Havelock

Havelock, North Carolina is an eclectic area, mixing Southern living, beach-town charm, and city amenities. Located between New Bern and the beautiful Crystal Coast, Havelock residents enjoy a wide array of North Carolina’s finest treasures to explore. From the winding coastal trails to nearby water activities, the City of Havelock is a thriving area for those looking to experience the great outdoors!

Boundless parks and outdoor recreational areas mean a nearly endless list of possibilities for enjoying the great outdoors in Havelock! Lush woods line the Neuse River, and city parks offer picnic areas, walking trails, playgrounds and climbing areas, athletic courts and fields, and even boat ramps and fishing piers. The Recreation Center also features an athletic complex of 8 ball fields, a football/soccer field, tennis courts, and a recreation center offering basketball courts and a fitness center.

Explore the only true coastal forest in the east! Featuring 160,000 undeveloped acres of natural land, the Croatan National Forest offers everything from pine forests to bogs and swamps, saltwater estuaries and tidal rivers. Canoeing and fishing are popular along the creeks, and wildlife viewing, camping, picnicking, and hiking are also popular activities throughout the area.