Oyster Point Campground
National Forests in North Carolina
Oyster Point Campground is located on the banks of the Newport River, near the town of Newport, NC. The campground is just a short drive to the beaches of Atlantic Beach, NC and other coastal fishing destinations. The campground can get very busy and reservations are reccamended but must be made 3 days in advance. Of the 15 campsites, 1 are considered a first come-first served campsite that cannot be reserved or held, so a person must physically be there with their camping equipment to purchase the campsite. Oyster Point campground has the option to use Scan & Pay system, but by the rules of recreaiton.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 features 15 campsites and two vault toilets. Each site has a picnic table, fire grill, parking spur, tent pad and lantern post. The boat lanch at this location is a small hand launch with no vehicle access that you may use a canoe or kayak cart/dolly for assistance to get your boat to the water if desired
Need to Know
- Dog Limit: 2
- Bug spray is recommended.
- Because of the its proximity to the coast, Oyster Point is sometimes impacted by hurricanes and tropical storms and must be closed temporarily. It is always wise to check the weather forecast prior to your arrival.
Please be aware that to keep things fair for everyone, there is a 14 day maximum consecutive stay limit 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
Natural Features
Situated in the coastal pine forest and intercostal waterway of the Croatan National Forest, which encompasses 160,000 acres in eastern North Carolina, the Newport River is 12 miles long and opens into the Bogue sound. It is popular with anglers and flatwater paddlers.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is just a short drive to the towns of Newport, NC and Morehead City, NC. These towns offer full service grocery, retail, and an abundant selection of restaurants.
Recreation
Canoeing and fishing are popular options. Power boating is allowed on the Newport River, however, the boat lanch at this location is a small hand launch with no vehicle access that you may use a canoe or kayak cart/dolly for assistance to get your boat to the water if desired. The Croatan Saltwater Trail weaves south between the barrier islands of the Bogue Sound and north on Adams Creek connecting to the Neuse River. This campground is also the trailhead for the Neusiok trail which is a 21-mile hiking trail that meanders through cypress swamps, loblolly pines and vast bogs of thick vegetation.
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
Mailing
141 E. Fisher Ave New Bern NC 28560
Physical
Forest Road 181 New Port NC 28570
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 252-638-5628
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Newport, take SR 1154 to Forest Road 181 and turn right.
Available Campsites
- Site 09, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08/10, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
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