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Pettigrew State Park is a park located in two different North Carolina counties, Tyrrell County and Washington County. The park is named for J. Johnston Pettigrew, a Confederate general. Pettigrew was born and lived in Tyrrell County. Pettigrew was one of the division leaders responsible for the disastrous Pickett’s Charge. He, unfortunately, succumbed to injuries a few days after Gettysburg when he was attacked and killed. His death impacted North Carolina so deeply that the entire state held a day of mourning.
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Getting Outdoors
Pettigrew State Park was first established by the New Deal. Much of the state park is built along Lake Phelps. The lake is geologically one of the oldest lakes in that area of the continental United States. The Algonquian people have been fishing the lake for thousands of years. Travelers can book an RV near Pettigrew State Park to fish that same lake. Fishermen who have fished the lake have reported catching many different desirable game fish, including catfish and largemouth bass. So pack your rod and reel and set your eye on the big one.
Camping at Pettigrew State Park
North Carolina campers can park their RVs at one of thirteen different campsites at Pettigrew State Park. The campsites feature grills and picnic tables. Some of the campsites are large enough for big rigs. However, none of the sites provide hookups or a dump station. Water, showers, and restrooms are centrally located at a building nearby.
Exploring The Area
Somerset Place State Historic Site in Creswell was one of the largest plantations in North Carolina before the Civil War. History buffs can rent an RV in Creswell to visit this site and explore the historic buildings. The museum features rebuilt slave dwellings, a rebuilt hospital, and a rebuilt plantation house. The museum tells the story of slavery, plantation economics, and the history of the South.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Pettigrew Bee Tree Trail, NCPettigrew State Park, NC
- Scuppernong River, NCColumbia, NC
- Sandy Ridge Wildlife Trail, NCManns Harbor, NC
- Sawyer Lake and Milltail Creek, NCManns Harbor, NC
- Milltail Creek, NCManns Harbor, NC
- Goose Creek State Park Campground Trail, NCWashington, NC
- Thomas Hariot Nature Trail, NCFort Raleigh National Historical Site, NC
- Colington Island, NCKill Devil Hills, NC
- Kitty Hawk Woods Preserve, NCKitty Hawk, NC
- Jean Guite Creek, NCKitty Hawk, NC
- CampgroundsLocation
- Riverside Campground, NCBeaufort County, NC
- Rocky Hock Campground, NCChowan County, NC
- Green Acres Family Campground, NCMartin County, NC
- Farm Country Campground, NCMartin County, NC
- The Refuge on Roanoke Island Campground, NCDare County, NC
- OBX Campground, NCDare County, NC
- North River Campground, NCCurrituck County, NC
- Rivers Edge Family Campground, NCPamlico County, NC
- Ocracoke Campground, NCHyde County, NC
- Camp Hatteras RV Resort and Campground, NCDare County, NC
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Recent RV rental reviews in Pettigrew State Park
Hilary P.
October, 2025
Our experience renting from Jenny was absolutely exceptional from start to finish. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz Ultimate Toys Coach exceeded all expectations — it truly feels like stepping into a private jet on wheels.
Robert H.
October, 2025
Great RV. Very clean. Justin was very responsive.
Beth S.
October, 2025
Wonderful experience! Larry could not have been any nicer or more helpful. This RV had everything! Was clean, comfortable and spacious. We especially loved the porch and outdoor tv! Watched it all weekend!!! I would highly recommend him and his RV!!!
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