Carolina Forest Travel Guide
Jacksonville
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Popular places to visit
Carolina Forest Park
After visiting Carolina Forest Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville.
Marine Corps Air Station New River
Marine Corps Air Station New River is just one of the places to see in Camp Lejeune, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can seek out the campsites in this family-friendly area.
Jacksonville Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Jacksonville Mall during your trip to Jacksonville. You can seek out the campsites while in the area.
Coastal Carolina Community College
Enjoy the student vibe at Coastal Carolina Community College as part of your travels around Jacksonville. You can seek out the campsites while in the area.
Coastal Plains Raceway and Dragway
Catch an event at Coastal Plains Raceway and Dragway and enjoy other activities in Jacksonville such as camping.Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Onslow Pines Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Onslow Pines Park and enjoy the campsites in Jacksonville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Carolina Forest
My Place Hotel-Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune, NC
"Huge cockroaches in the room and filthy. They say they don’t wanna refund and I am going to contact attorneys"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Jacksonville, NC
"This was a last min trip and honestly I was judging by the name...but this was a good clean quiet stay for me and everyone was so friendly I loved it"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Red Roof Inn & Suites Jacksonville, NC
"The rooms had very little lighting, floors had so many gouges you couldn’t go without shoes because it would cut your foot, sink is so large there is no space on the bathroom vanity, blow dryer won’t even dry your hair, iron was broken into pieces, iron board was torn into pieces, the smell of mildew ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Studio 6 Suites Jacksonville, NC
"The rooms were really nasty, and we had reservations for 3 rooms. The bed sheet was dirty, and it even had creases. The counter tables and all were super dirty. I even told the manager (Terri) to please take a look when i when to put my thing in the room and nothing was done. let to talk about the ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
MainStay Suites Jacksonville near Camp Lejeune
"it was perfect for the days i stayed there, staff was very useful and i felt very safe"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune
"The property was clean, and the staff was very helpful and nice. The only issue was that the tub in my room was clogged and kept filling up with water, so I didn’t feel comfortable taking a shower in it. I ended up washing up in the sink instead. Since my boyfriend and I were only there for one night, ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Where to stay in Carolina Forest
Downtown Jacksonville
Though Downtown Jacksonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pelletier House and Onslow County Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Bayshore
While Bayshore may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Camp Gilbert H. Johnson and Pelletier House.
Pumpkin Center
The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Pumpkin Center. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Jacksonville Mall and Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, a few notable attractions nearby.
Mallard Creek
While Mallard Creek may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Marine Corps Air Station New River and Onslow Pines Park.
