Carolina Forest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

View from the Cedar Point (Tideland) boardwalk trail, located in the Croatan National Forest near Emerald Isle, North Carolina
View from the Cedar Point (Tideland) boardwalk trail, located in the Croatan National Forest near Emerald Isle, North Carolina

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Our pick of the best Carolina Forest Hotel Deals

Motel 6 Jacksonville, NC

Motel 6 Jacksonville, NC

2 out of 5
603 N Marine Blvd Jacksonville NC
The price is AU$78 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$78
per night
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this motel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Motel 6 Jacksonville, NC
My Place Hotel-Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune, NC

My Place Hotel-Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune, NC

2 out of 5
401 Northwest Cir Jacksonville NC
The price is AU$114 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$114
per night
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (689 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

My Place Hotel-Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune, NC
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Camp Lejeune/Jacksonville

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Camp Lejeune/Jacksonville

2 out of 5
2411 Commerce Rd Jacksonville Jacksonville NC
The price is AU$92 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$92
per night
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
It was average for a cheaper hotel stay in a small town. It is unfortunate because whether it is a lucrative busy town or not, everything should be stellar when you're spending your money. Expectations have often been lowered when it comes to small towns and what they offer. It is truly unfortunate. ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Camp Lejeune/Jacksonville
MainStay Suites Jacksonville near Camp Lejeune

MainStay Suites Jacksonville near Camp Lejeune

2.5 out of 5
2201 N Marine Blvd Jacksonville NC
The price is AU$114 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$114
per night
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (766 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

MainStay Suites Jacksonville near Camp Lejeune
Baymont by Wyndham Camp Lejeune

Baymont by Wyndham Camp Lejeune

2.5 out of 5
474 Western Blvd Jacksonville NC
The price is AU$83 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$83
per night
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
5/10 (10 reviews)
The staff was really great but the room was not fully cleaned and I can understand that because of cleaning staff being short

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Camp Lejeune
Red Roof Inn & Suites Jacksonville, NC

Red Roof Inn & Suites Jacksonville, NC

2 out of 5
1723 Lejeune Blvd Jacksonville NC
The price is AU$88 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$88
per night
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
The staff were pleasant and super nice. The rooms were nice and clean and the breakfast was good but the bathroom was super small and ceiling in the pool area was leaking. Also some areas of the first floor looked like the ceiling is peeling off.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Red Roof Inn & Suites Jacksonville, NC
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Other neighbourhoods around Carolina Forest

Bridge view at night

Pumpkin Center

The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Pumpkin Center. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Jacksonville Mall and Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, a few notable attractions nearby.

Pumpkin Center
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Downtown Jacksonville

Though Downtown Jacksonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pelletier House and Onslow County Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Downtown Jacksonville
A beautiful sunrise over the Seaview Pier on North Topsail Island in North carolina.

Bayshore

While Bayshore may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Pelletier House and Camp Gilbert H. Johnson.

Bayshore
Aerial view of ponds and wetlands in a pine tree savanna forest. Croatan National Forest, North Carolina

Mallard Creek

While Mallard Creek may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Marine Corps Air Station New River and Onslow Pines Park.

Mallard Creek


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