OCRACOKE CAMPGROUND
Ocracoke, North Carolina · National Park Service

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About
Located in the famous Outer Banks area of the stunning North Carolina coast, this campground is perfect for a beach getaway trip.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.For facility specific information, please call (252) 475-9054.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.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.Nearby Ocracoke Village offers restaurants, gift shops, grocery stores, a gas station, and tackle shop.
Directions
The campground is located off North Carolina Route 12, three miles east of Ocracoke Village and ten miles west of Hatteras inlet ferry terminal.
Location
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Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City / area
- Ocracoke
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Parent area
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore
- Campsites
- 131
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $28 / night
- Rating
- 4.49 / 5 (1469 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent, RV
Nearby campgrounds
- Cape Point Campground 12.6 km away
- Frisco Campground 31.4 km away
- LONG POINT CABIN CAMP 39.1 km away
- North Core Banks - Beach Camping 39.1 km away
- South Core Banks -- Beach camping 59.9 km away
- GREAT ISLAND CABIN CAMP 59.9 km away