Frisco Woods Campground sits along the Pamlico Sound on the southern end of Hatteras Island, where sites front the water's edge and wind is a genuine factor year-round. The campground is privately operated and open from March through December, with a mix of tent sites, RV hookups with 30/50 amp electric, water, and sewer, plus cabin rentals. It's a large property, and the layout spans grassy ground divided by a waterway, with some sites along the sound, others near a pond, and a few closer to the highway where road noise is worth considering when booking.
Water access is the clearest draw here. Sites along the Pamlico Sound give direct frontage for fishing, shallow-water play, and wind sports, and several reviewers specifically sought out those spots. The campground also has a swimming pool, a well-stocked camp store that carries propane, and a laundry room. Cell service runs adequate on Verizon; WiFi is advertised but multiple campers report it unreliable. Fire rings are not permitted, though fires in a brought-in pit are allowed.
A few practical notes for arrival: check-in staff may not be available late in the evening, speed bumps inside the property are difficult to spot after dark, and low-lying sites near the sound can flood during storms. The internal roads are narrow enough that maneuvering a large rig requires care. Frisco Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore is nearby for those weighing public alternatives in the same stretch of the Outer Banks.
"Shallow water for play, fishing, and water sport," notes Janet G. of the sound-side sites, which captures what keeps many campers coming back to this particular location. Those who prioritize waterfront access and full hookups in the Hatteras area will find this campground worth a closer look.
Description
Located on the Pamlico Sound on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Frisco Woods Campground is your waterfront destination. Whether you're looking for a great family getaway or a romantic weekend, we can accommodate all your camping and lodging needs. We offer 30-50 amp service for RV camping, secluded campsites for your tent or pop-up and, for the not so adventurous, we offer camping cabins with electricity and air conditioning.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsFrisco Woods Campground is located in North Carolina near Frisco
Directions
Frisco Woods Campground is on Hatteras Island on highway 12 between Buxton and Hatteras Village. If you come from the south by ferry, take the Cedar Island Ferry to Ocracoke Island and then the Ocracoke to Hatteras Island free ferry. We are about 4 miles north of the Village of Hatteras on highway 12. If you come from the north we are about 5 miles south of Buxton (the home of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse) on highway 12. Frisco Woods Campground 53124 Highway 12 Frisco, NC 27936
Coordinates
35.23978321 N
75.62100097 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/30/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/4/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/30/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/4/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 44 min from Greenville, NC
- 4 hrs 27 min from Goldsboro, NC
- 4 hrs 47 min from Jacksonville, NC


















