Best RV Parks & Resorts near Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Cape Hatteras National Seashore provides multiple full-hookup RV accommodations with oceanfront and soundside options. Camp Hatteras RV Resort offers sites between the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound with electric, water, and sewer connections. Sites are generally level with concrete pads, though many report tight spacing between neighboring RVs. "We stayed here over Christmas so as you would imagine, it was very quiet. It's true oceanfront so you hear the waves from the van," notes one visitor about Camp Hatteras. Oregon Inlet Campground within the National Seashore operates seasonally from March through November with electric and water hookups but no sewer connections at individual sites. The Refuge on Roanoke Island and Kitty Hawk RV Park both accommodate big rigs with 50-amp service.
Most RV parks in the area require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Dump stations are available at Oregon Inlet Campground and several private campgrounds including St. Clair Landing. Cell service varies significantly across the Outer Banks with better coverage reported for AT&T than Verizon in some locations. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "The internet is terrible so if you're working from home, have a hotspot. AT&T does much better in this area." Pet-friendly policies are common throughout the region, though some parks have restrictions. Campgrounds typically charge premium rates for oceanfront or soundside sites, with prices ranging considerably based on season and amenities. Highway 12 provides the main access route to most Outer Banks RV parks, crossing multiple bridges that may have wind restrictions during severe weather.
