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CityNeuse Forest
StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyCraven
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude34.963771
Longitude-76.944666
Population2,671
Density294.0 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code(s)28560
Area Code910
County SeatNew Bern
School DistrictCraven County Schools

About Neuse Forest, North Carolina

Neuse Forest is a locality in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,671. The population density is 294.0 people per km². Neuse Forest is located at 34.9638°N, 76.9447°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28560.

Neuse Forest emerges from a landscape defined by the quiet, persistent movement of Dam Creek, which carves a dark, tea-colored path through the dense, low-lying timberland. It lies 6.3 miles north-northwest of Havelock, NC (from Havelock, NC: bearing 337°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south of Fairfield Harbour. The air here holds a heavy, humid sweetness, reflecting the proximity to the coast as it carries the faint, briny scent of Live Oak Bay just a few miles to the east. Tall pines and hardwoods form a canopy that filters the afternoon light into long, amber shafts, illuminating the damp earth of the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust - Dam Creek Preserve. Within this protected expanse, the ground remains soft and porous, supporting a vibrant understory that thrives in the moisture provided by the winding creek bed. Neuse Forest exists as a quiet sentinel of the region’s ecological heritage, anchored by the preservation efforts that define its current character. While the broader vicinity maintains a history tied to the slow, deliberate cultivation of the land, the modern economy here favors a respectful coexistence with the surrounding wilderness rather than heavy industrial expansion. Residents often look toward the nearby Great Lake or the sprawling expanse of the Croatan National Forest for recreation, finding a rhythm that aligns with the seasonal shifts of the coastal plain. Life in Neuse Forest moves with a steady, unforced cadence, where the primary pursuit is the maintenance of the delicate balance between the encroaching tide and the deep, silent interior of the woods.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • North Carolina Coastal Land Trust - Dam Creek Preserve (Conservation Area)locality lies within
  • North Carolina Coastal Land Trust - Anderson Creek Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 163° S
  • Croatan National Forest (National Forest) — 0.5 mi, 320° NW · 162k acres
  • Croatan Game Land (Marine Protected Area) — 0.5 mi, 320° NW
  • Sheep Ridge Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 4.5 mi, 231° SW · 9,315 acres
  • City of Havelock - Havelock Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 6.8 mi, 146° SE
  • North Carolina Safe Harbor Agreement - Red-cockaded Woodpecker (State Conservation Area) — 6.9 mi, 185° S
  • New Bern Civil War Battlefield Park (Registered Battlefield) — 7.1 mi, 325° NW
  • Neuse River Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 8.2 mi, 359° N
  • Catfish Lake South Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 9.6 mi, 250° W · 8,490 acres
  • Spider Lady (Monument) — 10.9 mi, 331° NW
  • USRC Diligence (Monument) — 11.0 mi, 332° NW
  • U.S.C.G.C. Pamlico (Monument) — 11.0 mi, 332° NW
  • Sudan Shriners (Public Artwork) — 11.2 mi, 333° NW
  • New Bern Firemen's Museum (Museum) — 11.4 mi, 332° NW
  • Bear Town Cinema (Cinema) — 12.1 mi, 319° NW
  • Neuse Boulevard Cinema (Cinema) — 13.0 mi, 325° NW
  • Oriental's History Museum (Museum) — 15.0 mi, 072° E
  • Carteret County Museum of History (Museum) — 19.7 mi, 148° SE
  • Golfin Dolphin Golf Plane (Attraction) — 19.7 mi, 201° S
  • Hammocks Beach State Park (State Park) — 20.5 mi, 206° SW
  • Battle Works - Tactical Laser Tag (Attraction) — 21.0 mi, 149° SE
  • Carteret County Historical Society (Museum) — 21.1 mi, 142° SE
  • Morehead City Waterfront (Attraction) — 21.4 mi, 142° SE
  • Lookout Cruises (Attraction) — 23.4 mi, 137° SE
  • Cape Lookout National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 24.6 mi, 140° SE · 41k acres
  • Aurora Fossil Museum (Museum) — 25.2 mi, 021° N
  • Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 30.4 mi, 094° E · 43k acres
  • MCAS New River Theater (Theatre) — 32.9 mi, 240° SW
  • 1812 Lighthouse Foundation Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 33.6 mi, 134° SE

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About This Neuse Forest Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Neuse Forest, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.963771, -76.944666. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Neuse Forest and Craven County.

Detailed location data for Neuse Forest includes the ZIP code (28560), telephone area code (910), county seat of Craven County (New Bern), and school district assignment (Craven County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Neuse Forest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone.