Cape Point Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $20.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- November 28 to April 2
- Sites
- 202 total · 202 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 35.2358, -75.5391
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Cape Point Campground with 202 sites is located southwest of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, and within walking distance of the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Hatteras (also known as Cape Point) itself. Open spring-late fall. Campsite reservations are limited to same-day reservations only. Campsites must be booked via recreation.gov.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Cape Point Campground free?
No. Cape Point Campground charges $20.00. 202 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Cape Point Campground?
Cape Point Campground has 202 sites on record. 202 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Cape Point Campground open?
The season on record runs November 28 to April 2. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Cape Point Campground?
Cape Point Campground is located down Lighthouse Road near Beach Access Ramp 44. Lighthouse Road is a turn-off of NC-12 in the village of Buxton on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, which leads through the Cape Hatteras Light Station Historic District.
What is the weather like at Cape Point Campground?
The weather in the Outer Banks changes seasonally and daily. Please check the National Weather Service at http://www.weather.gov/mhx/ for daily and forecast information.
What are the rules at Cape Point Campground?
Camping is permitting only at designated campgrounds. Check-out time is noon. 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 plan accordingly. If you must bring more than two vehicles, make arrangements to park your extra vehicle outside the park or purchase an additional campsite. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, camping is limited to 14 days. The campgrounds are located on the ocean side separated from the beach by barrier dunes. Soil at all the campgrounds is sandy; therefore, longer than normal tent stakes are recommended. There are no shade trees. Mosquitoes may be a problem, so netting and insect repellent are recommended.
Nearby
- Frisco Campground3.6 mi
- Frisco Campground3.9 mi
- Cape Point Campground21.7 mi
- OCRACOKE CAMPGROUND23.2 mi
- Oregon Inlet Campground38.9 mi
- LONG POINT CABIN CAMP46.8 mi
- North Core Banks - Beach Camping46.9 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
