**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.

Nice to have some nature in the city. It has miles of trails and fishing ponds. The ponds are stock…read moreregularly and you do have to buy a fishing permit to fish at the ponds. They also let you camp here but you have to reserve at the park office. The trails can go pretty far along the Tar river. Spring and fall is the best time to come

This is such a beautiful area. With such a wide range of facilities, there's something for everyone…read morehere. It's a shame there's no easy way to get to the park from Greenville other than by car. Building a new bridge across the Tar River to carry bikes and pedestrians could connect the park to the Greenway on the other side, creating a truly grand recreation area.

Pettigrew is one of many hidden gems in the NC State Park system. When I visited I found it quite…read moreempty as it was nearing the end of fall. A bit brisk out, and just after a late fall rain it was the perfect time for a visit. There were yellow leaves fallen along the wet boardwalk and nobody around. You can take the hike along the boardwalk all the way to the end where you will find that the park connects to the State Historic Site called Somerset Place. The boardwalk also takes you to the swimming hole. I imagine this place gets quite popular in the summer with families and kids coming out for a swim. The incredibly secluded Lake Phelps is by all accounts in my opinion another Bay Lake of the Carolinas. However, supposedly it is not officially listed as such. Nonetheless, it has all or most of the features of one, including being no deeper than about 10 feet at the deepest point - quite shallow for its size. A good half of the lake is quite difficult to access. Private residences are few and gamelands crossed by only gravel roads aplenty out this way. If you're working on your state parks passport, you will certainly eventually find yourself out here. But even if you aren't, you owe it to yourself to pay it a visit. Especially with kids in the summer.

It's kind of of out of way as close to The coast as you are…read moreit would seem more Logical to make the extra 30 minute drive the the beach or islands Otherwise it was worth the trip to check out once and allow me dog to run around considering how few were there.

I finally got the chance to paddle with Knee Deep Adventures yesterday and it was absolutely…read moreincredible. We took a relaxing paddle down the Tar River and it was obvious how experienced Kelsey was. She spent time explaining what we were seeing, where we were, and different trips that they offer to see additional wildlife and locations. I will definitely be paddling with them again soon!

Great company!!!! Whether you're going out on your own or doing a guided tour, I HIGHLY recommend…read moreKnee Deep Adventures. We have been paddling with them for a couple of years now and love it! They make your experience super smooth by meeting you at the launch point, helping you get on your way, and meeting you at your end point. They will tell you all you need to know before you set off. If you do a guided tour, they are extremely knowledgeable about the area and wildlife that you may see along the way. 10 out of 10!

Knowledgeable captain in various species and will fish diligently until he puts you on what you set…read moreout to catch. Decades of experience allows for a educational trip as well for the novice to advanced fisherman. For a overall great experience for kids and adults I recommend Captain Terry Payne and OBX Inshore Fishing Excursions ...

From the owner: Captain Terry offers year round charter trips. Each guide trip is customized depending on weather…read moreand season. Trips Include Rods/Reels, Bait & Tackle, Fishing License, Drinks & Snacks. You can bring your own drinks and snacks Available in half and full day sessions: Catfish, Striped Bass, Bass, Crappie, Drum, Trout and Flounder!

Very polite. Answered all my questions. Prices are great. Easy access to the northwest River and…read moreCurry Tuck sound

Took my son today and whike thw bite at yhe launch was alow fir us our neighbor was raking in…read morepickeral bass large crappie and even a decent 13 incher crappie. the dock we chose needs repair but the shoo staff are knowledgeable and friendly. I will take my son back.

Great place to get away from the crowds while camping. Very nice WIDE spot with FHU. Great bath…read morehouse, fishing, boat docks, boat ramp, general store with fishing needs, live bait, groceries. Very friendly hosts. Mostly full timers (retirees) but they're in the back. A very clean well maintained place. They have 4 cabins also.

Very cool boat launch, marina, RV park and general convenience store right off the river/Pamlico…read more On my first boat outing in the area we put in at a public launch just up the road. We rode the boat around and down to Washington then stopped by here on our return to the launch to drive home. It was getting to the end of the day with the air cooling down and the sun setting. This spot combined with the Blount's Creek that lets out through here made for a wonderfully peaceful and quiet setting. The docks were clean. There's a gas pump with extending hose line so you can fill your boat at the dock. Inside there's an expansive store with shirts, food, snacks, boat and camping supplies. Even tube, kayak and SUP rentals. But I would be remiss not to mention the funny and friendly staff serving up ice cream. It's not 31 flavors but I think most anyone can find something they like out of the 6 or so they have. Looking for a chill out to wrap up a day on the water? This is the place.

A delightful rest stop to take a break on a roadtrip down I-95 from Richmond to Wilmington, NC…read more This is well-worth the short detour on US-64 east if you have dogs or young kids in tow. Battle Park is easy to find in the heart of Rocky Mount near the waterfall and mills. Parking can be found in a small lot on the northbound side of the river. Restrooms are very clean with lot of pine trees and a nice mix of paved trails and dirt paths with a view of the river. Great for a quick 20-30 minute stop to stretch your legs and enjoy fresh air with your dog before resuming a long drive on I-95 to your final destination. I think some stores and restaurants are available in the mill area if you need to take a longer break. I'm so glad we decided to visit Rocky Mount, NC even if it was just for a 30 minute pit stop to stretch the legs with our dog!

This was an awesome park to visit today for Disc Golf. It is a mostly wooded 18-hole course with…read moresome open baskets. Pars are mostly 3 with some 4 and one 5. Baskets range from 300-800(!!) feet. The terrain is awesome, and being there today made me forget I was in eastern NC (I guess hence the name Rocky Mount...) The course design isn't intuitive but using the UDisc app helps. Along with disc golf are also mountain biking trails and walking trails. I also saw people fishing and signs about using a boat ramp. It felt nice and shaded today even in 80-something degree weather. Cant wait to come back again in the fall!

We live less than 10 minutes from Bob's Fishing Hole in Chesapeake but chose to drive down here and…read moredo our bass fishing. The pleasure boaters at Bob's tend to make that location less than ideal (or pleasurable) for fishers due to their extreme need for speed whereas, here at Halls Creek, you don't see as many on the river so fishing is more peaceful and serene. The ramp is smooth and even (go to both and you'll see what I mean) and even though there is only one dock here at HC, it is significantly safer and sturdier than what you'll find at Bob's. Granted, Bob's is hindered by the city of Chesapeake zoning so that could have something to do with it. For the last 5 years or so we have done our fishing solely here at HC. Not only do I enjoy the fishing here, I also enjoy bird watching and nature viewing. Some days I don't even fish. All in all, it's worth the 40 minutes it takes us to get here to fish.

Visited in October 2024 and the fish were jumping out of the water that day. I tied on a whopper…read morepopper and caught this decent bass.