Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Kill Devil Hills, NC

OBX Campground's waterfront area includes pet-friendly sites with spacious grass areas. The campground welcomes dogs in most accommodation types, with full hookup RV sites that provide room for pets to exercise. Camp Hatteras offers pet-friendly tent sites, RV spots, and cabins with picnic tables and fire rings where pets can join family gatherings. Kitty Hawk RV Park provides water and electric sites for pet owners looking to camp near the beach, though their sites are described as relatively close together. Cape Hatteras/Outer Banks KOA Resort features designated pet areas with waste stations throughout the grounds. Most properties require pets to be leashed at all times, with typical leash length restrictions of six feet. Pets should not be left unattended at campsites. Small groups of deer frequent OBX Campground, offering unique wildlife viewing opportunities for campers and their leashed pets.

Public beach access points are located within 2 miles of OBX Campground, allowing easy access for pet owners looking to exercise their dogs according to local beach regulations. The Wright Brothers Memorial sits around the corner from this campground, with paved pathways suitable for walking dogs. Waterfront fishing locations at OBX Campground provide opportunities for pets to accompany their owners during fishing activities. Billy's Seafood market is located near the entrance to OBX Campground, convenient for campers wanting to purchase fresh local seafood while traveling with pets. During summer months, early morning or evening walks are recommended to prevent pet paws from burning on hot pavement or sand. The campground located on Colington Island offers quieter surroundings than beachfront properties, with plenty of grassy areas where pets can stretch their legs without disturbing neighbors.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina (33)

    1. Oregon Inlet Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    82 Reviews
    Nags Head, NC
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 441-6246

    $28 - $70 / night

    "Though we were caught camping in what seemed to be a very dramatic North Carolina storm we made the best of it. Good location all around, close to the ocean and cool towns nearby."

    "The walk through the dunes to the beach is negligible but be careful with kids and pets as it is accessable to vehicles and moderately trafficked."

    2. OBX Campground

    10 Reviews
    Kill Devil Hills, NC
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (252) 564-4741

    $50 - $90 / night

    "Obx Campground is located on Collington Island right behind Kitty Hawk, in the outer banks. It is clean, simple, and convenient to Nags Head, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills."

    "The grounds are flat, many sites are private / back up to preserve type landscape however sites 51-53 are close to a guy across the creek that plays his radio super loud all night and sometimes all day"

    3. Camp Hatteras

    30 Reviews
    Rodanthe, NC
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 987-2307

    $32 - $130 / night

    "The tennis, put put, shuffleboard, dog park, and playground were all fun. The only downside was the equipment for the sports area was not in good condition."

    "They offer themed activities, multiple pools, playground, dog park area, bath houses with laundry, arcade/game room, mini golf, basketball, tennis courts, and amazing sunset views from the sound front"

    4. Kitty Hawk RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Kitty Hawk, NC
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 261-2636

    $55 - $70 / night

    "Good location. RV Park very well maintained and nice folk around."

    "This is a centrally located spot to be able to drive anywhere in a reasonable amount of time."

    5. The Refuge on Roanoke Island

    8 Reviews
    Manteo, NC
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 473-1096

    "Has a nice trail to walk around the pond. Sites are a bit small."

    "Located between Wanchese and Manteo, this little RV park is a quiet getaway. Turning into the property you will find all of the grounds very clean and well maintained."

    6. Outer Banks Beach Life

    2 Reviews
    Duck, NC
    10 miles
    +1 (816) 718-5948

    $49 / night

    "Wonderful quiet neighborhood close to Atlantic Ocean with power, sewer , water and hot outdoor shower."

    "With full-hookups and a convenient location near shops and the beach, its the perfect stay for those who love the beach.  Make sure to leave a review and post some pictures of your stay!"

    7. Beechland Campground

    1 Review
    Manteo, NC
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 260-5800

    $60 - $80 / night

    "We brought our dogs with us. There was plenty of grass for them, a dog park, and several bag stations."

    8. Cape Hatteras/Outer Banks KOA Resort

    29 Reviews
    Rodanthe, NC
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 987-2307

    "Steps from beach. Beautiful pool and huge hit tub. Bar and cafe were closed for season. Great dog park. They were having problems with cable.went in and out."

    "The first thing that captured my heart was the drive in!! It is AMAZING!!"

    9. Outer Banks West - Currituck Sound KOA

    12 Reviews
    Corolla, NC
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (252) 453-2732

    "The view was beautiful and the weather was great at night to just sit outside and enjoy the view. It was a very quiet camp with a great dog park. I look forward to visiting again soon."

    "Dog park, shower house, store, children's play area and they can fill your propane tanks for you. Full hookups with WiFi and cable. Drive through and back in sites with water views all around."

    10. Camp Hatteras RV Resort and Campground

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

    $40 - $165 / night

    "Room behind site in grass for games and tent, two car maximum space between site entrances, ocean within walking distance and stays a constant turnover of 77 degreesF."

    "Easy access to beach, space for kids to play, bath houses and laundry are good (for a beach area) clean, quiet and inexpensive compared to surrounding campgrounds."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Kill Devil Hills, NC

309 Reviews of 33 Kill Devil Hills Campgrounds


  • S
    Oct. 13, 2020

    OBX Campground

    OBX clean, no frills

    Obx Campground is located on Collington Island right behind Kitty Hawk, in the outer banks. It is clean, simple, and convenient to Nags Head, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills. The roadways are gravel and the sites are back in gravel with a picnic table and full hookups. There are 2 ponds and another place with water access on the property. You will need to drive to public access areas to get to the beach on the other side of town. There is a market on the drive to the camp ground that has fresh seafood and fish that is very good! We bought fish to cook while we were there and also more to take home. The sites are large and there is plenty of room for slide outs and the two vehicles you are permitted to have on site. This is a great place for families and not a place you will find a bunch of party animals. We found OBX Campground convenient for visiting the Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills area.

  • Katy S.
    Jul. 6, 2020

    Oregon Inlet Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    Outer Banks camping option

    The campground's location is awesome, it's right in the middle of the Outer Banks, close to Bodie Island Lighthouse,  Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Jockey Ridge State Park, Wright Brothers National Memorial, etc.

    We stayed at the group site, which is basically just a patch of grass with a few picnic tables. We visited on Memorial Day 2018, and the first night was very pleasant, with nice cool breeze from the ocean. The second night though was hot, humid and brought an army of mosquitoes. The campground has no shade, so I wouldn't go there during the summer months. If you do, bring your own shelter or beach umbrella.

    You can walk to the beach through the dunes, it's a very short walk. The bathrooms and showers are clean and nice.

    When we stayed there in 2018, we could hear some noise from the bridge construction nearby. I'm assuming it's done by now, and even back then it wasn't too bad.

  • Amy E.
    Jun. 1, 2021

    OBX Campground

    Great central location!

    This was a very nice campground. Small, privately owned. Very spacious lots, especially considering it’s in OBX. The person we spoke to when reserving was very kind and professional. The grounds are flat, many sites are private / back up to preserve type landscape however sites 51-53 are close to a guy across the creek that plays his radio super loud all night and sometimes all day, and is verbally very loud at times, too. We were in site 52, we would definitely return to this campground but would prefer a different spot next time. 52 & 53 currently have a view of a person’s backyard whose property neighbors the campground edge. They were quiet but the guy would drive through 53 to go to the back of his yard when 53 was empty. There’s bushes planted along the property edge so it’ll eventually grow in and be better. Again, great ownership/employees, and great campground, we just didn’t love the sites 52/53 personally. Some may not mind those concerns I shared. This campground is located in a great spot, on Colington Island technically still Kill Devil Hills. We adventured to many local attractions easily from the campground. Highly recommend 4WDing on the beach in Corolla and checking out the lighthouses. Billy’s Seafood is on the way into the campground and has fantastic local seafood!

  • S
    Nov. 23, 2020

    Cape Hatteras/Outer Banks KOA Resort

    Relaxing trip

    Went in November which is off season. Very quiet. People were super friendly. Steps from beach. Beautiful pool and huge hit tub. Bar and cafe were closed for season. Great dog park. They were having problems with cable.went in and out. I wouldn't book an end site.....very small and too close to the road.

  • Jen V.
    Aug. 22, 2018

    Rodanthe Watersports & Campground

    Tightly spaced, but the views are incredible!

    We stayed in site #4, which is one of the water/electric sites right on Pamlico Sound. Very level, and the view was amazing. All the sites were very small and tightly spaced, with zero privacy, which is pretty standard for such prime waterfront real estate (and typical of most popular beach destinations).  Since the sites were so small, this place was really geared more toward tent campers and those with shorter RVs (25’ or less, I’d say). Each site had a picnic table, and most had a fire pit, which is pretty rare in this area (many CGs ban ground fires due to frequent high winds).

    Bath house was ok. Cleanliness was so-so, depending on the day, but the biggest issue was it was not air-conditioned, so using the restroom was generally a pretty muggy and unpleasant experience. However, the amazing outdoor showers made up for it. They were huge, with great water pressure, and felt wonderful after a long, hot day in the sun. Unfortunately, there was often trash or toiletries left behind from other guests in the showers, but there was so much room and ledge space that it was easy to avoid and didn’t bother me. Generally speaking, the bath houses and grounds could stand a little more regular cleaning and maintenance, but since the owners run a watersport rental business from the property, it’s obvious that’s their main focus. Once checked in, it seems campers are left to their own devices until/unless they want to rent some equipment, because the owners and staff spent all day at the rental booth. I didn’t find this to be a problem at all; I just mention this to advise other campers to expect a more hands-off management approach, at least on the camping side. If you want to rent some water sport equipment while in the Outer Banks, this is a great place; the selection and prices are good (and half off for campers), you can launch right from your site, and the staff are very knowledgeable. Even if you aren’t into watersports, the sound is great for wading and cooling off, especially for kids, since it’s so calm and shallow. The sunsets are breathtaking, and it’s especially fun to watch the kite surfers out on the water in the evening. On a final note, be forewarned that the wind here is no joke. Be prepared to securely tie down any tents, pop-up gazebos or screen houses you have. The wind was so strong for two nights that our pop-up was shaking most of the night. The good thing about the wind was it kept the bugs away, because mosquitoes here are brutal when there is no breeze.

    The Outer Banks are chock-full of activities and attractions for the whole family, whether you prefer your vacations relaxing or action-packed. Most of the more active, kid-centered attractions are farther north in the Kitty Hawk/Kill Devil Hills area. Rodanthe is definitely quieter and less crowded, which we liked, but there are still plenty of restaurants in the vicinity, more kite and water sport outfitters, souvenir shops, and an arcade. Lisa’s Pizzeria, right next door to the CG, was amazing. Buxton is worth a day trip down for an Apple Ugly at the Orange Blossom, and a tour of the Hatteras Lighthouse and adjacent National Seashore visitor center. Ocracoke is another neat day trip, but we didn’t have time.

    Overall, this is a really neat little campground on the sound, and the prices are great for the area (much lower than the big RV resorts a few blocks away). There are quite a few campgrounds in the Tri-Villages alone, and after driving through most of them, I would probably opt for Rodanthe Watersports again. If you can deal with the tight spacing, minimal upkeep, and lack of big-resort amenities, this is a great, cost-effective option in a gorgeous setting!

  • Bethany I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 17, 2021

    Outer Banks West - Currituck Sound KOA

    Very quiet and peaceful

    We came for a weeklong working trip. I brought my laptop to work from home and this place was perfect. The view was beautiful and the weather was great at night to just sit outside and enjoy the view. It was a very quiet camp with a great dog park. I look forward to visiting again soon.

  • Marina R.
    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.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2018

    Bells Island Campground

    Peaceful Waterside Camping

    Coming to North Carolina, coastal camping is something which has to be on your bucket list. I traveled down the highway looking to get closer to Kitty Hawk where I wanted to see some of the many first in flight stops and this place jumped out at me and welcomed me in from the highway.

    I stopped and. a local store and they raved about its location and proximity to the water so I simply had to stop and see for myself. I was not disappointed.

    If you are looking for waterfront camping and activities I cannot see any location being more serene especially around sunrise and sunset. The water front stretches for miles and is so peaceful. Despite being located near the town of Bells itself you feel removed from civilization and next to your new close friend at the campground, where everyone seemed very nice.

    As a tent camper I found the only downfall to be that the facility only had one shower area for the entire camp, and on a busy weekend like when I was there on a holiday that could be a bit of a juggling act for everyone. The bathrooms themselves were nice, though a bit dated and the entire camp was quaint.

    They had a dock and launch which made for perfect water activities and when I was there they had many outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy.

    When you think of one of those cute communities nestled right on the east coast you see in your mind something that looks just like this place. It was ideal!

    TIPS:

    • When traveling in this area check out the slightly strange and interesting spot Diggers Dungeon, a monster truck Mecca that will bring up a few memories even if you aren't really a fan. This spot is really interesting and has a diner, petting zoo and even tours of the shop where they put together the most famous monster truck of all times "Gravedigger"
    • Bring your water toys. This place is the perfect site for getting out the jet ski or just floating in the amazing feeling waters.
  • Deanna  G.
    Jan. 10, 2021

    Oregon Inlet Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    The Windy Campground

    Though we were caught camping in what seemed to be a very dramatic North Carolina storm we made the best of it. Good location all around, close to the ocean and cool towns nearby. Showers could use some updating but I guess that’s what we get for winter camping on the coast! Also another down side... close to the highway so it was a bit loud at night


Guide to Kill Devil Hills

If you're looking for a great spot to camp with your furry friends near Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, there are several pet-friendly campgrounds that offer a variety of amenities and activities for both you and your pets.

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, allowing you to enjoy the sun and surf with your pet right by your side.
  • With picnic tables and drinking water available, you can have a comfortable stay while keeping your pet hydrated and happy.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Kill Devil Hills

  • Enjoy the beautiful beaches nearby, where you can take your dog for a walk or a swim, especially at Camp Hatteras, which is just a short drive away.
  • Explore the scenic trails around the area, perfect for hiking with your pet, while staying at OBX Campground.
  • Fishing and picnicking are also popular activities at The Refuge on Roanoke Island, where you can enjoy the outdoors with your dog.

Pet owners appreciate the amenities offered

  • Kitty Hawk RV Park provides full hookups and is conveniently located near the beach, making it easy to enjoy a day out with your pet.
  • At Beechland Campground, you'll find clean facilities and plenty of grassy areas for your dog to roam.
  • North River Campground offers a peaceful setting with a lake for fishing, perfect for a relaxing getaway with your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Kill Devil Hills, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Kill Devil Hills, NC is Oregon Inlet Campground — Cape Hatteras National Seashore with a 4.2-star rating from 82 reviews.

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