Ocracoke Campground

$28.00/night

4352 Irvin Garrish Hwy
OCRACOKE, NC 27960

Notice

OVERNIGHT USE LIMITATIONS: Restrictions limiting the duration of camping will allow all campers to have the opportunity to enjoy camping in America’s first National Seashore. Established limits are designated to prevent resource damage and impacts to sites and allow for an enjoyable recreational experience. Making reservations under another name or account to circumvent the 14-day restriction is prohibited. For more information, visit Laws & Policies - Cape Hatteras National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)

From Easter Sunday until the Sunday after Thanksgiving, all camping is limited to 14 days at each campground.

From the Monday after Thanksgiving to the Saturday before Easter, camping in Seashore campgrounds is limited to 30 days total.

Camping stay limitations are changing effective January 1, 2027.

Camping for more than 14 cumulative nights per campground from May 15th to September 15th (peak season) is prohibited.
Camping for more than 30 cumulative nights per campground from September 16th to May 14th (off season) is prohibited.
Holding or reserving a campsite for another party is prohibited. Sites may not be paid for by persons who do not intend to occupy the site.
Making reservations under a different name or account to circumvent the maximum stay limit is prohibited.

D-Loop will transition to a generator-free loop. Effective January 1, 2027, generators in D-Loop will be prohibited.

Sep 16, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027

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.

Camp site features

Across 135 camp sites:

Pets allowed: 131 of 135 sites
ADA accessible: 2 of 135 sites
Longest RV: 48 ft
Largest party: 6 people
Equipment: RV, Tent

Fees

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.

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

1,469 reviews

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Don M

Loop:D

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Reviewed 13 days ago

Got one night stay on a one week reservation. Closed campground due to Noreaster storm. Maybe next year we will get the whole week. Will return, love this Island.

Martha W

Loop:A

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Reviewed 16 days ago

Love this campground. Love being able to hear the waves roll in.

Paula A

Loop:D

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Reviewed 16 days ago

My experience was not quite as good as the last time I was there. The main reason was the spot was not clean. There were cigarette buds around the site and in the grill. The grill also had a cigarette pack in it. There was an ashtray full of buds. One thing that would have been hard to change was the last person clearly urinated around the site because that's what it smelled like. There was also a poopy sheet of toilet paper hanging on a bush. Luckily I was alerted by another camper of an upcoming storm and how to be prepared and I was able to catch an earlier ferry. The camp staff did come around later to let us know the camp ground would be closing the next day.

Rita T

Loop:B

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Reviewed 17 days ago

We had a great time until we had to evacuate due to a tropical storm.

jeffrey M

Loop:C

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Reviewed 18 days ago

Always fun

REBECCA w

Loop:B

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Reviewed 19 days ago

Excellent Camp host wa great Grounds were lovely and great We had to leave a day early though because of the storm and being evacuated

Availability

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Reserve

Popularity: Very quiet

Season dates

Peak season

Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Reservable online

Peak season

Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027

Reservable online

Off Peak season

Jan 1, 2028 – May 14, 2028

Reservable online

Peak season

May 15, 2028 – Sep 15, 2028

Reservable online

Off Peak season

Sep 16, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028

Reservable online

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