New Bern sits where the Neuse and Trent rivers meet, and the water shapes life here. Sailors, anglers and paddlers share wide river reaches and quiet creeks, while the Croatan National Forest offers trails, camping and paddling just south of town.
Our outdoors guides cover boating on the Neuse and Trent, fishing by season, the best parks, paddling Brices Creek and other calm water, and what to know before heading into the Croatan. Wind and weather change river conditions fast, so each guide notes safety basics. For a full day out, combine them with our things to do and weather by month guides.
Every rivers & outdoors guide
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Best Parks in New Bern and Craven County
A local’s guide to parks in New Bern, NC: Union Point, Lawson Creek, Glenburnie and county parks, plus what each…
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Croatan National Forest: Trails, Paddling and Camping Near New Bern
A local guide to Croatan National Forest near New Bern: the Neusiok Trail, paddling, camping, Venus flytraps, ticks and bugs,…
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Boating on the Neuse and Trent Rivers in New Bern
Neuse River boating in New Bern: launch spots, marinas, sailing culture, wind and weather, safety rules and where the Neuse…