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About Cape Point Campground
Number of accommodations: 200
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
Water Access
- Beach Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (409)
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
James H
VerifiedNovember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: J017, Loop: J
Great location, the facilities were very clean, and routinely patrolled by the NPS folks. Will definitely be back!
Holden G
VerifiedNovember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: A
Great spot!! I stay here almost every time
Carl H
VerifiedNovember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: C012, Loop: C
I know the Park Service has no control over it but I lucked in to four solid weeks thru October into November of great weather with only a couple of days of rain. No bugs. Campground was lovely and quiet bathrooms were clean every day.
Guy G
VerifiedNovember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: B010, Loop: B
Very clean amenities and wonderful site.
Andrew J
VerifiedNovember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: F006, Loop: F
Superb campground, ideal location adjacent to beach ORV access. Highly recommend this as a surf fishing destination.
John J
VerifiedNovember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: J016, Loop: J
Great little spot. A bit exposed, but nice and quiet. Off season.
Lamar C
VerifiedNovember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: B005, Loop: B
Nice campsite! Not busy during the fall/winter! Pretty cold and windy though!
Alain L
VerifiedNovember 24, 2022 • Stayed at: A003, Loop: A
Simply perfection for this type of place!
Darrell and Jeredene O
VerifiedNovember 25, 2022 • Stayed at: C016, Loop: C
The park was easy to find. It is located about 3 miles south Buxton on Lighthouse Road. There is pavement all the way including in the park. Signage is adequate. Check in and reservation was completed on line. You can not check in in person. The rules are fairly basic. The interior roads are paved and very big rig friendly.
Our site, C16, was a that was just long enough for our Coach and Towed. There are no services. Distancing is good for a rural park. Each site has a table on a concrete pad and a fire pit. Our site was flat and even. Overall the park was very quiet (as it was almost deserted this time of the year).
We did find a number OTA channels. Satellite will not be difficult. We did not use the washrooms or showers but we checked and found them clean. Showers are COLD WATER only.
There is not much to do at this campground. Fishing is the preferred activity.
There are no restaurants or stores within easy walking distance but just a short drive away you can find food, shopping and convenience stores. We found this park to be an okay overnighter. We paid $20.00 per night and we feel we received fair value. We will be back if in the area again.
Will M
VerifiedApril 24, 2023 • Stayed at: K008, Loop: K
Easiest check in/out procedure, late arrivals no problem. Best location in the OBX
Location Cape Point Campground
Address:
46700 Lighthouse Road
Buxton, NC, 27920
United States
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.
Elevation: -6 feet
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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