Cedar Island Ranch is located near the coast of North Carolina, featuring flat terrain with sandy areas and coastal vegetation. Temperatures range from the 40s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge and the ferry to Ocracoke Island.

If you only camp once in your life, make it Cedar Island Ranch. Here, you can ride a horse along miles of undeveloped beach that hasn’t changed since long before the Spanish explorers set eyes on it. Rent kayaks, paddle boards or canoes, go fishing or have a romantic weekend on the beach. We’re open year-round for your vision of a family vacation paradise or a perfect honeymoon. We offer 60 RV sites, 15 primitive tent sites, 5 of our tent sites are located directly on the beach. In addition to offering newly renovated motel & suites. Guests also enjoy a sand volleyball court, fenced in dog park, private boat launch, bathhouse with hot showers, community gathering space with fire pit.

Cedar Island Ranch

Cedar Island is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Cedar Island is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your North Carolina camping adventure.

Cedar Island

The Best Camping Near Cedar Island, North Carolina

We stayed here six years ago and when I knew we’d be returning to the area, I tried to find it on The Dyrt but it wasn’t there (and I could not remember the name). When we were there in 2018, the campground was in transition and our stay was less than optimal, so I figured maybe it was no longer there. I was surprised when we arrived at the ferry terminal to see it was there, open, and looking quite improved. I stopped in at the office to speak to the owner/manager and she was very surprised to find it was not on the Dyrt’s map so I’m glad that now that I finally had a chance to post my review, it had been added! 

  

There are 60 sites, including walk-in tent sites, back-in W/E, pull-thru W/E, and FHU pull-thru sites. The prices range from $20-$75. You cannot get any closer to the Cedar Island-Ocracoke ferry terminal from this campground. There is also a motel. The bathrooms are much improved since the last time we were there and there are hot water showers. 

  

**Activities/Amenities:** Playground, dog park, horseback riding, SUP rentals, beach volleyball, community fire pit, boat ramp, dump station, post office. 

  

Had we known this campground was still here, we would have stayed!

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