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Recreation.gov has posted a notice for Flanners Beach Campground

Neuse River/Fanner's beach access will remain closed until further notice.

We read this on September 30, 2026. Read the full notice for Flanners Beach Campground

Flanners Beach Campground in North Carolina
Hard to BookNational Forest

Flanners Beach Campground

National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina

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As of September 2026, Flanners Beach Campground is a campground in National Forests in North Carolina with 32 campsites. Flanners Beach Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Flanners Beach Campground is located at 34.9817ยฐ N, 76.9486ยฐ W.
people allowed on 30 of 32 sites
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people allowed on each of the 2 largest sites
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Flanners Beach Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

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Stay and booking rules

  • Maximum stay: 14 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Flanners Beach Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Flanners Beach Campground

  • Standard 32
  • Accessible 32
  • Hookups 16

What an RV fits

  • 25 ft1 site
  • 35 ft2 sites
  • 40 ft8 sites
  • 45 ft3 sites
  • 50 ft4 sites
  • 55 ft4 sites
  • 60 ft5 sites
  • 65 ft1 site
  • 75 ft1 site
  • 80 ft3 sites

Amenities

  • showers
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: River.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, photography.

All sites at Flanners Beach Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the FLANNERS BEACH CAMPGROUND loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RVHookupsAccess
02Standard880 ftElectricAccessible
03Standard880 ftElectricAccessible
04Standard860 ftElectricAccessible
05Standard880 ftElectricAccessible
06Standard855 ftElectricAccessible
07Standard855 ftElectricAccessible
08Standard865 ftElectricAccessible
09Standard840 ftElectricAccessible
12/14Standard1675 ftElectricAccessible
13Standard860 ftElectricAccessible
16Standard825 ftElectricAccessible
17Standard860 ftElectricAccessible
18Standard840 ft-Accessible
20Standard840 ft-Accessible
21Standard860 ftElectricAccessible
22Standard850 ft-Accessible
SiteTypeSleepsMax RVHookupsAccess
23Standard840 ft-Accessible
24Standard855 ft-Accessible
25Standard845 ft-Accessible
26Standard850 ft-Accessible
27Standard850 ft-Accessible
28Standard855 ft-Accessible
30Standard840 ft-Accessible
32Standard835 ft-Accessible
33Standard860 ft-Accessible
34Standard840 ft-Accessible
35Standard845 ftElectricAccessible
36Standard840 ft-Accessible
37Standard840 ftElectricAccessible
38/40Standard1650 ftElectricAccessible
39Standard845 ft-Accessible
41Standard835 ft-Accessible

About Flanners Beach Campground

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

Rules and notices at Flanners Beach Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Flanners Beach Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Neuse River/Fanner's beach access will remain closed until further notice. They are closed due to damage sustained by Hurrican Florence. The picnic tables and restroom will remain open for public use

- 22 campsites have electrical hookups, and all sites can accommodate RVs and tents.

- 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 to allow others the equal opportunity to use the site.

In addition to the basic campsite fee, a $5 surcharge fee will be collected onsite for all campsites with electrical hookups. This fee is not subject to Interagency Pass discounts.

No full RV Sewer hookups at campsites, electrical hookups only. Rv's should use the Dump Station to empty Black and Grey water tanks

- No boat ramp available.

- Alcohol Use is Prohibited

DOG LIMIT: 2

A few sites are designed to accommodate two times the number of people that a single site can accommodate. The cost for those sites is double the single site fee, plus double the electrical surcharge. There is no Interagency Pass discount for double sites.

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Flanners Beach Campground FAQ

Is Flanners Beach Campground open?

Recreation.gov publishes this notice for Flanners Beach Campground: "Neuse River/Fanner's beach access will remain closed until further notice." Recreation.gov does not date its notices; we last read this one on September 30, 2026. Check Recreation.gov before you travel.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Flanners Beach Campground?

Flanners Beach Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Flanners Beach Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Flanners Beach Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Flanners Beach Campground have?

Flanners Beach Campground has 32 campsites.

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