National Park Service · North Carolina
Frisco Campground
National Park Service · North Carolina, United States · in Cape Hatteras National Seashore
- Sites
- 128
- Hookups
- 128 with water, 124 no hookups
- Season
- April 3 to November 29
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore
- Nearest town
- Buxton
- Address
- PO Box 190, Buxton, NC, 27920
- Phone
- 252-995-5101
- Activities
- Beachcombing, Biking, Camping, Crabbing, Fishing, Hiking, Off Road Vehicle Trails, Sea Kayaking, Star Gazing, Surfing, Swimming, Visitor Center
115 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Frisco Campground is part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Camping here will put you in a prime location to experience the history, culture, and breathtaking beauty of North Carolina's barrier islands.
Recreation
On a walk around the Frisco Campground visitors can enjoy the rolling topography, views of the Atlantic Ocean, and at night, the sweeping beacon of the nearby Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Boardwalks from the campground to the beach give pedestrians easy access to enjoy activities such as surfing, swimming, and fishing. There is also an off-road vehicle (ORV) ramp at the entrance of the campground for beach driving with a Cape Hatteras ORV permit.
Facilities
Campers have access to modern restrooms with flushing toilets, potable water, and outdoor unheated showers. Each campsite is equipped with a paved parking pad, picnic table, and a charcoal grill for cooking. There are no RV hook ups in the campground. Dumpsters and a recycling center are located at the entrance of the campground. Wooden boardwalks make it easy for campers to travel to and from the beach.
Natural Features
The elevated dunes in Frisco Campground afford campers the opportunity to have an ocean view from some of the campsites. Dense vegetation creates a sense of privacy not present in the other campgrounds on Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (252) 475-9054.
Nearby Attractions
Frisco campground is within a short drive of the historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The beacon gained fame in 1999 when it was picked up and moved 2900 ft. to its current location. It is also the tallest brick lighthouse in the country.
Charges & Cancellations
Changes and cancellations to reservations follow Recreation.gov polices.
Fees
Payment is only accepted through 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° | 34° | 19° | 56° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 48° | 37° | 17° | 56° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 51° | 41° | 23° | 59° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 55° | 49° | 33° | 61° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 61° | 57° | 48° | 67° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 66° | 63° | 58° | 71° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 70° | 67° | 63° | 73° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 70° | 67° | 62° | 74° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 65° | 56° | 71° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 53° | 41° | 67° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 52° | 46° | 34° | 64° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 47° | 38° | 19° | 59° | 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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