Sam Hatcher Campground (now Camp Albemarle in the Pines) offers waterfront access to Bogue Sound in Newport, NC, with facilities including camping accommodations, a dock for launching kayaks and canoes, and direct access to Gales Creek for paddling excursions.

The 65-acre property features a central dining hall, bathhouse with hot/cold water, and a swimming pool, along with trail networks through pine-hardwood forests suitable for exploration.

Day-use and overnight camping are available, with partnership access to the adjacent 367-acre Gales Creek Preserve for kayaking, canoeing, and guided nature activities.