Flanners Beach Campground

Great experience at Flanners Beach! The hosts were really helpful and nice. The campground was very well maintained, clean and accessible. All the sites looked very level. There was a burn ban while we were there but because of the depth of the fire rings, we could still have a fire. But also because of the depth of the rings you can’t enjoy seeing it. Not having a campfire would have been worse for me personally. There are really nice paved and unpaved bike/walking paths. Most of the sites have plenty of shade unless you’re up along the river. The river is within site but you can’t get to it because of damage from Hurricane Flo.
We went into New Bern to the Tryon Palace and Gardens and really enjoyed it. The tour of the palace is interesting and not so long that it gets tedious. The story is quite interesting and well worth the $20 fee. The gardens are beautiful!!
We also drove over to Emerald Isle, about 40 minutes away, and enjoyed a nice day on the beach.
We’ll definitely go back!

the beach was closed and posted no trespassing

We arrived in a downpour w/lightning. Did not know where to because the gates were closed. If we had been familiar it wouldn’t have been too bad. Or not raining. There were small signs on the gate with instructions. The campground was very nice. Restrooms clean as were showers. We enjoyed our stay here very much. We did wish the beach area was available so we could of gone swimming. I would give this campground 5 stars

No access to the water

We had a very pleasant time at Flanner's Beach. It was disappointing that the access is closed to the River. Hopefully the Forest Service will get that open soon.

A clean and peaceful campground. Very clean bathrooms and showers. Camp hosts are very friendly.
I wish the water area was open.

My only complaint is that the beach/fishing area was closed. While I didn't walk down to it my teenage grandchildren did and they felt like it could have been used. This was the drawing point that brought me/us there.

Fantastic campsite. It was very quiet and clean. The host was attentive and friendly. The beach access was closed but the views of the river were great. New Bern, Morehead City, and Beaufort were close by for activities. We will be planning a return trip.

No beach access and posted fines for those who try. Campground was quaint and quiet as expected. Bath house needed some exterminator attention to get rid of some of the residents. Trails were nice. Little bit of a pain to open/close the manual gate to access loop, but good to keep only campers traveling the road. Nothing too negative, but not a stay I’ll do again.

Not a lot to do at the campground. Beaches are “gone” nothing but cliffs left!
No place to fish!