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Campsite #23 at Cedar Point Campground, NC
$27
Campsite #23
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 65 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
3/4
3/6
Campsite #23 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 65ft driveway, 50 amp hookup, Accessible, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (22)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 55% |
| 4 star | | 36% |
| 3 star | | 9% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@DouglasF277421 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #23
The campground was clean with well-spaced sites. Restroom and shower facilities were clean and modern. Cedar Point has a nice boating access that we were able to use for our kayaks. We got lucky with the weather in late September and had little wind or rain which of course added to our enjoyment. This location is in close proximity to many locations and sites of interest which initially appealed to us and proved to be very convenient to the campground. We definitely plan to return from our far western location in North Carolina next year.
Good
@PatrickS396870 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #23
Very clean and well maintained campground. Theres a convenient boat launch nearby thats perfect for canoes and kayaks. The trail through the marsh is beautiful and easy. Weve been twice and have plans to return.
@DelanaSF982762 · Camped on May 14, 2025 at Campsite #23
Nice campground close to the island. Plenty of shade. Feel for the host, she needs a 2nd host for it to be properly maintained, way to much for 1 person. Showers needs maintenance and more regular cleaning. Should have water at the sites.
Good
@JohnH2789214 · Camped on Feb 28, 2025 at Campsite #23
As always great place to spend some time.
@PaulM6940902 · Camped on Nov 2, 2023 at Campsite #23
We wanted to "head to the beach" and the Cedar Point Campground seemed like the right place to stay. I reserved site A-23 and it provided plenty of space between our 25' motorhome and the other RVs in the park. While the campground only provides electricity there are plenty of water spickets around if you need them. There is a dump station and a potable water station near the exit from the park. I'd give the bathhouse a 4-star rating. The bathrooms were large and clean but the shower rooms needed some cobweb removal, so not a big deal. The showers themselves were very nice. Good water pressure and spray. To use the showers, you had to push the "on" button to turn the water on and it would last for maybe 30 seconds, sort of like a Navy shower. But a quick push of the button turned the water back on.As for location, we were about 15 minutes to Emerald Isle Beach and even in early November we had temps in the low 70s so we sat on the beach watching the waves and surfers. There is also a short (1.9 mile) walking trail along the shore at the end of the road just 1/10 of a mile past the campground. It's a nice walk with some really great views of the surrounding waterways. One tip is to stop and buy your firewood in the local area because there is no firewood available at the campground.As for restaurants, we had dinner at T&W Oyster Bar and Restaurant. It's a low key, friendly kind of place with good food and a great staff.We will definitely go back in the spring before the summer beach crowds arrive.
Excellent
@CharlesR973079 · Camped on Oct 22, 2023 at Campsite #23
Very nice campground close to main beaches and fishing. Only improvement recommended is to fix the broken water faucets in the campground since there are no sites with water.
Good
@SusanS9297654 · Camped on Jun 14, 2023 at Campsite #23
The lady who was one of the camp hosts kindly helped me with the electrical hookup. Toilets and showers were clean. The sites are nicely spread out. Nights are quiet. It was my second visit to this campsite. I’ll go back if I can. Thank you for this campsite its close to the beaches. Affordable and that’s a blessing with high inflation and hotels 200 a night !!
Excellent
@RobertN6611454 · Camped on May 13, 2023 at Campsite #23
Large campsites well separated. Ground’s nicely maintained
Good
@RobertN6611454 · Camped on May 13, 2023 at Campsite #23
Large campsites well separated. Grounds nicely maintained
Good
@LindaL9678479 · Camped on May 6, 2023 at Campsite #23
I really like this campground and only find one fault - it has communal water. We came prepared for that by bringing extra hoses so we could fill our tank while in our site since there was a hydrant across the driveway from us. However the hydrant was broken and so there was no water without hooking back up and driving around to find another hydrant. We elected not to do this since we were going to be away most of the day most days we were there. We walked to fill containers with water from another hydrant to meet our needs. I would definitely come back here and plan to do so next Spring.
Excellent
@JudithT3575711 · Camped on Apr 15, 2023 at Campsite #23
Nice sites, nice showers. It would have been nice if many of the water hydrants had not been shut off (due to leak). Good base to kayak or hike in the area.
@StephenB287309 · Camped on Apr 2, 2023 at Campsite #23
Top two attributes for this campground are: location and quiet. Quick access to Emerald Isle and excellent beaches, along with Hammock Beach State Park with some nice trails and ferry to Bear Island, as well as great kayak routes. There's also a ramp just down the road for canoe and kayak put-in, and a decent walking trail. Pine Knoll Aquarium is 30 minutes away; fun for the kids. And the site is VERY quiet. For those with kids, plenty of open area in the central sites for them to play. Bath house could use some attention - I know it's early in the season, but there was no hot water in the bathrooms and showers were cool, not warm or hot. One stall in the men's room (of two), has issues, with a sign indicating it must be flushed multiple times. There is only one dumpster on-site, no trash cans, so when it's full (as it was), that can be frustrating. Our fire ring was full of ash and debris on arrival. Basically, a little attention to detail and maintenance would move this up to 4-5 stars.
Excellent
@ThomasL2772337 · Camped on Nov 14, 2022 at Campsite #23
This is a lovely little campground in a beautiful location. The recreation.gov reservation website needs some work. It is difficult to navigate and would not allow me to use my phone to make the reservation. After several days of trying I tried my laptop and it worked fine. More regression testing of the site with multiple end user devices would avoid these type issues.
Excellent
@MichaelA251288 · Camped on Oct 26, 2022 at Campsite #23
PRK IS EXCELLENT. BEEN GOING HERE OVER 20 YEARS
@EdwardH95103AF · Camped on Jul 2, 2022 at Campsite #23
Very well-capped the bathrooms were clean and the sights were excellent condition.
Good
@MaryT1149779 · Camped on Apr 7, 2022 at Campsite #23
The campground is wonderful and beautiful. The only reason I would not give 5 stars is because of other campers not having control of their dogs. I was walking my dog on lead and pit bull got loose and ran towards me and my dog. The owner had no control of the dog. It was very frightening. The dog got loose one other time as well. Luckily the dog was not in attack mode but more interested to see another dog. You can imagine my fear. But seeing a pit bull running towards you is very unsettling to say the least. I spoke with the rangers and they said they had several complaints and that they were leaving the next day. These campers had 3 dogs which was already a rule infraction. They left the next day. There was another camper with a dog on a 50ft lead tied to a tree. The dog had access to a large field which many other campers used. The dog , big, barked the entire time he was tied up. He lunged after everyone walking in the field. Unfortunately , the campground was in between camp hosts and the rangers were left to patrol and try to keep the peace. The campground was very clean and well maintained. I just wish folks would have better camping etiquette with their dogs.
Excellent
@DaleW6067273 · Camped on Mar 17, 2022 at Campsite #23
Very nice NF Campground, a big step up from what we normally see for the Forest Service. You are close to some good dining out in Swansboro and a short drive out to Emerald Isle beaches.
Some Coverage
@ShirleyF260089 · Camped on Mar 15, 2022 at Campsite #23
Easy to get to and easy to park. The site was long enough that we didnt unhook. Nice hiking close by.
@LewisM301 · Camped on Sep 6, 2021 at Campsite #23
Great location. Host we're good. Grounds looked great. Could use an upgrade in power. 50 Amp had some issues.
@JudyP342 · Camped on Apr 19, 2021 at Campsite #23
Great level sites with space galore! This is a hidden gem! Only thing that could make it any better is full hook ups!
Excellent
@TJM685 · Camped on Feb 26, 2021 at Campsite #23
Very clean campground with great hosts. Sites are very spread out and close to hiking trails. Would definitely recommend.
Good
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