Johnston County

North Carolina

A bee on a plant with yellow flowers.
A tractor with large wheels, hay bales, and a wooden post.
A cotton boll on a tree branch with a blue sky and green foliage in the background.
A park with three large trees and a dirt path.
A wooden fence with tall grass in front of a sandy beach.

Popular cities in Johnston County

A town with historic buildings, a prominent church steeple, and a clock tower.
Clayton
Known for Friendly people, Family-friendly and Coffee
Experience the coffee, live music and golf in Clayton!

Reasons to visit

  • Clemmons Educational State Forest
A forest path with fallen leaves, dense trees, and a misty atmosphere.
Benson
Known for Family-friendly, Festivals and Entertainment
Come to quaint Benson and enjoy its festivals, entertainment and countryside.

Reasons to visit

  • Tucker Lake
A cityscape with historic buildings, a river, and a bridge in the background.
Smithfield
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Shopping
Love rivers, dining and university life? Get away to Smithfield!
A park with three large trees and a dirt path.
Garner
Known for Friendly people, Family-friendly and Live music
Experience the churches, lake views and local cuisine in Garner!
The Edmund Pettus Bridge with vertical clearance signs.
Selma
Known for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly
Experience quaint Selma: its culture, dining, countryside and more!
A calm lake with wooden docks and autumn-colored trees reflecting on the water.
Wendell
Head to sights like Wendell Community Library and Wendell Falls Hammock Park and Ampitheater as you discover Wendell.

Stay near popular Johnston County attractions