Ocracoke Campground

Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NC · ≈57.7 mi to Havelock
Sites
135
Max rig
48 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
57.7 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Tent campers and small RVs
  • Boating and fishing enthusiasts
  • Families seeking swimming access
  • Pet-friendly camping trips

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing electric or water hookups
  • Large rigs and long RVs
  • Visitors wanting nearby restaurants or services

Connectivity

Best bet: AT&TUsable 5G — good enough to stay connected · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon5G
AT&TLTE
T-MobileLTE

What's here

135 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Site-level rig length data isn't reported for this campground (the managing agency lists a general max of 48 ft, but individual site dimensions aren't recorded here).

Amenities & features

Amenities
Pets allowed
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingSwimming SiteVisitor Center
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Workable for mid-size rigsRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Havelock, ~57.7 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: National Park Service, National Park Service Keith Robinson, NPS

Overview

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.

Managed by National Park Service · Developed campground