Cedar Point Campground
National Forests in North Carolina
Cedar Point Campground and Recreation Area is located in eastern North Carolina at the junction of the White Oak River and the Bogue Sound, immediately adjacent to the Swansboro Inlet. It is within 1 mile of full service shopping, and within 2 miles of NC's Crystal Coast and the barrier island beach community of Bogue Banks. The campground is extremely busy and reservations are recommended but must be made 3 days in advance. Of the 36 campsites, 4 are considered first-come, first served campsites that cannot be reserved or held, so a person must physically be there with their camping equipment to purchase the campsite. Cedar Point campground has the option to use Scan & Pay system, but by the rules of recreation.gov it may only be used for first-come, first served sites. Please make sure to contact a campground host to ensure availability before paying for any campsite. Failure to check with the campground host for availability may result in the loss of your camping fee.
The campground has 36 accessible sites with full electrical service (20/30/50 amps). A modern, state-of-the-art bath house is available, with private, hot showers. Accessible flush toilets, and a dump station with potable water connection is also provided. 32 of the 36 sites may be reserved using the recreation.gov website, app, or call center and 4 sites are first com-first served campsites that cannot be held or reserved.
Need to Know
- Click here for more information on North Carolina's National Forests
- DOG LIMIT: 2
- Because of its proximity to the coast, Cedar Point is sometimes impacted by hurricanes and tropical storms and must be closed temporarily. These storms generally occur from July through September. It is always wise to check the weather forecast prior to your arrival, particularly during these months.
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- Cedar Point reservations must be made 3-days in advance.
- Please be aware that to keep things fair for everyone, there is a 14 day maximum consecutive stay rule in effect for this facility. Reservations at the campground cannot exceed 14 nights in a 30 day period of time. After 14 days, each person and their camping unit must leave the campground for 16 days. Violation of this policy may result in the loss of your campsite with no refund and a citation
- All tents & Equipment must be located within the designated site to protect the health of the grass and to allow for proper mowing and maintenance of the campsite.
Natural Features
Cedar Point, at the mouth of the White Oak River, is bordered by a salt marsh and a coastal forest. The salt marsh, where fresh water meets salt water, stretches out like a sea of grass. This nutrient-rich wetland is a valuable habitat for commercial seafood, including fish, shrimp, crabs and oysters.
The recreation area is part of the Croatan National Forest, a 160,000-acre tract on North Carolina's coast, bordered on three sides by tidal rivers and Bogue Sound.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is a short drive from the developed barrier island town of Bogue Banks.
Recreation
Canoeing and fishing are popular options. Power boating is allowed on the White Oak River.
Visitors can hike the Tidelands National Trail, a 1.9-mile path divided in two loops that lend themselves to wildlife viewing. Ospreys and the occasional dolphin can be viewed along the loops.
The recreation area is also home to a picnic area and shallow draft boat launch.
Changes & Cancellations
- There is a $10.00 fee to cancel Reservations. Reservations canceled within the 3 days of arrival may result in the loss of the fee for one or more nights stay.
- Refunds for weather or checking out early will not be considered
Contact Information
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391 VFW Road Cedar Point NC 28584
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 252-638-5628
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Take VFW Road off NC 58 approximately 1.25 miles north of the junction of NC 24 and NC 58. Follow signs to the campground on VFW Road.
Available Campsites
- Site 030, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 039, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018 - double, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026 - double, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 034, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 035, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 038, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009 - double, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 021, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 031, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 036, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019 - double, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 040, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
