Directions

From Wilmington/Jacksonville Area:
Follow US 17 North to New Bern. Intersect with US 70 East (near Wal-Mart), and follow to the Neuse River Bridge. Stay on US 70 until exiting onto NC 55 East as you cross the Neuse River Bridge. You will go approximately ten miles (stay straight on Neuse Road, heading towards Grantsboro), to the second stoplight, and turn right onto Highway 306 South.*

From New Bern:
Take US 70 East bridge over the Trent River and neuse River, staying in the right hand lane. Off the bridge you will exit onto Highway 55 (towards Bayboro). You will go approximately ten miles (stay straight on Neuse Road, heading towards Grantsboro), to the second stoplight, and turn right onto Highway 306 South.*

*From 306 South:
Head south towards Arapahoe and turn left onto Buckland Road (you will see signs for Don Lee Camp & Retreat Center). Go 1 mile to the intersection, and turn right onto Don Lee Road. Go 2 miles and turn right onto Camp Don Lee Road and follow signs into the center.

Directions to Don Lee Camp & Retreat Center by Water

From New Bern:
Follow the Neuse River toward Pamlico Sound, pass the Minnesott Beach/ Cherry Point ferry channel. On the north side of the river is the red triangle marker #8, our pier is the second pier on the left after red marker #8.

If you plan to come by boat and dock, we must be notified in advance.
Call 252.249.1106 ext. 21 at least 3 days prior to arrival.

Coordinates of the Don Lee Pier are: 34° 58' 17" N    76° 47' 37" W