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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
David J
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2026 • Stayed at: K026, Loop: K
When we were there in early fall, the campground was nearly empty. Unfortunately the neigthbors that we did have did not observe simple rules.
The first night, our neighbors 2 doors down ran their generator all night long. Ignoring posted rules about quiet hours. 120p - 6a. I saw them smoking a cigarette at 5am and approached them. They seemed to think it was ok to ignore the rule because they were hot and had to run the generator for AC. This campground has no electric or water hook ups. This is plainly stated in campground details.
The next night, the only other neighbor we had all week was playing music quite loud at 830p. I asked them to turn it down a little bit. His response was "Its not quiet hours, I can play music as loud as I want". He completely stiff armed my simple request to just turn it down just a little.
The rest of the week as awesome. Hardly anyone in the entire campground. Very peaceful. Incredible star gazing. Bathrooms and showers were very nice and well maintained. I was amazed at how vacant the campground was. We were there the week between school opening and Labor Day. Maybe that's the reason for so few people. Incredible access to the beach and cape point. Less than 5 min away. Perfect if u like the beach or fishing.
Overall, we had a great time. Unfortunately, some people are just rude and disrespectful. Just like everywhere else.
A little bit more of a NPS ranger presence would have been welcomed. We didn't see any staff other than maintenance or staff posting reservations on campsite posts.
I think the poiicy of a "Reservation only" campsite booking policy is awesome. U just make a site reservation online and when u arrive u just go to your site. No check in, no nothing. Super easy. No waiting for anything.
Overall we had a fantastic time and would recommend this campsite. Just remember there are no hook ups for campers.
Just be nice and play by the rules so everyone else is happy. Its not that hard.
Holly B
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2026 • Stayed at: C014, Loop: C
We have been staying at Cape Point for at least 25 years. It’s extremely quiet there now.
Grounds were kept up nice and park rangers were friendly. We will return again next year
Timothy H
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2026 • Stayed at: G008, Loop: G
G 008 Wonderful sight right next to the bathrooms and showers, quiet and not very busy. It's definitely a lot more open then Frisco campground. Would definitely stay here again.
Gabriel G
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2026 • Stayed at: J016, Loop: J
Great campsite in Buxton, NC! Cape Point offers a calm, peaceful vibe with clean restrooms and well-kept grounds. The 4x4 beach access right from camp is super convenient for fishing or relaxing by the ocean. Park rangers patrol regularly, keeping the area safe and quiet at night. Highly recommended!
Sandro S
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2026 • Stayed at: H009, Loop: H
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Brian K
VerifiedAugust 31, 2026 • Stayed at: D003, Loop: D
Love this place! The stars are amazing & I love how it’s so close to Buxton for any needs, but closer to the beach than the highway so you can’t hear anything but waves. Clean bathrooms & roomy dumpsters. I’m never there during the day but if you’re going to be I’d recommend a tailgate tent in addition to your camping tent for some shade. Have a great time!
Cory M
VerifiedAugust 27, 2026 • Stayed at: H019, Loop: H
The campground was mostly empty. Off season, but also because the light house is still being renovated. Great location. Love walking the beach and seeing the protected sea turtle nests.
Susan R
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: D017, Loop: D
Beautiful campground, with the most beautiful sky at night!! Can't wait to visit again ☀️✨️🌙
Emily L
VerifiedAugust 9, 2026 • Stayed at: J019, Loop: J
Great campsite bathrooms clean and easy to use showers!
Jason C
VerifiedAugust 9, 2026 • Stayed at: E015, Loop: E
Bathrooms were very clean very hot tho a fan would go a long way... shower was cold but felt good after being in sun all day but the shower heads could be a little better..otherwise great camping
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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