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Ocracoke Campground

National Park Service campground in Cape Hatteras National Seashore, near Ocracoke, North Carolina.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
135overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
48 ftmax RV/trailer length
3named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (5.9 mi)
0.0 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 135 sites it is the #6 largest of 86 North Carolina campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 3 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 46% of North Carolina campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (48 ft).
  • Pets allowed on 131 of 135 sites.
  • Straight-line distance: Virginia Beach ~120 mi, Norfolk ~121 mi, Raleigh ~159 mi.

Site mix

Accessible2

Amenities & rules

The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowedTentsRVs/trailers2 accessible sites

Fee notes from the agency: 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.

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
OI TR Hammock Hills Nature Trail0.2 mi0.6NPS
Vehicle Ferry3.4 mi3.6NPS
Passenger Ferry3.4 mi1.7NPS

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 TouringBoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingPaddlingPicnickingSnorkelingSwimmingSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Cape Point Campground
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
7.8NC—200 — 50 ftyes Reserve0
Frisco Campground
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
19.5NC—124 — 49 ftyes Reserve21 (15.2 mi)
Long Point Cabin Camp
Cape Lookout National Seashore
24.3NC—20 E 35 ftyes Reserve1 (3.9 mi)
The Landing RV Park
Private campground
30.4NC—— — —— ?2 (4.1 mi)
Cedar Creek Campground
Private campground
31.2NC—— — —— ?2 (4.1 mi)
South Core Banks -- Beach camping
Cape Lookout National Seashore
37.2NC—— — —— First-come2 (13.4 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 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. Camp… read the full description on Recreation.gov