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About Cape Point Campground
Number of accommodations: 200
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
Barbara H
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2023 • Stayed at: I012, Loop: I
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.
Ronald S
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: B010, Loop: B
So peaceful
Barbara H
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: I012, Loop: I
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.
Andrew J
VerifiedNovember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: D015, Loop: D
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.
John E
VerifiedNovember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: B012, Loop: B
Had no problems.
Eben S
VerifiedNovember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: A003, Loop: A
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
VerifiedNovember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: B005, Loop: B
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.
Craig B
VerifiedNovember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: G004, Loop: G
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!
David B
VerifiedNovember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: K012, Loop: K
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.
Andrew S
VerifiedNovember 15, 2023 • Stayed at: J016, Loop: J
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!
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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