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    New Bern KOA

    4.4 (23 reviews)
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    We spent our first time RV-ing with the KOA Holiday in New Bern. The entire process was great, thanks to the staff! Anita, Megan, and her husband were so nice and answered all of our questions. The camp ground is well-kept and beautiful! Can't wait to stay there again!

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    James S.

    Stayed at this KOA while visiting the New Bern NC area 10/24-10/29 and we have to say it's one of the best KOA's we have stayed in. Stayed in a one room cabin that back many, many moons ago when we started staying in the KOA cabins was just four walls, a roof and a floor with a full size bed and a set of bunk beds. Now today the cabins have A/C and heat, a ceiling fan, a small tv and a dorm size fridge. Our cabin was located across from the pond and it was nice to sit by the camp fire at night listening to the fountian. There were individual bath houses steps from the cabins that were clean, had A/C and heat, plenty of hot water for showers and a hair dryer. They were built to resemble old wood out houses and we loved that fresh wood smell when you stepped inside. The campground was clean and all staff we encountered was friendly. The campground is actually in Bridgeton NC but in 15 minutes you can be in downtown New Bern, the Croatan National Forest recreational area and in an hour (in the off season) Morehead City/Atlantic Beach area, Fort Macon State Park and the Pine Knoll Shoals Aquarium. The campground is also on the Neuse river and they have fishing dock. Fisherman beware! There are lots of things to get snagged on and we lost six rigs the first day. We went and bought floats and that cured our snagging problem. I also caught a few nice Red Drums. You also need an NC fishing license to fish in the Neuse river. For five nights it was a reasonable $325 with tax, much cheaper than any hotel in the area and whole lot more fun! We enjoyed our time here so much we are already planning a return visit!

    Aaron M.

    We stayed here for two days in March and really enjoyed our stay. The staff was very helpful and easy to work with. Our site was located next to the pond and on the small side, but we had full hookups including cable TV. The WiFi was spotty, but it worked. It was raining the entire time we stayed, but the campground looked well maintained. There was an occasional train, but it was not disruptive. Would I recommend this park? Yes. Would we come back? Yes Informational: We travel in a 36' Class A RV.

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    Magical place. Loving staff. Dream campground. Must stay! Very safe for kids fun place everyone is very respectful. Make sure you wave!!

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    Great location. Lots to do at campground. Close enough to New Bern. Friendly, helpful staff. Bathrooms could use upgrade.

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    Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

    Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

    4.4(43 reviews)
    49.1 mi

    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.

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    Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
    Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

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    Hammocks Beach State Park

    Hammocks Beach State Park

    4.5(28 reviews)
    32.7 mi

    The park is primarily a barrier island with ferry service, though there are some onshore trails…read morethrough the forest and ample picnic space while you're waiting for the boat. The ferry is reasonably cheap and does not take advance reservations. They limit capacity on the way over, but obviously this does create a situation where passengers can build up by the end of the day, to which their solution appears to be to have the last scheduled ferry service double up if need be (they had at least two boats it seemed). The island has ample uninterrupted beach, which had plenty of sea life, including a sand dollar which I would more typically see farther south. There was a modest paved walk through the island to get to the beach, passing primitive campgrounds and some bathroom facilities on stilts. During my visit, they emphasized that the water available on the island was not drinkable; apparently they had to repair facilities after a hurricane and the intent was to produce drinkable running water, but there was still some unsolved technical issue. They cautioned us in advance to bring plenty of water, and there were working fountains on the mainland. Every island is different, and in this region, most of them are settled. The next really wild one heading north is Shackleford I think, and heading south would be Masonboro (which I haven't found practical to get to). The atmosphere here is worth preserving.

    Really nice park. Nice trails. Well maintained infrastructure. Top notch campground with very…read morenice bathrooms. This is a good place to check out.

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    Hammocks Beach State Park - Clean water. Bear island is truly an unspoiled beach.

    Clean water. Bear island is truly an unspoiled beach.

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    Hammocks Beach State Park - Bear island is gorgeous

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    Bear island is gorgeous

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