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Best Cabin Camping near Beaufort, NC

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Rustic cabin rentals dot the coastline of North Carolina's Beaufort region, providing overnight accommodations with varying levels of amenities. Great Island Cabin Camp at Cape Lookout National Seashore features basic cabins equipped with bathrooms, bunk beds with mattresses, gas stoves, sinks, and porches located directly behind dunes with beach access. A review mentioned the cabins are "clean but very rustic" with "bathroom, bunkbeds (with clean and comfy mattresses), gas stove, sink, plastic table and chairs, and a porch - just straight up fishing cabins, nothing fancy." Long Point Cabin Camp offers similar rustic accommodations with private bathrooms and kitchen facilities, while New Bern KOA Holiday provides more modern cabin options with proximity to historic sites.

Depending on the desired experience, cabin options range from primitive fishing cabins to fully furnished units with modern conveniences. Most rustic cabins at Cape Lookout require ferry or boat access, limiting what supplies visitors can bring but offering exceptional privacy and natural settings. The Long Point cabins include porches with rocking chairs and private bathrooms, though the structures are described as "older" in reviews. Pet policies vary by location, with some properties like Great Island and Long Point Cabin Camps allowing pets while others restrict them. A camper wrote about the cabins at Long Point: "They are rustic, but fully accommodating with kitchen conveniences. Get there by ferry or boat!"

Visitors to off-grid cabin locations should plan to bring all necessary supplies. At Great Island Cabin Camp, tap water is potable but reviewers note it "tastes very desalinated, so bottled water is recommended." Most remote cabins lack electrical service, though some provide gas-powered appliances and lighting. For cabins without power, some visitors bring window air conditioning units to run off generators, which one reviewer "highly recommended" for comfort. KOA cabins near New Bern offer more amenities and are closer to shopping options, while the isolated barrier island cabins require careful planning. The lack of convenience stores on isolated locations means visitors must pack in all food, drinking water, and personal items for their entire stay.

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  • Sarah G.
    Apr. 18, 2018

    Great Island Cabin Camp — Cape Lookout National Seashore

    Dreamy hidden gem!

    What a hidden gem! Cabins are clean but very rustic - bathroom, bunkbeds (with clean and comfy mattresses), gas stove, stink, platic table and chairs, and a porch - just straight up fishing cabins, nothing fancy. But they are situated directly behind the dunes from miles and miles of totally prestine beaches. The only on-island supplies are ice and gasoline, so you must pack in everything. Tap water is potable but tastes very desalinated, so bottled water is recommended. If you crave isolation and wide open spaces - dont miss this gorgeous place! Be sure to bleed your tire PSI all the way down to 18 and drive 10 miles down the dune road to the lighthouse. Totally dreamy and not to be missed!

  • Zach W.
    Apr. 15, 2018

    Long Point Cabin Camp — Cape Lookout National Seashore

    Secluded Beach Camping

    If you are looking for beaches that aren't covered with people, you may have a hard time finding something no matter what state you live in. Luckily, North Carolina has some amazing beaches on the Outer Banks, and Long Point Cabin area should definitely be on your list of spots to check out. Since this area is on a small barrier island, you have to take a ferry to reach the cabins. Because of this you, and the other temporary residents of these cabins, have the island all to yourselves.

    Being located far from any truly habited land comes with some benefits and issues. If you are looking for empty beaches, lots of outdoor activities (fishing, hiking, shelling, kayaking, etc.), and clear skies to view the stars at night, this is the campground for you. The downfall to this seclusion, though, is that you have to bring all of your necessities and recreational gear with you on the ferry. With an off-road vehicle, this will be no big deal. But if you don't have that luxury, you will be carrying your stuff back and forth on the back of a cart driven by one of the NPS staff. You also don't have any access to convenient stores for forgotten stuff or drinkable water. So be prepared before you head out to the island.

    Although the cabins are a bit older, they are still great for your stay here. They all have a porch with rocking chairs to be able to soak up all of the island sun and breeze you can on your trip. They also each have their own private bathrooms and kitchen, so you don't have to worry about sharing with your neighbors.

    I actually decided to set up my tent for the first night since it was so beautiful outside, but that required a lot of clearing an area in the sand for my tent since the send is covered in broken shells. This was a bit of a chore, but was so worth it when I fell asleep under the stars that night. Also be prepared for changing weather. As nice as it was the first day, I had to take down my tent the next day due to the harsh winds and rainstorm. Once that cleared up, though, the weather was back to being as beautiful as before.

    Pros

    • Solitude
    • Great fishing and other outdoor activities
    • Clear night skies for stargazing
    • Private cabins or camping
    • Personal bathrooms + kitchen

    Cons

    • No convenient stores for forgotten items
    • Must bring all drinking water
    • Older cabins
    • Hard to explore without an off-road vehicle
    • Quick-changing weather
  • Julie L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 25, 2021

    New Bern KOA Holiday

    Really nice KOA in a VERY pretty town.

    New Bern is a really wonderful little town on the coast of NC and this KOA is close to all the action. I really enjoyed our stay and the local town. We stayed in a camping cabin that overlooked the little pond area. The bathrooms were nice and clean and cabins were nicely appointed.

  • Charli R.
    Nov. 21, 2021

    Great Island Cabin Camp — Cape Lookout National Seashore

    Worth it!

    Took our ORVs on the ferry to the island and stayed in a cabin. The cabins come in different sizes but none have power. They have huts for generators to sit in to help with the noise. We brought a window a/c unit and it kept the place cool (highly recommend) had water, shower, toilet and gas kitchen. We rode our 4 wheelers down the 30+ mile beach. On one end of the island there's a historic museum like town and light house.

  • M. B.
    Oct. 20, 2021

    New Bern KOA Holiday

    On inlet not ocean

    Not bad this is called a holiday one but I would say this is more like a journey one it doesn't seem very resort-like.

    Bathrooms: 5/5

    Sites: 4/5 upgrades are nice but really expensive for just a concrete pad next to someone else

    Pools: 3/5 they have one but it's pretty meh. Like a 70s motel 8 pool.

    Beach: 2/5 there is an inlet beach and a pier but it's like marshy Mudd not sandy beach

    Waterfrontness: 0/5

    Closeness to other sites: 1/5 you are up each other's buttcracks

    Dog rating: 4/5 plenty of poop bags

    Internet: 2/5 no wifi and no hookups but our AT&T router worked

    Cell service: Google fi and ATnT worked

    Water quality: 1/5 potable but tastes gross

    Extra amenities: they have a shuttle some seasons. It was not here during October so who knows. Bike rentals Kayak rental Laundry Host station

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2019

    New Bern KOA Holiday

    Great Campground Close to Historic New Bern and Tryon Palace

    I think this is only the third time I have stayed at a cabin at a campground, and it was all right but I like tent camping better. Because of the intense heat and health concerns, we chose to stay in a cabin here. I wish I had taken more pictures of the campground, but my buddy(seen in the photos) and I are photographers who look for scenes of beauty. It’s not that the campground was not“pretty,” but when you are this close to New Bern, there are better things to photograph. There’s Tryon Palace, Union Point Park, the historic Confederate cemetery, the fireman’s museum, the Pepsi Cola museum(New Bern is where Pepsi was born), etc. The New Bern KOA is perfect in every way. The sites are large with full hookups, Wi-Fi, cable TV, etc. It has all the amenities of a top notch campground that you would expect from KOA. I have stayed at several KOA campgrounds, and they all seem to have the oversized chess; and I have never seen anyone playing it with seriousness. They have two pools, a pavilion, a bouncer… and I could go on and on. IF you want to spend your time at the campground, there is so much to do that you don’t need to go anywhere else… HOWEVER… Did I mention New Bern and Tryon Palace? You can’t come this close to New Bern and not go to Tryon Palace. The campground is located on the shores of the confluence of the Trent and Neuse Rivers. Since they join here, you seem as if you are closer to the ocean. It looks more like a bay. There is a really nice pier at the campground beach for fishing, and the KOA here has outdoor boat rentals. There is also horseshoes, pedal bike rentals… Did I mention there is also New Bern and Tryon Palace? Seriously, the New Bern KOA is about the best campground at which I have stayed, but my buddy had never been to New Bern. There was more to see. If you go, make sure to make reservations. New Bern is a historic town with lots of vacationers during the summer. Looking for something to eat? My favorite place to eat in New Bern was Captain Ratty’s, which has great clam chowder. However, New Bern has lots of other great places to eat as well. The downtown area is also a great area for shopping. Back to the campground… the first time I stayed at the New Bern KOA was over thirty years ago, but it has grown in size and amenities. Now, it is more like a resort than a simple campground.

  • Suzan W.
    Jun. 30, 2018

    Long Point Cabin Camp — Cape Lookout National Seashore

    Blast on the Beach

    Cabins are rustic, but fully accommodating with kitchen conveniences. Get there by ferry or boat! I sailed over while the group brought their 4 wheel drive vehicle on the ferry. Feels like a world away from populated beaches. Built a fire on the beach at night, sailed and fished the Core Sound by day. We called it the "down-east hilton" cabin and loved every minute!

  • J
    Aug. 20, 2020

    New Bern KOA Holiday

    Beautiful campground

    This was a very nice, well maintained campground. The staff were extremely polite and helpful. We stayed from Aug 11-14, 2020. The pool was nice on a hot humid day. They have gem mining. You buy the bags of dirt in the camp store. The bathhouses are all very new due to a recent hurricane and they were kept clean. The dock/pier was picture perfect as the sunset over the Neuse river. The playground and jump pad looked like they would be a lot of fun but were closed due to Covid 19 restrictions. They had horseshoes and Gaga-ball that were open. They had 2 fenced in dog parks and a dog washing station. We chose this campground for it’s location near historical downtown New Bern and we would definitely recommend it to others. They have RV sites, tent sites and cabins.

  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 5, 2017

    Great Island Cabin Camp — Cape Lookout National Seashore

    Didn't stay at the cabins

    But we did camp along the beach on the island.

    I've stayed here on two separate occasions both with larger groups of people. There's plenty of real estate and no need to worry about being on top of one another. There are limited facilities (a few vault toilets and a covered pavilion). You can seek shelter indoors at the Light Keepers quarters during the high season (regular business hours) if needed. There are several boardwalks that meander around the island and numerous sandy paths connecting the sound side to the ocean side.

    There is a large raccoon population on the island so store your food and water accordingly. We did experience a raccoon running off with a dry bag full go food that wasn't secured to a permanent structure. It can be buggy if there's not much wind, but generally there is a breeze blowing across the island.

    If you don't have your own personal water craft to get to the island, you can take a private ferry to the island. There are several companies that offer reasonably priced tickets to and from the island.

    Again, this isn't a review for the cabins here per se, but relevant in that there is more camping available.

Guide to Beaufort

Cabin camping near Beaufort, North Carolina, offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for families and nature lovers alike.

Explore the Pristine Beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore

  • Experience the rustic charm of the Great Island Cabin Camp, where you can enjoy beach access and the thrill of riding ORVs along the shore.
  • Stay at the Long Point Cabin Camp for a secluded getaway, surrounded by stunning ocean views and abundant wildlife.
  • Discover the beauty of the barrier islands while camping at the Great Island Cabins, where you can fish, hike, and explore the historic village nearby.

Cabin Camping Prices and Amenities

  • Prices for cabin camping can vary, with options like the Great Island Cabin Camp offering rustic cabins without electricity, perfect for those seeking a true escape, while the Long Point Cabin Camp provides cabins with kitchen conveniences.
  • Enjoy the comforts of home at the Moonlight Lake RV Park and Cottages, featuring fully equipped cottages and a range of outdoor activities.
  • The Lakes RV & Cabin Resort offers a peaceful setting with modern amenities, making it an ideal choice for families looking for comfort and convenience.

Activities for the Whole Family

  • At the Cedar Creek Campground & Marina, enjoy fishing, boating, and exploring the nearby marshlands, all while staying in a cozy cabin.
  • The New Bern KOA provides a range of activities, including swimming and organized events, ensuring a fun-filled stay for everyone.
  • Experience the tranquility of nature at the Black Barn Farm, where you can unwind by the fire and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

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