It is quite a bit south of the Outer banks, but the Air Force runs an area just south of Wilmington called Fort Fisher. It is near Carolina beach & Kure Beach. We just stayed there last week. Location, location, location - it is on the peninsula between the ocean & the Cape Fear river. It has a lot of potential however IMHO it needs some upkeep. We stayed in our 33' fifth wheel. The RV sites are old mobile home pads and some are not that bad. Bathhouse needs some work and it is not the cleanest I have seen. Lots of small ants and other critters. They also have trailers and some cottages you can rent - did not get in any of them but I know at least one that had a bug problem while we were there. The beach is across the street and you have to use a public walkway to cross between street & dunes/condos, but it is close. You can walk from almost any location on the base. The store is pretty well stocked with souvenirs and minimal groceries. Rates are of course good. Some planned activities daily, pool, rental boats & tennis. All-in-all not a bad place to go, but it could be much better with some investment.
