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Places to Stay

Where ever you choose to rest your head at night, Bearolina (aka Washington County) has lodging options that will suite your style, budget, and experience. Make Plymouth your base camp to explore the inner banks and surrounding towns of Edenton, Elizabeth City, Manteo, Nags Head, and Williamston. Choose from hotels, mom and pops, and rentals from airbnb and VRBO. You can also find camping, glamping, farm stays, conservation easement land, and camping platforms along the Roanoke River.

Hotels - Tried and True - Mom and Pop - Budget

  • Holiday Inn Express exterior. Brick with green signage.

    Holiday Inn Express Plymouth

    840 US 64 West, Plymouth, NC 27962

    252-793-4700

    Nothing beats hotel points and complementary breakfast buffet starting at 6:00 a.m. daily.

    Let's go.
  • Exterior image of Sportsman's Inn . Beautiful, welcoming green lawn and flowers.

    Sportsman's Inn

    990 US 64 West, Plymouth, NC 27962

    252-793-3095

    Sportsman paradise with room for truck, trailer and boat parking.

    Let's go.
  • Exterior image of motel and sign.

    Roadtrip Motel

    241 US 64 West, Plymouth, NC 27962

    252-741-9486

    Affordable hotel in Plymouth, convenient to Highway 64, charming downtown Plymouth and Pettigrew State Park.

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  • Exterior image of motel.

    Roadway Inn

    510 US 64 East, Plymouth, NC 27962

    252-793-5006

    Close to downtown Plymouth and the beautiful Roanoke River Delta.

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Camping - Glamping - Hipcamp

Kayak In and Kayak Out Platforms

  • Pettigrew State Park

    Creswell, North Carolina

    Pettigrew State Park showcases the rich habitat of Lake Phelps and the Scuppernong River, home to wintering tundra swans and cypress trees with cavernous archways. It also embodies a rich history, from dugout canoes thousands of years old that have been dredged up from the lake, as well as the nearby Somerset Place, a State Historic Site that preserves a vast plantation worked by hundreds of enslaved Black Americans. Tent sites, trailer and RV sites (no hookups), group tent sites, showers and firewood are all available at this state park.

    Let's go.
  • Sunset on the Albemarle with leashed dog on the beach.

    Spruill Farm Conservation Project

    Roper, North Carolina

    This magical conservation easement protected land includes hardwood forest, swamp, a beautiful swimming beach on the Albemarle Sound - one of the largest freshwater sounds in the world - acres of farmland, vegetable garden and perhaps the largest fig orchard for hundreds of miles around. 110 acres with three RV and tent sites available.

    Let's go.
  • Raised wooden walkway to enclosed camping platform on the moss-draped Roanoke River

    Roanoke River Camping Platforms

    Visitors relish in the unique experience of spending a night (or more) in the breathtaking beauty of the moss-draped back swamps of the Roanoke River. Be sure to reserve your site before you start your paddle.

    Let's go.
  • Wide open sky and fields, water and space. Trees and shade along the horizon. Stunning camping oasis.

    Evans Family Farm Camping

    Plymouth, NC

    Pitch a tent or park in our wide open fields. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Roanoke River swamp lands. Enjoy our ponds for fishing, kayaking, and swimming. A peaceful camping oasis for family and friends where you can possibly see wildlife native to Plymouth. 700 acres with 15 campsites. Big enough to host weddings, family reunions, and other private parties.

    Let's go.
  • Red and white, rustic and small shed in unmancured woods, with grill and seating surrounding.

    Dragon Ranch and Village

    Dragon Ranch and Village is ideal for Van/Car/Truck Life, Tiny Homes, Shed Tiny Homes/Cabins, Tent Camping, Small RVs/Small Travel Trailer 16-20 feet or less. Off the grid cabin in the woods. Beautiful forest with walking trails.

    Let's go.

Rentals - airbnb - VRBO

  • sunset on the albemarle

    Waterfront Home with Pier on Albemarle Beach

    Albemarle Beach, Roper, NC

    Beautiful waterfront home sleeps nine. Located on the mouth of the Roanoke River and the Albemarle sound. Fishing and water mecca.

    Let's go.
  • image of house with green grass, large trees and gravel drive. Looking down the gravel driveway at the brick house

    Magnolia Oaks at the Lake

    Creswell, NC

    Lovely whole house on Lake Phelps. Lake Phelps and Pettigrew State Park offer tundra swan migration, bass fishing, boating, hiking trails, biking, swimming, kayaking, picnicking, hunting, and fishing & wildlife observation. Public boat ramp located in close proximity.

    Let's go.
  • Rustic exterior of lodging property. Made of wood and brick combo with double doors.

    Creekside Little Rustic House

    Plymouth, NC

    Entire Guest Suite Air BnB hosted by Kathy. Lots of room, fenced yard, pets welcome.

    Let's go.
  • clean, crisp interior image of living room in home. Two white double couches and matchingottoman.

    Historic Roper Home

    Roper, NC

    Historic old farmhouse with updated, clean interior and 4 spacious bedrooms. Close to Outer Banks, Pettigrew State Park, and downtown Plymouth.

    Let's go.

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Where to Eat

  • Big Blue 252 Coffee Bar

    109 E. Main Street, Creswell

    252-797-0236

    Let's eat.
  • cute dog looking at a bagel with pimento cheese at the riverside cafe

    Riverview Cafe

    108 E. Water Street, Plymouth, NC

    252-741-0634

    Coffee with a view of the Roanoke River. Pups welcome.

    Let's eat.
  • owner standing in front of "red barn" restaurant

    Barnyard Betsy

    106 E Main St, Creswell, NC 27928

    252-797-2276

    Cheesesteaks and hoagies on Main street in Creswell.

    Let's eat.

  • Bistro 116

    116 E. Water Street, Downtown Plymouth

    252-505-0181

    French cuisine on the Roanoke River.

    Let's eat.
  • outside of building with vinyl sign

    Mood Swings

    410 US Hwy 64 W, Creswell

    252-797-0222

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  • the landing at mackeys ferry fishing marina, dock and river

    The Landing at Mackeys

    417 Mackeys Ferry Road

    252-793-5031

    Serving local seafood, great steaks, burgers and more at the historical Mackeys Ferry Landing. Enjoy outside dining on the patio or inside with beautiful views of what was once a bustling fishing community. Boaters welcome!

    Let's eat.

  • Stella's Bakery Cafe

    120 E Water Street, Downtown Plymouth

    252-791-1020

    Warm, welcoming coffee shop with charming atmosphere. Local’s fav.

    Let's eat.
  • restaurant image with pizza chef and "Cahoon's Pizza and Wings"

    Cahoon's Pizza & Wings

    316 Hwy 64 East, Creswell

    252-797-0079

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  • The Garden Spot

    124 W Water St., Plymouth

    252-793-3600

    Let's eat.

We’ve got a lot going on. Come have fun and go wild with us in Bearolina.

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