Wilmington, North Carolina Campground & RV Park Near Wrightsville Beach

Looking for a campground or RV park near Wilmington, NC, and Wrightsville Beach? Wilmington KOA Holiday is a year-round RV park and campground with cabins, full-hookup RV sites, and tent sites just six miles from Wrightsville Beach and a short drive from historic downtown Wilmington. As the closest KOA campground to Wrightsville Beach, we make it easy to enjoy a coastal camping trip with a range of site options, clean facilities, a pool, friendly service, and convenient access to the best of the Cape Fear region.

For guests seeking sand and sun, our campground is close to Wrightsville Beach and about 30 minutes from Carolina Beach, Surf City, and Topsail Beach. Our central Wilmington location also puts you near top area attractions like Battleship North Carolina, Airlie Gardens, UNC Wilmington, and the historic downtown riverfront for shopping, dining, and sightseeing.

Choose from more than 80 full-hookup RV sites, including KOA Patio® and KOA Paw Pen® sites, plus 20 cottage and cabin rentals and tent sites. Whether you are planning an RV camping trip, a cabin getaway, or a family-friendly coastal camping stay with your pup, Wilmington KOA Holiday gives you a reliable, amenity-rich home base near Wilmington's beaches and attractions.

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Top Attractions Near Wilmington KOA Holiday 

  • Wrightsville Beach: Spend the day surfing, paddleboarding, swimming, walking the beach, or enjoying local restaurants and shops just six miles from the campground.
  • Historic Downtown Wilmington & the Riverwalk: Explore riverfront dining, shopping, museums, historic sites, and scenic views along the Cape Fear River.
  • Fort Fisher State Recreation Area: Visit Fort Fisher State Recreation Area for free public access to pristine beaches, scenic nature trails, and fascinating Civil War history.
  • Carolina Beach: Enjoy the beach, boardwalk, restaurants, events, and classic coastal Carolina atmosphere about 30 minutes from the campground.
  • Battleship North Carolina: Tour nine levels of this historic WWII battleship, one of Wilmington's most iconic attractions.
  • Airlie Gardens: Visit one of Wilmington's most beloved outdoor attractions for gardens, walking paths, wildlife, seasonal events, and coastal scenery.
  • UNC Wilmington: Our campground is a convenient home base for campus visits, family weekends, sporting events, and Wilmington-area stays.
  • Surf City & Topsail Beach: Head north for a laid-back beach day with coastal shops, restaurants, fishing, and island scenery.
  • Children's Museum of Wilmington: A great rainy-day or family outing with hands-on exhibits and interactive play for younger kids.
  • Lumina Station: Shop and dine in a charming village-style setting near Wrightsville Beach.

Looking for more ideas? View our full local attractions guide, local beach guide, or ask our friendly campground team for recommendations during your stay.


Available Campground Amenities
When looking for a Wilmington or Wrightsville Beach RV park, the right amenities can make your stay more comfortable, convenient, and fun. Wilmington KOA Holiday offers thoughtful amenities to support your coastal camping trip, including:

  • Pool
  • EV Charging Stations
  • Firewood
  • KampK9® dog park
  • Fast Wi-Fi
  • Propane
  • Open pavilion
  • Clean restrooms
  • Hot showers
  • Kamping Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Camp store

When you stay at Wilmington KOA Holiday RV Park, you'll find the essentials that make camping easier, from firewood and propane to laundry facilities, clean bathhouses, and reliable Wi-Fi. Settle in, enjoy the campground, and spend more time making memories with family and friends.


Recreational Activities We Offer
At Wilmington KOA Holiday, our campground activities and recreation areas give families, couples, and campers of all ages more ways to enjoy their stay. Activities and recreation options include:

  • Trailmate bike rentals: Comfortably cruise around the campground in the large Fun Cycles and two-seat Joyriders.
  • Pool: Make a splash in the large pool or relax poolside with shaded picnic tables and deck chairs.
  • Gem mine: Enjoy the Cape Fear Mining Company at this Wilmington KOA location. Just purchase some ore from the camp store.
  • Playground and pirate ship: Kids can let their imaginations run wild on the giant pirate ship or play on other playground equipment.
  • Pocket Park®: Fun for whole family, enjoy ping pong, giant chess, checkers, ladder ball and Bocce ball. 

If you are looking for more to do during your Wilmington camping trip, the fun continues around the campground. Round up your group or meet neighboring campers for GaGa Ball or volleyball, take a morning walk by the peaceful pond, or relax on a wooden swing. With planned activities through the spring and summer seasons, families can enjoy craft time, tie-dye, barrel train rides, and more.


Ways to Stay With Us in Wilmington, NC
The beauty of a reliable campground is having options that fit your trip. At Wilmington KOA Holiday RV Park, guests can choose from RV camping sites, cabin rentals, and tent sites near Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Surf City, Topsail Beach, and historic downtown Wilmington.

  • Lodging: Enjoy the comfort of a Deluxe Cabin or Camping Cabin after spending your days outdoors exploring Wilmington and the coast.
  • RV camping: Choose from Pull-Thru and Back-In RV Sites with full hookups. Some sites at our Wilmington, NC RV park also include a KOA Patio® with outdoor furniture and beautiful landscaping. Others include a dog-friendly KOA Paw Pen®.
  • Tent camping: Shaded tent areas include water and electricity and provide an affordable and more traditional camping experience.

If you are planning a family reunion or a large group trip, call the campground in Wilmington, NC at 910-686-7705 to learn more about group camping options and discuss how we can accommodate you. We have a large gazebo with picnic tables and a gas grill, perfect for get-togethers and parties.


Plan Your Wilmington Camping Trip Near Wrightsville Beach
Are you planning a weekend getaway with friends or family? Wilmington KOA Holiday gives you a comfortable, amenity-rich home base near Wrightsville Beach, historic downtown Wilmington, and the Cape Fear coast. If you are looking for RV campgrounds near Wilmington, NC, cabin rentals, or a family-friendly campground close to area beaches and attractions, this KOA is a convenient choice. Weekend availability fills up fast, so make sure to book early. You can also stay midweek to experience more of the campground and the Wilmington area. Reserve your site for your coastal camping getaway now.

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Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 75' Max Length
  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool (4/4 - 10/1)
  • Propane ($)
  • Kamping Kitchen
  • Firewood ($)
  • Pavilion
  • Bike Rentals ($)
  • Dog Park
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Ways to Stay

KOA Holiday

KOA Holiday Campgrounds

Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.

KOA Holidays Feature:

  • RV Sites with a KOA Patio®
  • Deluxe Cabins with full baths
  • Premium Tent Sites
  • Group meeting facilities

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Local Area

Airlie Gardens

Historic Airlie Gardens encompasses 67 acres of beautiful Gilded Age gardens and lakes. Admire the azaleas, gaze at the camellias, stand in the shade of the 467-year old Airlie Oak, experience nature's most delicate and ephemeral creatures - butterflies - in the region's first permanent butterfly house. Location: 2 miles west of Wrightsville Beach.

300 Airlie Road

Wilmington, NC 28403

910-798-7700

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Bellamy Mansion

Built as the city residence (c.1861) of a prominent planter, this is one of North Carolina's most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture.  This historic house is now a museum that focuses on history and the design arts with changing exhibits.  Tour the magnificent 10,000 sq foot home, visit the meticulously re-created gardens and walk through the recently restored slave quarters, one of very few preserved urban slave quarters in the country.

503 Market Street

Wilmington, NC 28401

910-251-3700

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Cameron Art Museum

The Cameron Art Museum celebrates 51 years and is committed to arts education and presents exhibitions and public programs of both historical and contemporary significance, with 6-8 changing exhibitions annually, in addition to outdoor, site-specific projects on its park property which includes a historic Civil War site. This 42,000-sq.-ft. state-of-the-art museum functions as a cultural gathering place and features two centuries of NC and US art boasting one of the world's major collections of the romantic color prints of Mary Cassatt (periodically on view). The Museum School at Cameron Art Museum offers ongoing classes for adults and youth, workshops and demonstrations, including ceramic arts at the Clay Studio, overseen by resident master artist Hiroshi Sueyoshi. The museum also presents lively, ongoing family and children's programs each month; Alzheimer Connections tours for patients and their caretakers; ongoing interdisciplinary public programs (lectures, music, films, literature, dance). A full service cafe is located in the heart of the museum and serves lunch Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 3 pm; Sunday 10 am to 3 pm and Thursday evenings 5pm to 9pm. HOURS: Mon:Closed, Tues-Sun: 10am-5pm, Thurs: Open late until 9pm, Closed: Independence day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day Features: Motorcoach Parking on Site, Credit Cards Accepted

3201 South 17th Street

Wilmington, NC 28412

910-395-5999

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Cape Fear Museum of History & Science

Explore the rich history, science, and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear region at the state's oldest history museum. Discover the past in Cape Fear Stories, where you can see a scale model of 1863 Wilmington waterfront and watch the Civil War Battle of Fort Fisher unfold before your eyes. Investigate coastal ecology in the hands-on Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery. Meet Wilmington's oldest resident, a 20-foot-tall Giant Ground Sloth. Enjoy educational programs for children and families every Saturday and programs for adults throughout the year. Changing special exhibits always on view. Check Out our Summer Camp Programs. Museum Summer Camps teach kids that science and history are FUN! FALL/WINTER HOURS: Mon: Closed, Tues-Sat: 9am-5pm Sun: 1pm-5pm SPRING/SUMMER HOURS ( Memorial Day-Labor Day ) : Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun:1pm-5pm  ** First Sunday of Every Month is Free for New Hanover County Residents***

814 Market Street

Wilmington, NC 28401

910-798-4350

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