Camping Near Wilmington, NC
There are 51 campgrounds within driving distance of Wilmington, NC in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Cedar Point Recreation Area, about 59 miles away. 24 of the closest are free. 2 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Wilmington (39).
Closest campgrounds to Wilmington
- Cedar Point Recreation Area — 59 mi from Wilmington · Cedar Point Recreation Area · Vistas 6.7
- CEDAR POINT CAMPGROUND — 59 mi from Wilmington · CEDAR POINT CAMPGROUND · ~$10/night · Vistas 5.6
- OYSTER POINT CAMPGROUND — 77 mi from Wilmington · OYSTER POINT CAMPGROUND · ~$10/night · Vistas 6.8
- FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND — 77 mi from Wilmington · FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND · ~$10/night · Vistas 5.7
- GREAT ISLAND CABIN CAMP — 95 mi from Wilmington · GREAT ISLAND CABIN CAMP · ~$10/night · Vistas 7.5
- LONG POINT CABIN CAMP — 107 mi from Wilmington · LONG POINT CABIN CAMP · Vistas 7.9
- Poplar Point — 120 mi from Wilmington · Poplar Point · Vistas 6
- Crosswinds Campgrounds — 120 mi from Wilmington · Crosswinds Campgrounds · Vistas 5.5
- Parkers Creek — 123 mi from Wilmington · Parkers Creek · Vistas 5.5
- BUCK HALL RECREATION AREA — 124 mi from Wilmington · BUCK HALL RECREATION AREA · ~$8/night · Vistas 6.5
- Francis Marion National Forest — 125 mi from Wilmington · Francis Marion National Forest · Vistas 6
- Francis Marion Ranger District — 126 mi from Wilmington · Francis Marion Ranger District · Vistas 7.2
- Holly Point — 129 mi from Wilmington · Holly Point · Vistas 6.2
- OCRACOKE CAMPGROUND — 130 mi from Wilmington · OCRACOKE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.5
- Rollingview SRA — 131 mi from Wilmington · Rollingview SRA · Vistas 5.5
- Uwharrie National Forest — 134 mi from Wilmington · Uwharrie National Forest · Vistas 5.8
- Cape Point Campground — 134 mi from Wilmington · Cape Point Campground · Vistas 8
- CANEBRAKE HORSE CAMP — 146 mi from Wilmington · CANEBRAKE HORSE CAMP · Vistas 5.5
- ARROWHEAD CAMPGROUND — 147 mi from Wilmington · ARROWHEAD CAMPGROUND · Vistas 6
- BADIN LAKE GROUP CAMP — 147 mi from Wilmington · BADIN LAKE GROUP CAMP · Vistas 6.2
- Badin Lake Recreation Area — 147 mi from Wilmington · Badin Lake Recreation Area · Vistas 5.5
- BADIN LAKE CAMPGROUND — 148 mi from Wilmington · BADIN LAKE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 6
- KING'S MOUNTAIN POINT PICNIC PAVILION (NC) — 148 mi from Wilmington · KING'S MOUNTAIN POINT PICNIC PAVILION (NC) · Vistas 6
- Frisco Campground — 150 mi from Wilmington · Frisco Campground · Vistas 7.5
- Nutbush Bridge Creek Park — 153 mi from Wilmington · Nutbush Bridge Creek Park · Vistas 5
- Cape Hatteras NS — 154 mi from Wilmington · NC - Buxton · $20/night · Vistas 7.5
- Satterwhite Point Park & Marina — 155 mi from Wilmington · Satterwhite Point Park & Marina · Vistas 6
- Bullocksville Park — 156 mi from Wilmington · Bullocksville Park · Vistas 5.5
- Steele Creek Marina — 158 mi from Wilmington · Steele Creek Marina · Vistas 5.5
- Hibernia Park — 160 mi from Wilmington · Hibernia Park · Vistas 5.8
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Camping near Wilmington FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Wilmington?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Cedar Point Recreation Area, roughly 59 miles from Wilmington, NC. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Wilmington?
Yes. 39 campgrounds near Wilmington, NC are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Wilmington page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. 2 of the spots near Wilmington listed here score 8 or higher. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.