OUTDOOR RECREATION

There’s no denying the beauty that eastern North Carolina has to offer. New Bern and Craven County are filled with rivers and forests, which allow for unique outdoor recreational opportunities. The Neuse and Trent rivers are perfect for boating, cruises, canoeing, paddling, and more. Camps, sporting fields, parks, hiking trails, and hunting and fishing opportunities are also available throughout the area. Immerse yourself in the natural setting you'll find in New Bern.


BIKE RENTALS

Flythe's Bike Shop
2411 Trent Road
New Bern, North Carolina 28562
(252) 638-1544

Galley Stores & Marina at
Skipjack Landing

300 East Front Street
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 633-4648


BOAT RAMPS

Brice's Creek
Croatan National Forest
141 East Fisher Avenue
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 638-5826

Cahooque Creek
Croatan National Forest
141 East Fisher Avenue
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 638-5826

Catfish Lake
Croatan National Forest
141 East Fisher Avenue
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 638-5826

Cedar Point
Croatan National Forest
141 East Fisher Avenue
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 638-5826

Glenburnie Park
312 Glenburnie Drive
New Bern, North Carolina 28562
(252) 636-4138

Great Lake
Croatan National Forest
141 East Fisher Avenue
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 638-5826

Havelock-Cherry Point Rotary
Waterfront Park

Tourist Center Drive
Havelock, North Carolina 28532

Haywood Landing
Croatan National Forest
141 East Fisher Avenue
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 638-5826

Lawson Creek Park
Lawson Creek Drive
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 636-4138

Oyster Point
Croatan National Forest
141 East Fisher Avenue
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 638-5826

Siddie Fields
Croatan National Forest
141 East Fisher Avenue
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 638-5826

Union Point Park
East Front Street
New Bern


CAMPS

Camp Don Lee
315 Camp Don Lee Road
Arapahoe, North Carolina 28510
(252) 249-1106

Camp Sea Gull
218 Sea Gull Landing
Arapahoe, North Carolina 28510
(252) 249-1111

Camp Seafarer
2744 Seafarer Road
Arapohoe, North Carolina 28510
(252) 249-1212


CROATAN NATIONAL FOREST

Captained Motor Boat Trips
321 Riverside Drive
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 638-6590

Cedar Point
On the White Oak River
New Bern, North Carolina
(252) 638-5628

Neuse River
141 East Fisher Avenue
New Bern, North Carolina
(252) 638-5628


GUN SPORTS

Adams Creek GunSports
6240 Adams Creek Road
Havelock, North Carolina 28532
(252) 447-6808

B&R Guns & Outdoor Range
1775 Lake Road
Havelock, North Carolina 28532
(252) 447-5426


MUNICIPAL PARKS

City Park
Cunningham Boulevard
Havelock, North Carolina 28532
(252) 444-6429

Creekside
Old Airport Road
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 636-6606

Fort Totten
Fort Totten Drive
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 636-4138

Glenburnie Park
312 Glenburnie Drive
New Bern, North Carolina
(252) 636-4138

Havelock-Cherry Point Rotary
Waterfront Park

Tourist Center Drive
Havelock, North Carolina 28532

Lawson Creek Park
Lawson Creek Drive
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 636-4138

Union Point Park
East Front Street
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 636-4138<

Walter B. Jones Park
Imagination Station

Governmental Avenue
Havelock, North Carolina 28532
(252) 444-6429


SPORTING FIELDS

Creekside Park
Old Airport Road
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 636-6606

D.E. Henderson Park
901 Chapman Street
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 636-4138

Fort Totten Park
Fort Totten Drive
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 636-4060

George Street Park
George Street
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 636-4138

Havelock Sports Complex
1 Recreation Drive
Havelock, North Carolina 28532
(252) 444-6429

Kafer Park
George Street
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 636-4138

Lawson Creek Park
Lawson Creek Drive
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 636-4138

Pierce Park & Field
Oaks Road
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 636-4138

Pleasant Hill Park
Hwy 55 West
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 636-4138

Seth West Parrot Park
1225 Pine Tree Drive
New Bern, North Carolina 28562
(252) 636-4138

Stanley White Recreation Center
901 Chapman Street
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 636-4138

Walter B. Jones Park
Governmental Avenue
Havelock, North Carolina 28532
(252) 444-6429

West New Bern Recreation Center
1225 Pine Tree Drive
New Bern, North Carolina 28562
(252) 636-4138


WALKING TRAILS

Cedar Point Tideland Trail
Croatan National Forest
141 East Fisher Avenue
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 638-5826

Island Creek Forest Walk
Croatan National Forest
141 East Fisher Avenue
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 638-5826

Neusiok Trail
Croatan National Forest
141 East Fisher Avenue
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 638-5826


WATER ACTIVITIES

Brice's Creek Canoe Trails
Croatan National Forest
141 East Fisher Avenue
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 636-6606

Captain Bly's Shipwreck Cove
4605 US Hwy 70 East
New Bern, North Carolina 28562
(252) 636-COVE

Captain Fin's Pontoon Boat &
Kayak Rental Tours

New Bern Grand Marina, Dock F
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 876-2288

Craven County Paddle Trails
Great for that nature enthusiast!
New Bern, North Carolina

Diamond City Cruises
Beaufort Waterfront
Beaufort, North Carolina
(866) 230-BOAT

Merchant's (Canoe Rentals)
1801 Brices Creek Road
New Bern, North Carolina 28562
(252) 633-4875

On the Wind Sailing Cruises
Northwest Creek Marina
101 Marina Drive
Fairfield Harbour
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 670-3047

Sailing Cruises with Palm Coast Tours & Outings
Northwest Creek Marina
103 Marina Drive
Fairfield Harbour
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 665-1175

Simple Boats
New Bern, Oriental & Washington, NC
(252) 617-1642

Tar-Pam Fishing Guide Service
Captain Richard Andrews
Pamlico & Neuse Rivers
(252) 945-9715

TugBoat Cruises
New Bern Grand Marina Dock D
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 349-3819

Twin Rivers Paddle Club
406 Craven Street
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 636-6296

New Bern Fun Facts!