Swimming isn’t allowed at Carolina Beach State Park near Wilmington due to the hazardous coastline. This family-friendly state park offers shaded campsites in the woods along with hot showers and bathrooms. This tent and RV campground has both tent sites and full hookups. Camping here will allow you unfettered access to one of the State’s most popular state parks, which has hiking trails and biking paths, two public boat ramps, and fishing—all just 20 minutes from Wilmington. Most campsites must be reserved in advance, so book well in advance of your trip. You can also explore different options for camping near Wilmington on Hipcamp.