Oyster Point Campground

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National Forests in North Carolina

Campground · USDA Forest Service · National Forests in North Carolina 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 price for Friday Night) - Single Standard Non-Electric Campsite = $10.00 per night - 8 person… Season: Year-round Reservations: Reservations can be made at recreation.gov by calling 877-444-6777 For first come first serve campsites please see the campground host or co-host for availability. Overview 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 can get very busy and reservations are reccamended but must be made 3 days in advance. Of the 15 campsites, 1 are considered a first come-first served campsite that cannot be reserved or held, so a person must physically be there with their camping equipment to purchase the campsite. Oyster Point 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. 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. Recreation… Getting there: From Newport, take SR 1154 to Forest Road 181 and turn right. Rules: Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. No alcohol. Phone: 252-638-5628 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/262810 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Tonia Gillikin, USFS