Flanners Beach

Flanners Beach Campground

As a Realtor, I am always getting asked about things to do in and around New Bern. A lot of the questions are about outdoor recreation. There are a few trails that I know of around New Bern but this one is my personal favorite so that is why I wanted to share this place with you. 

So, WELCOME TO FLANNERS BEACH! For those of you who don't know, New Bern has a secret little beach of its own! True, it sits on the Neuse River instead of the ocean but it does create waves! The photo above is one I took during the evening while it was calm. 

I went out to Flanners Beach this weekend and there had to be over 100 people there enjoying the beach, the campground and the beautiful day we had! My friend, her son and I spent about an hour walking the trails. COMMON SENSE TIPS: Make sure you bring plenty of water, use the bathroom before you head out, and make sure that you have good shoes or you will get blisters (thanks for that "based on experience" tip Brittany). 

Along with the beach and the trail, there are more recreational activities that you can enjoy. Water activities abound and include swimming, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing. The campground also has 41 sites; 22 of the sites offer electrical hookups. Amenities include a bathhouse with private hot showers and an adjacent day-use picnic area with access to the Neuse River beach. The best part about this place--it is dog friendly! 

For more information about Flanners Beach, go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/null/recarea/?recid=48472&actid=29