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JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond

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· Chinquapin, Duplin, North Carolina
86 acres hosted by Contessa J.
2 lodging sites · 9 RV/tent sites · 8 tent sites
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Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Best in North Carolina: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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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303 ratings · 153 reviews
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Kathy E.recommends
March 21, 2024
Site 1-Sunset Cove
Wonderful place!
Probably the most beautiful place that I've stayed at. Contessa was very friendly and helpful. It was colder than I'd planned so she moved us to an electric site so that we could run our heater at night. I have my next site all picked out. For tents, my favorites were site 3 and 4 over the dam and the little pond site. The RV sites (where we stayed) all face water and are pretty breezy, which will be wonderful in warm weather. We had geese and ducks visit us, as well as large birds (my grandson could tell you what they are 😊). I highly recommend it here!
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Ben N.recommends
March 11, 2024
Site 3 Sunset Cove
Tessa and Tyler are super friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.
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Jake W.recommends
March 3, 2024
Primitive Tent on Little Pond
Great site!
Absolutely beautiful campsite away from everyone! Had no issues with my jeep gladiator getting to the site, getting level and had a great nights sleep! I will definitely be coming back!
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Brooke L.recommends
March 3, 2024
Site 3 Lake Point View 30amp
Camping!
The place was beautiful and very peaceful beside the water. There was plenty of room to do whatever you wanted to do. Contessa was responsive and approachable!
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Kaylee B.recommends
February 22, 2024
Site 3 Sunset Cove
The campsite was beautiful and perfectly private. The view of the pond was definitely a highlight! The hosts were incredibly welcoming and helpful. Would love to stay here again!
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Ahamed Z.recommends
February 17, 2024
Site 2 Fav Lake View 30/50amp
First time camper
Excellent host and fully supportive. Great ambiance, would recommend 100%
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Chinquapin, Duplin, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Lumbee, Skaruhreh/Tuscarora (North Carolina), and Mánu: Yį Įsuwą (Catawba) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Contessa J.Joined in June 2021
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