Crowd-Free Coastlines
Enjoy a warm, waterside view that sidesteps the traffic. Check out these secluded spots to explore the coast away from the main drag.
Camp Hatteras RV Resort and Campground
2478 NC-12 Rodanthe, NC 27968 | (212) 987-2777
Road Trip: Head down North Carolina Highway 12 (NC-12) from your campsite at Hatteras to Ocracoke Island, a charming spot where you can walk along 16 miles of undeveloped coastline. With a permit, you can even drive directly down to the beach. The shore is about two miles from the village, so be prepared to drive, or stay in the village and take in the local cuisine and culture. 90-minute drive. Ferry required.
Day Rate: $49–57 + tax
Camp Sites: 200
Check-In/Out: 1 p.m./11 a.m.
CampHatteras.com
Edisto Beach State Park
8377 State Cabin Road Edisto Island, SC 29438 | (843) 869-2156
Road Trip: Walk the Spanish Mount Trail. The site dates to approximately 3,000 to 4,000 years ago and features a 12-foot-high circle of shells that may have been a Native American ceremonial site. Under the shade of a maritime forest of live oaks palmetto trees, it’s a hike that’s beautiful, easy, and lightly travelled. 10-minute drive + a hike
Day Rate: $48 + tax ($4 pet fee per dog per day)
Camp Sites: 162 (50 full hookup)
Check-In/Out: 1 p.m./12 p.m.
SouthCarolinaParks.com
Jekyll Island Campground
1197 Riverview Drive Jekyll Island, GA 31527 | (912) 635-3021
Road Trip: Stop into the state’s only sea turtle education and rehabilitation facility at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. With year-round indoor and outdoor programs, it’s the perfect chance to encounter live sea turtles and see rehabilitation in action. You can enjoy a wide range of interactive exhibits and experiences, like “Turtles at Twilight” and “Scutes School.” 8-minute drive
Day Rate: $48 + tax ($4 pet fee per dog per day)
Camp Sites: 167
Check-In/Out: 2 p.m./12 p.m.
JekyllIsland.com
Clearwater Lake Campground
24511 Country Road 42 Paisley, FL 32767 | (352) 669-0078
Road Trip: Stay in the forest and paddle your canoe or kayak across Clearwater Lake to find the perfect quiet spot. The edge of the lake boasts more than a mile circuit, so you have plenty of space to explore. Rentals are available, so if you don’t own a canoe or kayak, don’t fret. Full hookups aren’t available, but it’s the perfect boondock stop to convene with nature.
Day Rate: $25 + tax
Camp Sites: 42
Check-In/Out: 24-hr (w/ gate code)/1 p.m.
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