Campground

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.

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Management
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Swimming Site
  • Visitor Center
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating

Amenities

  • Accessible Campsites
  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Accessible Grills
  • Accessible Showers
  • Accessible Sites
  • Beach Access
  • Cell Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Flush Toilets
  • Grills
  • Parking Area
  • Paved Roads
  • Paved Sites
  • Picnic Tables
  • Ranger Station
  • Showers
  • Accessible Occupant Message
  • Accessibility

Nearby Attractions

Nearby Ocracoke Village offers restaurants, gift shops, grocery stores, a gas station and tackle shop.

Getting Here

Latitude
35° 7' 22.0001" N
Longitude
75° 55' 34.0000" W
The campground is located off North Carolina Route 12, three miles east of Ocracoke Village and ten miles west of Hatteras inlet ferry terminal.

Need to Know

  • Ocracoke is accessible only by ferry or aircraft. Ferry reservations may be required during peak season.

  • Camping is limited to a total of 14 days of camping between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Making reservations under another name or account to circumvent the 14 day restriction is prohibited.

  • Quiet hours are 10:00 pm - 6:00 am - Generators must be turned off during quiet hours.

  • Generators may not be used in D Loop campsites.

  • Only charcoal cooking fires are permitted on a grill, stove, or other self-contained unit. Wood fires are not permitted.
  • All equipment must fit on the site pad. If you have a large RV over 25 feet, you may have to park your second vehicle in the auxiliary parking area just outside the campground or purchase an additional campsite. Vehicles may not be parked on grass.
  • At each campsite, there is a limit of six people, two cars (or one car and one trailer), and two tents.

  • Check in is 3:00 pm. Check out is 12:00 pm.  

  • After heavy rain there may be areas of standing water due to the low terrain.
  • Biting insects are prevalent in summer months. Netting and repellent are recommended.
  • Campsites are exposed and subject to weather extremes. There are no shaded sites.

  • Must be 18 yrs of age to reserve a site.

  • For specific questions please call (252) 475-9054, hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm edt.

    • Contact Information

    4352 Irvin Garrish Hwy
    OCRACOKE, NC 27960

    For facility specific information, please call (252) 475-9054.

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