The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Leland, North Carolina

Looking for a pet-friendly camping experience near Leland, North Carolina? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 770 options in the area, you're bound to find the perfect campground for you and your furry friend. Whether you're looking for a rustic tent site or a cozy cabin, there's something for everyone. Check out some of the top campsites in the area, like Black River Camping Ventures (217 reviews), Cedar Creek Campground at Elease (175 reviews), and Socastee Creek Seclusion (130 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like showers, pet-friendly spaces, and trash disposal. And don't miss out on the exciting activities in the area, such as wildlife watching, exploring historic sites, and off-roading (OHV). So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!

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Looking for a pet-friendly camping experience near Leland, North Carolina? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 770 options in the area, you're bound to find the perfect campground for you and your furry friend. Whether you're looking for a rustic tent site or a cozy cabin, there's something for everyone. Check out some of the top campsites in the area, like Black River Camping Ventures (217 reviews), Cedar Creek Campground at Elease (175 reviews), and Socastee Creek Seclusion (130 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like showers, pet-friendly spaces, and trash disposal. And don't miss out on the exciting activities in the area, such as wildlife watching, exploring historic sites, and off-roading (OHV). So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!

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1. Pine forest, 5 minutes to the beach

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9.3mi from Leland · 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

2. Glamping Cabin

9.3mi from Leland · 1 site · Lodging · Wilmington, NC

Glamping Cabin is a small shed converted into an insulated sheetrock wired room for up to two people, has a couch that pulls out to a 3/4 bed 48" wide and long enough for two to sleep on clean sheets. TV with streaming and a small fridge. AC and a window. Small but 5 minutes to the beach. $85.00 A night, check in after 3pm and check out by 11am. Up to two people one car.

3. Great Pine Ranch

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16mi from Leland · 1 site · Tent, RV · Porters Neck, NC

Settled on a picturesque former horse farm. Choose a private spot or setup on parking pad with deck, firepit, bbq, picnic table and full private bath with mini kitchen. Enjoy the convenience of being 20 minutes to downtown, topsail and wrightsville beach. Shopping and restaurants in nearby porters neck and mayfair offer easy meal solutions.

4. Island Waterway Rv Spot

9.5mi from Leland · 1 site · Tent, RV · Wilmington, NC

Nestled in an exclusive island neighborhood, this peaceful RV campsite offers panoramic views in every direction. Perfect for boating, fishing, or sunset cruises, with a boat dock and launching available upon request. Surrounded by nature and gentle breezes, it’s the ideal getaway for travelers seeking waterfront tranquility with all the comforts of a private retreat. Just minutes from excellent restaurants and grocery stores, this location offers the perfect balance of peaceful seclusion and convenient access.

5. Park By The Sea-

8.5mi from Leland · 1 site · Tent, RV · Wilmington, NC

This is a completely fenced-in, gated lot with water, sewer, and power. It’s very close to UNCW, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, the Atlantic Ocean, shopping, and more. The lot features a cement pad, is fully gated, dog/pet-friendly, and partially shaded. Surfing, fishing, beach outings, and dining are all nearby — yet you still have total privacy. There is a live oak with lights hanging over the fence from an adjacent Airbnb (an 8' privacy fence separates the properties). The lights turn on for a few hours each night. The gate can be easily closed for total privacy or to let a pet run around. Other things to note: Park By The Sea offers secluded, in-town camping that feels private while still close to all amenities. The lot is flat, enclosed, and tree-lined with 6–8' privacy fencing all around. You’re in town, close to restaurants and shopping, but still completely private. A rolling gate allows pets to roam freely, though we ask that dogs be kept from excessive barking. Walking and bike trails are nearby, and the lot is very close to UNCW. This is a pack-in/pack-out site — please take your trash with you, as we do not have onsite trash facilities or housekeeping. We provide onsite 30-amp electrical and a 15-amp outlet. There is a sewer dump and potable water under the rock. You may park on the cement, gravel, or grass — whichever you prefer — but the electrical hookup is located next to the cement pad.

Public campgrounds near Leland

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

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Carolina Beach Campground

11mi from Leland · 81 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carolina Beach State Park

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Lake Waccamaw Campground

27mi from Leland · 4 sites · in Lake Waccamaw State Park

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Singletary Lake Campground

37mi from Leland · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Singletary Lake State Park

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Jones Lake Campground

48mi from Leland · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jones Lake State Park

Stories from the community

Sherilyn

November 2025

12 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Great Pine Ranch

Paul was a very accommodating host. Everything is as described. The location was perfect for our needs.

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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.

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kelly

June 2025

Tent

3 nights at Pine forest, 5 minutes to the beach

Host was very friendly and helpful . Needs were fulfilled ..quiet and kind of private construction going on next to it ..but wasn't overly disturbing..

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Todd

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pine forest, 5 minutes to the beach

This was my first ever experience with a Hipcamp and was very pleased with the experience. The pictures of this location really do not do it justice and I will upload my own to hopefully give a better, more current images of the location. The host has definitely taken the time and effort to make their 7 sites presentable and hospitable for Hipcampers. Sites are clean, clearly marked and a fresh layer of chipped mulch has been laid throughout the sites. The compost toilet is built in a nice privacy area and is clean (didn't use it). My only negatives was that it was a little difficult to get into. I DO NOT BLAME the host for this, but the Hipcamp app's directions had me trying to enter the site through the adjacent neighborhood just before the host's property instead of off of US 421 just before the traffic light. Just be sure if you go here that you enter from the highway and not the neighborhood. The other adjacent property has been cleared out for development (again, not the host's fault) but if you're looking for a secluded hideaway that might not be the case for much longer due to progress. Those are just minor nitpicks to me though, neither of which again blame the hosts for. All in all if you are looking to visit Carolina Beach/Cure Beach/Fort Fisher/Wilmington this would be a good choice for anyone looking for a little solitude away from the busy commercial alternatives. I was happy with my first Hipcamp and would happily come here again!

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Skylar

April 2025

Tent

3 nights at Pine forest, 5 minutes to the beach

There was access to water and plenty of space for 1 group. Additionally, the land was very close to the beach and stores which was nice. Very clean area and would highly recommend to stay!