New Bern KOA Holiday Blog
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Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
GOING 17 North (FROM WILMINGTON) - take 17 Bypass to Hwy 70 East, exit (147A). Follow 70 East to exit 417 onto Hwy 17 North (toward Washington). Campground on left in 4.8 miles on Hwy 17 North.
GOING 17 South (FROM WASHINGTON) - Campground on right 5 miles from historic New Bern.
GPS: N35.136150, W77.027164
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Rates typically range from $45 to $200 per night, depending on site type, travel dates, and season. More affordable options include tent sites or water/electric back-in RV sites, while premium pull-through RV sites and Deluxe Cabins with full amenities are priced higher.
You can reserve a campsite at New Bern KOA online via our official booking page, through the KOA mobile app, or by calling our office at 252-638-2556. We recommend booking at least two months in advance for summer weekends, holidays, and peak seasons to ensure availability.
Yes, New Bern KOA offers both weekly and monthly RV rates. For weekly stays, visit our Deals page. For longer stays, visit our Extended Stays page.
Yes, New Bern KOA offers a Heroes discount for active military, veterans, and first responders, including fire, police, and EMS. Mention the Heroes Discount when you call to book or visit our Deals page.
Yes, New Bern KOA accepts same-day reservations based on availability. You may book a last-minute site on the KOA app, online, by calling 252-638-2556, or as a walk-in at our main office. We recommend calling ahead during peak summer weekends to confirm site availability before arrival.
Check-in for RV and tent sites is 12:00 PM, while cabin check-in is 3:00 PM. Check-out for all sites, including cabins, is 11:00 AM. Early check-in or late check-out may be available for a $25 fee; please call 252-638-2556 in advance to check availability.
The camp store and office hours vary throughout the year, but our standard hours are between 8 AM and 6 PM.
Yes, New Bern KOA offers full hookup RV sites with water, sewer, and 30/50 amp electric service. Choose from pull-thru or back-in sites and premium RV sites with KOA patios.
Our largest pull-through sites can accommodate lengths of up to 128 feet, making this campground suitable for large motorhomes, motorhomes towing vehicles, fifth wheels, and big rigs.
RVs should be well-maintained and in good condition. Monthly stays for guests with units older than 10 years may require prior approval, and guests may be asked to provide photos to ensure the RV meets campground standards.
New Bern KOA has 113 sites, including 90 RV sites, 16 cabins, and 7 tent sites.
Yes, guests can choose from Deluxe Cabin rentals with bathrooms and kitchens or Camping Cabins for a more rustic glamping experience. We provide linens in the deluxe cabins, but guests must bring linens for the rustic cabins.
Tent camping is limited to designated tent sites. Tent sites include water and electricity, a covered shelter, and a picnic table.
Yes, buddy sites are available and are the ideal site type for families or groups who want to camp side by side.
Yes! You may place your trash in the dumpsters provided or leave a tied plastic bag at your site post in the morning.
Yes. New Bern KOA Holiday has many shaded campsites with mature trees that provide natural shade, helping keep RV sites, tent sites, and cabins cooler and more comfortable during the summer months.
Yes, New Bern KOA features an easily accessible RV dump station. The service is free for registered guests. Non-guests and the public may also use the dump station for a fee.
Yes, New Bern KOA offers propane pumping services for the public and campers. We fill portable grill tanks, RVs, and food trucks. Propane is available daily during store hours. No appointment is necessary; simply pull up to the propane station near the main office. We offer competitive market rates; call our office for pricing.
Yes. New Bern KOA offers convenient RV storage options for campers. Contact us to learn more.
The campground is located in New Bern, North Carolina, offering easy access to historic downtown New Bern, Eastern NC attractions and Crystal Coast beaches.
New Bern KOA is approximately 5 miles (10 minutes) from historic downtown New Bern and top attractions like the Tryon Palace. This proximity allows guests to easily enjoy historic sites, restaurants, and shopping, and still catch our famous sunsets from the campground pier on the Neuse River.
Popular Crystal Coast beaches like Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle are about 45–60 minutes away, making for easy day trips.
Yes, New Bern KOA is open year-round, making it a great destination for summer vacations, fall getaways, and mild winter camping in Eastern North Carolina.
New Bern is full of charm! You can visit the historic downtown, Tryon Palace, local museums like the Pepsi Museum (New Bern is the birthplace of Pepsi), enjoy water activities on the Neuse River, or enjoy day trips to area beaches like Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle. Our friendly staff is always happy to share recommendations!
Yes! New Bern KOA offers an abundance of kid-friendly on-site amenities, activities, and themed weekends throughout the year. Kids love the pool, playground, jump pad, bike rentals, kayak and canoe rentals, gaga ball, gem mine, and more, not to mention a host of scheduled activities like tie-dye, scavenger hunts, and foam machine parties.
Yes! Adults can enjoy fishing, kayaking, relaxing by the pool, social events, and exploring nearby destinations like historic New Bern and the Crystal Coast. We also have special event weekends to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
Yes, the on-site camp store offers camping essentials like snacks, firewood, ice, and propane, as well as locally curated gifts and goods.
High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the park free of charge.
Cable TV is available. Refer to your guest guide for channel listings.
The swimming pool is open seasonally from April through September, weather permitting. It is equipped with a pool lift to ensure accessibility for all guests.
Guests are not permitted to swim in Neuse River at New Bern KOA, but guests are welcome to enjoy water sports like kayaking, fishing, and canoeing.
Yes! New Bern KOA has two catch-and-release stocked fishing ponds, a dedicated fish cleaning station, and a 100-foot pier on the Neuse River.
Yes, campers are welcome to bring boats. There is an on-site boat ramp suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and smaller boats under 14 feet. We also offer kayak and canoe rentals.
There is a Wildlife Reserve boat ramp about 2 miles from the campground that is suitable for launching larger boats. Guests are welcome to tie up larger vessels in one of the boat slips on our pier.
Yes. We offer on-site EV charging stations for guest convenience.
Yes, the campground provides clean, modern bathhouses and on-site laundry facilities available to all guests.
We do not offer golf cart rentals. Electric golf carts are allowed with a valid proof of insurance. Proof of insurance must be presented at the time of check in. Only licensed and insured drivers may use the golf cart while on the campground.
Yes, New Bern KOA is a dog-friendly campground with no breed restrictions. We welcome all well-behaved dogs regardless of breed. On-site amenities include a Kamp K9 dog park and pet supplies in our camp store.
Pets stay free at all RV sites. There is a $10 nightly fee per pet for cabin stays. Please note that pets are not permitted at tent sites or on the playground and must remain on a leash (maximum 6 feet) when outside your vehicle or rental.
Quiet hours are between 10 PM and 8 AM.
Our registration building, camp store, and main bathhouse are wheelchair-accessible. The New Bern KOA pool is ADA compliant and includes a lift.
Absolutely. New Bern KOA welcomes family reunions and large group gatherings. We have group-friendly facilities, including a meeting room. Please contact us for additional information and availability.
Yes. Guests can order delivery directly to the campground using popular apps like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub, as well as local restaurants that offer delivery.
For the smoothest experience, include the campground name, your site or cabin number, and clear arrival instructions when placing your order. As a reminder, delivery drivers must also adhere to the 5-mph campground speed limit.
Yes. We offer recycling and proudly carry the Kamp Green designation! Please place your plastics, paper, glass, aluminum cans and cardboard items in the recycle bin near the dumpster.
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