River Forest Manor and Marina

Dock
Offered

Mooring
Not Offered

Day Trip
Not Offered

738 East Main St
Belhaven, NC 27810

Check-in after 01:00 PM
Check-out before 11:00 AM

+1 252-945-8995

VHF 16

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107 Reviews

by Richard C. - Verified user on Jan 12, 2025

Good service and facility even on a very cold and windy winter day

by Jim S. - Verified user on Jan 12, 2025

Nice spot, helpful staff.

by Sadler J. - Verified user on Dec 28, 2024

Mike was on the ball. The dock was neat and clean, the showers with clean towels, neat & clean, use of golfcart in small town Belhaven cool, eating at restaurant excellent. Nearby restaurant Farm Boys was excellent. Nice Food Lion grocery with good selection. Launder mat was free on site. Just one complaint-- Charged $20 for pumpout! Belhaven and marina was an excellent experience. Stop by°

Marina Response:

Thanks for the 5 star review Capt! Safe travels and look forward to seeing you next time around!

by Guillaume L. - Verified user on Nov 29, 2024

Mike is the best dock master, and the marina facilities are great. Will definitely come back.

Marina Response:

Thanks for the Great review Capt! Safe travels

by Sam C. on Nov 24, 2024

Trailed our 23 Intruder CC to Belhaven for a two night stay at River Forest Manor. Needed a slip at the Marina so made reservations through Dockwa. Upon arrival, Sammy greated us and helped moor up the boat in our slip. Sammy also got us to our room and was very helpful throughout our stay. We fished a little but many traveled around the area site seeing. Highly recommend the Marina and the Manor.

by Jill B. - Verified user on Nov 22, 2024

This place was phenomenal. Docking proved to be a challenge for our sailboat due to wind and current, but we managed with the marina manager Mike. The restaurant was exceptional. They also let us use golf carts to go to the grocery store. A fun place to stay.

by Paulette F. - Verified user on Nov 22, 2024

Was an awesome stop. Great dockmaster!,

by Susan S. - Verified user on Nov 22, 2024

Wonderful. Mike is very helpful. Bath house and laundry is great!! The restaurant was good food and beautiful. Loving our stay!! Will be back!!

by Michael B. - Verified user on Nov 18, 2024

Excellent stay. We enjoyed the golf carts and excellent shower facilities. Sunday nite dinner at Jacks (one of the few places open) was also good. Surprised to learn that the quoted fuel prices here do NOT include tax.

by Mark M. - Verified user on Nov 17, 2024

Mike (Dock Master) was fantastic (very helpful and friendly)! Town was lovely. Would definitely stay again on our way through.

by Tom S. - Verified user on Nov 16, 2024

What a nice find Mike the dockmaster was awesome. Really really neat restaurant on site. Free golf carts easy fuel easy pump out. They just made everything easy.

by Jonathan H. - Verified user on Nov 09, 2024

An excellent value and a thoroughly enjoyable place to stay.

by Tom G. - Verified user on Nov 04, 2024

Easy access off ICW , friendly staff who actually help, clean restrooms with clean towels, free golf carts to get you to town easily, and reasonably prices. Town has a great restaurant (spoon river) which we love. Great spot!!!!!!

by Dave N. - Verified user on Nov 02, 2024

It's nice to see this property brought back to life ! The upland facilities are very nice. The Manor House is open again, But not on Monday & Tuesday, so we didn't get to check it out. The dock are old, but OK. Would not want to be there in a big blow. That Harbor can build an uncomfortable chop. We had a great night as is was calm.

Marina Response:

Glad you came and stayed with us. Please note that we have received final permitting and will begin construction of a new jetty that will surround the marina. This will start by the end of the year and be completed by the spring season. We hope to see you again.

by Anonymous on Oct 31, 2024

Best marina in Belhaven no doubt, beautiful scenery and great place stay, Sammy and Mike are great on the docks.

by Chris & z Julie H. - Verified user on Oct 29, 2024

This marina was outstanding and reasonably priced, especially with the fall coupon. Sammy was helpful and hospitable. Very clean baths and showers, including towels! Loaner golf carts and free laundry are the icing on the cake!

Marina Response:

Thank you so much for the kind words we love to earn people’s business. Hope to see you again

by Henry T. - Verified user on Oct 29, 2024

Awesome staff and facilities. The grounds were well maintained and the showers clean and spacious with towels provided. There are 4 or 5 complementary golf carts but the walk into town was easy. Was concerned a bit on water depth but had a minimum of 7’ to the dock. The entrance from the opening inthe break wall was will marked and we had 10+ feet.

Marina Response:

Thank you for the review. We try hard to earn the business and we appreciate it when folks take the time to let us know. Hope to see you again

by Edward C. - Verified user on Oct 29, 2024

Perfect we always stay there

Marina Response:

Thanks we hope to see you again

by Edward C. - Verified user on Oct 29, 2024

A beautiful, friendly clean marina.

Marina Response:

Thank you for the review. Hope to see you again

by Theodore O. - Verified user on Oct 24, 2024

New owner. Nice people.

Marina Response:

Thank you and we hope to see you again

by Benjamin H. - Verified user on Oct 23, 2024

Sammy and the new owners at River Forest Manor were wonderful! Very attentive and processional … will be a regular stop for us going forward.

Marina Response:

Thank you for the kind review and we look forward to seeing you in the future

by Bob H. - Verified user on Oct 22, 2024

This is our second time stopping here. We just love everything about it!! The dock staff is top notch. Golf carts, free laundry along with Fuel and pump out at your slip. What more could you ask for?

Marina Response:

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We try hard to earn boaters business and appreciate it when folks recognize it. Hope to see you again

by Donald M. - Verified user on Oct 22, 2024

Very friendly group. Restaurant very sad!!!!

Marina Response:

Donald, Thank you for staying with us! I apologize for your experience in the restaurant. We are currently undergoing a transition of ownership and are operating on a limited menu with limited staff. We opted to keep the restaurant open during this time so that no one had an interruption in their employment. Changes are coming and we hope that you give us another try on your return trip!

by Hugo - Verified user on Oct 19, 2024

Need to make sure the new phone number is published. Other than that all good!!

Marina Response:

Hugo, Thank you for visiting us and thank you for the feedback! Have a safe trip!

by Joseph W. - Verified user on Oct 19, 2024

Outstanding! Dock master Mike always greats us with a smile and helping hand. We will be back.

Marina Response:

Thank you for the 5 star, Capt'...looking forward to your return!

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Member Discounts

Dockwa and BoatUS have teamed up to bring you discounts for all BoatUS marinas. If you are a BoatUS member, go to your Dockwa account and add your BoatUS member information to get the following discounts at this marina.

10% Off Transient Slips
10% Off Electricity

About River Forest Manor and Marina

Located on the beautiful Belhaven coastline, the River Forest Marina has been a haven for cruisers of vessels large and small for more than 75 years.

Completely restored to its prime, the Marina is more than just a place to dock along your charted course—it’s a destination you’ll want to visit again and again.

The Marina offers a protected harbor just inside the break-wall on Pantego Creek, convenient waterway access to the Pungo River and greater Pamlico Sound.

Please contact us for after hours fueling reservations.