Friendly staff, easy booking process, and a very peaceful 3 hour float ! The river is pretty…read morestagnant, so you will need some upper body strength to get moving in some spots, but it is very relaxing for the most part. I was hoping to see some wildlife, but only saw a squirrel and a bunch of dragonflies! Highly recommended this company and would definitely do this again.

We went tubing over Labor Day weekend. Tar River Life is a great business and run well. The…read moreexperience for us was what I consider as "painfully fun ". I've tubed on many rivers but never one that barely flows. It seems we missed the memo about grabbing an oar. There were four in my group and we had two cooler tubes. We were all linked together. There were many times where we literally weren't moving. Each one of us had to take turns walking our group down the river and pulling the rest of us just to make progress. We were told there were sandbars located throughout our trip for us to enjoy the picnic I provided. The only thing we found eventually was a big rock that we got up on to eat. So I would rate Tar River Life highly but the overall experience would get maybe a two from me.

Very close sights and very loud. Great for families. There were a lot of kids on our visit. Seemed…read morelike cars were driving around all night, car doors slamming, and the distant sound of babies crying. We probably wouldn't visit this site again due to the fact we are empty nesters and prefer seclusion.

This recreation area and campsite is a hidden gem in east Durham. There are numerous piers for…read morefishing and swimming access, campsites for individuals and groups, and boat rentals. Drive all the way to the end of the road to reach the playground and beach area with shallow water that is perfect for kids. Bathrooms are clean and include lots of changing stalls. We saw many hiking trails and will be back to explore those. Nature was pristine -- so well maintained, no trash, absolutely gorgeous. We felt like we were in a magical place on a vacation, not right within Durham. We will be back regularly!

We,ve stayed here twice, on our way to M.B. in April. We found it to be quiet, nice sites, & a…read morereasonable rate. We used to stay at KOA, but they became too pricey, for what we were using, on a 1 nite stay. Walking around, we got to see the interesting cattle, from Africa, & they used to have the oddest, colorful ducks, that wandered, the property. Wasn,t far off the Hwy, yet we didn,t hear the traffic. Fuel, down the road, before we continued, south, on #95.

Quiet place a little off the beaten path perfect for overnight stop on our way to the OBX. Dale the…read moreowner was very nice and helpful.

My review is based on customer service. I texted, as per their website, to check on availability…read morefor 2 weeks in March. They texted back very quickly, maybe 10 minutes later. Unfortunately, they were booked but suggested about a dozen other campgrounds to look into. That was above and beyond and much appreciated.

I was looking for a place monthly. I sent them an email and they have not responded in 3 days. My…read moreniece that lives only 20 mins. from there drove there today and said there was NO sign there announcing the campground. She saw NO office either and there was 4-6 campers just sitting there but she saw no people and there was no one there available to talk with about anything. So right now I am assuming that no body is there during the winter. Can understand why they didn't answer their email with my concerns asking if they have a space. I have NOTHING from them. Hoping to make contact sooner of later however. Wandakate currently in Franklin, N.C. (in the mountains).

This park is a hidden gem. The hiking & biking trails are well-maintained and the facilities,…read more(pavilion, campgrounds, restrooms) are clean and new. If you're in eastern NC and think Raleigh has a corner on the state park 'market' give this pretty place a try. Come up for a day trip. Hike the trails, go fishing in the creek(s) -- with a license of course then jet to Littleton for a good selection of cuisine. Or, camp at the pristine campground, where a sweet little cabin, complete with Adirondack chairs will finish off your relaxing, peaceful day. Kudos to the Medoc Mountain State Park crew.

I have always drove by the park entrance so I decided to visit one day with my dog for a little…read morehike. There are a lot of trails here that makes for an excellent workout via hiking, running, or walking. It has a visitor center with bathrooms. I particularly like that there are picnic tables and fun jungle gym area for kids. It is worth the visit.

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.

A lovely place for a hike with nice trails and bathrooms near the trail heads. Lots of convenient…read moreparking.

Umstead is one of my favorite things about the Triangle. I try to visit there several times a…read moremonth. I mostly walk on the paved trails on the Glenwood side, but there are lots of dirt paths too. There are a number of picnic tables and a couple of shelters on the Glenwood side, too.

Unbelievable find way out in the middle of no where in a small town of 1600. I found this place by…read more" word of mouth" sort to speak. I was looking for a place to stay and a coworker told me about this place. I was glad he did, because I really like this place. Hunting and fishing is available here too. They have a sign out front advertising hunting and even have fishing bait for sale here. I have seen other people catching fish here and the owner even told me that I can fish here if I want too. Call for more information about hunting. Also, you can rent RV sites here. I have seen several RVs here. Prices are very reasonable too that I have heard. They also rent cabins here too. As a matter of fact, that's why I'm here. Their cabins are available month to month as far as renting. The cabins have electricity and have Air Conditioning and heaters in them. They also have WiFi available as you just have to ask owners for the password. I like their cabins and have rented a cabin for only $400 a month. That's a great price and that includes electricity. A bargain in 2019 if you ask me. Now their cabins are almost primitive though. They have no bathrooms nor do they have running water. However, their is an outside sink where you can wash your hands or brush your teeth. It is about 100 feet away. They also have a port o potty about 100 yards away along with a out-shower where you can take a shower. Yes, it's a pretty cool place.

The campground is well laid out and is fairly big. The noise from the highway is non distracting…read morethough trains make a some mild noise. A check in on Yelp popped up with a 20% of the first night for new customers which they told me was a new one to them but seemed to be unconcerned about removing it from Yelp. They brought a delivered envelope to us which was nice. We couldn't find a mask so asked that it be left on the patio table. All sites we have seen include a patio table and two chairs. There is one spot on the lake. The shoreline is shared with a church organization that posts no trespassing so we're limited to about 1/3 of the shoreline.

This campground just changed hands. The transition is looking good!…read more Perfect stop over for us on a two week road trip. The owner was willing to open the pool for us after hours, and our request for a specific site was granted. Thanks so much. Sites are well maintained with the bonus of a furnished patio with umbrella at our site. We will be back.

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!