Pelican Point RV Park
Military campground (Marine Corps) on MCAS Cherry Point, near Havelock, North Carolina. Not open to the general public: see who can use military campgrounds.
Facts from the official page
- Sites
- 35 concrete RV pads on Slocum Creek. Tents are not allowed on any site. source
- Hookups
- Full utility pedestals with 30/50 A service. source
- Amenities
- Staffed office with a basic store, restrooms and showers, coin laundry and lounge. Open year-round. source
- Rates
- Not published; the page says to call 252-466-2762 for pricing. source
- Stay limit
- Three weeks. Active duty can email about longer stays. source
- Eligibility (as listed)
- Active duty, Reservists, National Guard, retirees, and DoD and MCCS employees. A DoD ID and Privilege card is required at check-in. source
Unverified, call ahead
- Nightly rates are not published.
- The page does not list expanded-access veterans; call ahead.
We could not confirm these on an official page, so we leave them blank rather than guess. Call 252-466-2762.
If you don't have a DoD ID card
Under the 2020 expanded-access rule (32 CFR 225.4), veterans with a VA service-connected disability rating, Purple Heart recipients, former POWs and VA-designated primary family caregivers may use MWR recreational lodging and RV campgrounds. To get on a base, enroll at the installation's visitor center on your first visit, using a VHIC or REAL ID and passing an on-the-spot background check. At check-in, show a VHIC that lists your eligibility status, or a VA letter plus REAL ID. Guests can travel with you but must clear the visitor center themselves (DoD transition plan, Feb 2026).
For this campground: the official page doesn't say whether expanded-access patrons can book. Unverified, call ahead before you drive to the gate.
Full guide: who can use military campgrounds →
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Trails nearby (from our data)
No named bike-legal trails are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 5 miles of the pin.
Public campgrounds nearby
These are open to everyone, in case you aren't eligible or the military campground is full.
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flanners Beach Campground National Forests in North Carolina |
3.8 | NC | $2.25–$50 | 39 | E 50A | 85 ft | yes | Reserve | 6 (16.2 mi) |
| Don Lee Camp & Retreat Center OpenStreetMap listing |
6.6 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 6 (30.0 mi) |
| Dogwood Family Campground Private campground |
9.3 | NC | — | — | — | yes | yes | ? | 0 |
| Camp Caroline OpenStreetMap listing |
9.4 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 1 (10.1 mi) |
| Waters Edge RV Park Private campground |
14.7 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 2 (13.7 mi) |
| Oyster Point Campground National Forests in North Carolina |
14.8 | NC | $1–$20 | 15 | — | yes | yes | Reserve | 2 (29.7 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.