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Camping Info & Reservations

Campers must read the regulations and policies in Camping Downloads listed in the right sidebar of this page and on our Downloads page.

Everyone using our Camping Platforms is required to carry a portable toilet with detachable waste bags on their camping/paddling trip. Read the policy.

Reservations and permits can be made online any time. We hope you enjoy these facilities and spread the word about your experience on the Tar River.

John Vollmer Memorial Platform - Franklin County

The John Vollmer Memorial Platform, constructed in April 2014 is located along the Tar River near Bunn, NC in Franklin County. The site, generously donated by Mr. Russ Vollmer in memory of his father, John Vollmer, and building funds donated by Novozymes, Inc, is located on the beautiful Vollmer ...

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Bourne Farm Platform- Edgecombe County

Dunbar Vicinity The Bourne Farm platform, site donated by the Bourne family of Tarboro, was completed in August, 2014. Use the existing boat ramp on the farm as a landing spot and walk 50 yards downstream to the camping platform. This facility is located upstream of Dunbar on one of the most scenic ...

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Panola Farm Platform - Edgecombe County

Tarboro Vicinity The Panola Farm Platform, site donated by Mr. Don Anderson of Tarboro and named after the beautiful Panola Farm, is the closest of our Edgecombe County platforms to downtown Tarboro. Situated just below the old Red Iron Bridge and a few miles below the confluence of Fishing Creek ...

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WRC Gamelands Platform - Edgecombe County

Tarboro Vicinity The WRC Gamelands Platform, site donated by the Wildlife Resource Commission, is just downstream of riverfront park in Tarboro. Situated just about a mile and a half below riverfront park on the North side of the river, the WRC platform offers beautiful views. Through paddlers can ...

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Cypress Hideaway Platform - Pitt County

Washington Vicinity The Cypress Hideaway Platform, site donated by Mr. Lee Dawson of Washington, is the most downstream platform in Pitt County. Located just a few miles upstream from the confluences of Tranter's Creek and Bear Creek with the Tar River, the Cypress Hideaway offers lovers of the ...

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McMullen Platform - Beaufort County

Washington Vicinity The McMullen Platform, site donated by the City of Washington, NC, is the closest of our Beaufort County platforms to downtown Washington. Situated just upstream from Bridge St. in Washington, this platform provides a wonderful stay close to the city. You can put in at Mason's ...

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River Park North Platform - Pitt County

River Park North Funds for this platform were donated through the State Farm Youth Advisory Board, L.A.S.T., and the City of Greenville.  Located on the City of Greenville's River Park North property, this platform gives great view of wildlife and the Tar River.  RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE ...

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Tim Barkley Memorial Platform - Pitt County

Barkley Platform - New Funds for this platform were donated through a Memorial Gift from the Barkley family and by the Greenville Utilities Commission.  This platform is located on Barber Creek, a tributary of the Tar River in Greenville.  Users have great wildlife viewing opportunities ...

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Hindsley Platform - Beaufort County

Broad Creek Vicinity The Hindsley Platform, site donated by Jan Hindsley, is in Beaufort County on the North side of the river, about 2 miles upstream from the mouth of Broad Creek. Situated on Broad Creek, this platform provides a wonderful getaway with peace and quiet. You can put in at ...

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Phil Carroll Platform - Pitt County

Phil Carroll Platform The Phil Carroll Platform is currently open.  GPS: 35°38'01.66"N        77°23'54.29"W To select nights for booking this site, scroll down to the calendar below and click the white block for the day(s) you want. To deselect a day, click a block ...

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