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Cape Point Campground

46700 Lighthouse Road, Buxton, North Carolina, United States

Cape Point Campground
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Cape Point Campground
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About Cape Point Campground

Cape Point Campground sites have a shortened reservation window. Due to the ground saturation and potential for flooding we encourage you to check the sites prior to paying. Cape Point Campground is centrally located to all of the attractions on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The campground puts you within walking distance of arguably the best fishing and surfing on the east coast.

Number of accommodations: 200

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2026 (Current year)

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Reviews (362)

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What Guests Are Saying

Cape Point Campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment, with clean facilities, easy beach access, and a friendly staff. Visitors appreciate the lush grassy sites, quiet atmosphere, and beautiful surroundings, making it ideal for activities like fishing and kitesurfing. While some mentioned the lack of hot water in showers and occasional flooding, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many planning to return.

Review Summary

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Monty B

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November 28, 2023 • Stayed at: A004, Loop: A

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Can’t wait to stay there again

Thomas W

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November 16, 2023 • Stayed at: J027, Loop: J

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Lovely place - totally wide open with only a few RVers when we visited in early Nov.
Website should make it easier to change sites after arriving -we wanted maximum sun and on arriving noticed better open sites. And on last night, we had someone next to us-even though park was only 5% full.

Ludivine D

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November 15, 2023 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: B

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We had a great night at this campground, especially for this price ! And in November we booked online when we arrived so it was easy to plan. It would have been nice to indicate that the showers are cold. It was not that nice in November :)

Andrew S

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November 15, 2023 • Stayed at: J016, Loop: J

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Early November (2023) the camp is close to deserted. Pick your spot.
Everywhere is somewhat wet.
The place is not a swamp, but when you leave the pavement, it's close.
We enjoyed the seclusion... and it's close to an iconic lighthouse!

David B

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November 13, 2023 • Stayed at: K012, Loop: K

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We had a great time at the campground, it was clean and very well maintained. Being cold and rainy, it would have been more fun if the showers had hot water (instant on or even passive solar), but the cold water got me energized in the evening I guess, haha.

Craig B

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November 8, 2023 • Stayed at: G004, Loop: G

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Nice quiet place to stay, restrooms were very clean! If you are looking to take a shower the water is cold. In off season wait to reserve your spot, its best to look at the dryness of the different sites then reserve the one suitable. Enjoyed the nearby beach! The Hatteras Light House flash can be quite bright at night depending on which site you choose. Don't forget your mosquito spray. Good experience!

Eben S

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November 7, 2023 • Stayed at: A003, Loop: A

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Pick your site carefully when rain is in the forecast. Many sites get flooded. Otherwise it is a wonderful place to camp - not nearly as busy as Oregon Inlet.
My only complaint is the constant traffic from fishermen in very load pickups who visit the campground bathrooms at all hours. They rev their trucks, talk loud, and blast their music. Not what a camper wants to hear at 4am.

How about signage reminding them of campground quiet hours, or some law enforcement at night?

Travis M

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November 7, 2023 • Stayed at: B005, Loop: B

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The campsite I chose was completely water logged. I am aware that this campground is a very low lying area. I was going to just move to another campsite but was unable to change my campsite online. There was barely anyone at this campground, so it shouldn't have been a problem. But the website absolutely SUCKS to navigate, and I was unable to switch campsites so I ultimately ended up sleeping in my car. I have stayed here a couple times, but I will avoid staying here again unless there is nothing else available. There also was no hot water in the shower. I don't know if there was supposed to be hot water, but it wasn't on and I don't know who is going to take an outdoor shower in 55-60 degree weather without hot water.

John E

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November 4, 2023 • Stayed at: B012, Loop: B

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Had no problems.

Andrew J

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November 2, 2023 • Stayed at: D015, Loop: D

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Beautiful property, terrific location and well maintained by park staff. The fish cleaning station was convenient and the multiple beach access points nearby were great. I wish the showers had hot water.

Location Cape Point Campground

Address:
46700 Lighthouse Road
Buxton, NC, 27920
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 35.2362 / -75.9225

Elevation: -6 feet

Map of Cape Point Campground location at Buxton, NC, United States
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Policies & Rules

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  • 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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