Outdoor Adventures
The Outdoor Adventures program provides high-quality outdoor recreation opportunities for the military community. Our activities empower individuals to grow physically, mentally and spiritually while enhancing quality of life and fostering a passion for the outdoors.
Events
Do you get tired of the traffic and noise and just want to enjoy some quiet time relaxing? Life can be very stressful at times and maybe all you need is some time in the great outdoors to set yourself back on the right track. If you are looking for a place to get away from it all without leaving the immediate area then try one of our Recreational Areas for some time alone with nature.
Oak Grove Recreation Area
Oak Grove Recreation Area is located outside of Pollocksville and is Marine Corps outlying air field. It is located along the Trent River and offers miles of trails, boat launching, 4 primitive camping, pavilions with picnic tables and grills. The park has potable water and port-a-john toilets.
Map of Oak Grove Recreation Area
Reservations
Call 910-451-1440 or email to make a reservation. Reservations must be made 5 working days prior to your requested date. All reservation will be made on a first come first serve bases.
- Gates are opened with Key only.
- Cost per single site $10.00 for maximum of 20 people
- NO Ground Fires are allowed
Onslow Beach
Onslow Beach also offers tent and RV camping sites. Please visit the Onslow Beach Web Page for more information.
Orde Pond Picnic Area
Open for day use only!
Hospital Point Picnic Area
Open for day use only!
Call 910-451-1440 for more information about these areas.
Around the Area
Contact Us
Outdoor Adventures
Bldg 728, Adjacent to Gottschalk Marina | 910-451-1440
| Hours | |
| Mon - Fri | 1000-1800 |
| Sat & Sun | Closed |
| Holiday hours posted as applicable. | |
The Outdoor Adventures Office has moved!
Outdoor Adventures Office is now in its new location, Bldg 728 adjacent to Gottschalk Marina (please see Hospital Point inset on map: http://www.mccslejeune.com/maps/Map.pdf).
Brewster and Knox Recreation Areas Closed
Brewster and Knox Recreation Areas are closed due to construction. Please visit one of our other facilities during this time. For more information, please call 910-451-1440.
A Salt Water License requirement took effect in January of 2007. Please visit the Division of Marine Fisheries at www.ncfisheries.net/recreational/NCCRFL.htm for complete and current information. Further information about fishing regulations may be obtained from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission at www.ncwildlife.org. North Carolina Fishing Licenses may be purchase at the Main Exchange, or the Game Warden’s Office.
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune offers a variety of fishing opportunities for the hobbyist angler. Ocean front, inlet and fresh water areas are available for fishing. Information concerning these areas can be obtained from either the Gottschalk Marina at 910-451-8307, the Courthouse Bay Marina at 910-450-7386 or the Base Game Warden at 910-451-2196.
Base fishing permits may be required for certain areas and types of fishing. Please visit the Camp Lejeune Game Warden’s website at www.lejeune.usmc.mil/gwarden/fishing.html for complete and current information.
Camp Lejeune currently maintains eight ponds, 46.5 acres total, which are managed by the Fish and Wildlife Section of the Environmental Management Division.
| Pond Name | Acreage | Species* |
| Cedar Point Pond | 2.0 | BL, BA |
| Henderson Pond | 14.0 | BL, BA |
| Hickory Pond | 5.5 | BL, BA |
| Mile Hammock Bay Pond | 1.5 | BL, BA |
| Orde Pond | 3.0 | BL, BA |
| Ward Pond | 1.5 | BL, BA |
| Old Landfill Pond | 17.5 | BA, C |
| New River Pond | 1.5 | BL, BA |
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(* BL= Bluegill, BA=Bass, C=Channel Catfish) |
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It is everyone's responsibility to ensure that Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s Natural Resources remain in good order for the next recreational fisherman to enjoy.
Always pick-up litter and deposit it in an approved trash receptacle.
Never spade or dig bait along shoreline that can lead to soil erosion.
Only use rowboats, canoes, or boats powered by electric trolling motors within the Base Ponds, to decrease the effect of pollution in the fresh water Base ponds.
A full line of fishing equipment is available for purchase from the Marine Corps Exchange (full variety), New River Exchange, Camp Johnson Exchange, and the Gottschalk or Courthouse Bay Marinas.
Bicycle Information
Leave No Trace
Principles of Leave No Trace
- Plan ahead and prepare
- Travel and camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impact
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
For more information about these principles or the leave no trace program visit the following website http://www.lnt.org/.
