Oregon Inlet Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $28.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 107 total · 107 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 252-441-6246
- Coordinates
- 35.8003, -75.5450
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Oregon Inlet Campground is the northernmost campground on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. When camping here, you are within a short distance of the full service town of Nags Head to the north, and the world class fishing at Oregon Inlet to the south. Recreation The beach adjacent to the campground can be reached by foot from your campsite as well as by vehicle with a Cape Hatteras Off-Road Vehicle Permit. Popular activities include fishing, swimming, surfing, birding, and shell hunting. The calmer waters of the sound to the west of the campground can be accessed at the public boat launch at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. Popular sound side opportunities include crabbing, clamming, paddle-boarding, boating, and fishing. Facilities Each of the three loops in the campground have a bath house with flush toilets, potable water, and outdoor unheated/cold showers. Each campsite has a paved parking pad, picnic table, and charcoal grill. There are limited sites with RV hook-ups. A dump and water fill station are located directly across Highway 12 at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center and are free of charge for campers. Natural Features The campground is located on the east side of the barrier island, just a short walk through the dunes to the expansive waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Sea Oats and other native flowering plants blanket the dunes providing a picturesque backdrop for your camping experience. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (252) 475-9054. Nearby Attractions The historic Bodie Island Lighthouse is approximately four miles north of Oregon Inlet Campground on NC Highway 12. The Bodie Island Lighthouse is open seasonally for self-guided climbs. Climb tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and can only be purchased from www.recreation.gov. Tickets go on sale at 7am for that day's climbs only. Tickets may only be purchased on the same day of your intended climb. Coquina Beach Day Use Area is located directly across HWY 12 from the Bodie Island Lighthouse access road. The day use area provides a vehicle free beach perfect for families. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Coquina Beach is staffed with lifeguards to ensure the safety of visitors. Other amenities at Coquina Beach include a bathhouse with outdoor cold showers, flush toilet restrooms, water fountains, and a boardwalk to the beach. Charges & Cancellations 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 Oregon Inlet Campground free?
No. Oregon Inlet Campground charges $28.00. 107 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Oregon Inlet Campground?
Oregon Inlet Campground has 107 sites on record. 107 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Oregon Inlet Campground?
Oregon Inlet Campground is located along NC-12 south of the town of Nags Head on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
What is the weather like at Oregon Inlet 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 Oregon Inlet 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 Campground38.9 mi
- Frisco Campground39.0 mi
- Frisco Campground39.2 mi
- Cape Point Campground44.3 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.
