Drive-in dispersed camping within Croatan National Forest puts campers on US Forest Service land near the White Oak River drainage. Dixon Landing operates as an undeveloped site where visitors select their own spots rather than reserving designated campsites. The forest setting provides tree cover typical of coastal North Carolina's mixed pine and hardwood ecosystems.
Access requires navigating forest roads that may vary in condition depending on weather and maintenance schedules. Campers should prepare for basic conditions without hookups, restrooms, or potable water on-site. White Oak River Campground sits less than three miles northwest for those wanting developed amenities. The dispersed format works well for self-sufficient campers comfortable with primitive conditions and forest road navigation.
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Location
Dispersed CampingDixon Landing is located in North Carolina
Coordinates
34.85604728 N
77.20910541 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 4/3/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/3/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 4/3/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 18 min from Jacksonville, NC
- 1 hr 10 min from Goldsboro, NC
- 1 hr 11 min from Greenville, NC
- 1 hr 16 min from Wilmington, NC
