Cedar Point Campground

Open

Open year-round. Subject to temporary closures during hurricanes and tropical storms, typically June through mid-November. Reservations automatically cancelled and refunded during weather closures. 32 sites reservable via Recreation.gov (must book at least 3 days in advance), 4 sites first-come-first-served only. 14-night maximum consecutive stay.

FS Road 225B Closed to All Traffic

The Pisgah Ranger District on Pisgah National Forest is conducting stream improvements for fish passage due to Helene storm damage on Forest Service Road #225B. Improvements include removing culverts to create a natural bottom ford. For public safety the road is temporarily closed to all traffic,…

John Rock Overlook Parking Area Partial Closure

The Pisgah Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest has partnered with The Pisgah Conservancy and the Blue Ridge Parkway on a project to create the Upper Falls Connector Trail— a new 0.9-mile trail originating at the John Rock Overlook parking area to access Graveyard Fields. Graveyard…

Elk River Falls Temporary Re-Closure

Temporary Closure: Elk River Falls AreaClosure Order Closure Order MapStarting March 18, the Elk River Falls Area will be temporarily closed on the Pisgah National Forest. This includes closing the Elk River Trail, Elk River Falls and Elk River Road within the closure area in Avery County. The…

Connely Creek Road (NFSR 86) Closure

Connely Creek Road (NFSR 86) on the Nantahala Ranger District will be closed until October 2026 for road improvements. The closure will extend from the intersection of Cowee Bald Road (NFSR 70) to the intersection of Barkers Creek (NFSR 7062). Access to Cowee Bald will only be available from Macon…

Helene Closures

Please visit our Helene Information page for a full list of closures.

Roan Mountain Fire Restrictions

Fire restrictions are now in effect for the Roan Mountain area of Appalachian Ranger District due to heightened fire danger caused by Hurricane Helene. The fire restriction is in effect on all National Forest System land from Hughes Gap to Doll Flats on the Appalachian Trail.This…

Pisgah National Forest Driving Safety Alert

Please use caution as you travel in and around the Forest. We have a lot of heavy equipment and repair crews in the area working on roads damaged during Hurricane Helene. Up to 2,000 tons of gravel are being placed EVERY DAY on our Forest Service roads through the summer and fall. That's around 60…

Paint Rock Closure

Effective through May 1, 2035, certain National Forest System lands in the Paint Rock area, located on the Appalachian Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest and the Unaka Ranger District of Cherokee National Forest, will be closed to protect cultural resources.This closure is intended to…

Appalachian Trail Detour- Iron Mountain Gap

The Iron Mountain Gap detour is now in place to route hikers around the final remaining 6 miles of closed section of the Appalachian Trail from about a mile south of the destroyed Cherry Gap Shelter to about a mile north of Iron Mountain Gap (approx. NOBO mile 360.6 to 365.9). The detour is mapped…

Kings Mountain Point Fishing Pier Closure

The fishing pier at Kings Mountain Point Day Use Area on the Uwharrie National Forest is closed till further notice due to storm damage. The Day Use area remains open and the three smaller accessible fishing platforms are available for public use.

Pisgah Camping Limitations

The following act is prohibited within 1000 feet of a road open to public vehicle travel on the Pisgah Ranger District in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties in North Carolina.Camping is prohibited in any area not designated as a campsite depicted on the attached map. This…

Max Patch Restrictions

Restrictions on camping, fires, animals, aircraft and bicycles in Max Patch area.

Forest Closures and Orders

Check out our closure orders and forest orders for more information.

About

Cedar Point Campground occupies a prime location in eastern North Carolina where the White Oak River flows into Bogue Sound, immediately adjacent to Swansboro Inlet. The setting blends salt marsh and coastal forest ecosystems within the 160,000-acre Croatan National Forest. All 36 campsites feature electric hookups (20/30/50 amp), paved surfaces, fire rings, and picnic tables, with sites accommodating vehicles up to 65 feet. The modern bathhouse includes flush toilets and four private hot showers. A dump station with potable water connection serves RVs. Water is available at local hydrants rather than individual sites. A shallow-draft boat launch and fishing pier provide direct access to the river, popular for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking through the maze of salt marsh canals. The Tidelands National Trail offers 1.9 miles of hiking divided into two loops, with opportunities to spot ospreys and occasional dolphins. The campground sits within 1 mile of full-service shopping in Swansboro and 2 miles of the Crystal Coast beaches on Bogue Banks.

Directions

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.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store
Price $54

Vehicle

Max RV Length 75ft
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly Yes
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (252) 638-5628

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

Photos

In the Bay adjoining Cedar Point Recreation Area
In the Bay adjoining Cedar Point Recreation Area

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