This private campground sits behind Ocracoke's gas station at the north end of the village, requiring a two-hour ferry ride to reach the island. The campground provides hookups and allows pets, with sites 19 and 20 identified as the best options for tent camping. Bathrooms feature outdoor showers only.
The location puts campers within walking or biking distance of the island's limited amenities - one small store and gas station serve the community. Beach access allows for driving with a purchased pass, and the dunes reach heights of 20 feet. For additional options, campers can explore places to camp around Ocracoke. The campground has shown ongoing improvements under current ownership.
Description
PERMANENTLY CLOSED!
The tiny island of Ocracoke is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, located in the Outer Banks off the coast of North Carolina. It is composed of less than 10 square miles of sand and salt marshes which rise only a few feet above the waters of Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Ocracoke has a long and storied history. Some of its more interesting episodes include serving as a hunting ground for native Hatterask Indians, a hideout location for the notorious pirate Blackbeard, and the site of a Confederate Army fort during the American Civil War. The island also boasts the oldest operating lighthouse in the state of North Carolina. It also a small campground, Ocracoke Station, which makes a great destination for discovering the many interesting and historical facets of this little island haven.
Being an island, the only way to get to Ocracoke is by ferry or plane. Ferries operate out of the mainland towns of Swanquarter and Cedar Island, and from the Outer Banks village of Hatteras.
Location
Private CampgroundOcracoke Beachcomber Campground - CLOSED is located in North Carolina
Address
990 Irvin South Garris Hwy
Ocracoke, NC 27960
Coordinates
35.1076185 N
75.9742074 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 3/18/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/18/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 3/18/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/18/26
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 45 min from Jacksonville, NC
- 2 hrs 49 min from Greenville, NC
- 3 hrs 24 min from Goldsboro, NC
