Cedar Point Campground
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. 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. Please make sure to contact a campground host to ensure availability before paying for any campsite.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 37 |
| Standard, no hookups | 1 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
38 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Prime |
| 002 | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Prime |
| 003 | Electric | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| 004 | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| 005 | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| 006 | Electric | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| 007 | Electric | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| 008 | Electric | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| 010 | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Prime |
| 011 | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Prime |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 75 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Fees | Campsite Fee and Policy. Campsites should be paid for within 30 mins of arrival. If you arrive and/or setup on the campsite before 5am, you will be required to pay the following for the previous night (Example: if you arrive any time before 5am Saturday morning on a campsite, you must pay the full… |
| Accessibility | Sites 001, 002, 003, 004 and 36 more are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Year round |
| Forest | National Forests in North Carolina |
| Booking | Reservations must be made three days in advance and can be made at http://recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. |
| Fees | Single campsites fees are $20 per fees. All sites have electrical hookups and the electrical surcharge at single sites is $7 per site. Double campsite fees are $40 per night. The electrical surcharge at double sites is $14 per site. |
| Rules | Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. No alcohol. Public isn’t allowed to dump septic waste. There is not water at each site. Reservations must be made 3 days in advance. |
Weather by month
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.
| Nearest town | Cedar Point, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.6931° N, 77.0822° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The campground is extremely busy and reservations are recommended but must be made 3 days in advance.
- 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.
- 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.
Charges and 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
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | under 0.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 0.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Saigon Sam's ↗ | 17.5 mi |
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Worth a stop
The campground is a short drive from the developed barrier island town of Bogue Banks.
- 14.8 miBlack Swamp Ohv Trail Complex ↗OHV / range
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miCedar Point Tidelands NRT ↗0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
- 0.3 miCedar Point Tidelands NRT A ↗0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Pocosin Wilderness begins about 5.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.1 miPocosin Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 11,801 acres
- 9.1 miPond Pine Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 1,692 acres
- 13.2 miSheep Ridge Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 9,315 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- William Edward Mattocks HouseBuilding · Swansboro · 2.1 mi
- Palo Alto PlantationBuilding · Palopato · 10.5 mi
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.
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.
Guidebooks for North Carolina
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- Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-To-Sea TrailFriends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and Jim Grode, 2020Find at Bookshop.org
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cedar Point Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Cedar Point Campground?
Campsite Fee and Policy. Campsites should be paid for within 30 mins of arrival. If you arrive and/or setup on the campsite before 5am, you will be required to pay the following for the previous night (Example: if you arrive any time before 5am Saturday morning on a campsite, you must pay the full…
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Cedar Point Campground?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Cedar Point Campground?
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.
Source: Charges and cancellations
Is Cedar Point Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Year round.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Cedar Point Campground have?
40 sites, including 37 standard sites with power and 1 standard site without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Cedar Point Campground?
The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Cedar Point Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Cedar Point Campground?
A modern, state-of-the-art bath house is available, with private, hot showers.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Cedar Point Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cedar Point Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Cedar Point Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Cedar Point Campground?
Sites 001, 002, 003, and 004 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 40 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov