- Wilmington
The best camping near Wilmington with horseback riding
98% (330)
Top-rated campgrounds near Wilmington
98% (330)
Top-rated campgrounds near Wilmington
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Trish
3 weeks ago
38 ft Class A
We stayed at The Pond Site from 11/26–11/29 for Thanksgiving, and it couldn’t have been a better experience. The property is peaceful, beautifully maintained, and felt like the perfect escape for a holiday weekend.
Patrick, our host, was incredibly kind and welcoming. He made sure we had everything we needed while still giving us plenty of space to relax. The pond itself was gorgeous, and we loved waking up to the calm water each morning.
The ducks were so fun to watch, and the nearby chickens added to the charm of the place—it felt like a little slice of countryside paradise. The site was clean, spacious, and easy to set up on, with plenty of room for cooking and relaxing.
We truly enjoyed our stay and would absolutely come back. Thanksgiving at The Pond was memorable and wonderfully peaceful.
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Jamese
November 2025
26 ft Class C
With kids
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
November 2025
40 ft travel trailer
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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Jeff
November 2025
45 ft travel trailer
Just stayed at Live Oaks Farm and it was wonderful! The surroundings are absolutely beautiful, and the host was so pleasant and helpful. Access to local attractions and Topsail Island was incredibly convenient. A perfect peaceful getaway with easy access to everything. Highly recommend!
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Rebecca
October 2025
Tent
Patrick was very responsive, accommodating and friendly. We lived meeting the goats and hens and ducks and roosters.
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Ethan
October 2025
Tent
With kids
It was a absolutely wonderful stay! Very peaceful and clean! We will definitely be back soon!
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Denise
September 2025
Tent
With pets
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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Chris
September 2025
26 ft travel trailer
One of the best HipCamps so far!! Patrick is a great guy and was very hospitable! 10 minutes from beach and thoroughly enjoyed the Pond Site! Will be back in the future!!
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C
August 2025
Tent
With pets
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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Kristie
August 2025
40 ft fifth wheel
With kids
Great place to stay as always. Patrick is great and beach close by.
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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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Darren
August 2025
Tent
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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Renea
July 2025
22 ft travel trailer
Great host! Good communication, good location, it was a very nice time. Had everything we needed, even left some bug spray for us to use. Thank you we will be back!
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Ghennie
July 2025
Tent
Group trip
Great service great service. Great service. Great service. Great service
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Eric
June 2025
20 ft Class C
First time using Hipcamp. Maiden voyage for our home built truckbed camper. We had an amazing time. Patrick was an incredible host. Very spacious property and easily accessible. Beautiful place to go. Quiet and cozy. Thank you Patrick for a great time!
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Ron
June 2025
10 ft pop-up camper
Great little pond, very peaceful.
Patrick was very accommodating.
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Johanna
June 2025
16 ft car
It was a really nice spot, it was nice and quiet, would do that spot again it's close by nice beaches.
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Owen
June 2025
Tent
Great little camp spot very clean and quiet! Perfect for tents. Bathrooms a bit away.
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David
June 2025
Tent
Great spot and only 15 minutes from Sunset Beach! Very clean and hospitable with a picnic table, umbrella, charcoal grill and a nice fire pit.
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Alan
June 2025
Tent
Awesome place to stay. I stayed 3 days and it was amazing. Only me and nature!! I am definitely staying again when I get back that ways. Danny is a great guy and fellow Marine. He will work with you and is always willing to go above and beyond to help 10 out of 10
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The best camping near Wilmington with horseback riding guide
Where to go
Masonboro Island Reserve
Just five miles from downtown Wimington, Masonboro Island Reserve is an 8.4-mile long barrier island. This preserve is federally protected and features a wide array of wildlife and beach access, thanks to its pristine marshes, tidal flats, and other ecosystems. This is a nesting ground for both Loggerhead and green sea turtles. Camping is allowed, but it’s best to camp where people have already camped to reduce impact on the environment.
Carolina Beach State Park
This family-friendly state park offers shaded campsites in the woods along with hot showers and bathrooms. This tent and RV campground has both tent sites and full hookups. Camping here will allow you unfettered access to one of the State’s most popular state parks, which has hiking trails and biking paths, two public boat ramps, and fishing—all just 20 minutes from Wilmington.
Freeman Park
Freeman Park is a great place to enjoy old-school beach vibes and camp in seclusion year-round without getting too far away from civilization. Note that there are a limited number of tent camping campsites here, all of which need to be booked in advance. Freeman Park allows dogs and four wheel drive vehicles, and fires are only allowed from October 1 to March 31. Otherwise this is a great spot to watch the sunset and sunrise while enjoying the ocean waves.
When to go
The best times to camp on the Carolina coast are spring and fall, which avoids hot summer months and out-of-school crowds. However, hurricane season is also a factor between June and November, so be sure to stay updated with current weather reports and stick to a camping trip that occurs earlier in the spring if you’d rather play it safe.
Know before you go
- Since most of these destinations are quite near to Wilmington, be sure to take note of rush hour traffic and plan accordingly ahead of holidays.
- Swimming isn’t allowed at Carolina Beach State Park due to the hazardous coastline.
- Most campsites must be reserved in advance, so book well in advance of your trip.