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.
From I-40 - Take exit 416B. This will put you on the I-140 bypass. Follow this for 5 miles and take exit 25, signage will read, 17 S./Market St. At the stop sign take a right, this is Market St. Follow for 2 miles, turn right in-between the Speedway Gas Station and the Ogden Carwash. You will see the sign for KOA on the right, above the Ogden Carwash.
From Rt. 17 S. - Follow 17N, take exit 39 on to I-140 (US 17 N/Wilmington/New Bern/Jacksonville).Follow I-140 approx. 25 miles. Take exit 25 , signage will read 17 S./Market St. At the stop sign take a right, this is Market St. Follow for 2 miles, turn right in-between the Speedway Gas Station and the Ogden Carwash. You will see the sign for KOA on the right, above the Ogden Carwash sign.
From US 74/76 - Take exit on to I-140 (US 17 N/Wilmington/New Bern/Jacksonville). Follow I-140 approx. 25 miles. Take exit 25, signage will read 17S/Market St. At the stop sign take a right, this is Market St. Follow for 2 miles, turn right in-between the Speedway Gas Station and the Ogden Carwash. You will see the sign for the KOA on the right, above the Ogden Carwash sign.
From Rt. 17 N. - Follow 17S through Hampstead. Take exit to the right (about 8 miles past Hampstead), signage will read 17 S./Market St. This is Market St. Follow for 2 miles, turn right in-between the Speedway Gas Station and the Ogden Carwash. You will see the sign for KOA on the right, above the Ogden Carwash.
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Are you planning a fun summer excursion? Spending time in Wilmington can be a great way to get outdoors with your family and friends. You can also enjoy many free activities in Wilmington, North Carolina, during your trip — whether you want to swim in the ocean or go on a scenic hike.
Here is a list of fun, free and cheap things to do in Wilmington, North Carolina.
If you are a fan of Nicholas Sparks and his novel, “Every Breath,” Wrightsville Beach has its own Kindred Spirit Mailboxes, made famous in the book. There are two mailboxes stacked on top of each other at the north end of Wrightsville Beach, full of notebooks, letters and other memorabilia people leave behind. You could leave a note of your own in one of the notebooks or on a separate piece of paper.
While visiting the mailboxes, you could also spend time on the beach.
Enjoy shopping and walking around Downtown Wilmington, NC and The Riverwalk for a day. There are many unique boutiques, cafes, markets, art galleries and more you can explore. The Riverwalk is about two miles along the Cape Fear River, so you can be by the water while shopping.
If you have dinner or drinks outside, you could experience a beautiful sunset, too.
While visiting cemeteries is not everyone's favorite activity, many history buffs and curious learners will not want to miss strolling through the Oakdale Cemetery. It is North Carolina's oldest rural cemetery, full of 170 years of history. The cemetery is full of gardens, monuments and sculptures you can explore on a self-guided tour.
If you're highly interested in history, visiting the Oakdale Cemetery is a must when you need free stuff to do in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Explore seven acres of beautiful gardens and foliage when you visit the New Hanover County Arboretum. The 33 gardens are bursting with various plant and flower species. The Arboretum also has local artworks and statues throughout the gardens and a koi pond.
When you are ready to explore the many cheap and free things to do in Wilmington, North Carolina, Wilmington KOA Holiday is a great place to rest at night between your busy days. We offer many ways to stay, such as RV Sites, Cabins and Tent Sites.
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