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Outdoor Recreation Aboard Camp Lejeune

Camping

Fishing

Camping and Picnic Areas

Oak Grove Recreation Area $10.00 single site
- primitive tent camping which is located along the Trent River just outside Pollocksville, NC includes pavilions with picnic tables and grills.

Knox Recreation Area Open for day use only!
- pavilion with a grill and tables

Orde Pond Picnic Area  Open for day use only!

Hospital Point Picnic Area Open for day use only!

Call: 451-1440 for more information about these areas

Around the Area

Western NC Outdoor Recreation

Camping

Other Activites:

McIntyre Skeet Range
Bldg PT 30

Parachute Tower Road
Manager: Mike Singhas


Hours:
Thu - Sun 0830 - 1800
Mon (Holidays) 0830 - 1800
5 Skeet Fields & 2 Trap Fields
Facility Fees:
Weapon Rental - $3.00 per gun
Ammo Prices - $4.65 and up
Round of Skeet - $3.50
Round of Trap - $3.50

 

 

Bicycle Rules of Safety

Click here for information on safely riding your bike aboard Camp Lejeune.

Closure of Nature Trail/Bike Path

Due to the active construction zone at the Main Gate, the portion of the walking trail/bike path along Holcomb Blvd from the Main Gate is currently closed. Motorists, please use extreme caution as bicyclists will be riding on the shoulder Holcomb Blvd. Bicyclists, please take extra precautions during this time and keep a safe distance.

Photos

Free Fun Family Fishing Day – Sat, 18 Sep

Family Fun Fishing Day

Kayaking

Kayaking

S’MORES Camping Series

Camping

Surfing Lessons

Surf Lessons

Visiting Youth Organizations

The Outdoor Adventures Office will assist with the planning and execution of scheduled visits of Youth Organizations not affiliated with the Department of Defense.

All requests must be received by the Outdoor Adventures Office 90 days prior and fee may be applied.

Due to current operational commitments, MCB prohibits training opportunities to visitors.

Some MCCS facilities and programs are open to visiting youth organizations.

Community Relations Link
http://www.lejeune.usmc.mil/comrel/ 

Hours

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Goettge Memorial Field House, Bldg 751
Mon - Fri 1000-1800
910-451-1440
lemairema@usmc-mccs.org

Camping

Brewster Recreation Area Closed

Brewster Recreation Area is closed due to construction. Please visit one of our other facilities during this time. For more information, please call 451-1440.

Camping and Picnic Areas

Fishing


 

Fishing

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 Hadnot Point Exchange, the Onslow Beach 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 451-8307, the Courthouse Bay Marina at 450-7386 or the Base Game Warden at 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.

Listed below are the 13 managed ponds aboard Camp Lejeune.  Fishing is authorized in these ponds with a MCB Fishing Permit.  If you wish to learn more about the Environmental Management Division’s work with these ponds and how it impacts the natural environment please visit them at www.lejeune.usmc.mil/emd/index.htm

POND NAME

ACREAGE

SPECIES*

Cedar Point Pond

2.0       

BL,BA

Courthouse Bay Pond

2.0

BL,BA

Henderson Pond

14.0

BL,BA

Hickory Pond

5.5

BL,BA

Hogpen Pond

1.0

C

Mile Hammock Bay Pond

1.5

BL,BA

Oak Pond

 .5       

 C

Orde Pond

3.0       

BL,BA

Power Line Pond

2.0

BL,BA

Prince Pond

1.0

C

Ward Pond

1.5

BL,BA

Old Landfill Pond

17.5

BA,C

New River Pond

1.5

BL,BA

(* BL= Bluegill, BA=Bass, C=Channel Catfish)

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 Hadnot Point Exchange Annex (full variety), New River Exchange, Onslow Beach Exchange, Camp Johnson Exchange, and the Gottschalk or Courthouse Bay Marinas.

Map of various fishing ponds aboard Camp Lejeune

Camping Aboard MCB Camp Lejeune

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.
Reservations
Call 451-1440 for Reservation. lemairema@usmc-mccs.org Reservation 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
Outdoor Recreation Office is Located in Building 751. For any Outdoor Information Contact 451-1440 or 449-9634 or email lemairema@usmc-mccs.org  Office hours are 0800-1600 Monday- Friday.

Onslow Beach
Onslow Beach also offers tent and RV camping sites. Please visit the Onslow Beach Web Page for more 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/
           
Map of Oak Grove.