Best camping near Emerald Isle

7 campgrounds · 7 ranked · updated 2026-07-31 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Emerald Isle, North Carolina — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 7 of 7 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Camp Sam Hatcher
#1 Camp Sam Hatcher Good
4.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
I don't have access to detailed amenity data, site counts, or fee information for Camp Sam Hatcher beyond its location near Havelock, North Carolina. Without verified specifics…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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Camp Albemarle
#2 Camp Albemarle Good
5.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Camp Albemarle is a campground located near Havelock in coastal North Carolina. The facility serves the outdoor recreation community in the eastern part of the state, offering…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Cedar Point
#3 Cedar Point Good
6.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Cedar Point Camping Area in North Carolina offers breathtaking views of the White Oak River and is surrounded by lush greenery. The campground provides easy access to a variety of…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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Hammocks Beach State Park
#4 Hammocks Beach State Park Good
9.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Hammocks Beach State Park, located in North Carolina, offers a scenic and peaceful camping experience. The campground provides various amenities to enhance visitors' stay…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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Oyster Point Camp
#5 Oyster Point Camp Good
13.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 76°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Oyster Point Camp is a scenic camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Nestled in a beautiful natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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Long Point Camping
#6 Long Point Camping Good
14.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Long Point Camping is a campground located near Jacksonville, North Carolina, in the coastal plain region. The facility accommodates both tent and RV camping for visitors seeking…
Why 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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Onslow Beach Military - Camp Lejeune
#7 Onslow Beach Military - Camp Lejeune Good
18.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Onslow Beach Military Camp Lejeune Camping Area is a picturesque, beachfront campground in North Carolina. The campground offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and is near…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Emerald Isle

The Emerald Isle area has 7 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best camping near Emerald Isle

How are these campgrounds ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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