Nick’s Nook

91%

· Chinquapin, Duplin, North Carolina

13 acres hosted by Ela N.

1 lodging site · 5 tent sites

Our little private campground is a hidden jewel in the making. Each campsite is private. We are not a parking lot like so many campgrounds are these days. We are still currently working on infrastructure but are willing to host campers that are self sufficient at a reduced rate for now. We do have a fun play ground, hiking trails, a steam we lovingly named Alligator Gore (to keep the little ones out of the mud). We are pet friendly. Each site has a fire ring or fire pit. We have a full bathroom available. We have a small camp store. We have group camp sites, pull through RV / Camper sites and a few glamping cabins. Located only 40 minutes from the NC coast and much more affordable and less crowded. We are still growing so we do not have a pool yet but will have one in the future. We do have a kids and youth program with weekly crafts and other activities. Picnic tables are available on some sites. Almost across the street is a wonderful boat ramp and fishing spot on the Cape Fear River. Canoe down to a sand bank about a mile down river and have a romantic picnic. A Celtic themed restaurant, the Mad Boar, is just a 10 minute drive if you are looking for a unique farm to table experience. And Duplin Winery is just 15 minutes away with tastings and tours. Located just 10 minutes from I-40 off US 41 we are easily found. A diamond in the rough.

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23 ratings · 19 reviews

Jamie B.

6 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· October 2024

Clean tent areas but not quiet

Tent ·

Indian Lookout T-1

Overall, we had a good visit to Nick's Nook. Wasn't sure what to think when we first pulled in and saw what looked like a long-term RV resident colony, but after meeting the friendly owners/staff and being directed to our site, we felt much better. The spot was extremely clean and private. It offered a treed spot with dedicated parking, a covered trashcan, water pump, fire ring, and new picnic table. Ground was clear of major debris and soft with pine needles. We were given plenty of firewood to start and told to come back to the front office if we needed more. It was slow burning so we went and purchased some instead. Upon setting up camp and getting the fire started, we were in relaxation mode. That ended upon seeing/hearing the farming tractor start up (which went on all through the weekend, though this may be seasonal for harvesting and we just happened to pick the wrong time). So note that the location is ON an active working farm. You could hear the vehicles from the roadways, but that wasn't too bad - the nature noises could block that mostly. But what couldn't be blocked out were the hunting gunshots and barking of nearby hunting dogs (I assume close to a kennel) which went on all hours of the night. While we still had a good time and the spot felt incredibly private (we had the tent area to ourselves and were far from the RV area), just be aware of the surrounding noises you may hear. Staff were great though and we made the best of a beautiful place.

Paul Z.

2 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

Tent ·

Indian Lookout T-1

Nice spot for my tent in the woods! Very friendly owner;)

Lex T.

2 reviews

Recommends

· June 2024

Glamping Unit 1 (G-1)

We used Ela’s cabin as a pit stop on our drive to Florida. It was perfect for us to safely rest and jump back on the road early the next morning! We really appreciated being able to settle in for a few hours without any hassle!

Anthony C.

10 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· June 2024

With kids ·

Glamping Unit 1 (G-1)

Very helpful and communicative during our stay. My son enjoyed the experience!

Diego M.

10 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· June 2024

Camping

Tent ·

Indian Lookout T-1

Check in was great with friendly folks! Boat launch was near by and super quiet!

Lilith L.

2 reviews

Recommends

· May 2024

Loved it

Tent · With kids ·

The Meadow T6

I loved the location of the campsite. Ella's family was sweet and very helpful. I would definitely recommend, as we loved our short stay. They do have a small store on site and if you stay in the campsite they are very well shaded. We had three toddlers and they had a blast running around the area

Location

Chinquapin, Duplin, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Lumbee, Skaruhreh/Tuscarora (North Carolina), and Mánu: Yį Įsuwą (Catawba) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking