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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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Barbara H

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September 29, 2023 • Stayed at: I012, Loop: I

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We like camping at Cape Point as it is not crowded. Quiet time allows you to have a peaceful stay. The restrooms and showers are convenient and clean. There is parking for beach access without having to buy a pass to drive on the beach. Not commercial like the northern area of OBX. Short drive to the ferry to Ocracoke. Conners is great for shopping for most things you would need.

Ronald S

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September 29, 2023 • Stayed at: B010, Loop: B

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So peaceful

Barbara H

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September 28, 2023 • Stayed at: I012, Loop: I

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There had been rain a few days prior to our arrival and the ground was still wet. This added to the large volume of mosquitos. We have stayed at the same location many times and rarely have mosquitos.

Moosa Q

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September 17, 2023 • Stayed at: B004, Loop: B

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very good clean, Bath room has good water pressure to take a shower, good peaceful sleep and be ready for next day adventure we like it and will stay again

Pierre C

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August 22, 2023 • Stayed at: I019, Loop: I

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As expected our site has been flooded after a heavy rain, but we moved to another one without any issue.

Jesse B

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August 21, 2023 • Stayed at: F002, Loop: F

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Bathrooms and shower were very clean. Camping area was well maintained along with the convenience of the OHV right around the corner. You can see Hatteras lighthouse at night along with a nice view of the stars! Recommend for anybody looking for primitive site.

Carl B

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August 20, 2023 • Stayed at: J008, Loop: J

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Campground was not crowded, even over the weekend, and the facilities are clean and well maintained. Good access to the beach and the MST through Buxton Woods. We saw lots of deer, rabbits and snakes.

Jane K

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August 20, 2023 • Stayed at: I016, Loop: I

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Great! Love the showers, clean bathrooms and kind staff.

Cheryl W

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August 15, 2023 • Stayed at: A015, Loop: A

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This place is a little piece of heaven!! The sunrise & sunsets were spectacular! The bathrooms could have been cleaner. The weather was amazing and it was so peaceful! Visiting the old coast guard station and lighthouse is a must do! Make sure you arrive with a full tank of gas, we used much more than we anticipated. Bring bug spray for when the wind stops!!

Kurt F

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August 5, 2023 • Stayed at: H010, Loop: H

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Don't be trying to get to sleep anywhere near one of the facilities buildings after 10pm "quiet time". Many other campers just don't care about cutting right through the middle of your site, or shining flashlights at your tent.

But the grounds themselves are clean and well-tended, everything as advertised.

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

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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