The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

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Top-rated campgrounds near Ocean Isle Beach

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Top-rated campgrounds near Ocean Isle Beach

1. Pine forest, 5 minutes to the beach

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34mi from Ocean Isle Beach · 16 sites · Tents

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. Iron Horn Farms

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20mi from Ocean Isle Beach · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging

Escape to the rolling countryside of Iron Horn Farms, where nature, adventure, and relaxation await! Tucked away on our working farm, Iron Horn Farms offers a peaceful retreat for campers looking to reconnect with the outdoors. Whether you’re seeking a quiet getaway under the stars or a hands-on farm experience, our land welcomes you. What to Expect: • Scenic Views & Open Spaces: Wake up to breathtaking sunrises, spend your day exploring the farm, and end it with stunning sunsets under a starlit sky. • Farm Life & Wildlife: You’ll share the land with our friendly goats, buzzing honeybees, and plenty of deer, wild turkeys, and songbirds. • Friendly Farm Dogs: Our yellow Lab, Irish Setter, English Cocker, two English Setter puppies, and a Black Lab puppy love to meet new friends! If you’re lucky, we may even have a litter of puppies for you to play with. • Outdoor Activities: Take a walk around the farm, enjoy peaceful moments by the pond, or cast a line in one of our stocked fishing ponds. • Campfire-Friendly Evenings: Gather around a crackling fire, toast marshmallows, and soak in the peaceful country air. On-Site Activities: • Fishing: Cast your line in our front or back pond, each stocked with fish. The back pond features a dock and two floating docks for a great fishing or relaxing experience. • Outdoor Games: Challenge your friends and family to a game of cornhole or giant Jenga for some laid-back farm fun. • Skeet Shooting: Looking for a little excitement? Try your hand at skeet shooting for a true country experience. Outdoor Lounge Area: Relax and unwind in our outdoor lounge, designed for comfort and entertainment: • Two outdoor TVs for catching the game or movie night under the stars • Comfortable outdoor furniture • A bar with swings for the perfect place to sip a drink and enjoy the view • A grill area and refrigerator for outdoor cooking and food storage • A bathroom for added convenience What We Offer: • Spacious, Secluded Campsites: Plenty of room to spread out and enjoy nature without the crowds. • Pet-Friendly: Well-behaved dogs are welcome! Please keep them leashed near livestock. • Farm-Fresh Goods

3. Great Pine Ranch

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48mi from Ocean Isle Beach · 1 site · Tent, RV

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. Park By The Sea-

40mi from Ocean Isle Beach · 1 site · Tent, RV

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.

5. The Wright Acre

32mi from Ocean Isle Beach · 2 sites · RVs

Nestled 30-45 min outside of North Myrtle beach and Myrtle Beach SC this 4.5 acre lot with roughly 1.25-1.5 cleared yard has a perfect driveway to park for the night, week or even month or longer! We live on property and the spot is next to our house. Full hook ups are available with a 50 amp hook up. An extension cord is recommended to reach the outlet depending on camper size and hook up location on the rig and multiple or very long water hose recommended. No size limit and pets are welcome, the front and back yards are fenced off for our dogs as well and the driveway is gated. The woods are walkable for the adventurous but there are no walking paths. Located in a quiet road right off the main road to the beach this is the perfect location for families and couples alike to get away from the hustle and bustle of the packed campgrounds. Our small town is located within a 10 min drive that hosts a great small pizza shop, many mom and pop restaurants, food lion grocery store, and couple of fast food restaurants and some small hardware stores.

Public campgrounds near Ocean Isle Beach

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Lake Waccamaw Campground

26mi from Ocean Isle Beach · 4 sites · in Lake Waccamaw State Park

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

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Carolina Beach Campground

32mi from Ocean Isle Beach · 81 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carolina Beach State Park

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Myrtle Beach Campground

33mi from Ocean Isle Beach · 296 sites · Tents, RVs · in Myrtle Beach State Park

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Huntington Beach Campground

45mi from Ocean Isle Beach · 137 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huntington Beach State Park

Lumber River Campground

47mi from Ocean Isle Beach · 26 sites · in Lumber River State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp 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!