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Emerald Isle RV Resort

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5-Star Oceanfront Camping in Emerald Isle, NC

Address:9102 Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, NC
Open/Close: 03/01/2024 — 11/30/2024
No Membership Needed to Book Your Perfect Stay!
Membership Option: Not Included

Reserve your own piece of North Carolina’s Crystal Coast at the Emerald Isle RV Resort!

Our oceanfront camping resort is located in beautiful Emerald Isle, North Carolina. Our amenities include: Three direct beach accesses, two of which are handicap accessible; a snack and drink bar on the beach (open from Memorial Day to Labor Day); a swimming pool & splash pad; super clean bathhouses; a coffee and bagel shop; a go-kart track; bands every weekend; misc. activities throughout the year; and much more! The Emerald Isle RV Resort has been rated one of the best RV resorts for camping throughout the USA due to our ability to provide security, friendliness and cleanliness.

Here at the Emerald Isle RV Resort, we strive to ensure you and your family have THE BEST oceanfront camping experience possible. All campsites are completely grass and have a picnic table.

Resort News

Holiday Trav-L Park Campground is now Emerald Isle RV Resort!

Exciting News: Holiday Trav-L Park Resort is now Emerald Isle RV Resort! Our new name is a reflection of our beautiful oceanfront location in Emerald Isle. Rest assured the resort amenities and activities youve come to love season after season remain unchanged for your enjoyment. We look forward to welcoming you to Emerald Isle to continue making wonderful new memories.

Find your Home Away from Home with a Seasonal or Annual Site!

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life with a seasonal or annual site! Begin relaxing as soon as you arrive without having to set up and break down each time you want to vacation. Your site and a community of friends will be ready to welcome you back time and again. Some benefits of having your own seasonal or annual RV site or vacation home include:

  • A guaranteed spot of your choice at our resort
  • A way to spend even more time being active and social outdoors
  • A discounted yearly rate compared to daily or seasonal rates
  • A sense of community with other annual site guests

Don’t miss the opportunity to secure your spot, make lifelong friends, and make our campground your true escape from the everyday.

Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • WiFi
  • RV Storage
  • Restaurant
  • Store
  • Restroom/Shower Facilities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Cable TV

Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Emerald Isle RV Resort Campground. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

  • Go-Karts
  • Food Trucks
  • Wine Tastings
  • Live Bands

Location

9102 Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 | GPS: 34.6604, -77.0597 | Get Directions
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General Policies & Information

General Policies & Information

  • Policies subject to change without notice.

Check-in/Check-out & Hours

  • Campsite check-out: 12 noon
  • Campsite check-in: 2 p.m.
  • You may call the Resort Office the morning of your arrival to inquire about the availability of an early check-in or the morning of your departure for a late check-out. On busy/holiday weekends there will be no early check-in or late check-out.

Cancellation 

  • Cancellation Policy: Camping is an outdoors activity. There are no refunds for weather-related events unless there is a mandatory evacuation of the island. Any reservations cancelled or changed after March 1 will be subject to the following:
  • If a reservation is cancelled, moved or shortened at any time, you will incur a $50 fee.
  • If a reservation is cancelled or moved within 14 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will forfeit the $250 deposit.
  • If a reservation is cancelled or moved within 7 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will forfeit the $250 deposit and incur an additional $50 administration fee.
  • If a reservation is shortened within 14 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will incur a $50 fee per shortened day.
  • If a reservation is shortened within 7 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will incur a $75 fee per shortened day.
  • Camping Credit: In the event a camping credit is issued, it will expire a year from its issue date.

Golf Carts

  • All golf carts must have a valid parking pass in order to enter the resort and park on the premises. If you bring your own golf cart, we require a copy of your certificate of liability insurance before issuing you a golf cart pass.
  • Electric golf carts only are allowed on resort property.
  • Golf cart drivers must have a valid driver’s license. Operating a golf cart while intoxicated is prohibited. Operators under the influence are subject to a $250 fee.
  • Driving golf carts after midnight is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Pets (3 Pet Max)

  • Pick up after your pet(s) on resort property and on the beach! Doggy waste bag stations are located at the front- gate, blue bathhouse, red bathhouse and both beach accesses. If you do not pick up after your pet you will incur a $135 fee.
  • Your pet(s) must be on a leash no longer than 6’ at all times when outside and should NEVER be left unattended while on resort property. Unexpected electrical surges can, and do, occur and may result in tripped breakers on a campsite and/or in your RV. Please be aware of your pet’s health on extremely hot days throughout the year.
  • Pets are not allowed in the Pool Area or ANY buildings on resort property.
  • Use the outside showers at each beach access to wash off your pet. Washing your pets at the Red or Blue bathhouse is prohibited.
  • Do not allow your pet(s) to dig a hole(s) on resort property or you may incur a $50 damage fee.

Visitors

  • There is no charge for visitors staying less than 2 hours. In order to obtain a visitor pass, a credit card or license must be left in our resort office. When the pass is returned, the credit card or license will be returned. If any visitors stay over 2 hours, there is a $10 per person per day charge.
  • Emerald Isle RV Resort is private property. Entrance to the resort is not allowed without official check-in at the Resort Office. If you have visitors that have not paid to enter the resort, your account will be charged $100 per person that was not registered.
  • All visitors must respect and obey Emerald Isle RV Resort rules and policies. It’s your responsibility to inform any and all visitor(s) of our rules and policies.

Pool

  • Pool hours vary depending on the time of year and are posted on the pool gates and on our phone app.
  • Swim at your own risk. There is no lifeguard on duty. Parents are responsible for the safety and actions of their children. If your child has to use the bathroom, do not wait! If an accident happens in the pool, it will be shut down for cleaning and will ruin everyone’s fun. The pool bathhouse is unlocked during pool hours.
  • Pets are not allowed in the pool area. Glass containers, smoking ,and vaping are prohibited inside the pool area.

Trash & Garbage Disposal

  • Please leave your trash beside the road at your campsite for our road-side pickup. Trash will be picked up twice daily, typically around 11:30am and 5:30pm. Times can vary depending on the time of year. Do not leave trash outside after 5:00pm!
  • Do not leave doggy bags out for our roadside garbage pickup. Dispose of these bags at the appropriate doggy bag stations.
  • We are not responsible for disposing of anything other than common RV and campsite garbage. We will NOT pick up couches, mattresses, tables & chairs, grills, umbrellas, tent & canopy frames, paint cans, appliances large or small, bicycles, etc. Dispose of these items at the county dump: Solid Waste & Recycling, Highway 58/West Fire Tower Road, Peletier NC 28584.
  • Resort Office hours are posted on the Emerald Isle RV Resort app, on Google, and beside the door at the office. Gate hours are posted on the Emerald Isle RV Resort app and in front of the gates as you enter.

Campground Services & Information

  • Entrance onto resort property constitutes permission for the Emerald Isle RV Resort to photograph and/or video any and all guest(s) and to use any resulting media for any lawful purpose without compensation to guest(s).
  • Quiet hours are from 11pm – 7am and are enforced by our staff and local police. To report anyone not abiding by our quiet hours, please call the Resort Office at 252-354-2250 during our scheduled business hours or call the non-emergency after hours phone number as listed on the Emerald Isle RV Resort app.
  • Please respect the privacy of other guests. Do not walk through or allow your pet(s) to walk through occupied campsites. Park your car(s) and/or golf cart on your campsite or in a designated area. Your account will be charged $50 for any car or golf cart parked incorrectly.
  • Parents are responsible for the safety and actions of their children.
  • The speed limit on resort property is 5mph.
  • Please do not ride skateboards, bicycles, scooters, hoverboards, or one-wheels after dark.
  • Underage drinking is prohibited in the resort and on the beach.
  • Washing RVs, vehicles and/or boats inside the resort is prohibited.
  • Fireworks & firearms are prohibited on resort property.
  • Please be considerate and leave your campsite the way you found it so the next group of guests can enjoy a nice, clean site upon their arrival.
  • A maximum of [2] vehicles are allowed per site. Some sites may only accommodate [1] vehicle. We do have a small paid overflow lot and vehicles must display a valid parking pass in the windshield. Parking at the front office is PROHIBITED and violators will be towed at owner’s expense. Do not park in the street or on neighboring sites.
  • Gas hot water heaters ONLY. Electric hot water heaters are PROHIBITED.
  • You may have a light-weight, breathable RV mat on your campsite. Multiple RV mats and heavy, non-breathable rugs are PROHIBITED.
  • You are required to use either a Rubber Sewer Ring/Sponge or an Angled Sewer Adaptor for your sewer hookup.
  • Emerald Isle RV Resort and its owners, to the best of their ability, maintain the safest environment possible. Guests assume any and all risks and dangers incidental to the activity of camping in an outdoor environment. These dangers specifically include, but are not limited to, being injured by insects or other animals, being injured by resort activities whether participating or not, or being injured as a result of inclement weather conditions. All guests agree that the Emerald Isle RV Resort and its owners, agents and/or employees are not liable for any injuries or property damages resulting from such causes.

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