charge your phone. Private camp toilets, shower that is from the creek water , and the peace and quiet is unimaginable. James and Sola are amazing people, the nicest people you will find. Anything you need they are there to help. Their farm is a sanctuary that they tend to with animals that are kid safe , chickens, horses, goats and many more. The pride and love they have for their property for your camping adventure is worth every second you are there and every penny. Perfect for romantic spot, a getaway, mental health, whatever your reason is this is the place for you. HIGHLY recommend. The solitude and experience is unbelievable. Message them for any questions and they are quick to help. James and Sola , thank you again! I wish yall the best

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Brenda

August 2025

2 nights at Boho Hideaway

This was a great experience! The yurt was awesome and the hosts had everything you would need to enjoy yourself. It rained for the 2 days we were there, but the yurt stood strong with no leaks. I loved listening to the rain on the tent at night. The short walk to separate cottage had a fully equipped kitchenette, washer/dryer, and the bathroom was huge with a fantastic waterfall shower head. We had a small issue with the washer that just a phone call to the hosts was made, and they were there in minutes to fix it. It is located within 5 miles to the beach and was just a short drive to great waterfront restaurants! We will definitely be back! I highly recommend The Boho Hideaway!

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Jack

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Laurel Oaks Estate

We stayed at little bear and had a fantastic time! The bed was very comfortable and the tent had everything you could need to cook, eat, and even had an AC unit! Very helpful in the July heat. We paddled around on the pond and enjoyed making s'mores on the campfire. Krystl met with us and allowed us to pet and feed the horses which were beautiful. Overall an amazing glamping experience. Would definitely recommend!

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Nathan

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Laurel Oaks Estate

We loved the horse trailer mini-house. It was perfect for our weekend in the area. Careful with the hot water. It is very hot and tricky to get the hot/cold mix just right.

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Jennica

July 2025

2 nights at The Secret Sanctuary Farm

James and Sola were very nice and welcoming! We stayed at Lokis lookout and enjoyed the serenity! Feeding the animals was a nice welcome to the property, and a great way to start off a quiet camping weekend. We found it super convenient that there was lots of camping equipment for cooking that was made available!

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Tatum

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Laurel Oaks Estate

We loved staying in the Little Bear! The amenities this space has to offer are endless - lovely outdoor shower with provided towels, covered porch, fire pit and chairs, very clean portapotty, farm fresh eggs (that were delicious!), a grill and all the kitchen wear needed to cook, a mini fridge, flashlights if you’ve forgotten yours, extra blankets, a space heater/cooling unit, indoor and outdoor games, and usb ports connected to the bed for electronics charging. Each site is spaced out enough that you only see people when they are driving to/from their site. It feels very secluded and private. The nature is beautiful; with the pond, trails, and all of the animal sounds! The estate is close enough to the beach that we were able to spend the day at Litchfield Beach and stop at Broadway on the Beach on the way back. We loved it and hope to bring our friends to Laurel Oak’s Estate for a group trip soon!

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mamata

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Laurel Oaks Estate

Our stay here was so peaceful! The place is exactly as described and has been curated with really thoughtful details that made it feel cozy and welcoming. It was the perfect spot for our visit to Myrtle Beach, close enough to everything, but quiet enough to relax and unwind. Definitely recommend!

Carolina

May 2025

3 nights at Laurel Oaks Estate

Had such a great time at Little Bear! It was my first time glamping and I honestly loved it. The spot is super peaceful with beautiful views and a lake nearby. My partner and I went for morning jogs and even spotted some animals from the nearby farm. The tent had everything we needed, and the bed and linens were super cozy. We grabbed eggs and firewood from them too, which made for an awesome breakfast and some s’mores by the fire. It’s really close to Myrtle Beach, so you get that quiet nature vibe but still near all the fun. Hosts were super friendly and easy to communicate with. Definitely recommend Little Bear <3

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Nicholas

April 2025

Weekend Trip to Laurel Oaks Estate

We loved our weekend getaway in the Little Bear. This was exactly what we needed to get away for the weekend. It was very private even with other sites nearby. The hosts thought of everything that you would need to camp, cook, and have fun. It was very well done and we would definitely stay here again!!

Turbo and I reading and relaxing while the guy fishes

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Allison

April 2025

Weekend Trip to Laurel Oaks Estate

It was literal perfection from start to finish! It’s the sweetest area, so remote and quaint! All the wildlife; fishing, turkeys and everything that you can expect to come along in the Lowcountry! Besides the fact that it is the cutest set up, the bed was super comfy, they had all the essentials you could possibly think of. I will 100% be back! Thank you for a wonderful weekend far enough away to feel like I got away but close enough for emergencies!

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Amy

March 2025

With pets

3 nights at Laurel Oaks Estate

This was such a lovely, peaceful location. We had such a great stay. The hosts were very nice, everything was so clean, and it was so reasonably priced.