North Carolina State Parks RV Camping: Hookups & Rates (2026)

North Carolina state parks are unusually easy to compare because the system publishes one statewide campsite rate table. In 2026, the listed nightly prices are $30 without hookups, $35 for electric only, $40 for electric and water, and $45 for full hookups. The more important choice is therefore not price—it is which park, access area and exact site provides the trip you want.

Verified August 5, 2026: State rates include the listed $3 reservation service fee. Inventory, seasonal water, construction and site dimensions can change. Use the official fee table and ReserveAmerica for the selected dates.

State-Park RV Camping at a Glance#

Park	Region	RV service	2026 base	Best for
Carolina Beach	Cape Fear Coast	10 full hookup; 69 none	$30–$45	Coast plus full hookups
Stone Mountain	Foothills	41 electric/water; 10 none	$30–$40	Hiking and foothills
Jordan Lake	Triangle	Mixed electric/water and none	$30–$40	Large lake system
Goose Creek	Pamlico River	22 full-hookup RV sites	$45	Public full hookups
Medoc Mountain	Halifax County	Full-hookup inventory listed	$45	Quieter inland stop
Kerr Lake	North-central	Mixed electric/water and none	$30–$40	Multi-campground lake trip

Carolina Beach State Park#

Carolina Beach is the strongest state-park answer for RVers who want the coast and sewer at the site. Ten campsites have full hookups with 20-, 30- and 50-amp electrical service; another 69 sites have no hookups.

All family-campground guests share a bathhouse with toilets and hot showers. Potable-water spigots, trash and recycling are distributed around the loop. The park says long driveways can accommodate RVs of all sizes, but the booking decision remains site-specific.

The honest tradeoff is inventory. Only ten sites deliver the $45 full-hookup product, so they should be the first filter—not an assumption applied to the whole campground. See our Carolina Beach State Park review.

Stone Mountain State Park#

Stone Mountain has 90 family sites divided into three loops. A Loop, sites 1–37, is tents only. B Loop, sites 40–80, accepts tents and RVs with water plus 20-, 30- and 50-amp electricity. C Loop, sites 81–90, accepts RVs without hookups.

The B/C bathhouse has toilets and hot showers and is open year-round under current park information. A Loop and its bathhouse close from November through February. A dump station is available to registered campers.

Choose B Loop for $40 electric-and-water service or C Loop for a $30 no-hookup stay. Read our Stone Mountain State Park review before choosing a driveway.

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area#

Jordan Lake is not one campground. The recreation area has more than 1,000 campsites across five access areas, with a mixture of electric-and-water sites and no-hookup inventory. Showers and dump stations are available within the system.

That scale gives travelers more choice but makes park-level generalizations less useful. Start with the access area, then filter for service and measured equipment. Seasonal vehicle fees can apply at major lake recreation areas, so read the checkout total rather than budgeting only the $30 or $40 campsite price.

Goose Creek State Park#

Goose Creek lists 22 RV sites with full electric, water and sewer hookups, plus separate primitive tent camping. At $45, it is one of the clearest public full-hookup values in eastern North Carolina.

Use it as a Pamlico River base rather than expecting a commercial resort. Full hookups solve the RV utility problem, but they do not imply paved resort pads, a pool or entertainment program. Verify the exact driveway and any active access notices before towing in.

Medoc Mountain State Park#

Medoc Mountain’s current park overview lists full-hookup sites following campground renovation work. That makes it a useful inland alternative when Carolina Beach or Goose Creek is not on the route.

Because post-renovation inventory can be represented differently across the park page and booking system, confirm that the selected listing explicitly shows sewer, water and electricity. Do not infer full hookups from the park-level description alone.

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area#

Kerr Lake spreads hundreds of sites across seven campgrounds, with both electric-and-water and no-hookup choices. Like Jordan Lake, the access area changes the practical experience and the nearest services.

Extensive 2026 construction affects portions of the system. Treat current park notices and ReserveAmerica inventory as authoritative for the travel dates; do not select a campground from an old map without checking access.

What the Four Rate Levels Mean#

$30 no hookups means the campsite does not provide electric, water or sewer. Shared campground facilities vary by park and loop.

$35 electric only provides shore power but still requires a freshwater and wastewater plan.

$40 electric and water provides both utilities at the site, but no sewer. Use the campground dump station where available.

$45 full hookups provides electric, water and sewer at the campsite. Always verify amperage and exact service icons before booking.

The current state table also lists a $6 nightly discount on eligible campsite reservations for seniors age 62 and older and qualifying military members or veterans. It does not apply to every facility type, and proof is required at check-in.

Reservation Rules That Matter#

Reservations are handled through ReserveAmerica and may be made up to six months ahead. North Carolina limits a standard campsite stay to 14 consecutive nights within a 30-day period, followed by 16 nights away before returning.

The state publishes check-in at 3 p.m. and checkout at noon. Cancellation and change fees can erase the apparent savings from booking multiple backup sites, so read the live policy before paying.

How to Choose an Exact Site#

1. Measure the RV, including rear racks and tow equipment.
2. Filter by the required hookup level before viewing the map.
3. Read driveway length, surface and backing orientation.
4. Confirm amperage and whether water is seasonal.
5. Check bathhouse, dump-station and entrance-gate locations.
6. Review current construction and access alerts.

Use the broader North Carolina RV parks guide and Price Index to compare these public campgrounds with NPS options.

Frequently Asked Questions#

Which North Carolina state park has full-hookup RV sites?#

Carolina Beach has 10 full-hookup sites, Goose Creek lists 22, and Medoc Mountain lists full-hookup inventory. Confirm the exact reservation record.

How much is an RV site in a North Carolina state park?#

The current published table runs from $30 without hookups to $45 with full hookups. Listed rates include the $3 reservation service fee.

Can I reserve six months ahead?#

Yes, the state system allows reservations up to six months ahead. High-demand hookup and waterfront inventory can disappear quickly.

Are federal passes accepted?#

North Carolina State Parks says it does not accept federal passes as a state camping discount. Its senior and military/veteran program has separate rules.

Do all state-park RV sites fit large rigs?#

No. Campground and loop descriptions do not replace exact-site driveway and equipment limits.