Everything Onslow Beach
The Onslow Beach Recreation Area, located between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean aboard Camp Lejeune, is maintained by the Semper Fit Division of Marine Corps Community Services, for all active duty, retired military personnel, civilian employees, and their family members.
The island features rental lodging units, an RV campground, an MCCS convenience store, pavilions with changing rooms, volleyball courts, a playground, and guarded swimming areas from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Swimming
Guarded swimming areas are provided Memorial Day thru Labor Day from 1000-1800 daily. Please swim in guarded areas only. Swimming while under the influence of alcoholic beverages NOT recommended. Swimming is not permitted from dusk 'til dawn. Violators will be banned from Onslow Beach.
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Reservations
910-440-7502
The Guest Services Office is located in a temporary modular unit
next to the Enlisted Pavilion.
| Summer Hours (May - Labor Day) | |
| Mon & Tue | 0800-2000 |
| Wed | 0800-1800 |
| Thur & Fri | 0800-2000 |
| Sat & Sun | 0900-1700 |
| Winter Hours (Sep - Apr) | |
| Mon - Fri | 0800-1800 |
| Sat & Sun | 0900-1700 |
Please note we do not accept reservations electronically.
Event and General Information Line
910-440-6546
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Please note we do not accept reservations electronically.
Temporary Beach Marine Mart
Onslow Beach | 910-440-7230
| Hours | |
| Wed - Sun | 1000-1700 |
| Manager: Eva Lasko | |
Have you ever made a trip to the Beach and realized you forgot something? Worry no more…the temporary Onslow Beach Marine Mart is now OPEN for your convenience!
Pick up anything you may have forgotten, or pop in to grab your favorite snacks before you hit the sand! Stop by today and check it out!
Directions to Onslow Beach
From Wilmington NC, HWY 17 N, turn right on HWY 172, heading to Sneads Ferry, go to back gate, you are now on Camp Lejeune. At the 3rd traffic light, turn right on Beach Road, go over draw bridge (ICW), you are now on Onslow Beach. The Reservations Office is located just to the right of the Enlisted Pavilion, on your right as you come onto the island.
From Swansboro NC, HWY 24 W, turn left on HWY 172, stay left when HWY 172 and Sneads Ferry merge, then turn left on Beach Road at traffic light, go over bridge (ICW), you are now on Onslow Beach. The Reservations Office is located just to the right of the Enlisted Pavilion, on your right as you come onto the island.
From Jacksonville NC, Camp Lejeune’s Main gate on HWY 24, heading in from Main gate on Holcomb Blvd, left on to Sneads Ferry Road, merge with HWY 172, then turn left onto Beach Rd at traffic light, go over bridge (ICW), you are now on Onslow Beach. The Reservations Office is located just to the right of the Enlisted Pavilion, on your right as you come onto the island.
Closed until Memorial Day
