I'm planning on camping in Croatan next week and was wondering if any of you guys or gals have been there? I wont be hunting but will bring my bow for some stumpin and will probably fish...

What part? I practicaly live in the croatan. don

Hi Don .. Not sure there are two campgrounds and since we cant make reservations we will just have to see where we can land...

Me too, not very far from Don, FWIW. Croatan is a big place though, and not sure where the campgrounds are.

The one is on the neuse river and the other is near cedar point... Honestly I plan on exploring as much of the area as possible.. Me and the family are going and will probably hike, canoe' swim' fish etc... I wouldnt be opposed if someone wanted to meet up and fling some arrows either.. God bless, Kevin T

I'd be careful stumping in the National Forest. I don't think target practice is allowed outside official ranges. There was a thread about that subject not long ago. `

This coming weekend most if us will be out west for a big Trad shoot.

I do remember the one on the Neuse River now, I think. If it is what I'm thinking of, it is about half way between New Bern and Havelock, off US Hwy 70. I live just outside Cedar Point and Cape Carterett (in Peletier - not on most maps, on State 58) and don't know where that would be. Oh, wait, it could be off State 58 at Long point and Haywood landing, perhaps. That's between Cape Carterett (right against Cedar Point) and Maysville. They used to allow camping there and perhaps still do - not very big area - pretty though and is a boat ramp. Haven't been to the one on 70 in years, though I go by the entrance a couple times a week. Used to take the kids there a lot eons ago. The Neuse is so shallow there you can (could) walk out a half mile and still only be up to your knees - no kidding.

I was just there Sunday.....beautiful area along the river.I f it's like most State areas you'll prolly have a good selection of camping spots.
Keep us posted..i'll be back that way this Saturday, maybe i'll drop in on ya.let us know where you camp.
Tim

Stobber I am not planning on being there until sunday night the 19th and staying till the 25th... But you are welcome to look me up .. since we cant make reservations we have to drive down and take a chance.. Thats why were going to come in on sunday, figure most people will be clearing out then..you guys can also email me at kst228@hotmail.com

I'm guessing Bernie is talking about Flanners Beach. With the hot weather you might get into the flounder and soft crabs at night with a lantern and walking gig. A southwest wind is usually better to see the bottom in. Don

I think we will end up at the neuse river rec area which I believe is flanners beach.. If anyone wants to look us up we will be driving a jeep wrangler and have a viking popup..

Yep, I ment to put Flanner's Beach in that post, and slipped.

Just might look ya up and do some wading for crab and flounder.I wonder if it's cool to shoot flounder with arrers......same as a gig ?
Tim

I'm not sure but definitely would give it a shot..

QuoteOriginally posted by STOBBER:
Just might look ya up and do some wading for crab and flounder.I wonder if it's cool to shoot flounder with arrers......same as a gig ?
Tim

...check for legality.

Well I'm back. We ended up spending two days at flanders beach in Nc. We fished a little.. It was so hot that we ended up heading back north to virginia beach after that..

Last week was really hot - naturally it's a little better this week - wouldn't you know, huh? Still hot though - in the high 80's.

Just caught that Bernie's in Peletier.  I've been vacationing in Emerald Isle for over 20 years now.   Love the prime rib at the Fairway Restaurant.

Stop by PKS FD when your in EI Magoo and see me! I worked at EIFD for awhile. Fairway is a good haunt and so is Rucker John's.

Later

J

Will do.  Used to like the "Flying Bridge" as well (good place to watch the 4th fireworks since the "Snapdragon" burned down.)  Last time I was there, my wife and I were literally the only people in there (must be on its last legs).