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 features 15 campsites and two vault toilets. Each site has a picnic table, fire grill, parking spur, tent pad and lantern post.
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.
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. 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.
Contact Information
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Forest Road 181 Newport 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 01, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, 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 16, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
