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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Cape Lookout National Seashore

372 Reviews

Cape Lookout National Seashore has several RV campgrounds within reach of the barrier islands. Camp Hatteras RV Resort and Campground provides full hookup RV sites with water, sewer, and electrical connections, while Frisco Woods Campground offers 30-50 amp service with concrete pads. "Sites are well spaced. Hardly any shade so take your own, if you can," noted one visitor about oceanside camping. Hatteras Sands Campground maintains 75 sites including 24 pull-throughs with concrete pads, though some campers mention the access roads are somewhat tight for larger rigs. Cedar Creek Campground & Marina accommodates RVs with 67 sites available from April through November, featuring both 30 and 50-amp electrical service.

Most RV parks in the region require reservations during peak summer months, especially for premium waterfront spots. Dump stations are available at Ocracoke Campground and Frisco Campground for those staying at sites without full hookups. Cell service varies significantly throughout the area - Verizon users report connections ranging from "pretty okay" with 7 mbps download speeds near Ocracoke to spotty coverage in more remote locations. Several campgrounds remain open from early spring through late fall, with Cedar Island Ranch offering 75 sites and Down East RV Resort providing 40 spaces for longer-term visitors. Pets are welcome at most locations, though many campgrounds impose a two-dog limit per site.

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Best RV Sites Near Cape Lookout National Seashore (34)

    1. Camp Hatteras RV Resort and Campground

    12 Reviews
    Rodanthe, NC
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 987-2777

    $40 - $165 / night

    "Clean, lots of amenities and super friendly staff. Great access to the beach and a great camping section across the street on the sound. Definitely recommend!"

    "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."

    2. Ocracoke Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    57 Reviews
    Ocracoke, NC
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 928-6671

    $28 / night

    "Cooking grills at each site, picnic tables at each site, recycling and garbage, outdoor showers with cold water (outdoor exposed like a beach shower and outdoor sheltered private shower with a locking"

    "Really easy access to the beach. Campground was quiet and peaceful. We stayed here during off season in early November so I’d imagine it’s probably a completely different vibe in the summer."

    3. Hatteras Sands Campground

    15 Reviews
    Frisco, NC
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 986-2422

    $79 - $210 / night

    "Concrete pads are great for larger RV's but road is a bit tight.  Most sites have water, sewer, and electric hookups.  No fire rings or open fires. "

    "They had nice sites with 50 amp and 30 amp hook ups and WiFi throughout the camp ground."

    4. Frisco Woods Campground

    7 Reviews
    Frisco, NC
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 995-5208

    $42 - $2025 / night

    "Frisco Woods Campground : Many sites in this campground will be spectacular for those who like Private campgrounds."

    "Store is well stocked. Cabins are just beds and a couple outlets. Picnic table and charcoal grill outside. AC is the big draw since summer can be brutal. Access to the sound side of the island."

    5. Avon by the Sea

    2 Reviews
    Buxton, NC
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 995-3125

    "We were in site 25, which was back against the dune and next to the fence. It was one of the larger back in sites, that was deep and private (fairly narrow though). Overall great location!"

    "Came here to go surf fishing. 2 minute walk to beach, pier, fishing. Stayed in spot 17, electric, water, sewer. Bathrooms and showers very nice- looks new."

    6. Frisco Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    46 Reviews
    Frisco, NC
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 995-5101

    $28 / night

    "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."

    "Apríl 19 to May 3,2021 Camper Van Each one of us is different, but for me after 10 months of camping this was hands down my best experience."

    7. Teeter's Campground

    8 Reviews
    Ocracoke, NC
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 588-2030

    "We picked this campground over the state park because we wanted to be able to walk into town, rent bikes, and generally explore by foot."

    "No frill amenities. Great location close to town. Some site will hold water in lots of rain so be on the lookout. Nice bathhouse and outdoor shower. Great owners, very helpful!"

    8. Down East RV Resort

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    Gloucester, NC
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 732-4863

    9. Cedar Island Ranch

    1 Review
    Cedar Island, NC
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 650-8050

    $22 - $102 / night

    "There are 60 sites, including walk-in tent sites, back-in W/E, pull-thru W/E, and FHU pull-thru sites. The prices range from $20-$75."

    10. Cedar Creek Campground & Marina

    4 Reviews
    Cedar Island, NC
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 646-6084

    $25 - $75 / night

    "Quiet campground, great views of the ocean and Marsh.  Close to the Morris Marina, Davis, and Ocracoke ferry. Easy access to the Outer and Core banks."

    "There aren't a ton of amenities but this would be an awesome spot if you have a boat. There is a marina with gas on site. The ramp is small but there is plenty of trailer parking."

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  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 27, 2021

    Hatteras Sands Campground

    End of the Road Summer Fun

    Open:  April - December

    Sites: 85 with 24 pull thrus

    Nicely laid out sites that are a bit close but still not bad, room for slides.  Some trees or shrubs would be nice.  An amazing olympic size swimming pool.  Love the cabins and bright paint plays into the whole beach theme.  Concrete pads are great for larger RV's but road is a bit tight.  Most sites have water, sewer, and electric hookups.  No fire rings or open fires.  They also have Wifi and cable, and air conditioned bath house. There is a laundry facility and store on site.  The site is just minutes from the beach.  You can fish right on the site in the canal or launch your kayak.  Club house for adults, site is pet friendly.  Relax and enjoy the amazing sunsets, they are awesome.

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  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 27, 2021

    Ocean Waves Campground

    Path to the Ocean

    $67.00 per night full hookups 30-50 amps $50.00 tent 

    Wifi, pool, cable tv, paved roads, concrete pads with single and double width, picnic table, swimming pool, flush toilet, hot shower (3 bath houses), shade and open sites, and even a game room. 

    The treasure is a trail over the dunes to the ocean at the back of the campground. The stay here is like a family reunion, cozy and fun. 

    No wood campfires, pets leashed and cleaned up after, speed limit of 5 MPH, no firearms or fireworks. 

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  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • Samuel F.
    May. 27, 2019

    Hatteras Sands Campground

    Hatteras Sands is amazing!!!

    We stayed at Hatteras Sands Campground for Memorial Day weekend and had an amazing time. They had nice sites with 50 amp and 30 amp hook ups and WiFi throughout the camp ground. Each site also has free cable with a long list of channels and they are actually good channels so don’t forget to bring the coax cable. The WiFi wasn’t blazing fast but it’s free WiFi. Each site has a concrete pad for the trailer. They are pet friendly. There bath house is clean and well kept. They have a pool and games in the office for everyone as well as a laundry center. And all of the staff in the office was amazing and so friendly. Definitely a little more of a drive to get to than other sites but it’s definitely worth it. It’s about an hour and a half from the heart of nags head and kitty hawk. Amazing campground and can’t wait to go back and will drive the extra hour for anytime!

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 27, 2021

    Lazy Days

    Bare Bones

    252-207-2060

    Situated behind metal storage buildings. Full hook ups for 16 sites with 30-50 amps. There is a bath house. They do have nightly, weekly, monthly rates but when we checked it was full.  Access to the beach. LNT 

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  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    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)

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 21, 2021

    Sands of Time Campground

    Great Stay

    30- 50 amp, free cable, laundry Concrete pads, level area, picnic table, full hookups, nice spacing between sites with some grass over the sand. There are some nice wooded sites under the squatty trees, great shade.

    They also have a 2 bedroom cottage to rent. Campers and RV's are welcome. Site is well maintained and staff is great. There are 57 sites with full hookups and they have tent sites that have water, electric along with shade. No more than 2 dogs per site.  $54.00 full hookups per night $37.00 tent sites with water and electric $35.00 tent dry site LNT 

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Guide to Cape Lookout National Seashore

RV camping near Cape Lookout National Seashore in North Carolina offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, making it a perfect getaway for camping enthusiasts.

Some prices for RV Parks range from $28 to $67

RVers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy fishing and boating at Cedar Creek Campground & Marina, which is conveniently located near a marina and offers easy access to the Outer Banks.
  • Explore the charming town of Ocracoke with a stay at Teeter's Campground, where you can rent bikes and enjoy local dining options.
  • Experience the serene environment of Rose Bay Preserve, perfect for kayaking and enjoying the natural beauty of the area.

Great amenities for RV camping

  • Jerniman's Campground features clean bathhouses and a friendly atmosphere, making it a well-reviewed spot for RV travelers.
  • At Sands of Time Campground, you’ll find spacious sites with full hookups and a lovely picnic area, ideal for family gatherings.
  • Island Hide-A-Way Campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, with amenities like electric hookups and showers, catering to various camping needs.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Cape Lookout National Seashore is Camp Hatteras RV Resort and Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 12 reviews.

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