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About Cape Point Campground
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Showers
Water Access
- Beach Access
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (427)
What Guests Are Saying
Cape Point Campground is a beautiful and well-maintained site, known for its clean facilities and friendly staff. Campers appreciate the stunning night skies, proximity to the beach, and various wildlife, including deer and unique birds. While some noted the cold showers and lack of shade as drawbacks, many expressed a strong desire to return for the peaceful and enjoyable camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Cape Point Campground is a beautiful and well-maintained site, known for its clean facilities and friendly staff. Campers appreciate the stunning night skies, proximity to the beach, and various wildlife, including deer and unique birds. While some noted the cold showers and lack of shade as drawbacks, many expressed a strong desire to return for the peaceful and enjoyable camping experience.
Review Summary
Tyler H
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2026 • Stayed at: G015, Loop: G
Always enjoy this campground. Just plan accordingly with the weather, and don’t forget bring bug tents/spray
Michael C
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2026 • Stayed at: A015, Loop: A
Camping under stars and waking up to sunrise on beach…
Tracy H
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 • Stayed at: J017, Loop: J
The grounds at Cape Point were very well kept and the camp sites were large and well spaced. The bathrooms and showers were clean but showed needs for lots of repair, water in the hand sink ran the whole time we were there. We had a great time but we are Ocracoke folks and felt misplaced by the new regulations of only 14 days per season, went ended up riding the ferry more than staying at the campground. We were not fans of the crowded beaches and the crowded roads. Hoping to stay only at NPS Ocracoke for the remainder of our days, old habits of 56 years are hard to break!
Charles M
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2026 • Stayed at: E009, Loop: E
Very clean!
Kevin F
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2026 • Stayed at: J018, Loop: J
WE had great weather over the course of the Labor Day weekend and partial week. We did have a storm but little rain. The campground was quiet and there were a few of us but still very quiet. The restrooms were clean and the ground water shower was not that bad. Looking forward for the next trip.
Ginger K
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2026 • Stayed at: I026, Loop: I
Love this place!!! Always clean and well maintained.
William T
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2026 • Stayed at: J025, Loop: J
Lots and lots of sites are always available so you don't feel packed cheek to jowl with other campers. There's ample room to spread out. Nights are calm and quiet with most everyone honoring quiet hours. The campground is well maintained by the friendly and capable Park Service rangers who are always quick to help and offer advice. Beach access couldn't be more simple and Buxton is only a few minutes away if you need supplies or a good meal. Highly recommended!
Baylie D
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 • Stayed at: D016, Loop: D
The campground was great!! Our tent flooded a little at night during the thunderstorm but we knew that could happen! The bugs weren’t too bad and the walk to the beach from our campsite was about 10 minutes!! The showers and bathrooms and nicely kept! Would definitely recommend for a weekend away!
Colette B
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 • Stayed at: A011, Loop: A
This campground is one I turn to again and again. I usually stay in section A so I have easy access to the beach for sunrise. The restroom is well lit and easy to get to in the dark and centrally located to the first drive of A sites.
Carlos V
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2026 • Stayed at: B003, Loop: B
All clean and organize perfect place to stay multiple days
Location & Directions for Cape Point Campground
46700 Lighthouse Road, Buxton, NC 27920 United States
Elevation: -6 ft
Getting There
North (From Richmond, VA) <br /> <br />
Follow I-95 South to Richmond, VA. Take I-64 East toward Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA. Take I-64 or I-664 to Chesapeake, VA. From I-64, take Exit 291B to Route 168, the Chesapeake Expressway (a toll-road costi...
North (From Richmond, VA)
Follow I-95 South to Richmond, VA. Take I-64 East toward Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA. Take I-64 or I-664 to Chesapeake, VA. From I-64, take Exit 291B to Route 168, the Chesapeake Expressway (a toll-road costing $3.00 - $6.00 each way). Once in North Carolina, Route 168 turns into US-158 East. Follow US-158 East through Nags Head, NC to the junction of NC-12 South. Continue on NC-12 South until you reach the village of Buxton. Signs for Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Cape Point Campground will be on your left. Follow Lighthouse Road until you reach Cape Point Campground on your right.
West (From Rocky Mount, NC)
Follow US-64 East through Tarboro, Williamston, Plymouth, Columbia, and Manteo, crossing the Alligator River Bridge and the Virginia Dare Bridge. Keep going on US-64 East to Nags Head, NC, going over the Washington Baum Bridge, to the junction of NC-12 South. Turn right onto NC-12 South and you will be at the north entrance. Continue on NC-12 South until you reach the village of Buxton. Signs for Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Cape Point Campground will be on your left. Follow Lighthouse Road until you reach Cape Point Campground on your right.
South (From Florence, SC)
Take I-95 North to Wilson, NC. Take US-264 East through Greenville, NC and Washington, NC. From Washington, NC, take US-17 to Williamston and follow US-64 East to Nags Head, NC and the junction of NC-12 South. Continue on NC-12 South until you reach the village of Buxton. Signs for Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Cape Point Campground will be on your left. Follow Lighthouse Road until you reach Cape Point Campground on your right.
Policies & Rules
General
- The campground is in a low lying area that floods easily after a heavy rain. Reservations may be canceled with limited notice.
- Camping is limited to a total of 14 days of camping between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Making reservations under another name or account to circumvent the 14 day restriction is prohibited.
- Generators must be turned off during quiet hours.
- Wood fires are not permitted in the campground. Only charcoal cooking fires are permitted in a grill, stove or other self-contained unit.
- A fire may be ignited and maintained only by using fuel sources designed and commonly used for warmth or the preparation of food, such as charcoal briquettes or natural firewood. Lighting or maintaining a fire with other materials including, but not limited to, flammable liquids, garbage, fireworks, plastics, aerosol canisters, batteries, or other manufactured or synthetic materials, is prohibited.
- There is a limit of 6 persons per site, a maximum of 2 cars, or 1 car and 1 trailer, and a maximum of two tents.
- Pets are welcome but must be on a 6' leash at all times. Electronic collars are not considered a leash. Pet excriment must be picked up and disposed of in trash recepticles.
- Biting insects are prevalent in the summer months, therefore netting and repellent are recommended.
- All equipment must fit on the site pad; large RVs over 25 feet may have to park second vehicles in auxiliary parking away from the campground, or purchase an additional campsite. Vehicles cannot park on the grass.
- All campsites are exposed and subject to weather extremes. There are no shaded sites in the campground.
- The Access Pass and both the Senior Annual and Senior Lifetime Pass are the only passes that provide a discount on the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party. The discount does not apply to utility hookups. The pass discount must be applied at the time of the reservation; it cannot be applied retroactively. For more information on Interagency Passes visit https://store.usgs.gov/.
- Must be 18 yrs of age to reserve a campsite.
- For specific questions please call (252) 475-9054, hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm edt.
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