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National Forests in North Carolina › Croatan Ranger District › North Carolina
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Campsite #16 at Flanners Beach Campground, NC
$25
Campsite #16
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 40 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
3/7
3/10
Campsite #16 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 40ft driveway, 30 amp hookup, Accessible, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
1.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 36% |
| 4 star | | 36% |
| 3 star | | 8% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 16% |
@EileenS29602B1 · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #16
There were 2 showers that had issues with the water temperature being scalding and you could not adjust it. The drains in the showers did NOT drain so you had to stand in standing water. There was only 1 working toilet. The bathrooms were filthy, the trash overflowing and the only trash dump was outside the park. There was no water spouts to connect to. They had about 4 HAND PUMPS. I wish I had known about this sooner because I would not have booked this campground.
Good
@JamesM9879118 · Camped on Mar 7, 2025 at Campsite #16
Very nice campground with beautiful view of the water. Sites are generous size and many are shaded. Bathhouse is a bit dated but adequate.
Good
@RickD3627013 · Camped on Feb 28, 2025 at Campsite #16
No warning on the Recreation.gov site that there would be no water and no working toilets or showers anywhere on the site. The campsite host was friendly but said she had no control over the the situation. The Croatan National Forest park office was closed and not answering phones. The campsite manager took our name and said she would try to get a refund processed. We left and stayed in a hotel.
@RickD3627013 · Camped on Feb 9, 2025 at Campsite #16
No working showers. Sign on the door by the campsite manager saying they were trying to get them working.
@KathyB2100069 · Camped on Nov 4, 2024 at Campsite #16
The location was a nice home base for exploring other areas like Atlantic beach, New Bern, etc. we were disappointed that the beach area and trails leading to the beach were closed due to storm damage.
@BenM3451919 · Camped on Feb 22, 2023 at Campsite #16
We would tell you to ignore the negative reviews. This is just a campground with no camp office, store or specific place to check-in. There is a gate (unlocked) with a sign asking campers with reservations to call/text the host upon arrival. The gate is squeaky when moved to enter/leave, meaning no one can sneak in. Many of the sites offer some privacy from their neighbors and a few do not. The campground has minimal lighting allowing good night skies. The bathhouse feels neglected and not maintained but at least the showers have great water pressure. The paths into the woods are well marked and easy walking. The hurricane in 2018 took down a terrible amount of trees and destroyed safe access to the beach which is down a cliff edge. The park is clearly lacking the resources to repair the damage and thus the beach is closed. Skip this park it's too basic a campground. The host family at the gate kept to themselves and the other host was a helpful resource when asked.
Excellent
@KimberlyM76848 · Camped on Dec 16, 2022 at Campsite #16
This was a beautiful, well kept campground. I hope some day beach access will be restored but there were still some beautiful views from along the trail. The camp host was lovely and quick to respond when I arrived.
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@TomD9914097 · Camped on Nov 2, 2022 at Campsite #16
A small intimate well-managed destination. Very quiet relaxing and convenient for our two sightseeing destinations. We hope to make it back.
@SharonA5481938 · Camped on Sep 8, 2022 at Campsite #16
Nice private campsites. Clean bathrooms. Electric onsite and water supply nearby. Close to New Bern and Oriental. We will definitely be back.
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@MalcolmPEA6E57 · Camped on Mar 26, 2022 at Campsite #16
We camped with a TT. This is a small, well maintained campground with convenient, clean bathrooms/showers. Reasonably private sites with a lot of trees. Many sites with electric but none with water, although there is water available at two locations...just need to be aware. Dump site available. Campground host was very friendly and helpful! Unfortunately access to the beach is still not available due to damage from a previous storm. Well maintained hiking trails with access from the campsites-several loops of varying lengths. Close to New Bern...visited on a Sunday so many places were closed. So much to do there, could have used an extra day! Will definitely be back!
Good
@JayM1341230 · Camped on Feb 6, 2022 at Campsite #16
Very nice campground with nice hosts and trees all around. Good spacing between sites. Fairly quiet though some road noise and the occasional jet flying. The trail along the water is closed but there are other trails right from the campground. One does need to fill up with water before getting situated due to their being no taps at the sites. With my senior discount my rate was $17 a night for a site with electricity.
Good
@MikeM958 · Camped on Nov 11, 2021 at Campsite #16
It was a nice, quiet, clean campground. As others have described, the check-in process is a no-contact text at the gate. I received a text back with instructions and maps. It wasn't a problem. There is a nice paved trail that loops around the campground and also a few single-track trails. The "Flanners Beach and Croatan National Forest Loop," trail became pretty over-grown near the water and we couldn't find the continuation of the trail. I would stay again.
Good
@CindyP333 · Camped on Oct 22, 2021 at Campsite #16
We have been traveling from California all across the country for 5 months and this was the best campground ever.
@patrickj359 · Camped on Aug 6, 2021 at Campsite #16
Love the campground. I grew up near there and it’s great to see the place. Had to move sites because the power wasn’t working right at 16. Really wish you would rebuild the stair to the beach, looks like you spent so much effort to put up fences that the stairs would have been done already.
Excellent
@PatrickJC8ACBB · Camped on Aug 6, 2021 at Campsite #16
Love the campground. I grew up near there and its great to see the place. Had to move sites because the power wasnt working right at 16. Really wish you would rebuild the stair to the beach, looks like you spent so much effort to put up fences that the stairs would have been done already.
Excellent
@RayS9535368 · Camped on Jun 27, 2021 at Campsite #16
Not a lot to do at the campground. Beaches are gone nothing but cliffs left!No place to fish!
@RayS266 · Camped on Jun 27, 2021 at Campsite #16
Not a lot to do at the campground. Beaches are “gone” nothing but cliffs left!
No place to fish!
No place to fish!
@DarrenH565 · Camped on Jun 24, 2021 at Campsite #16
No beach access and posted fines for those who try. Campground was quaint and quiet as expected. Bath house needed some exterminator attention to get rid of some of the residents. Trails were nice. Little bit of a pain to open/close the manual gate to access loop, but good to keep only campers traveling the road. Nothing too negative, but not a stay I’ll do again.
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@DarrenH18E7596 · Camped on Jun 24, 2021 at Campsite #16
No beach access and posted fines for those who try. Campground was quaint and quiet as expected. Bath house needed some exterminator attention to get rid of some of the residents. Trails were nice. Little bit of a pain to open/close the manual gate to access loop, but good to keep only campers traveling the road. Nothing too negative, but not a stay Ill do again.
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@jasonW965 · Camped on Jan 12, 2021 at Campsite #16
Beautiful, clean site. Gracious host. gorgeous views about 100 meters from campsites. nice, short, paved walking trails and mountain bike paths. electricity was a bit surgy, (bring surge protector). spanish moss was present.
Excellent
@LydiaK643 · Camped on Dec 29, 2020 at Campsite #16
As others had said, the beach is no longer accessible. There are still lovely trails and nice views.
It's interesting to see all the trees that were blown down in the hurricane and the new growth that is coming up.
The campsites were very clean.
I only use the bathroom once and everything in it was wet like the entire room had just been hosed down. Even the toilet paper was wet. Maybe I just got there at the wrong time.
It's interesting to see all the trees that were blown down in the hurricane and the new growth that is coming up.
The campsites were very clean.
I only use the bathroom once and everything in it was wet like the entire room had just been hosed down. Even the toilet paper was wet. Maybe I just got there at the wrong time.
@LydiaK3FDDE36B · Camped on Dec 29, 2020 at Campsite #16
As others had said, the beach is no longer accessible. There are still lovely trails and nice views.It's interesting to see all the trees that were blown down in the hurricane and the new growth that is coming up.The campsites were very clean.I only use the bathroom once and everything in it was wet like the entire room had just been hosed down. Even the toilet paper was wet. Maybe I just got there at the wrong time.
@JoeM4444950 · Camped on Nov 6, 2020 at Campsite #16
Please get the beach open ... even "at my own risk"
Good
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