Oyster Point Campground

Oyster Point Campground,
Neusiok Trailhead next to campground
OYSTER POINT CAMPGROUND.
OYSTER POINT CAMPGROUND
OYSTER POINT CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

13 total sites

RV Sites

8 sites

Tent Sites

5 sites

About Oyster Point Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 13

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Connectivity and Media

Connectivity and Media

  • Cell Reception
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

13 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: Main RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: Main RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: Main RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: Main RV
No Hookups
Price not available
07, Loop: Main Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 08/10, Loop: Main RV
No Hookups
Price not available
09, Loop: Main Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: Main RV
No Hookups
Price not available
12, Loop: Main Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
13, Loop: Main Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: Main RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: Main RV
No Hookups
Price not available
16, Loop: Main Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (303)

What Guests Are Saying

Oyster Point Campground offers spacious and well-maintained sites, friendly hosts, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a great choice for those seeking solitude. Visitors appreciated the proximity to local attractions and the beautiful water views, ideal for kayaking and fishing. However, some concerns were raised about bug issues, bathroom cleanliness, and reservation management, particularly during peak summer months.

Review Summary

4.3
303 reviews
5
62.4%
189
4
20.5%
62
3
6.3%
19
2
5.3%
16
1
5.6%
17

Sheila Q

Verified

August 4, 2026 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Main

3

Nice space between sites, trails are inaccessible due to overgrowth. Within 20 minutes to store and restaurants. Host is lovely and friendly. We had site 11 with a path to the river but no swimming because of oyster shells and mucky bottom. We stayed 4 nights but were booked for 7 left early because we wanted water access and we had the camper infested by tiny bugs after a storm they can swarm from swamps and vegetation.

Sara E

Verified

July 27, 2026 Stayed at: 09, Loop: Main

2

DO NOT GO HERE IN JULY! It's like being swarmed by bugs in a horror/jungle movie. Most humid experience I've had in my life, like soup. However the campground was very spacious and most sites lead right to the water. I'd go in May or June maybe.

Hollie T

Verified

July 18, 2026 Stayed at: 16, Loop: Main

1

Site 16 smells like you’re staying in a barn full with goats and nobody cleaned up in a year. Definitely wouldn’t ever recommend anybody go there. We got there and decided to drive three hours away just to find another spot regardless of our reservation because it smelled so bad.

Steve K

Verified

June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Main

4

Clean, mowed, well cared for campground

Rebecca F

Verified

June 22, 2026 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Main

5

Site 11. One of the best sites for the money we have ever stayed. Quiet. Nice amount of space between sites. Lots of vegetation which makes site quite private. Black flies on the trail are ferocious in places and don’t give a care about bug spray but mostly they are just annoying, not biting. Swatting at them makes them try harder! Lovely campground.

Ryan S

Verified

June 13, 2026 Stayed at: 01, Loop: Main

2

I was on the site for less than 4 minutes and a woman approached me yelling about paying fees (already had the site reserved online) then proceeded to argue with me that I couldn’t have because it’s first come first serve only. She then told me I have to provide her all of my information. This is exactly why I don’t stay in established campgrounds and will dispersed camp. It was ridiculous to demand payment in cash (from the “camp host”) for a sight that was already paid for by me online. I will never be back

Rebecca A

Verified

June 3, 2026 Stayed at: 15, Loop: Main

4

Campground was easy to get to, sites were pretty level - we were in site 15 which was so easy and really good for bigger rigs. It was quiet - bugs weren’t bad when we went. There is a trail, but we didn’t see any good places to get to the water although the river was beautiful. We ran across a couple of snakes - nothing big or scary, but stay alert.
The only real downside was the bathrooms. Just don’t. Bring your own set up. At night the cross breeze gave us a “lovely” aroma from the bathroom - it was not pleasant. I looked in one day and the back wall was covered in black flies!
There doesn’t seem to be any real way to check in. We saw nobody , and just went to our site.
All in all, it’s a quiet place, and if you just like solitude it’s perfect. For the price you can’t beat it. If you have kids, bring things to do or plan on going elsewhere. We are just 2 old folks who love to be where nobody can find us.

Darryl G

Verified

May 17, 2026 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Main

5

Excellent campground about 30 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Friendly, helpful site hosts. I had site 04. It has a picnic table, fire ring, two lantern poles (metal poles with hooks), a tent pad, plenty of parking space (I had a Rav4). Site 04 had a lot of tall foliage around it for privacy. There is a water hydrant near the site next to the main road. The campground has a pit toilet restroom that was clean and well stocked with toilet paper (no sink or running water in the restroom). There are no showers at the campground, but the hosts told me where to go for one if I needed. I used Dude Wipes to get through the night.

The only negative thing at the campground was the many tiny sand fleas. Plan accordingly! I would definitely stay at this campground again!

Charles B

Verified

May 5, 2026 Stayed at: 14, Loop: Main

5

Great place to camp. I love that it's so rustic and I can dry camp. This site is across from the water but it has great sun exposure so my solar system worked well there. Close to my family so win win. Camp host is awesome. When it started to warm up the bugs started coming out so camping here in the Winter would be the best. Good cell signal as well. I have T-Mobile

Gabriel C

Verified

April 21, 2026 Stayed at: 01, Loop: Main

5

The host was amazing. Extremely peaceful, quiet place. Easy access to Morehead City, Beaufort. I will return!

Location Oyster Point Campground

Address:
Forest Road 181
New Port, NC, 28570
United States

Elevation: 3 feet

Distance to downtown

391 mi drive to downtown New Port (about 6 hr 24 min)

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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Last updated: September 7, 2026

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