Good cell signal. Right by the beach. Beautiful. 20 minutes south of Nags Head. Traffic noise but not bad. Reservations required but can be made on night of arrival.

Dump Station: Yes

Water: Yes

Nags Head, North Carolina
$28 per night
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Quiet, clean and right next to the beach. A little pricy at $28 per night for a dry camping but the location makes up for the price. Sand spurs are well established so mind your pets' paws.

Dump Station: Yes

Water: Yes

Ocracoke, North Carolina
$28 per night
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Pleasant surprise in downeast. Sites are private and level. Excellent cell signal

Dump Station: No

Water: Yes

Newport, North Carolina
$10 per night
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Quiet park near Wilmington and Carolina Beach. A bit pricy 23 per night for a dry site plus 3 per night reservation fee. Fee applies if you book onsite at the Marina store as they use Reserve America's software. Excellent cell signal and location.

Dump Station: Yes

Water: Yes

Carolina Beach, North Carolina
$26 per night
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Excellent for windsurfing. Price varies widely

Dump Station: Yes

Water: Yes

Frisco, North Carolina
$59 per night
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Quiet, woodsy campground on a large lake with hiking trails and good cell signal. There are full hookup sites for $36 and dry sites for $26.

Dump Station: Yes

Water: Yes

Troutman, North Carolina
$26 per night
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