I would stay away from Oriental , it's known as the sailing capital of the world (maybe east coast). Pay attention to elevation, the area floods frequently, my uncle had a place in Oriental , after 3 floods and raising the house he moved to New Bern. He had 12" of water in his New Bern house after last hurricane.

what about washington,,elizabeth city ,,hertford. i am looking at entire area,,,even albemarle sound...
yea i have some of homes 5 -10 up in air on pilings...

thanks for info
looking to move next year

I don't see anything in that area being closed down for a kilo run anytime in the foreseeable future so you should be good cruising around anywhere .

I'm from the Morehead city/ Newport and New Bern area and there is countless places to go boating or hang out. Its gorgeous here and the water is great as well once you learn to navigate the area, its not that hard to learn. Search Facebook for Hualin ass on the Pamlico and Lookout shoot out.

thanks for update ridefast77.................................

still looking ,,coming there first week of October to look at houses.

keep posting,,,thanks