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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Wilmington's crowded beaches and exhausting summer heat often result in more time spent indoors. Instead of putting a damper on your family getaway, push your vacation back and visit Wilmington, North Carolina, in the fall.
Visiting Wilmington, North Carolina, may seem like a summertime excursion, but the fall can be just as spectacular. Let those scorching summer days fade and watch the city come to life as the leaves start to change colors. You will have endless opportunities to visit downtown, sit on the beach and have the time of your life. Plus, there are many exciting festivities that only happen in autumn.
Wilmington is full of stunning views and picturesque landscapes, making it easy to stroll outdoors and explore. Check out local wildlife, take a dip in the warm water and marvel at the changing leaves as you say goodbye to summer. Our KOA Campground puts you next to gorgeous beaches like Wrightsville and Carolina Beach. Take a short drive and discover the unique aquatic life in the Carolina Bay at Lake Waccamaw State Park. You can also hike at Stone Mountain State Park, which offers more than 20 miles of trails and a 600-foot granite rock you can ascend.
Head to downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, in the fall and experience a city in full bloom. The city maintains its lively culture throughout the cooler months. It is chock-full of breweries, restaurants and wine bars. Take a trip to the first and oldest craft brewery in Wilmington, Front Street Brewery, for a cold craft beer.
For delicious food, pay a visit to Smoke On The Water for classics like their Seafood Steamer Pots and the Fried Oyster Po'boy along the Cape Fear River. No matter what you are looking for, this city is full of unique options for an enjoyable night out.
We love the Wilmington, North Carolina, weather in October. It is perfect for all of the fall festivities, and there is something for everyone to enjoy — from the Cucalorus Festival and the Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues and Jazz Festival to the Ironman North Carolina Triathlon and Riverfest.
Visit us during spooky season to enjoy Halloween in style. Take a guided tour through Old Wilmington and check out the area's most haunted homes and burial grounds. If that is not your style, head to the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater for some fantastic live music.
Looking for a place to stay while visiting Wilmington, North Carolina, in the fall? Wilmington KOA Holiday is the ideal location to set up camp and take advantage of everything the city has on display. Reserve your campsite today!
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