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Jerniman's Campground

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Reservations are available at Jerniman's Campground, a drive-in site on the outskirts of Ocracoke, North Carolina, with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer. Sites are gravel-surfaced and spaced closely together, with some adjacent to a gravel parking area that sits between the campground and the highway. No site privacy. AT&T cell service has tested well here, and bathrooms and showers are on-site. Campers visiting outside peak season can expect lighter crowds, making it a functional base for exploring the island town nearby.

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Map & DirectionsJerniman's Campground is located in North Carolina near Ocracoke

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Coordinates

35.107526 N
75.974344 W

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No Coverage
Verizon5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 12 users
Last on 8/28/26
AT&TLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 1 user
Last on 8/28/26

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Verizon5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 12 users
Last on 8/28/26
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Some Coverage
Verified by 1 user
Last on 8/28/26

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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General Info

Reservations

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Drive Time

2 hrs 39 min from Jacksonville, NC
2 hrs 49 min from Greenville, NC
3 hrs 22 min from Goldsboro, NC

Reviews3 Camper Reviews - Jerniman's Campground

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3 Reviews

David V.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 19, 2026

Ocracoke Camping

We continue to book here for the convenience of being near all that the island offers. Full hook up sites are available and being here for more than 3 days is always a great idea. No honey wagon needed.

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Month of VisitAugust

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brian L.

Scout

Reviewed May. 26, 2024

Fantastic campground

This place is great, centrally located, great owners and clean bathhouses.

Month of VisitMay

Roger W.

Legend

Reviewed Nov. 24, 2023

Located Just Outside of Orcacoke

Jernimans- Ocracoke , NC: Looks to be a place for seasonal access to the cute town of Ocracoke.
(Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer with a desire for a campsite that has at least some visual privacy offered - after the trailer is in the spot.)

Usage during visit: Pretty empty this time of year. Site Privacy: None Site Spacing: Close Site surface: Gravel Road Noise: Some sites are adjacent to gravel parking area which separates the campground from the highway. Through Traffic in campground: None Electricity : Yes Potable Water Available: Yes Bathroom: Yes Showers: Yes Cell Service (AT&T): Good Setting: Outskirts of town. Weather: Upper 60s for highs Bugs: None this time of year Solar: Yes Rig size: Looks like a big rig would be fine, but best to double check. I saw an about 30’ rig. Sites: Nothing special about the sites except just on the edge of Ocracoke. Note pictures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Jerniman's Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Jerniman's Campground has water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Jerniman's Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Jerniman's Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Jerniman's Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Jerniman's Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Jerniman's Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and excellent coverage for Verizon.

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