Camp Lejeune pulses with Marine Corps energy and uncrowded Atlantic beaches. Park your RV at Onslow Beach Recreation Area, our directory's lone standout, and launch into surf fishing, base hikes, and salty breezes. Campers chase red drum from shorelines steps from their sites, blending military heritage with coastal escape.
Lejeune revolves around Camp Lejeune, the sprawling Marine Corps base that chews up 153,000 acres of swamps, ranges, and rivers. Stone Bay Rifle Range cracks with live-fire training; Hadnot Point preserves World War II barracks turned museums. Anglers cast into the New River for striped bass, while Topsail Beach lures shell hunters 20 minutes north.
Onslow Beach Recreation Area plants RVs amid dunes and ocean views, perfect for active-duty families and retirees with its reservist-priority sites. Full hookups power long stays; beach access paths lead straight to waves ideal for boogie boarding. Military visitors use it as a hub for base events like air shows, while civilians nearby tap into fishing charters from Sneads Ferry.
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Lejeune centers on Camp Lejeune, the Marine Corps' biggest East Coast base at 153,000 acres. It trains 50,000 personnel yearly amid swamps and beaches. Campers explore rifle ranges, WWII sites at Hadnot Point, and surf fishing spots that draw anglers statewide.
Onslow Beach Recreation Area tops the list in our directory. This military campground hugs the Atlantic with 80 sites offering full hookups and beach trails. Active duty, retirees, and guests book spots near Camp Lejeune's gates for easy access to training views and ocean swims.
Yes, Onslow Beach Recreation Area welcomes leashed pets at most sites. Owners keep dogs off beaches during turtle nesting season from May to October. Fido joins hikes along the base's 14-mile shoreline trail, with waste stations scattered throughout.