Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Adventures hosts a variety of recreational activities including Unit Recreation, Youth Summer Camps, Kayak Tours, Archery events and more! We also offer outdoor facility rentals such as Hospital Point Picnic Area and Orde Pond Picnic Area as well as 7 primitive campsites at our Brewster Recreation Area. Check out our calendar below for our upcoming events!
Unit Recreation
Monday-Friday
- ONLY open to Active Duty unit groups
- For best service (though not a requirement), reservations should be made at least one weeks in advance
- Requests are confirmed via email and are finalized upon receipt of upfront and minimum fee
- Minimum group size is 10 participants
- The upfront down payment is $50 for Unit Packages (covers the first 10 participants)
- $5 fee for each additional participant
- No discounts for groups smaller than 10
- Participant maximums vary by activity
- A blanket Hold Harmless Waiver and a Gear Use Agreement will be on site for your group to sign before the event
- Music devices are discouraged
Call 910-451-1368 to register.
If you are a leader and are looking for a perfect team building activity or alternative to running, this is it.
This is the most Challenging and REWARDING UNIT PT offering on all of Camp Lejeune. A staff member will meet your group with all the bikes and equipment necessary for this activity. Work those muscles you never knew you had!
Cost
Down Payment: $50.00 (covers first 10 people)
Additional Participants: $5 per person
Details
Location
Big Branch Trail
261 NW Corridor Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Length: 5.4 miles
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous
- Max of 30 Participants
- ODA brings the bikes to the trail
- Drinking water is not available
- No water bottle cages on bikes, bring a hydration pack or backpack for a bottle
Enjoy the serenity of Wallace Creek and paddle with the jumping mullet and to the lucky group, dolphins! Race, work together, or enjoy a leisurely cruise. This kayak session will work on core strength, upper body muscles and endurance. Our friendly staff will meet you and equip you with a kayak or canoe, paddles, and a Personal Flotation Device.
Cost
Down Payment: $50.00 (covers first 10 people)
Additional Participants: $5 per person
Details
Location: Gottschalk Marina, Camp Lejeune
Duration: up to 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy
- Max of 50 Participants
- Bring a hydration pack or water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, sunglasses
- A change of clothes is recommended
- Custom paddling experiences may be available at your request
If you've enjoy archery, dodgeball, or are just plain competitive, Archery Tag® is for you! Played on a field set up similar to dodgeball, eliminate the other team by tagging them by hitting them with the patented foam tipped arrows from the Archery Tag® bows! This exciting, action-packed game offers the ultimate experience that engages everyone. Played with teams of 5 - 15 players, Archery Tag® may be played in a tournament or round robin format, with up to 4 teams playing on 2 courses at once. This is an excellent choice with the teambuilding goal in mind.
Cost
Down Payment: $50.00 (covers first 10 people)
Additional Participants: $5 per person
Details
Location: This is a mobile event, there are several options for playing field and we can come to you!
Duration: Up to 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy/Competitive Sport
- Max 100 participants
- Bring your own water, sunscreen, and bug spray
- Rules and safety will be covered in a brief prior to the start
Gel ball is a game similar to paintball or laser tag. This game is designed with the aim to provide the best real experience of firearms and it is mostly built with plastic. This is an excellent choice with the teambuilding goal in mind. Total of 30 Gel Blaster Surge Markers (guns), and each Marker comes with 800 Gellets® (ammo).
Cost
Down Payment: $50.00 (covers first 10 people)
Additional Participants: $5 per person
Details
Location: This is a mobile event, there are several options for playing field and we can come to you!
Duration: Up to 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy/Competitive Sport
- Bring your own water, sunscreen, and bug spray
- Rules and safety will be covered in a brief prior to the start
May - October Only
Monday - Friday
7AM or 9AM
All equipment is provided. Minimum 20 participants, maximum 120 participants per PT session.
Cost
Down Payment: $50.00 (covers first 10 people)
Additional Participants: $5 per person
Details
Location: Gottschalk Marina, Camp Lejeune or New River Marina
Select up to 3 activities for a customized 90-minute PT adventure:
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Archery Tag
- Rock Wall
- Stand-up Paddle Boarding
| Features | |
|---|---|
| 6 primitive tent camping spaces | 1 group campsite |
| Canoe & kayak launch | Potable water & port-a-john toilets |
| Most of the campsites are equipped with a picnic shelter, picnic table, and fire ring. | |
Reservations & Pricing
• Reservations must be made at least 48 hours prior to date requested.
• Reservations aren’t confirmed until payment is received. Payment may be made at the Outdoor Adventures Office.
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Single site (12 people) | $15 |
| Group site (40 people) | $30 |
| Check-in & Checkout | |
|---|---|
| Check-in | after 12PM |
| Check-out | before 11AM On your own |
| Please contact the Outdoor Recreation Office with your check-in time. If late checkout is needed, please make arrangements in advance. | |
Rules & Regulations
- All individuals are to adhere to the Leave No Trace principles.
- Pets must remain under the guest's control and in sight at all times.
- Owners are responsible for their pet's behavior.
- Please clean up after your pet at all times
- Children under the age of 10 must be supervised at all times.
- Quiet hours are between 10PM - 6AM. No excessive noise will be permitted at any time.
| Emergency Information | |
|---|---|
| Base Emergency | 911 |
| Base Emergency Communication Center | 910.451.3004 |
Fire Permits
Ground fires are allowed in a fire ring with a hot works permit given by the base Fire Marshall. Fires are only permitted in assigned areas.
In order to receive a Hot Works Permit you must have the following items on your site:
- Bucket of water (5 gallons)
- Rack or shovel
Permits will not be given under the following conditions:
- If the National Weather Service issues a red flag for burning
- When the base is in a Class V Fire Condition
To apply for a Hot Works permit, please contact the base Fire Marshall at 910.451.3004.
Picnic Area Reservations:
- Great for Birthday Parties, Cookouts, Farewells, Retirements, Baby Showers, or Reunions
- $50 per day
- Covered Shelters
- Maximum Capacity 300
- Reservations can be made by calling or emailing.
2 Locations
- Hospital Point Picnic Area
- Orde Pond Picnic Area
Picnic area open for daytime use only.
Fishing
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune offers a variety of fishing opportunities for the hobbyist angler. Ocean front, inlet and fresh water areas are available for fishing. Information concerning these areas can be obtained from the facilities below:
| Gottschalk Marina | 910.451.8307 |
| Base Game Warden | 910.451.2196 |
Rules of Conduct
- Always pick-up litter and deposit it in an approved trash receptacle.
- Never spade or dig bait along shoreline that can lead to soil erosion.
- Only use rowboats, canoes, or boats powered by electric trolling motors within the Base Ponds, to decrease the effect of pollution.
Fishing Ponds
Camp Lejeune currently maintains eight ponds, 46.5 acres total, which are managed by the Fish and Wildlife Section of the Environmental Management Division.
| Name | Acreage | Species* |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Point Pond | 2.0 | BL, BA |
| Henderson Pond | 14.0 | BL, BA |
| Hickory Pond | 5.5 | BL, BA |
| Mile Hammock Bay Pond | 1.5 | BL, BA |
| Orde Pond | 3.0 | BL, BA |
| Ward Pond | 1.5 | BL, BA |
| Old Landfill Pond | 17.5 | BA, C |
* BL= Bluegill, BA=Bass, C=Channel Catfish
Fishing Permits & Licenses
Licenses (Required for individuals 16 years or older)
Any individuals 16 years or older who want to recreationally fish in any water designated as coastal or joint waters of North Carolina must purchase a NC Coastal Recreational Fishing License (CRFL). Fishing licenses can be obtained at the New River Marina.
Base Fishing Permits
Current Base Order requires anyone over the age of 16 that wants to fish to have a NC state fishing license and a base fishing permit. Children under the age of 16 do not need a state fishing license nor a base fishing permit but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Base Fishing Permits
Contact Information and Resources
Hours of operation:
| Sunday | CLOSED |
| Monday | 8AM - 3PM |
| Tuesday & Wednesday | 8AM - Noon |
| Thursday | 8AM - 3PM |
| Friday | 8AM - 4PM |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Holiday hours may vary. |