• Outdoor camping and summer road trips are part of the American tradition. Every year during the warmer months families pack their vehicles, throw the kids in the backseat and head for the beaches enjoying a momentary break from the bustle of school and 40-hour work weeks. Some of the most beautiful vacation and camping spots on the East Coast will be found at Emerald Isle, North Carolina, a popular vacation destination for locals and travelers alike.
  
  

Camp Ocean Forest

• The self-described "best kept secret on the crystal coast," Camp Ocean Forest has eight permanent campsites near Emerald Isle, North Carolina. Their facilities include restrooms with tile baths, water and electrical connections, full sewage connections and dumping station for self-contained trailers as well as washers and dryers. They are within easy distance of Emerald Isle restaurants and marina activities.
  
  Camp Ocean Forest
  100 Fairview Drive
  Emerald Isle, NC 28594-2721
  (252) 354-3454‎
  www.campoceanforest.com
  
  

Salter Path Family Campground

• This campground located on the Bogue Banks of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, offers tenting and RV campsites right next to the beach. Guests will be able to take advantage of their proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, or stay at the campsite for a dip in their outdoor swimming pool. Other amenities include the camp's private section of beach. There is also fishing, and a boat launch for those seeking some relaxation out on the sea.
  
  Salter Path Family Campground
  1620 Salter Path Road
  Indian Beach, NC 28512
  (252) 247-3525
  http://www.hikercentral.com/campgrounds/108777.html
  
  

Holiday Trav-L-Park Resort

• Open since 1976, the Holiday Trav-L-Park Resort offers 325 camping sites with picnic tables, all with trash and sewer hookups and with Wi-FI/cable connectivity to provide all the convenience of home against the backdrop of North Carolina's beautiful coastal scenery. The site also employs a full-time entertainment director from Memorial Day through Labor Day to bring arts and crafts, live music, and a Fourth of July Parade to the Resort for guests to enjoy.
  
  Holiday Trav-L-Park Resort
  9102 Coast Guard Road
  Emerald Isle, NC‎ 28594
  (252) 354-2250
  www.htpresort.com