The best dog-friendly glamping near Wilmington, North Carolina

If you're looking for a camping experience that's a cut above the rest and pet-friendly, glamping is the way to go. Hipcamp offers over 140 options near Wilmington, North Carolina for glamping with your furry friends. Prices start as low as $20 per night, with an average of $45 per night. Check out top campsites like Thompson Farm at Brickyard Pl (92 reviews), JCO at Lee Baysden Pond (89 reviews), and Legacy Farms Leisure Area (80 reviews). You can enjoy popular amenities like toilets, trash, and showers, and participate in popular activities including biking, snow sports, and paddling.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for a camping experience that's a cut above the rest and pet-friendly, glamping is the way to go. Hipcamp offers over 140 options near Wilmington, North Carolina for glamping with your furry friends. Prices start as low as $20 per night, with an average of $45 per night. Check out top campsites like Thompson Farm at Brickyard Pl (92 reviews), JCO at Lee Baysden Pond (89 reviews), and Legacy Farms Leisure Area (80 reviews). You can enjoy popular amenities like toilets, trash, and showers, and participate in popular activities including biking, snow sports, and paddling.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. The Secret Sanctuary Farm

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9.9mi from Wilmington · 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.

2. A Tranquil Town Creek, Winnabow, NC

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12mi from Wilmington · 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. Canter Lakes Farm

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21mi from Wilmington · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Rocky Point, NC

Canter Lakes Farm offers waterfront camping on 47 acres. We are a private horse farm with beautiful swimming lakes and river access on site via “Sand Hill Creek” At canter lakes farm you can explore over 10 acres of water without ever leaving our property, and hike almost 3 miles of manicured trails here! If you’re an early riser you can witness the magnificent steam rolling in over the lakes, creek and cypress swamp while you sip your coffee at sunrise. Bring your paddle boards and cruise, or warm up with sunny yoga on your private dock. Kayak or John boats can explore the river bends from our property, or even make it out to the big wide cape fear. We are very close to two public boat ramps suitable for larger boats and jet skis. Holly Shelter boat ramp is literally 2 minutes away, Shelter Creek boat ramp is 10 minutes away. Both ramps have a fishing area and allow kayaks/paddle boards. Fishing is good on our ponds and the river year round, (bass, catfish, crappie, bowfin, gar, etc) in June hundreds of wild blueberry plants you can pick and eat. We also have prickly pear cacti for harvesting which you can cook the fruit and paddles over the fire and enjoy. If our trails aren’t enough and you want more adventure, just two miles away is the Holly Shelter game lands entrance where you’ll find thousands of acres for hunting, biking, hiking or horseback riding. And if you’re craving a beach day, Wrightsville beach is just a 30 minute drive away as well as is downtown Wilmington where you can enjoy walking the riverfront for shopping or dining. Stargazing galore! Surrounding the property is privately owned country land- this is a phenomenal place to be amazed by the stars. Photography lovers will be in heaven from the sunrises and sunsets golden hour is magical here! And with the diverse landscape there’s always something to capture. Tent camping or dry rv camping only at this time. Hot Shower, sink and full size toilet are provided in the bath house. No feeding of the horses allowed, or entering fencing. campers are welcome to visit or partake in farm experience with permission. If you’re looking for a yummy bite to eat we recommend chilitos, about 10 minutes away, for some authentic Mexican food! •Nearest gas station, grocery store and restaurants are in Rocky Point, just 12 minutes from us. •Wrightsville Beach - 30-40 minutes depending on traffic •Surf City/Topsail - 35 minutes •Hampstead- 15 minutes •Jacksonville - 38 minutes •Downtown Wilmington - 30 minutes (riverfront/live oak bank pavilion) •urgent care address: 7910 US hwy 117, Rocky point. (10 minutes from our farm) “novant health express care”.

4. JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

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45mi from Wilmington · 27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Chinquapin, NC

Finalist for Top Hipcamp in 2023 and 2024! This is a Family Venue! No Parties and/or drunknesses allowed. We strive to create an environment for nature viewing, stargazing, fishing, and unwinding in nature as camping should be. Quiet time enforced 10pm-6am. Check in strictly 2-8pm. We do not allow late check ins. We meet and greet all guests.the historic pond was originally much smaller. We have records that date back to our 6th Great-Grandfather, Joab Fountain, who received a royal grant from the crown in 1773 for the property and then just a grist mill, blacksmith shop and old general store. The property was passed down through the Fountain family until the late 1910's. Originally a creek dammed up for the purpose of the mill it was later dug out in the late 1940's by Lee Baysden. The property also features 2 smaller ponds and surrounded by woods, swamp, and farmed fields, a total of 84 acres. Divided by Duplin and Onslow County line making it very unique! Chinquapin, NC The store/office is the original detached kitchen from his homeplace, which is the white house just up the street. We still use this today and it has Mr. Lee Baysden's handwriting in the store that states opened June 1956. The pond was owned and fished until the late 1990's. A hurricane damaged the dam and land was sold sometime after. The next owner dug the pond into the lake it is today and fixed the dam. In 2020 My husband Tyler, and I decided to buy the Pond Our camp office/store is opened most weekends or by check-in requests and fishing passes available 7 days a week online from sunrise-dark. Our lake features fishing for Bass, Crappie, Bream, Catfish, Bowfin, varieties of Panfish, and more. Check out our Facebook page (JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond) for all the latest news and catches! We have tagged bass that have been released back into the lake. Let us know if you catch one so we can record it! We are continually trying to make JCO and Lee Baysden Pond a great place in our community for friends and families! Enjoy the great outdoors unplugging from all the daily devices of reality. Enjoy bird watching for ducks, geese, heron, osprey or occasional eagle, owls, turkey, deer, and more. We now have a lake Kitty that adopted us and is now part of the team. Her name is "Tail".

5. Glamping Cabin

8.3mi from Wilmington · 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.

6. In the Pines RV and Cabin Village

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15mi from Wilmington · 37 sites · RVs, Lodging · Bolivia, NC

Our 40-acre campground is tucked away in loblolly pine trees and minutes from family fun. You’ll be right at home in our newly constructed RV and Cabin Village. Enjoy your pick of 30 RV Sites tucked away in the pine trees of North Carolina. Our 50 amp, full water/sewage hook up, gravel sites include a table, grill, firepit, two parking spots and tent space. Our campground has Wi-Fi and Cell Coverage. Charming, fully equipped cabins tucked away in the loblolly pines of North Carolina. Our charming cabins are just the place to spend a relaxing vacation on your own, or with loved ones. Think about our cabins like cottages, spacious but cozy and include bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, bedding, and porch seating. Each cabin is uniquely styled and comes with varying indoor and outdoor amenities to make your stay cozy and comfortable. Enjoy all the comforts of home in our idyllic campground.

7. The Sand Castle

31mi from Wilmington · 1 site · Lodging · North Topsail Beach, NC

Escape to The Sand Castle — your modern beach retreat! Relax in a private king bedroom with a Smart TV, stretch out on the pull-out couch, or refresh in the spacious shower. Cook in the full kitchen, lounge in the two recliners, or let your pups play in the fenced yard. Just a 5-minute walk to the beach — with Beach Bums and the ice cream shop only steps away! Sleeps 4 comfortably (bedding provided for both beds) or up to 6 with an air mattress.

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JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

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45mi from Wilmington · 27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Chinquapin, NC

Finalist for Top Hipcamp in 2023 and 2024! This is a Family Venue! No Parties and/or drunknesses allowed. We strive to create an environment for nature viewing, stargazing, fishing, and unwinding in nature as camping should be. Quiet time enforced 10pm-6am. Check in strictly 2-8pm. We do not allow late check ins. We meet and greet all guests.the historic pond was originally much smaller. We have records that date back to our 6th Great-Grandfather, Joab Fountain, who received a royal grant from the crown in 1773 for the property and then just a grist mill, blacksmith shop and old general store. The property was passed down through the Fountain family until the late 1910's. Originally a creek dammed up for the purpose of the mill it was later dug out in the late 1940's by Lee Baysden. The property also features 2 smaller ponds and surrounded by woods, swamp, and farmed fields, a total of 84 acres. Divided by Duplin and Onslow County line making it very unique! Chinquapin, NC The store/office is the original detached kitchen from his homeplace, which is the white house just up the street. We still use this today and it has Mr. Lee Baysden's handwriting in the store that states opened June 1956. The pond was owned and fished until the late 1990's. A hurricane damaged the dam and land was sold sometime after. The next owner dug the pond into the lake it is today and fixed the dam. In 2020 My husband Tyler, and I decided to buy the Pond Our camp office/store is opened most weekends or by check-in requests and fishing passes available 7 days a week online from sunrise-dark. Our lake features fishing for Bass, Crappie, Bream, Catfish, Bowfin, varieties of Panfish, and more. Check out our Facebook page (JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond) for all the latest news and catches! We have tagged bass that have been released back into the lake. Let us know if you catch one so we can record it! We are continually trying to make JCO and Lee Baysden Pond a great place in our community for friends and families! Enjoy the great outdoors unplugging from all the daily devices of reality. Enjoy bird watching for ducks, geese, heron, osprey or occasional eagle, owls, turkey, deer, and more. We now have a lake Kitty that adopted us and is now part of the team. Her name is "Tail".

Glamping Cabin

8.3mi from Wilmington · 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.

In the Pines RV and Cabin Village

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15mi from Wilmington · 37 sites · RVs, Lodging · Bolivia, NC

Our 40-acre campground is tucked away in loblolly pine trees and minutes from family fun. You’ll be right at home in our newly constructed RV and Cabin Village. Enjoy your pick of 30 RV Sites tucked away in the pine trees of North Carolina. Our 50 amp, full water/sewage hook up, gravel sites include a table, grill, firepit, two parking spots and tent space. Our campground has Wi-Fi and Cell Coverage. Charming, fully equipped cabins tucked away in the loblolly pines of North Carolina. Our charming cabins are just the place to spend a relaxing vacation on your own, or with loved ones. Think about our cabins like cottages, spacious but cozy and include bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, bedding, and porch seating. Each cabin is uniquely styled and comes with varying indoor and outdoor amenities to make your stay cozy and comfortable. Enjoy all the comforts of home in our idyllic campground.

The Sand Castle

31mi from Wilmington · 1 site · Lodging · North Topsail Beach, NC

Escape to The Sand Castle — your modern beach retreat! Relax in a private king bedroom with a Smart TV, stretch out on the pull-out couch, or refresh in the spacious shower. Cook in the full kitchen, lounge in the two recliners, or let your pups play in the fenced yard. Just a 5-minute walk to the beach — with Beach Bums and the ice cream shop only steps away! Sleeps 4 comfortably (bedding provided for both beds) or up to 6 with an air mattress.

Public campgrounds near Wilmington

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 Wilmington · 81 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carolina Beach State Park

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Lake Waccamaw Campground

33mi from Wilmington · 4 sites · in Lake Waccamaw State Park

Stories from the community

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Barbora

October 2025

With pets

2 nights at Canter Lakes Farm

This spot was something me and my dog Mia needed. She is big swimmer and the fact there was no other campers makes me very comfortable. We enjoyed very much. I would love if this spot have plugs for other campers, because I am planning to buy my own camper and spend more time outside. I am person who will not go out once gets dark,so bathroom would be nice to have inside the camper. The owners were very responsive and they immediately fixed one issue I had there. WiFi worked perfectly. I would turn the camper to have the door faced to the pond and maybe also put closer to the pond :-) Other than that we have good time and would love to come back with my own camper or using the owners one.

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Tracy

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Canter Lakes Farm

Julie and Scott super communicative and the place was just as described! Beautiful grounds comfy camper would love to come back!

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Kayla

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to In the Pines RV and Cabin Village

The cabin was in perfect condition and the amenities were super fun. My family and I (husband, 15 year old son, 3 month old, and two dogs) had such a great time. We need a local escape where we could "glamp", get away from technology, and make hot dogs + roast marshmallows over the fire. Pines RV & Cabin Village has everything we needed. My husband is not a traditional camper, and I grew up camping quite often-- & "camped" in the Marine Corps-- so we settled for a glamping cabin. I booked the Deluxe Loft Cabin; #6 and we comfortably fit all four of us plus the Great Dane and pit bull mix. The pool, dog park, front office store, and amenities had him sold. The place is pretty new. Quite a few lots were booked though. Many upscale RVs, some cabins were booked (but not all), and everyone adhering to the policies. Seems like a very polite and respectful place. I would 100% book again.

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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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Davin

August 2025

5 nights at In the Pines RV and Cabin Village

The cabin was awesome. The staff were amazing especially Adam he was the best!! Would highly recommend, the cabin was super clean and so was the whole property. It’s the perfect distance from everything. The dog park and pool was a perfect addition as well and very well taken care of. Will most definitely be back

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Misty

July 2025

1 night at JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

I absolutely loved this cabin on the lake. Amazing views, abundance of wildlife and peaceful, beautiful atmosphere with a lovely and attentive host that went out of her way to appease me with certain likes and dislikes. I've already referred several friends and already want to go back!

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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!