Best Cabin Camping near Gloucester, NC
Cape Lookout National Seashore provides rustic cabin accommodations at Great Island and Long Point Cabin Camps, both accessible only by ferry or private boat. These cabins include bunk beds with mattresses, basic kitchen facilities with gas stoves and sinks, private bathrooms, and porches with rocking chairs. There is no electricity in these cabins, though generator huts are available to reduce noise. Each cabin features running water, though many visitors note it has a strong desalinated taste. Bathroom facilities include showers and toilets, providing basic comfort in this remote location. "Cabins are rustic, but fully accommodating with kitchen conveniences. Feels like a world away from populated beaches. We called it the 'down-east hilton' cabin and loved every minute!"
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Cedar Creek Campground & Marina and Goose Creek Campground offer more amenity-rich cabin options with electric hookups, while New Bern KOA Holiday provides furnished cabin rentals with modern conveniences. Most cabins in the region are pet-friendly, though specific policies vary by location. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Great Island cabins operate seasonally and require advance planning due to their remote location. One visitor explained, "We 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."
Most cabin sites require visitors to bring their own drinking water, especially at the more remote locations like Great Island where one camper advised "bottled water is recommended." Guests should pack all necessary food and supplies as there are limited or no stores on some of the barrier islands. Cabins at Cedar Creek and White Oak Shores provide better access to supplies. The Cape Lookout National Seashore cabins require particularly careful planning as one reviewer noted, "The only on-island supplies are ice and gasoline, so you must pack in everything." Basic kitchen supplies are typically provided, but guests should bring their own bedding, towels, and personal items regardless of which cabin location they choose.
