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.

If you are looking for a campground with a lot of amenities then keep looking. But if you are…read morelooking for a clean and friendly campground that is easy on the wallet ($40/night). The sites are gravel, level and with ample room between them. 50 amp service was faultless. We stayed 4 nights and loved it. 45 ft Entegra luxury motor coach pulling 2023 Chev Tahoe as our dinghy. OBTW the host and hostess were awesome and very friendly.

No frills campground. Cash or check only. All level sites with 50 amp full hook ups with all the…read morehook ups within 10 feet of each other and centered on site. This makes it easy to hook up. FREE FIREWOOD! James the owner is extremely friendly and will most likely make you breakfast one morning to show you his appreciation. Richard is Campground host. The place is very clean and quiet.

**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.

This is a quaint, quiet RV park located in Moorehead City, NC. This campground is very well…read moremaintained, clean and restful. It looks like they have been upgrading all their infrastructure so the utilities are up-to-date and are working. They are not quite finished with all the new cable lines but it looks like that will be done shortly. The wifi is limited to just around the office area so don't expect any around the sites. Great cell coverage for both AT&T and TMobile since it is close to town. Some of the sites are long time leased so there is a nice "neighbor" base of people there. Located very close to an IGA grocery store and Walmart is about 5-10 mins away. We will definitely be back!

Beautiful, quiet campground. Very clean and inviting. Great friendly staff. Great location with…read morelots of nearby things to see and do. Highly recommend

Flanders Beach has been shut down since Hurricane Florence, so don't get hopeful and think you can…read moreget to the water from this location. It is all blocked off. There is really nothing else to do at this site. I'm

Love this place and was saddened by all the damage Hurricane Florence did in late 2018. The good…read morenews is that the east side trails are open! I just hiked several of them and it appears there has been much work done to clear the trails of debris and add a top layer above the major trails for mountain bikes. I don't think most people know it is back open because the official government websites still list Flanner's Beach as closed. There are several wooden fences that were put up to prevent access to this area and the western trails. In fact, the entire parking lot is gated closed with "No Entry" signs posted everywhere. Although the camping area and circular hard-surface paths are open, access to the river-side trails is also blocked. I had to park at the small lot just south of where the county property ends. There are a few other places to park prior to there that will allow access to trails further away from the river. I'm hoping the western trails will open, but for now am grateful for whoever did the work to open the eastern side - thank you!

This is not your typical campground. If you're looking for something similar to a busy KOA then…read morekeep on looking. If you're looking for somewhere quiet and peaceful to relax then this is your place. This place truly feels like home away from home. It is very clean and well maintained. They have a large stocked catch and release fishing pond for those that like to fish. So be sure to bring your fishing rod. The campground also has some very large, wide open areas for kids to run and play. The owners, Wayne and his wife are very friendly and helpful hosts. We enjoyed meeting them and some of the other campers staying there. We will definitely be back to stay here again soon.

The host of this campground are amazing. We mainly use their…read moredumping station as we r leaving Greenville. They do everything possible to serve and take care of the campground..

Owner is great, always one call away if theres any problems. No complaints at all, the barn is…read moresuper cool and there's on site laundry.

Let me start by saying the owner and employee we met were very nice and did their best to…read moreaccommodate us. That being said this RV Park needs a lot of TLC and repairs. It appears to be home to mostly long term residents who take no pride in their RV's or their sites. Trash and junk stacked outside of the RV's. What few lots that were available to over night guests were not well maintained and had trash on them. The lot we were put on looked like a long term resident had just been removed. Trash, cement blocks, wire, zip ties and empty bottles on the site. They have also removed the cable TV and the WiFi is non existent. Cell phone coverage is also very sketchy. Overall I could not recommend this park. They got a 2 because they did their best with what they have.

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.

Easy site to get into for us transits. A bit narrow site but long enough to accommodate our 40'…read morefifth wheel and truck. Beautiful surroundings. Water ways and fishing to keep one busy. Plenty of walking could be had around the campground. Met some very nice people and the staff here was extremely helpful and nice. The laundry was spotless and the machines were fairly new. I would come back again.

We stayed with our grandson for three nights so we could visit Aurora Museum. We had a great…read moreshaded site. We were in the store twice and they comped my grandson with an ice cream cone each time! Had a problem emptying our rig. The campground evidently has tanks to contain waste (they are between two bodies of water!); ours was full. We let them know and they had it pumped out within 30 minutes. The facilities looked great but we were off to dig for shark teeth. We will be visiting again and hope to do some fishing and visit the NC Estuarium in Washington.