Oregon Inlet Campground

$28.00–$70.00/night

Show on map 252-441-6246 rodney_lapp@nps.gov

12001 NC HWY 12
Nags Head, NC 27959

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.

Sep 16, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027

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.

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.

Contact Info

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

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.

Camp site features

Across 242 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 47 of 242 sites
Water hookups: 47 of 242 sites
Pets allowed: 116 of 242 sites
ADA accessible: 3 of 242 sites
Group sites: 1 of 242 sites
Longest RV: 47 ft
Largest party: 30 people
Power up to 50 amps
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

North (From Richmond, VA) Follow I-95 South to Richmond, VA. Take I-64 East toward Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA. Take I-64 or I-664 to Chesapeake, VA. From I-64, take Exit 291B to Route 168, the Chesapeake Expressway (a toll-road costing $3.00- $6.00 each way). Once in North Carolina, Route 168 turns into US-158 East. Follow US-158 East through Nags Head, NC to the junction of NC-12 South. Continue on NC-12 South, and the campground will be on your left just before you reach Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet. West (From Rocky Mount, NC) Follow US-64 East through Tarboro, Williamston, Plymouth, Columbia, and Manteo, crossing the Alligator River Bridge and the Virginia Dare Bridge. Keep going on US-64 East to Nags Head, NC, going over the Washington Baum Bridge, to the junction of NC-12 South. Turn right onto NC-12 South and you will be at the north entrance. Continue on NC-12 South, and the campground will be on your left just before you reach Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet. South (From Florence, SC) Take I-95 North to Wilson, NC. Take US-264 East through Greenville, NC and Washington, NC. From Washington, NC, take US-17 to Williamston and follow US-64 East to Nags Head, NC and the junction of NC-12 South. Continue on NC-12 South, and the campground will be on your left just before you reach Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

2,605 reviews

5 stars

1,647

4 stars

620

3 stars

209

2 stars

1 stars

Michael B

Loop:C - RV or Tent

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Reviewed 8 days ago

Great campsite with good size spaces for RV or tents.

Vickie H

Loop:B - RV or Tent

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Reviewed 8 days ago

When you camp in November, you run the risk of high winds. And we definitely had high winds. The campsite was tidy and clean and definitely in the wind zone. The bathrooms were clean and the showers being outdoor were quite nice since they had some that were in the lee of the wind. Definitely a campground you’d want to be at if you were a fisherman

Roger H

Loop:B - RV or Tent

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Great campground in a wonderful location. The only shortcoming is the lukewarm showers in a semi-outdoor shower stall. If it's less than 65F outside, forget it. Just a slight tweak to the water temperature would make the showers so much more enjoyable.

Greg G

Loop:A - Tent Only

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Very clean campground, short walk over the dunes to the beach. The winds can really blow steady and the gust can be eventful. Great place to camp and see the outerbanks.

Natalie G

Loop:C - RV or Tent

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Reviewed 9 days ago

We were lucky to secure a spot at this campground when it was as close as we could get to Hatteras Island. It was very convenient to ramp 4 and the marina. The grounds were clean and quiet hours were observed. I wish more NP campgrounds had electric and water hookups.

Charles S

Loop:C - RV or Tent

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Weather was beautiful. Windy and rough ocean but we had a great time.

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