Oyster Point Campground
Open — Open year-round for camping. Reservations are recommended and must be made at least 3 days in advance. One site is first-come, first-served. Limited to 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period.
Appalachian Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures
Our staff on the Appalachian Ranger District, in cooperation with partners and volunteers, have made great progress clearing debris and repairing damage from Hurricane Helene on the Pisgah National Forest.
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
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.
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.
Grandfather Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures
The following recreation sites and trails remain closed:McDowell County:
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).
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.
Max Patch Restrictions
Restrictions on camping, fires, animals, aircraft and bicycles in Max Patch area.
About
Oyster Point Campground is located on the banks of the Newport River within the 160,000-acre Croatan National Forest in eastern North Carolina. This small, peaceful campground offers 15 campsites nestled in coastal pine forest along the Intracoastal Waterway, providing easy access to saltwater fishing and paddling opportunities. The campground serves as the trailhead for the Neusiok Trail, a 21-mile hiking trail that meanders through diverse terrain including cypress swamps, loblolly pine forests, and vast bogs of thick vegetation. The Newport River, which flows 12 miles before opening into Bogue Sound, is popular with anglers and flatwater paddlers. A small hand-launch boat ramp accommodates canoes and kayaks, and paddlers can explore the Croatan Saltwater Trail that weaves between barrier islands and connects to the Neuse River via Adams Creek. The campground is conveniently located just a short drive from Newport and Morehead City, which offer full-service groceries, retail stores, and restaurants. Atlantic Beach and other coastal destinations are also easily accessible, making Oyster Point an ideal base camp for exploring North Carolina's Crystal Coast while enjoying the tranquility of the national forest.
Directions
From Newport, take SR 1154 to Forest Road 181 and turn right.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (252) 638-5628 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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