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The best camping near Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

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The carved, chiseled cliffs formed when a fault in the earth's crust shifted millions of years ago.  

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JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

24 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents86 acres ¡ Chinquapin, NC
Rated Finalist for Top Hipcamp in 2023! Events: March 31st 7am Easter Sonrise Service. We will have once a month kids Saturday Nature Class (dates tba 1 hour class) and Summer Camp July 24th-26th (3 hrs). The historic pond was originally much smaller, and a mill pond in the 1920's and features a long dam along one side. It is a 22-acre lake, 2 smaller ponds and surrounded by woods, swamp, and farmed fields, a total of 90 acres. Divided by Duplin and Onslow County line making it very unique! Chinquapin, NC The Lee Baysden Pond was originally owned by Mr. Lee Baysden himself and first opened for fishing in 1956. 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. It was deemed private and no fishing was permitted during this time frame. In 2020 My husband Tyler, and I decided to buy the Pond when we saw the signs up for sale. We created JCO, Juniper Creek Outfitters and Guide Service, fall 2020 and began to restore the lake and land to better than ever! We also have our first Glamping A-Frame cabin available. We have had several community events hosting fishing tournaments, fireworks, music, and food trucks. 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, and more. We now have a lake Kitty that adopted us and is now part of the team. Her name is "Tail", named by our 4 year old, Beckham. You may see Tail roaming around by the office or patrolling the campground as lake security. Beckham and our new baby girl Atley will be with us most days in office or helping to check you in to your sites! Eight RV sites- # 2, 6, 7, 8 are 30/50 amp, water hookups, fire pit, and waterfront. Sites #3, 4, 5, 9 are 30 amp Only, water hookups, firepit and waterfront. Check out descriptions and pictures of each site at booking. Pump out dump station at check out that we handle for you. Nine Tent sites (More on the way)- Sites #1-4 are Sunset Cove primitive Sites and #5 and 6 are Group bigger sites side by side. Little Pond site all by itself on private pond off the main lake. Sawmill Creek Tent site right off backside of the dam. Couples Glamping A-frame Cabin complete with add on extras to make your stay more special. Includes Canoe and fishing passes. New Fully floating Cabin currently moored in RV #1 originally. Featuring full bathroom, kitchenette with Mini Fridge, Microwave, Coffee Pot, 2 burner range, dishes, gas logs, queen bed, futon, tv and wifi, covered front porch, firepit, charcoal grill, canoe and more. Enjoy local favorites (ask to see our blog!) The Country Barn, Mike's Farm, Community Food and Grill, The Country Squire, Huffman Vineyards, Duplin Winery, Walton's Distillery, Southern breeze Seafood Market and Food Truck, Richlands Cajun Market, Triple C Sweets, Capt. Bob Becks Marina Cafe, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Lynnwood Zoo, Surf City Beach and hour drive to Wilmington, NC. 30 minutes to Camp Lejeune, NC, and 10 minutes to Albert Ellis Airport, Jacksonville, NC Chinquapin, NC Richlands, NC Beulaville NC Wilmington NC Wallace NC Jacksonville, NC Camp Lejeune, NC Swansboro, NC Burgaw, NC Maple Hill, NC Eastern Nc.
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Horse Ranch-a short drive from 95

6 sites ¡ RVs, Tents90 acres ¡ Elm City, NC
Pedro and Gracie Torres opened the 90+ acre ranch for lessons, clinics, horse shows, and more in December of 2017. Built by Mr. Goff many moons ago, Cavvietta Quarter Horse & Cattle Co. is carrying on his tradition of helping the community and providing entertainment for those of all ages who enjoy horses and/or the great outdoors! Learn more about this land: Cavvietta Quarter Horse & Cattle Co. is 90+ acres of livestock paradise and we’d love for you to enjoy it with us!! rolling green pastures are surrounded by woods, but all makes for beautiful scenery. Riding lessons can be arranged for an additional fee. Check our event schedule prior to booking if you’re looking for a quiet stay. We look forward to having you!
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Bright Star Farm

1 site ¡ RV, Tent25 acres ¡ Trenton, NC
Bright Star Farm has been in our family for over a century. The land, which is home to horses, chickens, peacocks, two little pigs, and various farm cats, is a restful, healing haven for both tired and adventurous souls who want to escape for a while. Learn more about this land: Hook up your RV or pitch your tent to camp with miniature horses, a couple of pot belly pigs, birds, and more in Jones County's charming countryside. Enjoy our 100-year-old family farm and receive half-a-dozen complementary farm-fresh eggs on your first morning with us. We are a short drive from some of North Carolina's best amenities, including historic New Bern and the Crystal Coast. Get ready to spend the night down on the farm!
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Harts Hidden gem

3 sites ¡ Tents5 acres ¡ Snow Hill, NC
Absolutely beautiful camping property located in Snow Hill North Carolina you can tent camp have a fire beautiful wildlife birds to hear very quiet all sorts of trees natural grapevines muscadine grapes bring friends that’s fine animals are fine You can stay for one night for a week or even a month it’s up to you
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Animal Sanctuary and Peace Park

5 sites ¡ TentsCoats, NC
Calling all hippies, treehuggers, Earth worshipers, and others who enjoy immersing themselves in nature! At Animal Ed.ventures Sanctuary, we are all about engendering a respectful, compassionate, and harmonic relationship with each other as well as the Natural World and her amazing creatures.We have high hopes for the long-term preservation of our remarkable planet, her breathtaking habitats, stunning species, and awe-inspiring ability to support the Natural Order of all of it.For almost 2 decades, we’ve been driven by the dream of creating a place of peace and respite for all who cross our threshold. From our USDA licensed educational program to our ongoing rescue efforts, we have the ability to provide an enriching and enlightening experience for people of all ages. While camping with us, visit Betsy, the Two-toed Sloth, and Teddy, the Capuchin Monkey, plus many other ambassadors at our sanctuary who are sure to inspire you and remind us of our interconnectedness!
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Nick’s Nook

5 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents13 acres ¡ Chinquapin, NC
Our little private campground is a hidden jewel in the making. Each campsite is private. We are not a parking lot like so many campgrounds are these days. We are still currently working on infrastructure but are willing to host campers that are self sufficient at a reduced rate for now. We do have a fun play ground, hiking trails, a steam we lovingly named Alligator Gore (to keep the little ones out of the mud). We are pet friendly. Each site has a fire ring or fire pit. We have a full bathroom available. We have a small camp store. We have group camp sites, pull through RV / Camper sites and a few glamping cabins. Located only 40 minutes from the NC coast and much more affordable and less crowded. We are still growing so we do not have a pool yet but will have one in the future. We do have a kids and youth program with weekly crafts and other activities. Picnic tables are available on some sites. Almost across the street is a wonderful boat ramp and fishing spot on the Cape Fear River. Canoe down to a sand bank about a mile down river and have a romantic picnic. A Celtic themed restaurant, the Mad Boar, is just a 10 minute drive if you are looking for a unique farm to table experience. And Duplin Winery is just 15 minutes away with tastings and tours. Located just 10 minutes from I-40 off US 41 we are easily found. A diamond in the rough.
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Campsite at Wallace Meadows Farm

6 sites ¡ RVs, Tents39 acres ¡ Trenton, NC
Wallace Meadows Farm is no doubt a special place. Established in 2012, Richard and Tisha built their home on the farm so they could run the everyday operations of Wallace Meadows Farm. They have since added an Airbnb, which is two bedrooms, two baths, living room, kitchen, with washer and dryer, They provide their guest with excellent customer service and go above and beyond to make every guest stay a memorable one. With booking of The Guest House at Wallace Meadows Farm you get to enjoy the newly built Sauna and Gym along with enjoying the firepit, horseshoes, and the table under the pergola. You can also help the farmer feed the cows, chickens and fish. Now we have recently added Campsite at Wallace Meadows Farm on the Trent River.  The Campsite is on the Trent River at the backside of Wallace Meadows Farm and is complete with fire pit, chairs, bench, picnic table, charcoal grill, and Dogi Pot (so you can kindly clean up after your dog).  Firewood, Charcoal, S'mores kits and Fresh Eggs available for purchase at The Campsite. Kayaks are available for rent. Fishing and hiking on the 1.1mile trail around the farm. There is a 1.1 mile walking trail around the property, catch and release pond, and fishing by the river.  You can also schedule visiting our Fodder Room and feeding the cows by emailing us.  Fodder Room booking available from November thru February .  Visit Wallace Meadows Farm website and contact us via email.
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Private Serene Camping

2 sites ¡ Tents60 acres ¡ Angier, NC
Learn more about this land: Hidden River Farm and Retrievers is located at the end of a private dead end road. We have two inviting campsites. Both have fire pits and the option to hook to power (for an additional fee) should the camper need or want it. We also have a patio with sitting and eating area.
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Jackson Farm Guest House

1 site ¡ Lodging10 acres ¡ Godwin, NC
This farm has been in my family since Thomas Jefferson was president.  I began management of the farm in 1980 and remodeled an old farmhouse into a guest house for a family or for couples to find an escape from the chaos of city life and the modern world generally. The house sits on a gated, 10 acre wildlife preserve, beside a 3 acre pond,  which adjoins our 100 acres of fields and forest.  Our entire farm is in a conservation easement so it can never be developed, and we are one of the few private properties on the NC Wildlife Resources Commission "Birding Trail"; we have documented over 100 species of birds here in different seasons of the year. Our pond, private for guest house users, offers good fishing and we provide a boat. We also have over 2 miles of walking trails through our woodland and along the pond. Although we permit no outdoor fires, we do have a fireplace in the house and furnish free, seasoned firewood.We grow organic vegetables, alliums, and fresh herbs, along with a great many flowers to attract pollinators.Because some of our guests are allergic to pet dander,  and because pets often frighten the wildlife away, we do not accept any pets here, nor do we own any ourselves.Learn more about this land:We offer a two bedroom private guest house with central heat and air, situated in a 10 acre, gated wildlife preserve which adjoins our 100 acre farm and which overlooks a private fishing pond (with boat).  We promise no TV, radio, newspaper, telephone or internet connection, but do have a small library in the house.  For the convenience of the ladies, the kitchen has no stove but does have a large, sheltered smoker/grill (charcoal provided) on a covered patio beside the kitchen, a full power microwave, and all other kitchen amenities, including a French press with a bean grinder and electric kettle; we also provide our own blend of fresh roasted coffee beans as well as tea, herb tea, chocolate and popcorn. The bathroom has a large claw footed tub and we provide bath salts and fresh organic herbs for the bath. There is a working fireplace and we provide seasoned hardwood for it. Guests may enjoy  our farm which offers about two miles of woodland trails and abundant wildlife and birds but no domestic animals. NO pets are permitted at the guest house because many guests have allergies to animal dander. In short, it is a place for individuals, couples and families to find ease, to enjoy a bit of peace, quiet, and privacy and to  go home refreshed, restored, relaxed. The house is so private it has a shower on the screened porch overlooking the pond.We are a little over an hour from historic Wilmington and several beach resorts, only 30 minutes from Fayetteville with museums, a fine botanical garden, and Fort Bragg, and very close to both I-95 and I-40 interstate highways. We are an hour south of the state capital city, Raleigh, with many attractions. TEMPORARY RESTRICTION: For the safety of our guests and ourselves, we request that those who have not completed their pandemic vaccines please finish these immunizations before requesting a reservation. Because we try to keep our guest house toxin free for those of our guests who have compromised immune systems and chemical allergies, because we ourselves are older adults with compromised systems, and because we are in a pandemic hot spot, we prefer not to host unprotected travelers until the pandemic ends.  We regret the necessity to do this, but believe we can best protect the health and safety of our guests, ourselves, and our friends by this policy.  Get your shots; save lives; end this awful pandemic.
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Lakeside Retreats @ Walnut Hill

18 sites ¡ Lodging320 acres ¡ Raleigh, NC
Walnut Hill has been in the Mial/Williamson family since 1775.This camp site is on 320 acres of farm land only 20 minutes from downtown Raleigh. We offer so many amenities on Walnut Hill.Yurt Rentals, Group Rentals, Bath House, Sauna, Fishing, Walking / Biking Trails, 9 Hole Disc Golf Course, Canoe and Kayak Access, Music Stage / Picnic Shelter. It is next to the 400 acre Sarah and Bailey Williamson Preserve at Walnut Hill.  The preserve is owned and operated by Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) for beauty, peace, and tranquility. 
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Pine State Hideaway

1 site ¡ RV25 acres ¡ Smithfield, NC
The RV lot sits on 25 acres that is mostly wooded with a few acres that are cleared. The property does back up to a small residential neighborhood. A small creek runs through the property that can be accessed by foot. This lot sits at the end of a mile long dirt road, with plenty of room to rome.
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Vineyard Haven Glamping Dome

1 site ¡ Lodging5 acres ¡ Rose Hill, NC
Welcome to Vineyard Haven Glamping Dome, a unique and serene getaway nestled in the heart of wine country. Our enchanting property spans over 5 acres, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, comfort, and outdoor adventure. In our small town, you'll find lush, fields of beautiful vineyards, providing a tranquil setting for relaxation and rejuvenation. Our glamping dome is situated near a charming mill pond, ideal for peaceful fishing or simply taking in the peaceful waterfront scenery. Stroll through the vibrant in-town orchards or unwind by the gentle babbling of a nearby river, all while marveling at the abundant wildlife that calls our small town home. As for on-site activities, you can explore get lost in the woods or set up a small picnic in the shade of our small home vineyard. We also provide a cozy fire pit area, perfect for sharing stories and toasting marshmallows under a star-filled sky. The local area offers even more opportunities for fun and exploration. Visit the renowned Duplin Winery to sample exquisite wines and tour the picturesque vineyard. Mike's Farm, just a short drive away, is a family favorite, featuring delightful animal encounters, hayrides, and seasonal events. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby hiking and biking trails, while foodies can indulge in the area's delectable cuisine at charming local restaurants and cafes. At Vineyard Haven Glamping Dome, we've curated a truly memorable experience that celebrates the natural beauty of our land and the vibrant local community. We invite you to immerse yourself in this idyllic sanctuary and create lasting memories in the heart of wine country.
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The best camping near Cliffs of the Neuse State Park guide

Overview

About

Just 11 miles southeast of Goldsboro lies a centuries-old Wayne County landmark. Explore the park from hiking trails along the impressive cliffs overlooking the Neuse River. Oaks and dogwoods line the path, framing river views in Spanish moss.

Begin your exploration at the visitor center. Museum-quality exhibits showcase the fascinating history of the region. Head to the 11-acre man-made swimming lake for a refreshing dip. You'll find an inviting sandy beach and a diving platform.

Five hiking trails explore the riverside forests. Some lead you to stellar fishing spots on the banks of the Neuse. The river is home to bluegill, largemouth bass, and several catfish species. A spacious, shaded picnic area near the lake has 30 picnic tables and 10 grills.

Year-round camping options include a family campground, 12 sites with electricity and 18 standard campsites. Neuse also offers three camper cabins with interior electricity and potable water outside.

When to go

The ideal time to visit Cliffs of the Neuse State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural beauty is at its peak. Summer months can be hot and humid, while winter may bring cooler temperatures that are perfect for brisk hikes.

Know before you go

  • Check the park's operating hours, typically from 8:30am to 5pm, before planning your visit.
  • Stay safe by adhering to posted trail markers and wildlife advisories.
  • Accessibility varies across different areas of the park; inquire ahead for specific needs.
  • Facilities such as restrooms and picnic areas are available, but it's wise to bring essentials.
  • Be mindful of park closures due to weather or maintenance by checking updates online.

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