Cedar Point Campground
National Forests in North Carolina — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Cedar Point, NC, NC
Price: From $27 per night
Price range: $27–$54 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (779 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Cedar Point Campground offers access to the Crystal Coast and Bogue Banks barrier island beaches within 2 miles, with water activities at the junction of the White Oak River and Bogue Sound. The campground provides both tent and RV sites with amenities including showers, flush toilets, fishing, and boat launch facilities.
Wildlife alert: American Alligators present in area; also White-tailed Deer, Coyotes, Marsh Rabbits, and various bird species including Northern Mockingbird.
Insider tips for Cedar Point Campground: Book reservations at least 3 days in advance as campground is extremely busy 4 of 36 sites available first-come, first-served if reservations full Full service shopping within 1 mile of campground
Skip Cedar Point Campground if: Seeking RV hookups - most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. Traveling outside May-October season - campground has seasonal operations only. Prefer spontaneous camping - federal campground requires advance booking.
Best time to visit Cedar Point Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Oyster Point Campground (New Bern, NC), Flanners Beach Campground (New Bern, NC), Great Island Cabin Camp (Harkers Island, NC), Long Point Cabin Camp (Harkers Island, NC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cedar Point Campground
Cell signal at Cedar Point Campground (Cedar Point, NC): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook reservations at least 3 days in advance as campground is extremely busy
4 of 36 sites available first-come, first-served if reservations full
Full service shopping within 1 mile of campground
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — National Forests in North Carolina fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at National Forests in North Carolina before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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