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Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Campgrounds
 

CAMPING INFORMATION — 2008 SEASON

CAMPGROUNDS NO. SITES OPENED RESERVATION CLOSES FEES
Oregon Inlet 120 04/04/08 NOT RESERVED 10/13/08 $20
Cape Point 202 05/23/08 NOT RESERVED 09/01/08 $20
Ocracoke 136 04/04/08 02/15/08 - 10/26/08 10/27/08 $23
Frisco 127 04/04/08 NOT RESERVED 10/13/08 $20
 
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore has four campgrounds, all capable of serving tents, trailers, and motor homes. Reservations can be made ONLY for Ocracoke Campground through Reserve America for dates within the period indicated above. Except during reservation periods, campsites are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. TO MAKE A RESERVATION for Ocracoke call 1-877-444-6777 or on the Internet at www.recreation.gov. A Visa or MasterCard can be used. Verify that your reservation is for the correct campground, equipment, start date and length of stay. For further park information call (252) 473-2111. Camping for groups of 7 to 30 people is available by reservation only at Oregon Inlet Campground. For information call (252) 441-0882. Group camping is $4.00 per person, including infants and toddlers.

Camping is permitted ONLY at designated campgrounds. Camping reservations cannot exceed 14 consecutive days. All campgrounds have modern rest rooms, potable water, unheated showers, grills, and tables. NO utility connections are available. The Frisco Campground is located among sand dunes. The other three are on level ground. Soil of all the campgrounds is sandy; therefore, longer than normal tent stakes are recommended. There are no shade trees. Mosquitoes may be a problem; netting and repellent are recommended. The campgrounds are located on the ocean side separated from the beach by barrier dunes.

Fees: Holders of a National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Senior and Access Pass will pay 50% of the above fees.

Site: No more than two vehicles (pop-up camper is considered a vehicle) and six persons may occupy a single site. Parking space for extra vehicles is severely limited, so please plan accordingly. If you must bring more than two vehicles, we recommend you make arrangements to park your extra vehicle outside the park or rent an extra campsite.

Campground Locations:

  • Oregon Inlet Campground - Highway 12, Nags Head, NC 27954
  • Cape Point Campground - 46700 Lighthouse Rd., Buxton, NC 27920
  • Frisco Campground - 53415 Billy Mitchell Rd, Frisco, NC 27936
  • Ocracoke Campground - 4352 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke, NC 27960


North Carolina Route 12 Highway Sign
Seashore Map
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off-road vehicle on the beach
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Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce
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The Principal Lightkeeper's Quarters and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse move toward their new homes, a safer distance from the ocean.  

Did You Know?
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest brick structure ever moved. When it was built in 1870, it stood 1,500 feet from the shore. By 1999 the lighthouse was within 100 feet of the ocean. To protect it from the encroaching sea, it was moved inland a total of 2,900 feet over a 23-day period.

Last Updated: February 08, 2008 at 11:59 EST