Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NC (22)

    Camper-submitted photo from Oregon Inlet Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    Camper-submitted photo from Oregon Inlet Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore
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    1. Oregon Inlet Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    77 Reviews
    209 Photos
    594 Saves
    Nags Head, North Carolina

    Overview

    Oregon Inlet Campground is the northernmost campground on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. When camping here, you are within a short distance of the full service town of Nags Head to the north, and the world class fishing at Oregon Inlet to the south.

    Recreation

    The beach adjacent to the campground can be reached by foot from your campsite as well as by vehicle with a Cape Hatteras Off-Road Vehicle Permit. Popular activities include fishing, swimming, surfing, birding, and shell hunting. The calmer waters of the sound to the west of the campground can be accessed at the public boat launch at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. Popular sound side opportunities include crabbing, clamming, paddle-boarding, boating, and fishing.

    Natural Features

    The campground is located on the east side of the barrier island, just a short walk through the dunes to the expansive waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Sea Oats and other native flowering plants blanket the dunes providing a picturesque backdrop for your camping experience.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (252) 475-9054.

    Nearby Attractions

    The historic Bodie Island Lighthouse is approximately four miles north of Oregon Inlet Campground on NC Highway 12. The Bodie Island Lighthouse is open seasonally for self-guided climbs. Climb tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and can only be purchased from www.recreation.gov. Tickets go on sale at 7am for that day's climbs only. Tickets may only be purchased on the same day of your intended climb. Coquina Beach Day Use Area is located directly across HWY 12 from the Bodie Island Lighthouse access road. The day use area provides a vehicle free beach perfect for families. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Coquina Beach is staffed with lifeguards to ensure the safety of visitors. Other amenities at Coquina Beach include a bathhouse with outdoor cold showers, flush toilet restrooms, water fountains, and a boardwalk to the beach.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes. Cancellation Fee: A service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $35 / night

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    2. Camp Hatteras

    30 Reviews
    94 Photos
    332 Saves
    Rodanthe, North Carolina

    Cape Hatteras KOA Resort is the ultimate oceanfront campground destination in NC. The Atlantic Ocean on one side and Pamlico sound on the other provide you with gorgeous water views, endless water activities and a vacation like no other. If you love being outdoors, then you will love OBX beach camping on Hatteras Island, NC. Our island retreat offers a much different vibe from the northern Outer Banks, as Rodanthe and the other island villages have a more laid-back feel, perfect for getting away from it all. This area still has all the same OBX offerings, though, from water sports to nature-inspired recreation. If you are ready to relax, unwind and slow down with some oceanfront camping in North Carolina, plan your beach vacation to Cape Hatteras KOA Resort.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $32 - $130 / night

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    3. Cape Hatteras/Outer Banks KOA Resort

    27 Reviews
    102 Photos
    217 Saves
    Rodanthe, North Carolina

    If you're looking for the best campground in the OBX, we've got you covered! Our charming campground is located right off the beach in the lovely village of Rodanthe, NC. This locale is a delightful blend of cedar-clad vacation rentals and wide-open beaches, making it the perfect backdrop for your getaway. Our variety of accommodations will fit every lifestyle and budget, and we offer direct Hatteras beach access with just a short jaunt to the Atlantic shoreline.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Frisco Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    Camper-submitted photo from Frisco Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore
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    4. Frisco Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    46 Reviews
    136 Photos
    429 Saves
    Frisco, North Carolina

    Overview

    Frisco Campground is part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Camping here will put you in a prime location to experience the history, culture, and breathtaking beauty of North Carolina's barrier islands.

    Recreation

    On a walk around the Frisco Campground visitors can enjoy the rolling topography, views of the Atlantic Ocean, and at night, the sweeping beacon of the nearby Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Boardwalks from the campground to the beach give pedestrians easy access to enjoy activities such as surfing, swimming, and fishing. There is also an off-road vehicle (ORV) ramp at the entrance of the campground for beach driving with a Cape Hatteras ORV permit.

    Natural Features

    The elevated dunes in Frisco Campground afford campers the opportunity to have an ocean view from some of the campsites. Dense vegetation creates a sense of privacy not present in the other campgrounds on Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

    Nearby Attractions

    Frisco campground is within a short drive of the historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The beacon gained fame in 1999 when it was picked up and moved 2900 ft. to its current location. It is also the tallest brick lighthouse in the country.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (252) 475-9054.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Changes and cancellations to reservations follow Recreation.gov polices.

    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $28 / night

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    5. Camp Hatteras RV Resort and Campground

    11 Reviews
    37 Photos
    57 Saves
    Rodanthe, North Carolina

    Camp Hatteras Resort has been a family owned campground since 1991! ​ The resort features over 400 sites with concrete pads, which include all the conveniences you need in a full hook-up site while enjoying your vacation at the beach!

    Camp Hatteras is your home away from home!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $40 - $165 / night

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    7. St Clair Landing Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    33 Photos
    99 Saves
    Rodanthe, North Carolina

    Full hook-ups, water, electric and tents. WiFi, hot/cold water, sewer hook-ups, electrical hook-ups, guest laundry, dump station. We are open for overnight camping from April 1- November 30 seasonal site-holders, we are open from March 1- November 30. Phone:(252) 987-2850 email stclaircampground@gmail.com

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $40 - $60 / night

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    8. Ocean Waves Campground

    9 Reviews
    45 Photos
    138 Saves
    Rodanthe, North Carolina
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $55 - $67 / night

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    9. The Refuge on Roanoke Island

    7 Reviews
    1 Photo
    46 Saves
    Manteo, North Carolina

    The Refuge on Roanoke Island is a camping community located in the fishing Village of Wanchese, North Carolina. We welcome you to stay for the night, a week, or pick your favorite spot to reserve all year long. We have 59 sites with full hookups, 44 are year long leases, and the rest are waterfront and available for daily campers. We are getting ready for the season here on the beautiful Outer Banks and couldn't be more excited to see what next year has to offer. The plants, bushes and trees are starting to fill out and the flowers will be blooming again before you know it. Check out our "Features" page to find out all of the great amenities you will find here at The Refuge. Hope to see you soon!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    10. OBX Campground

    10 Reviews
    37 Photos
    81 Saves
    Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

    Located on Colington Island in Kill Devil Hills, down the road from the Wright Brothers Memorial. We are just a few minutes away from the beach & conveniently located near many attractions. We offer nightly and weekly rates for 56 RV sites but do not have any tent sites available.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Market

    $50 - $90 / night

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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Cape Hatteras National Seashore

284 Reviews of 22 Cape Hatteras National Seashore Campgrounds


  • SJ W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oregon Inlet Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    Nov. 30, 2024

    Oregon Inlet Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    Love this campground in spring and fall.

    Nice quiet campground away from civilization but within a short 5min (not even) walk to the beach. Mostly a fishing spot (need a permit for that) and you can book this one online before visiting. Reasonable but there are some less expensive sites down the coast a bit I haven’t tried them though.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Oregon Inlet Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    Jul. 30, 2024

    Oregon Inlet Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    **Terrible Experience with Rude and Unhelpful Hosts

    We stayed here for four days, and while the location is decent, the sites are terrible—no shade at all. The only good part about this place is the clean bathrooms and hot showers. The campground hosts are a nightmare. They've invented their own rules outside the official ones, and while some people get away with breaking rules, we were singled out. They became angry, rude, and defensive when we questioned them, even threatening to call the police on us because our son was flying a kite! As we waited for the police, we reread the rules for the fourth time and found no issue. The police never showed up, and now the campground host refuses to assist us or provide any information, ice, or anything else we need. They even spoke directly to our child instead of us, being incredibly rude to him. These hosts should be removed immediately—they've made our stay absolutely miserable. We will never return. This campground is not child-friendly, and the hosts clearly do not like children. Ocracoke Campground is way better—the hosts there are nice, informative, and genuinely helpful.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cape Hatteras/Outer Banks KOA Resort
    Apr. 12, 2024

    Cape Hatteras/Outer Banks KOA Resort

    Great Ocean Beach Destination

    Great KOA park with one row of dunes to cross to the ocean beach that depending on your site is only about 5 min walk. The park is well kept with clean bathrooms and showers. The have laundry and a very nice camp store with groceries, camping essentials and gifts. Sites are level with full hookups including cable that worked well. Wifi is marginal but they reported they have equipment on order to improve. We had spot along the dunes with covered patio with picnic table and a fire ring (no barbeques). The beach is wonderful. Great restful destination. We will definitely return.

  • Aurora W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Frisco Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    Feb. 15, 2024

    Frisco Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    Frisco made me fall in love with camping

    My first camping experience and it was absolutely amazing! the beach was super close, extremely secluded- it genuinely felt like we were the only people there. Not to long of a drive to get to more “developed” parts of OBX AND the bathrooms were clean. The only down side that trip was the TERRIBLE wind on night one but aye that’s camping for you. 10/10 will go back again and can’t WAIT to do so.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oregon Inlet Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    Jan. 5, 2024

    Oregon Inlet Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    Cool Beachy Vibe

     Cool campground within the Cape Hatteras Nat’l Seashore, beachy vibe, sites are open and no privacy whatsoever, and you’re pretty close to your neighbor, but it is what we expect from most beach campgrounds. 

    Watch out for spiny sand spurs(?) that stick in your dog’s paws and your socks- very painful and they’re all over the grassy areas. 

    Bathrooms are nice, flush toilets. Showers are available for free, but they are a bit exposed, like an outhouse type set up and the doors are short. We didn’t take showers here but another camper told us the water is warm. 

    Beach is right behind the campground, easy access with several trails leading right from the campsites. Wifi is available per sign on office door, but you probably need to be at the office to use it, as we didn’t see it pop us as an available wifi source. Good cell reception for Verizon and ATT. 

    All reservations must be made via recreation.gov. We came in without reservations, drove through the loops, picked an open site, and made our reservation. Recreation.gov is nice in that there are no processing fees. 

    Campground was about 1/2 full on a Sunday in early November. We paid $28 for a no-hookup site, water/power sites are available for a bit more. There’s a dump station available across the street but we didn’t use it since we were just heading south to the next campground with a dump and fill station there as well.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cape Point — Cape Lookout National Seashore
    Jan. 5, 2024

    Cape Point — Cape Lookout National Seashore

    OK, not great

    Campground is 1 of the 4 within the Cape Hatteras Nat’l Seashore. Cost here is only $20/night (the others are $28). No hookups available, but there is a dump station and potable water fill on your way out. Cell service is good. The walk to the beach is a bit long, maybe about 1/2 mile or so. 

    We stayed here for a night in early November and the place was nearly empty. There were one or two campers per loop, so the campground was nice and open and quiet. I think that during the busy season it would be an unpleasant stay, as the sites are all right next to each other, side by side, just big grassy area. Sites are large though, which was nice. 

    We didn’t use the showers but I believe they are cold showers. The set up is almost like an outdoor shower, with a short door and a pull rope for the water. Watch out for spiny sand spurs (?) that stick in your dog’s paws and your socks- very painful and they’re all over the grassy areas. 

    Sites must be reserved through recreation.gov. It was easy to pull up with no reservation, pick a site, then reserve and pay online. No service fee through this site. 

    No wood fires allowed here. Each site has a picnic table and grill, nothing else.

    Dumpsters available, but no recycling bins. Not sure if North Carolina segregates recycling after pickup.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cape Hatteras/Outer Banks KOA Resort
    Nov. 19, 2023

    Cape Hatteras/Outer Banks KOA Resort

    Sites Along The Dunes - Splendid

    KOA Cape Hatteras Outer Banks Campground (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (70 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.)

    Weather: 60s Bugs: Gone for the winter Solar: Plenty Rig size: Big rig friendly Road Noise: For sites near the highway 12 Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: Some full hookups Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Yes Bathroom: Yes Showers: Yes Cell Service (AT&T): 3 - 4 bars Setting: Open park area between highway and the dunes Weather: 60s during our visit Bugs: Gone for the winter Host: Yes Rig size: Big rigs Sites: Those in the back along the dunes would be nice to have. See pics.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Hatteras
    Nov. 19, 2023

    Camp Hatteras

    On The Water

    Camp Hatteras Campground : Clean and on the water . This campgrounds on both sides of the highway. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (70 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.)

    Overall Rating: 3.5 Usage during visit: Almost empty Site Privacy: None Site Spacing: Close, see pics Site surface: Concrete Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Quiet Road Noise: Campground is a bit off Hwy 12, so there is road noise Through Traffic in campground: None Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: Yes Dump Station: Potable Water Available: At site Bathroom: Yes Showers: Yes Pull Throughs: Most or all are back in Cell Service (AT&T): 4 bars Setting: Sound side Weather: 60s Bugs: Gone for the winter Solar: Plenty Rig size: Big rig friendly Sites: Water side sites are super. See pics and ocean side.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Frisco Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    Nov. 18, 2023

    Frisco Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    Best in Hatteras NSS

    Frisco: The best camp sites in all of Hatteras NSS are in this campground. It is just north of Ocracoke- Hatteras Ferry. There are some sites with views and some sites with privacy - Every site here is better than the open park like setting at the other Hatteras NSS campgrounds. . Dense oak and juniper shrubs break up the campground and give a degree of separation to sites….. Frisco closes for the season on Nov 27. Sad. Oregon Inlet and Ocracoke remain open. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). Desire for at least moderately secluded campsites to be offered is important to me. Overall Rating: 4.5. More privacy offered here than Oregon Inlet where we also stayed. Least of campsites are better, in my opinion, than Oregon Inlet. No electricity here, though!
    Beach Access: boardwalk P1 and P 29: Price 2023: $14 w interagency pass Usage during visit: Light Site Privacy: Some great sites Site Spacing: Good Site surface: Blacktop. Our site was pretty level. Reservations: Required. Campground Noise: Quiet as can be.
    Road Noise: Far from a road Through Traffic in campground: No reason. The perimeter road on the right side is going to see more traffic. That’s because campers will be driving to their sites on the one way interior roads - when it’s busy. However, there are great sites on the perimeter . Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: Yes Dump Station: No. We will use the dump station at Oregon Inlet when we drive out of the Outer Banks. Potable Water Available: Yes. At restrooms. Generators: Allowed.
    Bathroom: Clean. Flush Toilets. Showers: Cold water and breezy. Pull Throughs: A couple. Cell Service (AT&T): 1 to 2 bars. Setting: Dense low shrubs between sites. Weather: Sunny and cloudy days. Highs are low to upper 60s. Always some wind. Lows are in the 50s Bugs: Not this time of year Solar: Great when sunny. Host: I don’t believe there was one furing our stay - late in the season. Rig size: Large rigs okay in selected sites. Sites: P6 is cozy little sight, no view, but the picnic table is in a cozy little very shaded area. Ideal for warmer weather - tables in SHADED/PRIVATE picnic area: P8, P10, P40, to a lesser degree-D4, D5 , F1 PRIVACY: A2, A3,A4(picnic table and grill down a short hill from site.) A6 D2, P46, P48,P49,P50, P55,P56 through P62 even, P9(picnic table, a few yards from trailer site.) P17, P65, P67, P69, P71, P22, P24, B1, B5, B7, B4, B6, P26, P28, P26, P30, VIEW of distant ocean: P66, P57, P51( our delightful sight - splendid view), P61(a peak of a view- less privacy), P73(pull over site, no privacy- great view of ocean.), P67(very splendid view of dunes, not ocean)

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cape Point — Cape Lookout National Seashore
    Nov. 16, 2023

    Cape Point — Cape Lookout National Seashore

    Open Park Like

    Cape Point. - Hatteras NP: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer with a desire for at least moderately secluded campsites and a picnic area that is a bit tucked away. ) Overall Rating: 2.5. Too open for me. Less character than Oregon Inlet as far as I am concerned. Price 2023: $ $10 w interagency pass Usage during visit: Almost empty. Closes soon. Site Privacy: Not very good . Luke’s eight through CO2 open, not broken up. Site Spacing: Decent Site surface: Blacktop Reservations: Required Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: Outside loop as approach entry will have most campground traffic Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes. You will see it just before you enter cg. Potable Water Available: Yes. Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Yes Showers: Cold and open to wind. Pull Throughs: Some Cell Service (AT&T): 2 bars Setting: Open parklike. As you approach the last loop the loops are more broken up by shrubbery. Sites still are open. Weather: eyes in the 60s and lows in the 50s. Windy Bugs: none Solar: good. Rig size: can accommodate larger rigs. Sites: K26, K21 - about the best it gets here.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hatteras Sands Campground
    Nov. 16, 2023

    Hatteras Sands Campground

    Well Kept, Tight Spots, Water Views

    Hatteras Sands in Frisco, NC: The sites along the waterway would be nicest. They are very cute cabins and some with water view. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). Desire for at least moderately secluded campsites to be offered is important to me. Overall Rating: Water sites are nice . Very close sites, Clean grounds , No privacy - 3 Usage during visit: Empty Site Privacy: None Site Spacing: Very, very close.
    Site surface: Concrete Reservations: Yes Campground Noise. I can say that the area seems quiet. Road Noise: No Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: Full hock ups Potable Water Available: At site.
    Bathroom: Yes Showers: Yes Pull Throughs: Yes Cell Service (AT&T): Two bars. Setting: Open with little shrubbery Weather: Highs in 60s. Lows in 50s Bugs: None Solar: Plenty Rig size: Large rig sites Sites: Get a site one along the water.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Frisco Woods Campground
    Nov. 16, 2023

    Frisco Woods Campground

    Some water Sites Look Inviting

    Frisco Woods Campground : Many sites in this campground will be spectacular for those who like Private campgrounds. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer w a desire for at least moderately secluded campsites and at least a picnic area that is a bit tucked away. ) Overall Rating: 4 for a private open campground. This one has some beautiful water view sites - along the Hatteras Bight, along an inlet and a pond Usage during visit: Light this time of year. Some great sites are available right now. Site Privacy: Very open. Site Spacing: Pretty good, not packed. See pics. Site surface: Grass Campground Noise: Quiet this time of year. Road Noise: There definitely could be in the sites near highway. Most sites are away from highway. Choose carefully. Through Traffic in campground: No reason for any. Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: Maybe some sites. Potable Water Available: At sites.
    Bathroom: Yes Showers: Yes Pull Throughs: Most or all are back ins. Cell Service (AT&T): 3 bars Setting: Open park like along the blight with a pond and a waterway of sorts which divides the campground. Weather: Very nice upon visit. I’d expect windy nights here Bugs: None now. Solar: Fantastic Rig size: Large rig friendly Sites: There are great sites along water way, ponds, and the blight . Get one of those.
    Swimming Pool and deck.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Island Hide-A-Way Campground
    Nov. 15, 2023

    Island Hide-A-Way Campground

    Most Are Permanently Occupied

    Island Hide a way : I suppose this would be a spot if you’re coming down to fish, etc. However, this is not look to be a picturesque place to camp. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). Desire for at least moderately secluded campsites to be offered is important to me. Overall Rating: 2 Usage during visit: Full w what looks like permanent trailers Site Privacy: None Site Spacing: Super close Site surface: Gras Road Noise: Not really Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: Yes Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes Bathroom: Yes Showers: Yes Pull Throughs: No Cell Service (AT&T): 4 bars Setting: Open . Not a pretty setting. Weather: high 60s and low 50s. Bugs: not this time of year. Solar: great. Rig size: large fifth wheels are here.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from OBX Campground
    Nov. 13, 2023

    OBX Campground

    The Water sites - WOW those are a 5

    OBX: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). Overall Rating: The water view sites are especially nice. 5 Usage during visit: 1/2 full Site Privacy: Open grass park well kept Site Spacing: Not packed in. Decent for private cg Site surface: Gravel Campground Noise: Pretty quiet when I drive through Road Noise: At a dead end road. Through Traffic in campground: No reason for any Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: Yes Potable Water Available: At site Bathroom: Yes Showers: Yrs Pull Throughs: No Cell Service (AT&T): 2 bars. Setting: Along coastal waterway. Weather: 50s Bugs: None this time of year Solar: Plenty when sunny Host: Yes Rig size: Large rigs in abundance Sites: There are two areas. The area near the water is a good location. Water sites, 10 - 14, look splendid. Makes up for lack of privacy

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oregon Inlet Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    Nov. 9, 2023

    Oregon Inlet Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    Location Is A Five

    Oregon Inlet in Hatteras NSS, NC.: Great beach and Kitty Hawk nearby. We like this campground even though sites are pretty tight. We have been here later in November in the past. The weather was much cooler, but this campground is pretty empty then.
    (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). I rate based on desire for at least a moderate wilderness type experience w at least some camp site privacy. Overall Rating: 3.5 Price 2023: $ 14 w interagency pass for non electric sites Usage during visit: 95% full. Site Privacy: Not good Site Spacing: Sites along the dunes are pretty close. Site surface: Blacktop Reservations: Required Campground Noise: Quiet Road Noise: Noticeable throughout B and C loops. I’ll leave Loop A to be evaluated by tent campers. Homey, I will say to choose a site away from Hwy 12.
    Through Traffic in campground: None Electric Hookup: Some sites. See my map in pictures Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes. It is across the highway to the south of the campground. Potable Water Available: At the dump station and near the restrooms. Generators: Allowed.
    Bathroom: Clean flush toilets. Showers: Yes, but a gap between the roof and walls makes for a cold experience this time of year with the wind. Pull Throughs: No Cell Service (AT&T): 2 to 3 bars. Setting: A pretty area between Highway 12 and the dunes. Weather: Highs in upper 60s. Lows are in mid 50s Bugs: A couple mosquitoes. Wind has probably kept them at bay. Solar: Great when not too cloudy.
    Host: They are super.
    Rig size: Large rigs can fit in many spots. Sites: See my map in my attached pictures: Circled sites B2 - 20 back right up to the dunes. C1 -21 have a broader view of the beautiful dunes with 5 - 21 in this group a bit larger sites. B 22 and24 are getting closer to the dunes. I like all these sites in comparison to the others. However, I appreciate being backed right up to the dunes. Site B4 is the best site, in my opinion. Rig size is limited for this site. It’s not deep, Punic table is near campground road, but isolated from B2 on the picnic side by a dune . B2 is a good site. Picnic area is private from adjacent site, but not from vehicles driving by.

  • Jamie H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hatteras Sands Campground
    Sep. 26, 2023

    Hatteras Sands Campground

    Poor Management- aggressive and rude staff!

    This is an extremely long review but please read and beware before staying at Hatteras Sands! My family and I are frequent campers at HS; we usually come down twice a year for the past several years. Until now all of our experiences have been stellar and even though Hatteras Sands is a little run down in some areas we liked staying because the staff was friendly and accommodating. I do not know what has happened(perhaps new management or ownership) but things are severely lacking in the customer service department. Let me preface by saying I witnessed the below events and was completely shocked by the behavior and level of unprofessionalism in which things were handled. My cousin rented a double lot and was told even though she paid for the double lot that since she had two cars she would need to pay an extra$100 for the second vehicle to park. She paid this$100 as well as an additional$75 for her mother to be able to come and use the overflow parking which is nothing more than a grassy lot next to a bunch of junk. She proceeded to park her additional vehicle in the space next to her camper as instructed. While cooking dinner we were being watched by a male outside the office and as we sat down to dinner the female“manager” and male rode over on their golf cart to inform us that our fire needed a cover over it if we were not cooking; no problem, this was an oversight on our part. Then miss manager advised that we needed to move said vehicle to the overflow parking even though my cousin had a double lot and paid$100 extra for parking. I proceeded to get into a heated argument with the woman, she refused to listen and was extremely rude. She made sure to say“I’m the manager who runs things here”…Was I in the wrong for yelling? Perhaps I was but she informed us that the owner of the campground would be calling; great! They never called… The next day my aunt and cousin went to the office to discuss the matter calmly to which the manager was very condescending, rude and unwilling to have any kind of dialogue. She instructed them to leave the office immediately; which they did without further conversation or argument. The same male from the previous night proceeded to follow them on his golf cart and confront my aunt screaming at her and telling her to“go smoke some more meth”. We assume because we are residents of West Va. He said this in front of my 9 year old son and two other small children. This was highly unprofessional and utterly uncalled for. At this point she is in fear that this man is going to potentially harm her or her children. She proceeded to pack up her entire site and the children while this same male sat at an empty cabin nearby and watched her the entire time. Creepy! Finally…the owner did call; she was very nice and did her best to rectify the situation. But the damage had already been done the result being a partial refund for the remainder of the days left on their reservation and my cousin moving to a campground down the road. To me this is not acceptable; she should have been give a full refund. Later we were shocked to find out the aggressive male is not even an employee of the campground but a subcontractor who performs odd jobs and the boyfriend of the so-called manager. They actually live in an area at the back of the office. They both made everyone feel unsafe and uncomfortable not to mention the derogatory meth comment. A word to the owner- this is not how to do business. You need to check in on your employees from time to time. Allowing such behavior is appalling and they will put you out of business if things continue on this way. I have read other reviews, we are not the only ones to have these issues. My cousin, my husband and myself as well as my mother in law; we all paid and we all saw and heard what happened first hand. We know many who frequent this establishment and we will be telling them all about this experience. More than anger I feel disappointment at the entire situation. This was a wonderful place where many memories were made and now ruined by a poor management team.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oregon Inlet Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    Sep. 15, 2023

    Oregon Inlet Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    Great location with basic amenities

    Camped at Oregon Inlet for its location near Alligator River NWR, and Bodies Lighthouse.

    The PROS:

    • Great location - plenty of beach access
    • Warm water in the showers. However, I did wish they had an attached dressing area that was dry. 
    • Quiet and respectful 'neighbors'

    The CONS:

    • Mid-September was hot, muggy and buggy. Also afternoon heavy rain showers.
    • Hard to enjoy the campground during the day due to the heat, and at night due to the bugs. I took a Tent with bug screens that covered the picnic table, so that helped but bugs still got in. Used Thermocells to help create a bug free zone relatively. Next time I will waterproof the tent cover for rain showers and it dripped a bit.
    • Bathroom doors left wide open and poorly ventilated, so they were hot and buggy, even at night. I discovered air conditioned bathrooms at Bodie's lighthouse and at the visitors center at the beginning of Route 12.
    • Yes, there are sand spurs at the campsites. I wore shoes so didn't have a problem.
    • It is true that you hear road noise through out the night. I found that week nights were notably quieter than weekend nights, including Sunday night.
    • The campsites are small and closely together with no sun protection.
    • Beach access involves walking over two high sand dunes on soft sand. Not terribly difficult, but hard for me with bad knees.
    • No area for washing dishes. I take a portable wash bucket. Took my dishes up and showered and washed them in the shower room.
    • One water spigot near the shower areas. I wasn't sure which was potable. Red and blue water spigots unmarked.
  • Marina R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beechland Campground
    Sep. 12, 2023

    Beechland Campground

    Pristine Campground

    We loved this no-frills campground. Upon arrival, we were greates by the camp host, Glenn who was incredibly helpful throughout our stay. We stayed at Beechland for 6 days and really enjoyed our stay. The hook ups all looked new and this may have been the cleanest camp ground I've ever stayed at. The bathrooms, showers and pool were pristine. We saw a staff member cleaning them every day at 9am. We brought our dogs with us. There was plenty of grass for them, a dog park, and several bag stations. Beechland is conveniently located within walking distance to downtown Manteo and is only a 10- 15 minute drive to Nags Head Beach.

    Beechland doesn't have a laundry room or campstore but there is a grocery store, laundromat and coffee shop just down the road.

  • Sarah A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Hatteras RV Resort and Campground
    Jul. 29, 2023

    Camp Hatteras RV Resort and Campground

    Spot 380 the way to go!

    We got in during a tight time of year in the most sought after spot…and we understand why it is!!! Right on the sand just yards away from the water on the sound side. Sunset in your backyard. Was definitely breezy but perfect to bring the heat down a little. Super chill campground with amenities nearby. The internet is terrible so if you’re working from home, have a hotspot. AT&T does much better in this area. We have Verizon and it was spotty. No streaming capability, but that makes for a tech free in the moment experience! You are right on top of your neighbor, but it still feels private, especially if you get the end unit. However, if you don’t want the entire campground of people near your site at sunset, don’t ask for a sound site on the end :)

  • Raquel R.
    Camper-submitted photo from St Clair Landing Family Campground
    Jul. 28, 2023

    St Clair Landing Family Campground

    Beautiful

    We had an amazing time! The view of the Sound is incredible, particularly during sunset. You can watch kite surfers during the day. They have their own access point for the Sound. They have bathrooms, laundry machines. My site did not have dumping connections but they do have an On-Site dumping station you can use. It was quiet and peaceful. Would definitely stay again.

  • Sarah A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cape Hatteras/Outer Banks KOA Resort
    Jul. 28, 2023

    Cape Hatteras/Outer Banks KOA Resort

    Great lil spot

    Super close to a beautiful beach, there really are no bad spots, but you are very close to your neighbors and no shade. A bit pricey - we chose a pull through w electric and water, but wished we had gone with full hookup. Bathrooms are ok - I did see other people’s hair and could’ve been cleaner. Some of the doors were broken and wouldn’t lock. Great pet area and the staff is super nice.



Guide to Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Discovering pet-friendly camping near Cape Hatteras National Seashore allows you to enjoy the great outdoors with your furry companions. With a variety of campgrounds offering amenities and activities tailored for pets, you can create unforgettable memories together.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Oregon Inlet Campground

  • At Oregon Inlet Campground, pets are welcome, making it a great choice for families traveling with dogs.
  • This campground features easy beach access, so you and your pet can enjoy long walks along the shore.
  • With picnic tables and drinking water available, you can comfortably spend the day outdoors with your pet.

Dog owners appreciate Camp Hatteras

  • Camp Hatteras is known for its spacious sites and pet-friendly policies, allowing dogs to roam freely.
  • The campground offers a market and various amenities, ensuring you have everything you need for a comfortable stay with your pet.
  • Located right by the beach, it provides a perfect setting for your dog to play in the sand and surf.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Cape Hatteras National Seashore

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  • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Cape Hatteras National Seashore?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Cape Hatteras National Seashore is Oregon Inlet Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore with a 4.2-star rating from 77 reviews.

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