Surf City Family Campground Review
Enjoy Topsail Island Camping at Surf City Family Campground in North Carolina. Campsites are right next to the beach.
We recently returned from a family vacation in Surf City, North Carolina. While we were on the island, we checked out Surf City Family Campground (SCFC).
Surf City Family Campground
SCFC is a great place to camp on Topsail Island. Prices are quite reasonable given its proximity to the beach. Much more affordable than Myrtle Beach, which is two hours down the coast.
Surf City Family Campground Nightly Rates for 2023
Tents $45
Pop-Up Campers $55
Under 32 feet with 30 amp Full Hook-Ups $60
Over 32 feet or 50 amps Full Hook-Ups $65
The campground is open from April 1 through the first weekend in November. The reservation window opens on February 1. Sites fill quickly, so call right away.
You can reach the campground at 910-328-4281.
Family Camping at the Beach
The draw of SCFC is the beach. The campground is sandwiched between the dunes of the beach and the intercoastal marsh, straddling Island Road (State Hwy 210), the main road on the island.
The sound side is all permanent seasonal sites, and the ocean side is a mix of seasonal and nightly campers. There are 38 nightly turnover sites. The seasonal spots haven’t had any turnover in over five years.
This is a basic campground with hookups. Sites are very close together, but it is all about location, location, location!
Sites are level pack dirt with some grass. There is no shade.
The main building has an office, bathrooms, shower rooms, and a porch. The shower rooms were recently updated.
The office has a camp store selling snacks and almost anything you might have forgotten or needed.
A large porch outside the office has several rocking chairs, a great place to chat with other guests. At SCFC, what happens on the porch stays on the porch.
Easy Beach Access
The campground has a wooden ramp to the beach. One half has stairs, and the other a ramp. The ramp is steep but has ridges to prevent wheels from going backward.
An outdoor foot rinse and shower station next to the ramp assist with removing sand. There is an outdoor shower along the side of the main building, too.
Atlantic Beaches in North Carolina
The Topsail Island beaches are beautiful. The sand is soft, and the waves are good. This beach is a great place to:
- Get a Tan
- Walk or Run
- Build Sandcastles
- Play in the Waves
- Boogie Board
- Surf
- Skim Board
- Collect Shells & Shark Teeth
- Fish
- Fly a Kite
- Play Games
- See Marine Life
- Watch the Sunrise
- Ghost Crab Hunt
Family-Friendly Activities Near Surf City Family Campground
Besides the beach, there are a lot of fun things to do in Surf City.
- Sea Turtle Hospital
- Touch Aquarium
- Soundside Park
- Rentals
- Shopping
- Dine Out
Surf City Family Campground has been run by the same family for over 40 years. They know everything there is to know about the area.
It is a popular place to stay, so it is best to contact them for reservations well in advance of your desired stay.
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Do you have a yearly or seasonal spot for a small trailer we are a retired couple quite and easily to get along with. It can be tuck away from the popular area and well maintained. Thank You
You will have to call (910)328-4281. This is just a personal review with no affiliation to the campground.