Flanners Beach Campground
Located in the Neuse River Recreation Area in eastern North Carolina, Flanners Beach Campground is situated on a bluff overlooking the scenic Neuse River and within a half-hour drive from the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. The campground is extreemly busy and reservations are reccamended but must be made 3 days in advance. Of the 39 campsites, 7 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 | 20 |
| Standard, no hookups | 19 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 85 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Standard | Back-in | 65 | Gravel | Partial | No | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| 02 | Electric | Back-in | 80 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| 03 | Electric | Back-in | 80 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Prime |
| 04 | Electric | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| 05 | Electric | Back-in | 80 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Prime |
| 06 | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Prime |
| 07 | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| 08 | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Prime |
| 09 | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Prime |
| 10 | Electric | Back-in | 85 | Gravel | 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 |
| Max vehicle length | 85 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 01, 02, 03, 04 and 37 more are listed accessible |
The campground has 39 sites, 22 of which offer electrical hookup with 20/30/50 amps and 2 are Double campsites. Amenities include a bathhouse with private hot showers and an adjacent day-use picnic area. There is a 14 day stay limit within a 30 day period. Once a 14 day stay limit is reached, the camping unit must leave the campground. Access to the beach has been closed since hurricane Florence and will continue to be until the planned restoration work has been completed.
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 |
| Fees | There is a fee of $20 per night, as well as an additional $5 if using an electrical hookup. |
| Rules | Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. No alcohol. |
Weather by month
Getting there
Flanners Beach Campground is located between New Bern and Morehead City, North Carolina, just 1/2 mile off US 70. From New Bern, travel southeast about ten miles on US 70E. Turn left onto Flanners Beach Road (State Route 1107) and travel about 1/2 mile to the recreation area. From Morehead City, travel northwest on US 70W about 20 miles.
| Nearest town | New Bern, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.9817° N, 76.9486° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Flanners Beach 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.
- Check out time is 11:00am and Check in time is 1:00pm to allow for campsite to be maintained.
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
| Outdoor gear | Custom Marine Fabrication ↗ | 7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Riverside Camping Center ↗ | 7.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11.6 mi |
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Van Life Camping: Flanners Beach Campground
Worth a stop
Special places in the area include the Beaches of the Crystal Coast of North Carolina, Tryon Place (the original governor's mansion of the thirteen colonies), the third oldest town in the state and seat of Carteret County, Beaufort, NC, and Fort Macon (an original pre-Civil War Fort).
- 7.8 miPine Cliff Equestrian Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.1 miBlack Swamp Ohv Trail Complex ↗OHV / range
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miFlanners Beach Cg Connector ↗0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.1 miFlanners Beach Campgound Loop ↗0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miLoblolly1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miBeady0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miBeech Swamp2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miLoblolly Loop1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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
Sheep Ridge Wilderness begins about 4.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.9 miSheep Ridge Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 9,315 acres
- 9.9 miCatfish Lake South Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 8,490 acres
- 10.9 miPond Pine Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 1,692 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
- Mount Shiloh Missionary Baptist ChurchBuilding · New Bern · 8.5 mi
- Harvey MansionBuilding · New Bern · 9.9 mi
- Isaac Taylor HouseBuilding · New Bern · 9.9 mi
Natural features
The Neuse River is a coastal waterway where saltwater meets fresh, and is approximately two miles wide where the waters meet. The river empties into the Bogue Sound just a few miles down-stream.
Recreation
The area includes a three mile non-motorized trail. Water activities abound and include canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Hunting is also popular in the area but you must use an alternate location to access the water for these activities.
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 Flanners Beach 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 Flanners Beach 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 Flanners Beach Campground?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Flanners Beach 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 Flanners Beach Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Year Round.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Flanners Beach Campground have?
41 sites, including 20 standard sites with power and 19 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Flanners Beach Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Flanners Beach Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Flanners Beach Campground?
Amenities include a bathhouse with private hot showers and an adjacent day-use picnic area.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Flanners Beach Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Flanners Beach Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Flanners Beach 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 Flanners Beach Campground?
Sites 01, 02, 03, and 04 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 41 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