Newport, North Carolina

Whispering Pines Campground

Located on Bogue Sound near Morehead City, Whipering Pines offers 140 full hook-up sites and a large outdoor pool. Guests enjoy paddleboats, miniature golf, a clubhouse with shower, a freshwater pond and camp store. Camping is offered year-round.

Waters Edge RV Park

This peaceful park on the banks of Bogue Sound offers 72 sites for tents, campers or RVs. A bathhouse, pier, gathering room, recreational rental equipment, kid's playground and pool are available.

Patsy Pond Nature Trail

The Patsy Pond area is located in the Croatan National Forest and is one of the most diverse natural areas in North Carolina. It is a place where plant species of a long leaf pine forest coexist with plant species of the state's coastine and barrier islands. Two well-marked trails exist - a 3/4

Newport Town Park

North Carolina Coastal Federation

The North Carolina Coastal Federation is the state's largest nonprofit organization working to restore and protect the coast. Formed in 1982, the NCCF has grown to serve more than 5,000 members and 200 member groups. The NCCF focuses on three main program areas: