New Bern KOA

The Great Outdoors

With its location along the Neuse River, while motorhome camping at New Bern KOA, you can enjoy lots of interesting natural areas. Venture out to Croatan National Forest in Havelock, where you'll find almost 160,000 acres of land to explore. The stunning wilderness is comprised of saltwater estuaries, bogs, and pine forest, opening the door to recreation like hiking, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and scenic drives.To the west of Croatan, you can check out Hofmann Forest right near Jacksonville. This 79,000-acre beauty features three rivers flowing through it and is home to one of the largest university forests in the world. The forest is made up of varying pine plantations with a pocosin wetland area too; black bears and otters are some of the wildlife residents here.For an even more unique outdoor experience, pack up the RV rental and take a day trip up to Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, a two-hour drive northeast of New Bern KOA. At this 150,000-acre wetland preserve, you can enjoy the area in multiple ways, whether you want to take a scenic drive, hit the Creef Cut Wildlife Trail for a boardwalk loop with great photo opportunities, or learn about the creatures and the area with interpretative and environmental education programs.

Explore the City

After enjoying the sights and sounds of the surrounding nature, take some time to experience a little city life with a trip across the river to New Bern, where you can check out a variety of interesting cultural and historical sites, stroll along charming streets, and sample some North Carolina cuisine.Near the shores of the Trent River, Historic Tryon Palace once served as the British governors' residence in the early 1770s. Surrounded by a 16-acre garden, at this spectacular site, you can take a walk along the trails or head inside and check out all the antiques within the mansion along with live demonstrations of period craft and historical interpretations.While at Tryon Palace, you can delve into more of the region's past at North Carolina History Center. Take an interactive trip from the 18th century to the present and observe artifacts, rotating exhibits, and enjoy some waterfront dining. Catch a show at the Cullman Performance Hall, check out the Duffy Exhibit Gallery to see what's in the rotation, and stop by the Pepsi Family Center to let the kids go wild. Staying with the theme, you can head over to the Birthplace of Pepsi to check out some of the classic flavors. From the Caleb Kola days to souvenirs celebrating the soda's 100th anniversary, there’s plenty to be explored here.Another popular destination in the area is the New Bern Firemen’s Museum, offering plenty of interesting history to explore. You can learn about the great fire that destroyed thousands of buildings in 1922, among other things. This museum was founded in 1955 and built out of the old firehouse, and now you can head there to have a conversation with fire horse Fred or enjoy all the unique memorabilia and hands-on exhibits featured on-site.Rent a travel trailer near New Bern and explore this coastal region of North Carolina. From scenic shores and stunning natural areas to charming historic cities and fun campground features, you'll never run out of options while camping at New Bern KOA.