Flanners Beach Campground
Campground · North Carolina · 39 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Croatan Game Land (Game Land) · Open Access
- 39
- Bookable sites
- 85 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 16
- People per site
- 41
- Accessible sites
- 29 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Located in the Neuse River Recreation Area in eastern North Carolina, Flanners Beach Campground is situated on a bluff overlooking the scenic Neuse River and within a half-hour drive from the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. The campground is extreemly busy and reservations are reccamended but must be made 3 days in advance. Of the 39 campsites, 7 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. Flanners Beach campground has the option to use Scan & Pay system, but by the rules of recreaiton.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
The area includes a three mile non-motorized trail. Water activities abound and include canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Hunting is also popular in the area but you must use an alternate location to access the water for these activities.
Facilities
The campground has 39 sites, 22 of which offer electrical hookup with 20/30/50 amps and 2 are Double campsites. Amenities include a bathhouse with private hot showers and an adjacent day-use picnic area. Check out time is 11:00am and Check in time is 1:00pm to allow for campsite to be maintained. There is a 14 day stay limit within a 30 day period. Once a 14 day stay limit is reached, the camping unit must leave the campground. Access to the beach has been closed since hurricane Florence and will continue to be until the planned restoration work has been completed.
Natural Features
The Neuse River is a coastal waterway where saltwater meets fresh, and is approximately two miles wide where the waters meet. The river empties into the Bogue Sound just a few miles down-stream.Nearby Attractions
Special places in the area include the Beaches of the Crystal Coast of North Carolina, Tryon Place (the original governor's mansion of the thirteen colonies), the third oldest town in the state and seat of Carteret County, Beaufort, NC, and Fort Macon (an original pre-Civil War Fort).
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
The facts
- Season: Year Round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 39 bookable sites
- 41 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 41 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 85 ft
- Up to 16 people per site
- Loops: FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 20 Standard Electric
- 19 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Management
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups.
41 campsites at Flanners Beach Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00/Host | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Gravel | 75 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 01 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 65 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 02 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 80 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 03 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 80 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 04 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 05 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 80 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 06 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 07 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 08 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 65 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 09 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 10 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 85 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 11 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 12/14 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 75 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 13 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 15 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 16 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 17 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 18 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 19 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 20 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 21 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 22 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 23 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 24 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 25 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 26 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 27 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 28 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 29 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 30 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 31 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 31-32/Host | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 32 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 33 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 34 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 35 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 36 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 37 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 38/40 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 39 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 41 | FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
Flanners Beach Campground is located between New Bern and Morehead City, North Carolina, just 1/2 mile off US 70.
From New Bern, travel southeast about ten miles on US 70E. Turn left onto Flanners Beach Road (State Route 1107) and travel about 1/2 mile to the recreation area.
From Morehead City, travel northwest on US 70W about 20 miles. Turn right onto Flanners Beach Road (State Route 1107) and travel about 1/2 mile to the recreation area.
34.98167, -76.94861 · 34°58'54.0"N 76°56'55.0"W
Typical weather
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 6.3 | 8.9 | 7.9 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
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 Non-Electric Site = $20.00 Standard Single Electric Site = $25.00 Scan & Pay for First Come-First Served sites will add up to an additional $2.25 per day to process electronic payment. Standard Double Electric Site = $50.00 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 Reservation fees 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 Please make sure to contact a campground host to ensure availability before paying for any campsite that hasn't been reserved before your arrival. Failure to check with the campground host for availability may result in the loss of your site and camping fee.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Flanners Beach Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Flanners Beach Campground?
- Yes, Flanners Beach Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Flanners Beach Campground have?
- 41 sites in total, of which 39 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Flanners Beach Campground?
- 85 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Flanners Beach Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Flanners Beach Campground.
- Does Flanners Beach Campground have hookups?
- Electric.
- Are campfires allowed at Flanners Beach Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Flanners Beach Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Flanners Beach Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Flanners Beach Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- There is a fee of $20 per night, as well as an additional $5 if using an electrical hookup.
Restrictions:
- Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. No alcohol.
Camping near Flanners Beach Campground
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- Cedar Point Recreation Area 21.5 mi · Facility
- Harkers Island Visitor Center 31.5 mi · Facility
- Great Island Cabin Office 34 mi · Facility
- South Core Banks -- Beach camping 34 mi · Campground
- Light Station Visitor Center 34.5 mi · Facility
- North Core Banks - Beach Camping 39.6 mi · Campground
- Portsmouth Visitor Center 50.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 252-638-5628
- Email Flannersbeach@gmail.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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