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Average nightly rates13 total sites
RV Sites
8 sites
Tent Sites
5 sites
About Oyster Point Campground
Number of accommodations: 13
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Connectivity and Media
- Cell Reception
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
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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.
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
Carly W
VerifiedAugust 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Main
My friend (Also female) and I arrived late due to work and traffic. We set up quickly and headed to bed. Not more than 5 minutes after laying down we heard footsteps. Then I saw the flash of a camera. The footsteps got closer and there was a horrendous smell. We could hear someone breathing outside the tent. The footsteps continued around the premises. Then we saw more camera flashes that seemed as thought the person was trying to take photos in sync with the heat lightening, but there was an obvious difference in flashes. We called Carteret County sheriff’s and requested that they send someone out. As we were on the phone, the person continued to take pictures. A friend who was in the next county over kept in contact with us while we waited. The deputy arrived about 20 minutes later. Upon his arrival he looked around the campsite and noticed ab bag at the outset of the bushes. He asked if it was ours and it wasn’t, nor had it been there when we arrived. The deputy retrieved the bag and it smelled the same way the smell we had smelled did. It was rancid shrimp. However, when it was near the bushes, we couldn’t smell it, that’s how close the person was to the tent, in addition to being able to hear him breathe. The sheriff waited for us to pack our things and we left immediately. We were not given any specific contact information for the campground and when we tried reaching out to recreation.gov we had to wait nearly 4 hours for a response and then were told we had to wait until the date of checkout passed. I send a refund request since we felt forced to leave and terrified of staying. That was 6 days ago and I’ve received no communication. I am beyond disappointed and angry. We were in danger and dismissed by the organization.
Carly W
VerifiedAugust 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Main
My friend (Also female) and I arrived late due to work and traffic. We set up quickly and headed to bed. Not more than 5 minutes after laying down we heard footsteps. Then I saw the flash of a camera. The footsteps got closer and there was a horrendous smell. We could hear someone breathing outside the tent. The footsteps continued around the premises. Then we saw more camera flashes that seemed as thought the person was trying to take photos in sync with the heat lightening, but there was an obvious difference in flashes. We called Carteret County sheriff’s and requested that they send someone out. As we were on the phone, the person continued to take pictures. A friend who was in the next county over kept in contact with us while we waited. The deputy arrived about 20 minutes later. Upon his arrival he looked around the campsite and noticed ab bag at the outset of the bushes. He asked if it was ours and it wasn’t, nor had it been there when we arrived. The deputy retrieved the bag and it smelled the same way the smell we had smelled did. It was rancid shrimp. However, when it was near the bushes, we couldn’t smell it, that’s how close the person was to the tent, in addition to being able to hear him breathe. The sheriff waited for us to pack our things and we left immediately. We were not given any specific contact information for the campground and when we tried reaching out to recreation.gov we had to wait nearly 4 hours for a response and then were told we had to wait until the date of checkout passed. I send a refund request since we felt forced to leave and terrified of staying. That was 6 days ago and I’ve received no communication. I am beyond disappointed and angry. We were in danger and dismissed by the organization.
Christina M
VerifiedOctober 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Main
Love the quietness of this campground.
Christina M
VerifiedOctober 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Main
Love the quietness of this campground.
Nancy H
VerifiedOctober 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Main
Oyster Point Campground was exactly what we were looking for … quiet secluded campground with spacious private sites. Enjoyed watching the sun coming up over the inlet and envious of those with canoes setting out for a little morning adventure.
Nancy H
VerifiedOctober 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Main
Oyster Point Campground was exactly what we were looking for … quiet secluded campground with spacious private sites. Enjoyed watching the sun coming up over the inlet and envious of those with canoes setting out for a little morning adventure.
Eric T
VerifiedNovember 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Main
While in area went to Beaufort waterfront enjoyed it
Fishing was amazing
Campground was quiet and peaceful
Eric T
VerifiedNovember 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Main
While in area went to Beaufort waterfront enjoyed it
Fishing was amazing
Campground was quiet and peaceful
Lyle C
VerifiedNovember 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Main
Love Oyster Point Campground! The Campground is very well maintained. The host is nice. My only complaint (and it is more a preference than complaint) is i am not crazy about the fire rings.
Kirk D
VerifiedNovember 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Main
Oyster Point is a small National Forest Campground on the Newport River in Eastern North Carolina. The sites are private carved out of the woods with some directly on the water. Registration is self-serve, but there was a campground host on site. Our site had some trash in it when we arrived, but other than that we had a great time.
Location Oyster Point Campground
Address:
Forest Road 181
New Port, NC, 28570
United States
From Newport, take SR 1154 to Forest Road 181 and turn right.
Elevation: 3 feet
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
