Farm Country Campground

The Great Outdoors

One of the most beautiful natural areas near the RV campground is the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge spreads across a peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Alligator River on the other. It's an important habitat for many animal and plant species. Some of the animals you can see here include American alligators, black bears, red wolves, red-cockaded woodpeckers, and white-tailed deer. There are also several species of waterfowl and migratory birds in this area. Enjoy wildlife watching, nature observing, and so much more in this refuge. Hunting is allowed within the park, too; game species include deer, rabbits, ducks, geese, raccoons, and squirrels. Fishing is also allowed; anglers can catch crappie, bluegill, and other freshwater fish. Canoeing, kayaking, and hiking are other popular pastimes in the park.The Emily and Richardson Preyer Buckridge Reserve is another beautiful natural area, about an hour's drive east of the campground. The refuge covers over 29,000 acres of land, which mostly consists of swamp forest, white cedar forest, and pine woodlands. You can explore this beautiful natural area on foot or by boat. Some of the most popular activities here are kayaking, canoeing, bird watching, and hunting.Goose Creek State Park is located on the shore of the Pamlico River, approximately 40 minutes' drive south of Farm Country Campground. If you like observing nature and hiking, this might be one of the best locations you can visit in the area. There is an amazing boardwalk running through the wetlands and forest, allowing access to the scenic wilderness. About eight miles of trails offer a great opportunity for bird watching, walking, photography, and more.

Exploring the City

With an RV rental in Martin County, you can visit all the natural attractions, but also some of the small towns and museums in eastern North Carolina. On the Atlantic coast, you can visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, which also offers great scenic views. Nearby Kitty Hawk is where Wilbur and Orville Wright made their first successful flight in 1903. Visit the site and the memorial and learn more about the brothers and the path that's led to modern-day flight.The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is a great place to visit while you're here. The aquarium preserves endangered sea turtles, which you can see during your visit. You can also interact with animals like stingrays and watch animal feedings, scuba diving shows and programs, and more. Some of the animals you can see here include otters, alligators, snakes, turtles, all kinds of fish, and various marine life.The North Carolina Museum of Art is located in Raleigh, and it features local and international artwork, including Roman, Greek, Italian, and Egyptian pieces. You can go on a guided tour or explore by yourself. The museum also offers programs featuring performance art, painting, glasswork, and more. One of the most famous paintings of their permanent collection is The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius by Pierre-Jacques Volaire.