Cedar Point Campground

CEDAR POINT CAMPGROUND

Part of National Forests in North Carolina

Overview

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is a short drive from the developed barrier island town of Bogue Banks.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (252) 638-5628.

Important Notices

  • 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.

Available Activities

  • Water Sports - Water Sports
  • Hiking - Hiking
  • Fishing - Fishing
  • Camping - Camping
  • Historic & Cultural Site - Historic & Cultural Site
  • Boating - Boating

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.

Cancellation Policy

<ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Refunds for weather or checking out early will not be considered</li> </ul>

Contact Information

Phone: 252-638-5628

391 VFW Road
Cedar Point, NC 28584

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