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

Popular places to visit


Our pick of the best Carolina Forest Hotel Deals

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$125 per night from 18 June to 19 June
AU$125
18 June - 19 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (766 reviews)
"Ver clean room"

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

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

Motel 6 Jacksonville, NC

2 out of 5
603 N Marine Blvd Jacksonville NC
The price is AU$84 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$84
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Air was good except 1 room .refrigeraters dont work that good .however all and all ok for the price"

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Motel 6 Jacksonville, NC
Studio 6 Suites Jacksonville, NC

Studio 6 Suites Jacksonville, NC

2.5 out of 5
474 Western Blvd Jacksonville NC
The price is AU$92 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$92
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (33 reviews)
"Yes 100%"

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Studio 6 Suites Jacksonville, NC
Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune

Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune

2.5 out of 5
215 Old Hammock Road Swansboro NC
The price is AU$231 per night from 28 May to 29 May
AU$231
28 May - 29 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansboro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"The property was very clean and staff was very friendly. Would definitely stay here again if I am back in town."

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune
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$126 per night from 18 June to 19 June
AU$126
18 June - 19 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (800 reviews)
"We only stayed one night, but overall it was a solid stay! The staff was super friendly, everything was clean and tidy, and the location right off the highway made life easy. The only hiccup? The shower had the water pressure of a sleepy garden hose… and apparently only believed in hot water. Great ..."

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

MainStay Suites Jacksonville near Camp Lejeune
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$94 per night from 31 May to 1 June
AU$94
31 May - 1 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,010 reviews)
"The breakfast was fresh the AC worked well. The rooms were clean and the staff was very friendly. I will definitely recommend this property!"

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Camp Lejeune/Jacksonville
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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 Camp Gilbert H. Johnson and Pelletier House.

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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