**RV SITE REVIEW** A…read morecouple weeks back me and my dad camped for one night at Goose Creek State Park, and we stayed at RV site #20. This RV site was fantastic. All of the sites were flat (which is what you want), and offered plenty of privacy (The sites were very spacious from one another). All RV sites consist of 30 and 50 amp hookups, as well as a connection to fresh water, and a sewage pipe. The bath house was new and clean. It was modern on the inside, offered hot water (even in 20 degrees), and was well taken care of. The camp host does a great job at taking care of this site. I would highly recommend that you stay/visit Goose Creek when you can. It is a great hidden spot that offers a wide array of trails and activities.

This was a beautiful little park with a small beach and lots of beautiful walking trails. Also pet…read morefriendly.

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park is located in Seven Springs, NC. The park is named for the 90-foot…read morecliffs that overlook the Neuse River. I first stopped at the Visitor Center. I like visiting these as they are like a little museum in each state park. This visitor center was very interactive and had bright colors with the storyboards. I like that they covered the local ecology, the history of the river and also how we can help make better choices to keep the water safe. In the lobby, there are some taxidermies; you will see a black bear, an owl, a fox and a bobcat that lived in the area. When the fault formed, the water created the cliffs. The cliffs are unique in the layers formed. The white and yellow layers of sand and gravel are remnants of ancient beaches. The Atlantic Ocean once covered the area. Then the dark gray and black layers were made of clay likely deposited by ancient marshes. Between these layers are marine life, seashells, shale, and gravel. These got left behind as the sea levels rose and fell. These formations are 90 feet high and 200 feet underground. Native Americans gathered here, the Tuscarora and Saponi tribes. The river acted as a transportation route and a source of food. They used canoes to go from the coast to the inland forest. The high ground served as a lookout point, allowing them to see anyone approaching. They hunted deer and turkey. The museum has stone tools and other artifacts that were found in the area. During the Civil War, in the Battle of Whitehall (now Seven Springs), the Union soldiers used the higher ground to fight the Confederates. The Confederates were building an ironclad ship (the CSS Neuse). They thought being upriver would keep them safe from the Union ships. They had hoped to retake New Bern with it. The ship survived the battle with only minor damage and was moved to Kinston to have an engine and heavy iron armor added. (The ship can be seen at the CSS Interpretive Museum in Kinston, NC) I liked the phones available for a glimpse into the past from people who were part of the park, and the viewer glasses. The building is air-conditioned, and restrooms are available. There is a small gift shop too. The staff were friendly as they were expecting campers. There is an Overlook for a beautiful view. It is just steps away from the parking lot. The view was stunning. The signs make it easy to find from the visitor center. There are some trails to follow as well if you want to explore more.

The name caught my eye, and despite this being far away from the mountainous part of the state…read morethere are indeed cliffs. The river was at flood stage due to heavy rains throughout the region when I visited, but there was no danger of getting wet at the top of the cliffs. You can pretty much drive right up to where the views are, and this being a NC state park, you can simply motor on in without paying a fee, which is not the case in neighboring states like SC and VA. Trails take one from the cliffs down to the riverside in fairly short order, and there were plenty of interesting sights to see in the short time I spent there, another on my list of sights seen in a fascinatingly diverse state.

We stayed a week, October 2020. Great site. Pull through, level and grass. Our dog loved the…read moregrass. Paved roads throughout. Very peaceful at night. Would def return. Camped in 40' Class A w/4 slides. Towing pickup.

This place has its ups and downs but overall I am giving it an okay rating. After Encore Resorts…read morebought over this place they cut many enjoyable aspects of the RV Park. You now have to pull your own trailer out instead of having someone do so with a tractor. You now also have to take your own trash to the dumpster. Overall though they have a nice pool and amphitheater with a dock for fishing!

I found this place a few years ago. I hesitated on camping here but had finally decided to. I camp…read morein a hammock and the price is great for it. Fire wood is supplied for a decent price. The owner is friendly and easy to get along with if you treat him and his land right. I've been twice now and never stay long enough. Peacefully on the river and in the woods. Night time is quiet as you aren't close to roads. This is one of the most primitive sites I've found. I'll always return here for a peaceful vacation with mother nature even if it's for a night.

Great camping! Multiple RV full hook up sites on the way in, dump site on the way out. Camping…read moredirectly on the Trent river. Not expensive. The owner greeted us and offered a load of firewood right away (for a small fee of course). He made sure we hooked up and didn't have any issues then left us enjoy nature. Beautiful scenery! The tent camping is deep in the woods, lots of river to canoe or kayak and fish. Didn't see any alligators but tons of turtles popping in and out. Definitely check this beautiful scenic campground out! Quiet and secluded!

Michelle is quite the problem solver, able to delegate phone calls, resident walk-in's and future…read morereservations, all while helping my rambunctious son and I find a space we would be able to fit in for a visit we had been planning. The park is extremely well-kept and the residents keep their lots tidy. Its super well organized too (except for the arrows on the lot number signs which are kinda backwards). All the same, the spaces are nicely sized and the Circle K and Dollar General being right beside the campground makes the stay even better without long drives to the store. I didn't go around a time that New River gate was in peak rush hour but I imagine it's not too bad unless you are a super early riser. I recommend ya'll book your next stay here.

Crap change campgrounds are available as well as RV RV park laundry facilities are good and…read moreaffordable well maintains clean atmosphere good place to stay

We tent camped at White Oak River Campground this past weekend. The places has its pros and cons…read morebut for me the cons outweighed the pros so we won't be going back. Cons first so I can end on a good note: CONS - The campground is REALLY close to the highway and an overpass. You will hear the cars all night long if you are tent camping. All.Night.Long. We didn't sleep very well; I would say not at all but we doze off a few times. (5 people in our group, 1 person said they slept ok. That same person drank more than anyone else - pack a pint of Beam and you may sleep too!). - There are 1, maybe two full time campers with what appears to be full time residents. They PARTIED hard, loud music until 3-4 am. Totally unacceptable for the campground manager to allow this, and to be a part of it. Yep, he partied with them; we think he lives right behind the office in a camper too. PROS - Now for the good stuff: - There's a wonderful stream/river that runs along the campground; we got a spot on the turn which we really liked. - There are several lakes that are awesome! I taught my wife to cast a fly and there are no/few trees around so she was able to not get snagged up and she really enjoyed it. My daughter lost a nice bass in the lake nearest the camping area. We saw 4 other nice bass caught on worms. Bait can be bought south of the campground a mile or so on the left. - It is pet friendly; we bought our dogs and enjoyed walking the grounds with them. - Bathrooms are pretty clean and have showers. If you are looking for a quiet spot to chill and sleep well, this may not be the best choice. They'll never be able to fix the road noise, but if they can get the mgmt under control and address the noise at night it would be a 4 star place.

Stayed weekend at this campground. Mike is a great person and was extremely helpful to us…read morenewbie's. We arrived after dark and Mike lit up the site with his four Wheeler and helped us get backed in. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely return someday. Nice walking trail. Thanks Mike for a pleasant stay.

They charged us $200 a night for a cabin at the end of March without telling us that nothing is…read moreopen. One indoor pool and one park with giant black bees swarming it. The general store is closed. All the activities are closed. The splash zone is closed. EVERYTHING is closed. Never again

Camping at Jellystone on a beautiful afternoon in a quad, surrounded by concrete. I was just told…read moreby the park owners that no campfires in the Brick fire pits are allowed because conditions are dry. There is no forestry service ban on open burning of acreage in Columbus county , much less in a controlled fire pit. There is no conceivable reason I can't have a fire in a fire pit surrounded by yards of concrete and asphalt. These people are buffoons. They're like the same person who wears a mask for Covid when they are driving in their car by themselves. I will never come back. Save your money and go to a state park where the Gestapo there at least follow state regulations not made up rules.

Great place & great people!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stayed there many…read moretimes, it feels like home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The staff was wonderful here! My site was shaded and level…read more The place was very well kept and clean. I loved the donkeys and the duck pond! Pet friendly and the other campers were very nice too. I would definitely go back when I was out that way!

Check in was a breeze and staff was friendly, but to call this a resort is a huge stretch. Not even…read moreclose. A bit rundown. Bathrooms needed up dating. Only stayed one night and it was easy access to I 95.

Really Good RV park. Really only two knocks on the park but beyond the knocks so many great things…read moreto consider. 1. No dumpsters for trash, I've never seen that in an RV park. 2. The road was gravl, and a bit rough at best. Overall the location was easy to get to, and the RV slots were easily consumed. The facilities, water, sewer and power worked perfectly. The other facilities were perfect (showers and bathr4ooms) but again the lack of a trash bin for residents made for an interesting experience. Still we will, if we are in that part of the world again, use the services!