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CAMP CLEARWATER

WHITE LAKE, NC

Camp Clearwater is one of those old-school White Lake places where the whole trip centers around lake days, golf carts, sandy feet, and families coming back year after year. The campground sits right on the clear waters and white sand of White Lake, giving guests a private beach, piers, swimming access, a boat ramp, sports courts, playgrounds, arcade fun, mini golf, ice cream, a camp store, and plenty of room to settle in whether they are staying for a weekend, a season, or the winter. Their RV sites include full hookups with water, sewer, and 30/50 amp electric, while tent campers get access to bathhouses, picnic tables, the beach, playground, and camp office area.

What people seem to love most is the big family-campground feel: kids riding bikes and golf carts, folks gathering at the beach, weekend events, bingo, music, food trucks, holiday weekends, and the kind of place where seasonal campers treat it like a second home. Third-party listings and reviews describe it as a lively campground with a mix of permanent, seasonal, and transient sites, clean facilities, friendly staff, a popular swimming area, piers, arcade, ice cream, gift shop, and organized activities. Camp Clearwater’s official calendar also shows that the campground is active well beyond summer, with events from New Year’s Day through Christmas and a full 2026 activity schedule.

Based on Camp Clearwater’s website, Facebook posts, campground directories, and third-party listings, the business appears to offer or promote the following:

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Seasonal and long-term camping
  • Snowbird stays
  • Access to private white-sand beach
  • Swimming / lake access
  • Sunbathing and relaxing by White Lake
  • Fishing
  • Four piers / lakefront pier access
  • Boat ramp / boating access
  • Golf-cart-friendly roads
  • Walking and biking around the campground
  • Playground
  • Sports courts
  • Outdoor basketball
  • Volleyball / beach volleyball
  • Gaga ball
  • Ball field
  • Cornhole
  • Putt-putt / mini golf
  • Arcade / game room
  • Camp store
  • Ice cream shop / soft serve / shaved ice, depending on season
  • Food trucks / food service during select times and events
  • Lakeside pavilion
  • Picnicking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bathhouses and hot showers
  • Wi-Fi access points in select/common areas
  • Pet-friendly RV and tent camping areas
  • Dog park / dog walk area, according to third-party listings
  • Fire rings / campfires in designated areas
  • Visitor passes
  • Family movie nights
  • Beach games
  • Scavenger hunts
  • Group fitness and water aerobics
  • Kids’ crafts and field games
  • Bingo
  • Trivia
  • Community cookouts
  • Sunday morning worship service
  • Concerts and live music
  • Holiday parades
  • Golf cart parades
  • Poker runs
  • Site decorating contests
  • Fireworks-viewing events tied to major holiday weekends
  • Easter egg hunts
  • Labor Day events
  • Halloween / Trunk-or-Treat events
  • Christmas and New Year’s events
  • Potlucks, porch socials, firepit meetups, and coffee mornings for snowbirds.

ACTIVITIES AT THIS LOCATION

Basketball Camp Clearwater NC

The basketball courts at Camp Clearwater give registered campers a fun, easy way to stay active during a White Lake camping trip. Court access is included with camping admission.

Camp Clearwater playground

Playground Camp Clearwater NC

Camp Clearwater has a kid-friendly setup with a playground, arcade, crafts, games, beach activities, movie nights, and special events. It is a strong fit for families who want children to have plenty to do without leaving the campground.

MINI GOLF CAMP CLEARWATER NC

Mini golf at Camp Clearwater gives registered campers a fun, family-friendly way to enjoy putt-putt during their White Lake stay, with camper mini golf priced at $7.00 per person for all-day play. Camp Clearwater does not offer day passes, so visitors must be registered campers.

RC Track Camp Clearwater NC

The RC track at Camp Clearwater gives registered campers a fun, casual place to run remote-control cars during their White Lake camping stay. The track is camper created and camper maintained, so guests should expect a laid-back homemade setup that may need a little cleanup or smoothing before use, with access included in camping admission.

Volleyball at Camp Clearwater White Lake

Beach Volleyball Camp Clearwater NC

The volleyball courts at Camp Clearwater give registered campers a fun, easy way to stay active during a White Lake camping trip. Court access is included with camping admission.

Swimming Camp Clearwater NC

Swimming at Camp Clearwater is all about enjoying White Lake’s clear water and private sandy beach. It is one of the biggest reasons families stay here. Its well regarded as one of the prettiest lakes in the area!

RV site at Camp Clearwater White Lake

Camping at Camp Clearwater NC

Camping at Camp Clearwater gives families a full White Lake getaway with RV sites, lake access, beach time, golf carts, campground activities, and plenty of room to settle in for a weekend, week, month, or special event. Rates vary by site type and season, with special Harvest Party Weekend pricing and a required 2025 golf cart pass for overnight guests bringing personal golf carts.

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