OCRACOKE CAMPGROUND
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $28.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 131 total · 131 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 252-928-6671
- Coordinates
- 35.1228, -75.9261
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Located in the famous Outer Banks area of the stunning North Carolina coast, this campground is perfect for a beach getaway trip. Recreation The seashore provides a place for active recreation or for quiet reflection. Campers can visit a lighthouse, look for seashells, go fishing and clamming or just sit back and enjoy the peace and beauty of the white sandy beaches. More active recreational activities include swimming, kayaking and windsurfing. Bird and wildlife viewing is also a popular pastime for campers. The seashore provides a home and habitat for creatures large and small, on land and in the water. Facilities Ocracoke Campground is only accessible by ferry or aircraft. Campsites are located on sandy soil, so campers are encouraged to bring extra-long tent stakes. Flush toilets, drinking water, cold showers, and grills are all provided for a more comfortable beach camping experience. The campground is conveniently located on the ocean side, separated from the beach by barrier dunes. Natural Features Ocracoke Campground sits on a barrier island along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The shore a recreational oasis for beach lovers. This ribbon of sand provides some of the most dazzling scenery that the Atlantic coast has to offer. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (252) 475-9054. Nearby Attractions Nearby Ocracoke Village offers restaurants, gift shops, grocery stores, a gas station, and tackle shop. Charges & Cancellations Reservations only via recreation.gov Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes. Cancellation Fee: A service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is OCRACOKE CAMPGROUND free?
No. OCRACOKE CAMPGROUND charges $28.00. 131 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to OCRACOKE CAMPGROUND?
OCRACOKE CAMPGROUND has 131 sites on record. 131 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to OCRACOKE CAMPGROUND?
Ocracoke Campground is located off of NC-12 a few miles east of the village of Ocracoke on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
What is the weather like at OCRACOKE 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 OCRACOKE 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
- Cape Point Campground7.8 mi
- Frisco Campground19.5 mi
- Frisco Campground19.9 mi
- Cape Point Campground23.2 mi
- LONG POINT CABIN CAMP24.3 mi
- North Core Banks - Beach Camping24.3 mi
- South Core Banks -- Beach camping37.2 mi
- GREAT ISLAND CABIN CAMP37.2 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
