Campgrounds
Cedar Island Ranch
3557 Cedar Island Rd, Cedar Island, NC
Cedar Island Ranch is a 61-site RV park and camping facility on Cedar Island with beach access and horseback riding offerings. The RV park features 61 spaces with water and 30-amp or 50-amp electric service, with most offering ocean or bay views; 17 RV sites directly overlook the bay water and 12 pull-through sites face Cedar Island beach directly. The property also accommodates 15 primitive tent sites, with 5 located directly on the beach. Condos and renovated motel rooms provide alternative lodging options.
Horseback riding on the beach has been part of Cedar Island for over 35 years. In 2017, new owners took over and expanded the operation, offering 90-minute beach rides featuring 1,000-foot water crossings between Cedar Island and Ship Shoal Island, plus one-hour and private ride options available Tuesday through Sunday year-round. Additional amenities include a sand volleyball court, fenced dog park, private boat launch, bathhouse with hot showers, and a community gathering space with fire pit.
Common Questions
What makes the horseback riding unique?
The 90-minute rides feature 1,000-foot water crossings between Cedar Island and Ship Shoal Island with beach trail riding, offered year-round.
How many RV sites offer direct beach or bay views?
17 RV sites directly overlook the bay water, and 12 pull-through sites face Cedar Island beach; most sites have water and electric service.
What other amenities are available?
Volleyball, dog park, private boat launch, bathhouse with hot showers, fire pit gathering area, and alternative lodging in condos and motel rooms.