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Great Island Cabin Camp

National Park Service campground in Cape Lookout National Seashore, near Harkers Island, North Carolina.

$10nightly fee
23overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Year-roundseason (agency text)
35 ftmax RV/trailer length
2named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (13.4 mi)
0.0 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 23 sites it is the #37 largest of 86 North Carolina campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • Its lowest fee ($10) is equal to the North Carolina median of $10/night.
  • There are 6 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 1 of them list a lower starting fee.
  • 77% of North Carolina campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (35 ft).
  • Pets allowed on 23 of 23 sites.
  • Straight-line distance: Raleigh ~144 mi, Norfolk ~145 mi, Virginia Beach ~147 mi.

Site mix

Cabin/shelter23
Accessible1

Amenities & rules

GrillsQuiet areaShowersPets allowed1 accessible site

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
South Core Back Road0.1 mi9.9NPS
Vehicle Ferry0.1 mi3.5NPS

Mountain biking nearby

No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBeach CampingBeachcombingBoatingCampingClam DiggingCrabbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHuntingKayakingPaddlingSea KayakingStar GazingSurfingSwimmingWater SportsWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
South Core Banks -- Beach camping
Cape Lookout National Seashore
0.0NC—— — —— First-come2 (13.4 mi)
Cedar Creek Campground
Private campground
7.7NC—— — —— ?2 (4.1 mi)
The Landing RV Park
Private campground
8.3NC—— — —— ?2 (4.1 mi)
Harkers Island RV Resort & Campground
Private campground
9.3NC—— — yes— ?6 (11.5 mi)
Long Point Cabin Camp
Cape Lookout National Seashore
13.0NC—20 E 35 ftyes Reserve1 (3.9 mi)
Oyster Point Campground
National Forests in North Carolina
19.8NC$1–$2015 — yesyes Reserve2 (29.7 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview Great Island Cabin Camp sits on South Core Banks within Cape Lookout National Seashore, just off the North Carolina coast. This historic, remote camp has long been a favorite destination for fishermen and beachgoers. Because it is only accessible by water, visitors arrive either by personal boat or by reserving space on one of the vehicle ferries that cross scenic Core Sound to South Core Banks. 4WD, high-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended due to deep sand on the Back Road and along the oceanside beaches. There are no paved roads on South Core Banks. An Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Driving Permit is required and must be purchased on Recreation.gov before your trip. Upon arrival… read the full description on Recreation.gov