When we go past Snead's Ferry and through the LeJeune Marine Base, we see people playing on the barrier island that shelters the ICW from the Atlantic Ocean. I think this area is called North Topsail or West Onslow.
Public beach accesses make North Topsail a great spot for day trippers and those who wish to fish in the surf. Town Park has picnic shelters, basketball courts, volleyball and tennis courts, fishing pier and kayak/canoe launch and gazebo. New restroom facility available.
I suspect that the beaches that we see from the ICW are actually on Camp LeJeune which has 14 miles of beaches. The Marine Corps website says:
Camping & Outdoor Recreation
Onslow Beach offers 41 RV and Tent camping sites with cable, water, power, and a bathroom/shower/washer/dryer facilities. We also offer 74 Beach Units for a nominal fee. Reservations can be made 20 weeks out for active duty military assigned to MCB Camp Lejeune, MCAS New River, and MCAS Cherry Point. Retired military, reservists from any duty station of any Armed Forces, and authorized civilian employees may reserve beach units 8 weeks out prior to occupancy date. We are open year round. Other beach amenities include: 3 pavilions with restrooms, convenience store, fishing pier, picnic areas, the Sandtrap Miniature Golf Course, and much moreHowever some of these facilities may be on the New River instead of the Atlantic Ocean
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on Oct 17, 2006
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