CEDAR POINT CAMPGROUND

campground · NC

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Key facts

Where is it?

State on record: NC (no town listed in the source). Coordinates: 34.6930556, -77.0822222. Part of: National Forests in North Carolina (USDA Forest Service). Directions from the source: Take VFW Road off NC 58 approximately 1.25 miles north of the junction of NC 24 and NC 58. Follow signs to the campground on VFW Road.

What facilities are there?

The campground has 36 accessible sites with full electrical service (20/30/50 amps). A modern, state-of-the-art bath house is available, with private, hot showers. Accessible flush toilets, and a dump station with potable water connection is also provided. 32 of the 36 sites may be reserved using the recreation.gov website, app, or call center and 4 sites are first com-first served campsites that cannot be held or reserved.

Good for — in the source's words

Of the 36 campsites, 4 are considered first-come, first served campsites that cannot be reserved or held, so a person must physically be there with their camping equipment to purchase the campsite.

About — from the official source

Overview Cedar Point Campground and Recreation Area is located in eastern North Carolina at the junction of the White Oak River and the Bogue Sound, immediately adjacent to the Swansboro Inlet. It is within 1 mile of full service shopping, and within 2 miles of NC's Crystal Coast and the barrier island beach community of Bogue Banks. The campground is extremely busy and reservations are recommended but must be made 3 days in advance. Of the 36 campsites, 4 are considered first-come, first served campsites that cannot be reserved or held, so a person must physically be there with their camping equipment to purchase the campsite. Cedar Point campground has the option to use Scan & Pay system, but by the rules of recreation.gov it may only be used for first-come, first served sites. Please make sure to contact a campground host to ensure availability before paying for any campsite. Failure to check with the campground host for availability may result in the loss of your camping fee. Recreation Canoeing and fishing are popular options. Power boating is allowed on the White Oak River. Visitors can hike the Tidelands National Trail, a 1.9-mile path divided in two loops that lend themselves to wildlife viewing. Ospreys and the occasional dolphin can be viewed along the loops. The recreation area is also home to a picnic area and shallow draft boat launch. Facilities The campground has 36 accessible sites with full electrical service (20/30/50 amps). A modern, state-of-the-art bath house is available, with private, hot showers. Accessible flush toilets, and a dump station with potable water connection is also provided. 32 of the 36 sites may be reserved using the recreation.gov website, app, or call center and 4 sites are first com-first served campsites that cannot be held or reserved. Natural Features Cedar Point, at the mouth of the White Oak River, is bordered by a salt marsh and a coastal forest. The salt marsh, where fresh water meets salt water, stretches out like a sea of grass. This nutrient-rich wetland is a valuable habitat for commercial seafood, including fish, shrimp, crabs and oysters. The recreation area is part of the Croatan National Forest, a 160,000-acre tract on North Carolina's coast, bordered on three sides by tidal rivers and Bogue Sound. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (252) 638-5628. Nearby Attractions The campground is a short drive from the developed barrier island town of Bogue Banks. Charges & Cancellations There is a $10.00 fee to cancel Reservations. Reservations canceled within the 3 days of arrival may result in the loss of the fee for one or more nights stay. Refunds for weather or checking out early will not be considered

Fees

Campsite Fee and Policy: Campsites should be paid for within 30 mins of arrival. If you arrive and/or setup on the campsite before 5am, you will be required to pay the following for the previous night (Example: if you arrive any time before 5am Saturday morning on a campsite, you must pay the full price for Friday Night) Standard Single Electric Site = $27.00 ($20.00 Basic Fee + $7.00 Electrical Fee) Scan & Pay for First Come-First Served sites will add up to an additional $2.75 per day to process electronic payment. Standard Double Electric Site = $54.00 ($40.00 Basic Fee + $14.00 Electrical Fee) America the Beautiful Senior and Access Passes qualify user for half off the Basic Fee for Single Sites . No discount is given for Electric. There are no camping discounts for Veteran, Annual, Volunteer, or 4th Grade passes Reservations are extra and are non-refundable . Reservations must be made 3 days prior to arrival to prevent double bookings, but may be made up to 180 days in advance For first come - first serve campsites or any campsite not reserved and paid for prior to your arrival, please see the campground host or co-host for availability before paying for the campsite. Failure to check with the campground host for availability may result in the loss of your campsite and camping fee.

Reservations

This facility is listed as reservable on Recreation.gov.

Contact

Phone: 252-638-5628
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