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Cedar Point Campground
The Cedar Point Recreation Area, near the mouth of the White Oak River, is surrounded 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 "nursery" for commercial seafood, including fish, shrimp, crabs and oysters.
This recreation area is a dynamic place affected by hurricanes, rising sea levels, and insect epidemics, such as Southern pine beetles that devastate nearby pine trees. On a daily basis, this living community contends with the change brought by the tides. This is a place to slow down and savor nature's beauty.
This area is subject to closure in advance of hurricanes. Reservations will be automatically cancelled and refunded in the event of a closure due to hurricanes. Hurricane season is typically June to mid-November.
Sites can be reserved at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Five sites are available as first come first serve. You will have to book three days in advance of your stay. What that means is, if a site is vacant and not reserved when you show up, you may stay in it for three days, but if it gets booked after that you will have to move, unless its one of the first come first serve sites.**
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Gate closes at 10:00 pm but not locked. Reopens at 6:00 am. |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | Reservations must be made three days in advance and can be made at http://recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. For first come first serve campsites please see the campground host or co-host for availability. |
| 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. |
| Open Season: | Year round. |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | 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. |
| Closest Towns: | Cape Carteret, Cedar Point, Swansboro, Emerald Isle |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Full Bathhouse. |
| Operated By: | USDA-Forest Service, Croatan National Forest |
General Information
Directions: Cedar Point campground is located off NC 58 about 1.25 miles north of the junction of NC 24 and NC 58.Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 40 |
| Reservation Info | Reservations can be made at http://recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Five sites are available as first come first serve. You will have to book three days in advance of your stay. What that means is, if a site is vacant and not reserved when you show up, you may stay in it for three days, but if it gets booked after that you will have to move, unless its one of the first come first serve sites |
| Fire Information | Fire rings at each site |
| No. of Accessible sites | 40 |
RV Camping
| No. of Sites | 40 |
| Pavement Type for Parking | Paved |
| Reservation Info | Reservations can be made at http://recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Five sites are available as first come first serve. You will have to book three days in advance of your stay. What that means is, if a site is vacant and not reserved when you show up, you may stay in it for three days, but if it gets booked after that you will have to move, unless its one of the first come first serve sites. |
| Hookup - Water | Water |
| Size Restrictions | 50 foot |
| Dump Stations | Dump Station onsite |
| Fire Information | Fire rings at each site. |
| Hookups - Electric | 40 sites |
| No. of Accessible sites | 40 |
| Hours of Operation: | Gate closes at 8:00PM but not locked. |
|---|---|
| Rental info: | None |
Group Camping
| No. of Sites | 40 |
| Reservation Info | None |
| Fire Information | Fire rings available at each site. |
| Hookups - Electric | 40 |
| No. of Accessible sites | 40 |
Salt Water Fishing
| Fishing Mode | Bank, Boat |
| Fishing Method | Fly, Bait, Lure |
River and Stream Fishing
| Fish Species | Striped Mullet, Pumpkinseed, Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, Flounder, Redbreast Sunfish, Spots, Croakers, Gars |
| Fishing Mode | Bank, Boat |
| Fishing Method | Bait, lure |
Day Hiking
Viewing Wildlife
Viewing Plants
Viewing Scenery
Picnicking
| Reservation Info | None |
| Fire Information | Fire rings available. |
Boating - Motorized
| Type of Craft | Motorized boat |
| Motor Type | Electric/gas |
Boating - Non-Motorized
| Type of Craft | Canoe, raft, kayak, small flat bottom boat |