Best RV Parks & Resorts near Buxton, NC
Cape Hatteras National Seashore offers several RV campgrounds with varying amenities. Frisco Campground accommodates RVs up to 35 feet with no hookups but provides dump station access nearby at Cape Point Campground. Camp Hatteras RV Resort features full hookup sites on concrete pads with 30/50-amp service on both ocean and sound sides of Highway 12. "Camp Hatteras Campground: Clean and on the water. This campground is on both sides of the highway," noted one visitor. Hatteras Sands Campground in Frisco provides 75 sites including 24 pull-throughs with water, sewer, and electric hookups on concrete pads, though sites are positioned very close together. Ocean Waves Campground offers big-rig friendly sites with full hookups and 50-amp service available from March through November.
Reservations are essential during peak seasons, particularly from April through October when occupancy rates approach 95%. Most campgrounds in the area prohibit wood fires, though propane fire pits are permitted at some locations if elevated off the ground. Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with Verizon generally providing 2-4 bars at most locations. A review mentioned that "the sites are smaller than you might expect" at Ocracoke Campground, which accommodates RVs but offers no hookups. Pet policies are consistent across most parks, allowing leashed pets with proper cleanup. Dump stations are limited in the area—Cape Point and Oregon Inlet campgrounds provide this service, while private campgrounds typically offer full sewer hookups at individual sites. Strong winds are common throughout the Outer Banks, potentially affecting awnings and outdoor equipment.
