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Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
From I-40 - Take exit 416B. This will put you on the I-140 bypass. Follow this for 5 miles and take exit 25, signage will read, 17 S./Market St. At the stop sign take a right, this is Market St. Follow for 2 miles, turn right in-between the Speedway Gas Station and the Ogden Carwash. You will see the sign for KOA on the right, above the Ogden Carwash.
From Rt. 17 S. - Follow 17N, take exit 39 on to I-140 (US 17 N/Wilmington/New Bern/Jacksonville).Follow I-140 approx. 25 miles. Take exit 25 , signage will read 17 S./Market St. At the stop sign take a right, this is Market St. Follow for 2 miles, turn right in-between the Speedway Gas Station and the Ogden Carwash. You will see the sign for KOA on the right, above the Ogden Carwash sign.
From US 74/76 - Take exit on to I-140 (US 17 N/Wilmington/New Bern/Jacksonville). Follow I-140 approx. 25 miles. Take exit 25, signage will read 17S/Market St. At the stop sign take a right, this is Market St. Follow for 2 miles, turn right in-between the Speedway Gas Station and the Ogden Carwash. You will see the sign for the KOA on the right, above the Ogden Carwash sign.
From Rt. 17 N. - Follow 17S through Hampstead. Take exit to the right (about 8 miles past Hampstead), signage will read 17 S./Market St. This is Market St. Follow for 2 miles, turn right in-between the Speedway Gas Station and the Ogden Carwash. You will see the sign for KOA on the right, above the Ogden Carwash.
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Want the fun of a campground getaway without bringing an RV or sleeping in a tent? Wilmington KOA Holiday offers glamping in Wilmington, NC with Camping Cabins and Deluxe Cabins just minutes from Wrightsville Beach, Historic Downtown Wilmington, and some of the best experiences along the North Carolina coast.
It is an easy way to combine two vacations in one: spend your days at the beach, exploring the Riverwalk or enjoying Wilmington's restaurants and attractions, then come back to your own cabin, fire pit, community pool, and the relaxed atmosphere of an amenity-rich campground.
Explore Glamping Options at Wilmington KOA.
Glamping combines the outdoor setting and community feel of camping with more of the comforts you would expect from traditional accommodations. At Wilmington KOA Holiday, that means sleeping in a real cabin with heat and air conditioning instead of setting up a tent, while still having the campground experiences right outside your door.
It is a great fit if you are new to camping, do not own an RV, want to travel with less gear, or are ready to simplify the RV lifestyle without giving up the campground experience.
Wilmington KOA offers two main ways to glamp:
Camping Cabins offer the closest experience to traditional camping but enhanced. Cabins include beds, heat and AC, dorm fridges, outdoor furniture, a grill, and fire pit. Camping Cabin guests can take advantage of the campground bathhouses, among other shared amenities. Guests must bring their own linens and bedding.
They are a good choice for first-time campers, weekend getaways, and travelers who plan to spend most of the day exploring Wilmington and area beaches.
For a more elevated glamping experience, choose a Deluxe Cabin with a private full bathroom, partial kitchen, comfy beds, and linens provided. Wilmington KOA has several Deluxe Cabin layouts with features that may include queen beds, bunk areas, refrigerators, microwaves, cooktops, cookware, grills, and fire pits. Some accommodate up to six guests.
There is even a Deluxe Cabin with a Paw Pen, a fenced outdoor area where your dog can relax alongside you. If your pup is coming on vacation too, explore our dog-friendly things to do in Wilmington guide for ideas beyond the campground.
Explore Wilmington KOA Camping Cabins and Deluxe Cabins
One of the biggest advantages of glamping at Wilmington KOA is the location. The campground is approximately six miles from Wrightsville Beach, making it easy to spend the morning on the sand or water and return to your cabin later in the day. Additional Cape Fear-area beaches are also within an easy day trip.
Want to explore more of the coast? Check out our guide to the best beaches near Wilmington, including Wrightsville, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach.
But this is not just a beach getaway.
Wilmington KOA is also approximately eight miles from Historic Downtown Wilmington, where you can walk along the nearly two-mile Riverwalk along the Cape Fear River, explore shops and galleries, and dine at award-winning restaurants.
That central location means you do not have to choose between a beach vacation, a Wilmington city getaway, and a camping trip. Your cabin can be the home base for all three.
Part of the appeal of glamping is what is waiting outside the cabin.
Wilmington KOA Holiday is an amenity-rich, year-round campground where cabin guests can enjoy the same shared spaces and campground atmosphere as RV travelers. Amenities include a seasonal swimming pool, fast Wi-Fi, clean bathhouses, laundry facilities, KampK9 dog park, EV charging stations, and a pocket park filled with outdoor games and twinkly lights.
Then there are the simple camping moments you do not get from a typical hotel stay: sitting outside your cabin, grilling dinner, gathering around the fire pit, or enjoying coffee outdoors before heading to the beach.
For couples, families, first-time campers, and even longtime RVers, that combination can be the sweet spot: more comfort than tent camping, less setup than RV travel, and more outdoor space than a traditional hotel room.
Where can you go glamping in Wilmington, NC?
Wilmington KOA Holiday offers Camping Cabins and Deluxe Cabins for glamping in Wilmington, NC, with options ranging from simple cabins without private bathrooms to deluxe cottage rentals with full kitchens, bathrooms, and linens.
Is there glamping near Wrightsville Beach?
Yes. Wilmington KOA Holiday is approximately six miles from Wrightsville Beach, giving cabin guests convenient access to one of the Cape Fear beaches while staying in a full-service campground.
Do I need an RV to stay at Wilmington KOA?
No. Wilmington KOA offers cabin rentals in addition to RV and tent sites. Camping Cabins and Deluxe Cabins allow you to vacation without owning, renting, or towing an RV.
What is the difference between a Camping Cabin and a Deluxe Cabin?
Camping Cabins provide a simpler camping experience and use the campground bathhouses. Deluxe Cabins include private full bathrooms, partial kitchens, linens, and additional amenities, depending on the type of deluxe cabin you book. We even have a Paw Pen Deluxe Cabin complete with a fully fenced-in area for your pets.
Are there pet-friendly glamping cabins in Wilmington?
Yes. Wilmington KOA has pet-friendly Camping Cabins and Deluxe Cabins, including a Deluxe Cabin with fenced outdoor space.
Are the glamping cabins family-friendly?
Yes. Wilmington KOA glamping cabin rentals can accommodate between four and six family members, depending on the cabin you choose. All cabins include at least a full-sized bed and bunk beds. Some cabins include queen-sized beds.
Whether you are trading the tent for a real bed, taking a break from traveling with an RV, or simply looking for a different kind of coastal getaway, glamping at Wilmington KOA Holiday offers a comfortable place to stay while keeping the outdoor experience at the heart of the trip.
Spend the day at Wrightsville Beach, explore Historic Downtown Wilmington, visit UNCW, or venture farther down the coast to Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Then come back to your cabin, fire up the grill, and settle in around the fire.
Explore our Camping Cabins and Deluxe Cabins and start planning your Wilmington glamping getaway.
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