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
🚐 02, Loop: Main RV
No Hookups
🚐 03, Loop: Main RV
No Hookups
🚐 04, Loop: Main RV
No Hookups
07, Loop: Main Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 08/10, Loop: Main RV
No Hookups
09, Loop: Main Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 11, Loop: Main RV
No Hookups
12, Loop: Main Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
13, Loop: Main Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 14, Loop: Main RV
No Hookups
🚐 15, Loop: Main RV
No Hookups
16, Loop: Main Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly

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

Betsy B

Verified

April 8, 2021 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Main

4

Host was super friendly.
My only complaint was that the gate was not locked at night which led to people coming in at 2am to set up camp.
Headlights, talking loud and hammering of stakes.

Betsy B

Verified

April 8, 2021 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Main

4

Host was super friendly.
My only complaint was that the gate was not locked at night which led to people coming in at 2am to set up camp.
Headlights, talking loud and hammering of stakes.

Dena N

Verified

April 14, 2021 Stayed at: 08/10, Loop: Main

5

I love it there. Each site is private and it is well maintained. Even fixed the road, yee hah lol

Dena N

Verified

April 14, 2021 Stayed at: 08/10, Loop: Main

5

I love it there. Each site is private and it is well maintained. Even fixed the road, yee hah lol

holly b

Verified

April 16, 2021 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Main

5

Beautiful isolated campsites. Very quiet. Water access is available. Ideal for fishing and kayaking. Wouldn’t recommend swimming. Very marshy. Bugs were awful!! The camp host was marvelous! Hiking trail nearby, dirt road for mountain/gravel bike riding if desired (not long) and beach towns nearby if you choose to leave camp.

Rick P

Verified

April 16, 2021 Stayed at: 09, Loop: Main

3

The campground host was a little overbearing with the Covid safety thing. I understand we need to social distance and be cautious and all that, but to be confronted while walking down the road and told that we can't visit any other campsites, not even to enter an unoccupied site? That decision should be left up to the campers, not the campground host, in my opinion. Otherwise, the campground is clean and the sites are spacious but bring plenty of bug spray! Facilities are minimal, no showers and bathrooms are crude. Better suited for travel trailers and RV's with their own facilities.

holly b

Verified

April 16, 2021 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Main

5

Beautiful isolated campsites. Very quiet. Water access is available. Ideal for fishing and kayaking. Wouldn’t recommend swimming. Very marshy. Bugs were awful!! The camp host was marvelous! Hiking trail nearby, dirt road for mountain/gravel bike riding if desired (not long) and beach towns nearby if you choose to leave camp.

Rick P

Verified

April 16, 2021 Stayed at: 09, Loop: Main

3

The campground host was a little overbearing with the Covid safety thing. I understand we need to social distance and be cautious and all that, but to be confronted while walking down the road and told that we can't visit any other campsites, not even to enter an unoccupied site? That decision should be left up to the campers, not the campground host, in my opinion. Otherwise, the campground is clean and the sites are spacious but bring plenty of bug spray! Facilities are minimal, no showers and bathrooms are crude. Better suited for travel trailers and RV's with their own facilities.

Megan R

Verified

April 17, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: Main

5

We really enjoyed our camping trip here! The camp sites are really large, clean and level. The camp host was very welcoming and informative. There is no fire wood to purchase but you can get a lot from downed trees all around. There are a couple of spigots for water and 2 vault bathrooms that were clean and really not bad for what they are (not smelly at all). We were in site 1. We took our kayaks and could walk our kayaks to the water easily and there was easy access to put in/get in. We don’t mind boondocking in the spring and fall and this was a great place to do it!! There is lots of shade from pine trees but NC summers can still be too hot and humid for me. Lots of gnats and little biting no-see-ums. BRING BUG SPRAY!

Megan R

Verified

April 17, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: Main

5

We really enjoyed our camping trip here! The camp sites are really large, clean and level. The camp host was very welcoming and informative. There is no fire wood to purchase but you can get a lot from downed trees all around. There are a couple of spigots for water and 2 vault bathrooms that were clean and really not bad for what they are (not smelly at all). We were in site 1. We took our kayaks and could walk our kayaks to the water easily and there was easy access to put in/get in. We don’t mind boondocking in the spring and fall and this was a great place to do it!! There is lots of shade from pine trees but NC summers can still be too hot and humid for me. Lots of gnats and little biting no-see-ums. BRING BUG SPRAY!

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 (over 6 hr (384 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 10, 2026

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