Emerald Isle RV Resort Policies

Our Resort Policies are put in place to protect the safety and well-being of all.

By making a reservation and/or staying on our property, you agree to abide by the following Resort Rules and Policies:

Resort Policies

Resort Policies:

  • Emerald Isle RV Resort and its owners, to the best of their ability, maintain the safest environment possible.  Guests assume any and all risks and dangers incidental to the activity of camping in an outdoor environment. These dangers specifically include, but are not limited to,  being injured by insects or other animals, being injured by resort activities whether participating or not, or being injured as a result of inclement weather conditions. All guests agree that the Emerald Isle RV Resort and its owners, agents and/or employees are not liable for any injuries or property damages resulting from such causes.
  • Entrance onto resort property constitutes permission for the Emerald Isle RV Resort to photograph and/or video any and all guest(s) and to use any resulting media for any lawful purpose without compensation to guest(s).
  • Quiet hours are from 11pm – 7am and are enforced by our staff and local police. To report anyone not abiding by our quiet hours, please call the Resort Office at 252-354-2250 during our scheduled business hours or call the non-emergency after hours phone number listed on our app.
  • Please respect the privacy of other guests. Do not walk through or allow your pet(s) to walk through occupied campsites. Park your car(s) and/or golf cart on your campsite or in a designated area. Your account will be charged $50 for any car or golf cart parked incorrectly.
  • Parents are responsible for the safety and actions of their children.
  • The speed limit on resort property is 5mph.
  • Please do not ride skateboards, bicycles, scooters, hoverboards, or one-wheels after dark.
  • Underage drinking is prohibited in the resort and on the beach.
  • Washing of RVs, vehicles and/or boats inside the resort is prohibited.
  • Fireworks & firearms are prohibited on resort property.
  • Please do not destroy or walk on the sand dunes or natural vegetation. Use the walkways to and from the beach.
  • We do not accept any packages at the Resort. However CVS and Dollar General can accept packages on your behalf.
Check-In & Check-Out Times

Check-in time is 2:00pm. Check-out time is 12:00pm.

You may call the Resort Office the morning of your arrival to check availability for early check-in or the morning of your departure for late check-out. On busy/holiday weekends there will be NO early check-in or late check-out.

HERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CHECK IN EARLY.

You may call the Resort Office the morning of you arrival to check availability of early check-in or the morning of your departure for a late check-out. 

On busy/holiday weekends there will be NO EARLY CHECK-IN OR LATE CHECK-OUT.

EARY CHECK-IN BEFORE 12:00PM OR LATE CHECK-OUT AFTER 2:00PM WILL RESULT IN A $50 FEE PER HOUR.

IF STAYING AFTER 4:00PM YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR ANOTHER NIGHT.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy: Camping is an outdoors activity. There are no refunds for weather-related events unless there is a mandatory evacuation of the island. Any reservations cancelled or changed 24 hours after being made will be subject to the following:

  • If a reservation is cancelled, moved or shortened at any time, you will incur a $50 fee.
  • If a reservation is cancelled or moved within 14 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will forfeit the $250 deposit.
  • If a reservation is cancelled or moved within 7 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will forfeit the $250 deposit and incur an additional $50 administration fee.
  • If a reservation is shortened within 14 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will incur a $50 fee per shortened day.
  • If a reservation is shortened within 7 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will incur a $75 fee per shortened day.

Camping Credit: In the event a camping credit is issued, it will expire a year from it’s issue date.

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Campsite Rules

Campsite Rules:

  • Please be considerate and leave your campsite the way you found it so the next group of guests can enjoy a nice, clean site upon their arrival.
  • A maximum of [2] vehicles are allowed per site. Some sites may only accommodate [1] vehicle. We do have a small paid overflow lot and vehicles must display a valid paid parking pass in the windshield. There is also a public paid lot at the end of Reed Dr. Parking at the front office is PROHIBITED and violators will be towed at owner’s expense. Do not park in the street or on neighboring sites.
  • Only one [1] unit per site, unit includes but not limited to Motorhome, Travel Trailer, 5th wheel, pop-up camper, and tent.
  • Gas hot water heaters ONLY. Electric hot water heaters are PROHIBITED.
  • You may have a light-weight, breathable RV mat on your campsite. Multiple RV mats and heavy, non-breathable rugs are PROHIBITED.
  • You are required to use either a Rubber Sewer Ring/Sponge or an Angled Sewer Adaptor for your sewer hookup.
  • Fully contained fire pits are allowed, but must sit at least 6” off the ground.
  • Do not leave coolers and/or alcoholic beverages outside overnight.
  • Only use RV toilet tissue – available for purchase in the Resort Office.
  • Do not flush feminine products of any kind.
  • Do not flush “flushable” wipes even if they say they are biodegradable.
  • Do not use garbage disposals or pour grease down sinks.
  • No working on vehicles inside the campground
  • Only the following flags can be displayed at your site and throughout the campground/resort: American, Canadian, Military: Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, POW, MIA, and veterans, sports teams, and decorative flags such as holiday, seasonal, or garden.
Golf Cart Rules

Golf Cart Rules:

  • The speed limit on resort property is 5mph at all times.
  • All golf carts must have a valid parking pass in order to enter the resort and park on the premises.
  • If you bring your own golf cart, we require a copy of your certificate of liability insurance before issuing you a golf cart pass.
  • Electric golf carts only are allowed on resort property.
  • Golf cart drivers must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Operating a golf cart while intoxicated is prohibited. Operators under the influence are subject to a $250 fee.
  • Driving golf carts after midnight is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Pet Policy

Pet Policy (3 Pet Max):

Pets are welcome at Emerald Isle RV Resort, however there are rules to ensure a clean and safe camping environment:

  • Pick up after your pet(s) on resort property and on the beach! Doggy waste bag stations are located at the front-gate, blue bathhouse, red bathhouse and both beach accesses. If you do not pick up after your pet you will incur a $135 fee.
  • Do not leave doggy waste bags out for our roadside garbage pickup. Dispose of all doggy waste bags at the appropriate stations mentioned above.
  • Your pet(s) must be on a leash no longer than 6’ at all times when outside and should NEVER be left unattended while on resort property. Unexpected electrical surges can, and do, occur and may result in tripped breakers on a campsite and/or in your RV. Please be aware of your pet’s health on extremely hot days throughout the year.
  • Pets are not allowed in the Pool Area or ANY buildings on resort property.
  • Use the outside showers at each beach access to wash off your pet. Washing your pets at the Red or Blue bathhouse is prohibited.
  • Do not allow your pet(s) to dig a hole(s) on resort property or you may incur a $50 damage fee.
  • NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS ALLOWED, as responsible a pet owner know if your dog is aggressive or if it does well around people or other pets.
Visitor Policy

Visitor Policy:

  • There is no charge for visitors staying less than 2 hours. In order to obtain a visitor pass, a credit card or license must be left in our resort office. When the pass is returned, the credit card or license will be returned.
  • If any visitors stay over 2 hours, there is a $10 per person per day charge.
  • Emerald Isle RV Resort is private property. Entrance to the resort is not allowed without official check-in at the Resort Office. If you have visitors that have not paid to enter the resort, your account will be charged $100 per person that was not registered.
  • All visitors must respect and obey Emerald Isle RV Resort rules and policies. It’s your responsibility to inform any and all visitor(s) of our rules and policies.
Pool Rules

Pool Rules:

  • Pool hours vary depending on the time of year and are posted on the pool gates and on our phone app.
  • Swim at your own risk. There is no lifeguard on duty.
  • Parents are responsible for the safety and actions of their children. If your child has to use the bathroom, do not wait! If an accident happens in the pool, it will be shut down for cleaning and will ruin everyone’s fun. The Pool Bathhouse is unlocked during Pool Hours.
  • No pets allowed in the pool area.
  • No food or drinks in the pool area, including alcohol.
  • Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside the pool area
  • Glass is prohibited inside the pool area.
Trash & Garbage Disposal Rules

Trash & Garbage Disposal Rules:

  • Please leave your trash beside the road at your campsite for our road-side pickup. Trash will be picked up twice daily, typically around 11:30am and 5:30pm. Times can vary depending on the time of year. Do not leave trash outside after 5:00pm!
  • Do not leave doggy bags out for our roadside garbage pickup. Dispose of these bags at the appropriate doggy bag stations.
  • We are not responsible for disposing of anything other than common RV and campsite garbage. We will NOT pick up couches, mattresses, tables & chairs, grills, umbrellas, tent & canopy frames, paint cans, appliances large or small, bicycles, etc. There is a $50 fine for any prohibited items that are left on a campsite.
    • Dispose of these items at the county dump: Solid Waste & Recycling, Highway 58/West Fire Tower Road, Peletier NC 28584.
Septic Waste Policy

Due to the capacity of our septic system:

  • Only use RV toilet tissue – available for purchase in the Resort Office.
  • Do not flush feminine products of any kind.
  • Do not flush “flushable” wipes even if they say they are biodegradable.
  • Do not use garbage disposals.
  • Do not pour grease down sinks.
  • These rules apply to both your RV and our bathhouses.

We greatly appreciate your help in keeping our septic tank system running smoothly!