Eric,
Besides campgrounds on the outer banks, there a a couple of state forest campgrounds on the coast. One, Cedar Point, is near Swansboro and is full service, wooded and usually uncrowded. There is a lot to do around there.
(folks, this is kind of a plant, as Eric and I met yesterday and talked about a rally in NC. I just got a
Scamp 16 and Eric was so kind as to come over and give me tips.) I live in Cary, NC. About the middle of the state.
Best
Chesley Sugg