National Park Service · North Carolina
Ocracoke Campground
National Park Service · North Carolina, United States · in Cape Hatteras National Seashore
- Sites
- 140
- Hookups
- 135 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Laundry
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile good · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore
- Nearest town
- OCRACOKE
- Address
- 4352 Irvin Garrish Hwy, OCRACOKE, NC, 27960
- Phone
- 252-928-6671
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Ranger Station, Swimming
140 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 33° | 19° | 57° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 48° | 37° | 16° | 56° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 51° | 41° | 23° | 59° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 55° | 50° | 32° | 61° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 61° | 57° | 48° | 67° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 66° | 64° | 58° | 71° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 70° | 67° | 62° | 73° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 70° | 68° | 61° | 74° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 65° | 57° | 72° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 53° | 41° | 67° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 54° | 46° | 33° | 65° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 47° | 38° | 17° | 58° | 3 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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