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Cape Lookout National SeashoreKayak paddling on Core Sound
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Cape Lookout National Seashore
Lodging
Great Island Cabin Camp
One of the rental cabins at Great Island Cabin Camp on South Core Banks.
 

Great Island Cabins, South Core Banks
Operated by the National Park Service (on an interim basis until a new contract is issued.)

Season
Open from April 1st to 1st week of December.

Reservations
Phone: 252-241-6783

Details
There are twenty-one (21) individual, rustic cabins that vary in age and condition. Cabins sleep from four to twelve persons in bunk-bed style. Some cabins have screened porches. Most are wired for generator use. Visitors supply their own generator. Each cabin has a hot water heater, table, chairs, and a kitchen with cabinets, propane oven/stove combination and a private bath. Visitors need to provide their own linens, bedding and cookware.

Great Island Cabin rates for 2008 season

 
Cabins in Long Point Cabin Camp
Duplex cabins at Long Point cabin area on North Core Banks.
 

Long Point Cabins, North Core Banks
Operated by Morris Marina, Kabin Kamps and Ferry Service, Inc.

Open
Open from approximately April 1st through 1st week of December.

Reservations
Online
Phone
(877) 956-6568
(252) 225-4261

Details
There are twenty units with a sleeping capacity of six (6) bunk-bed style. Each unit has a hot water heater, individual propane heating system, lighting fixtures, a combination sleeping-eating area with ceiling fans, table, chairs, a kitchen with cabinets, oven/stove combination and a private bath. Each unit is approximately 500 sq. ft. Visitors need to provide their own linens, bedding and cookware.

Portsmouth villagers stand on the steps of their newly completed church in 1915.  

Did You Know?
Portsmouth Village had as many as 685 people living there near its height in 1860. Buildings still standing there today include a church, Life-Saving Station, post office and school. Cape Lookout National Seashore

Last Updated: June 20, 2008 at 12:25 EST