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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
Eric M
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: E013, Loop: E
Nice park and clean restrooms
Douglas K
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: B014, Loop: B
The grounds, location and my particular campsite were very nice. The bathrooms were also good and kept clean. Showers were old, less clean but quite adequate. Occupancy was less than 10% , so I only had to wait when carloads of non campers used the showers. I imagine there would be long wait times if the campground were full.
Unfortunately for me with my quiet little solar panel, I was right next to a neighbor with a loud obnoxious generator. I didn't want to bother relocating my tent for the short time I had left, but now I wish I had. I failed to notice the tent only parallel parking campsites when booking on the website, too bad.
My One Big Suggestion is to have the tent only sites be generator and loudspeaker free. But I enjoyed my time there and plan to come back.
Sandee F
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: K002, Loop: K
Very nice campground with spacious level lots (paved) and grassy areas between. The bathrooms were clean. The campground has a nice parking lot providing access to the beach and is also close to the lighthouse and visitor center. I wish the sites had some shade but that’s the nature of the vegetation that grows there. We went in summer and it was very hot, it would be nice in fall or spring I think.
Daniel S
VerifiedAugust 4, 2025 • Stayed at: A004, Loop: A
Really liked this campground, very convenient if your planning on spending your days on the beach. Wish there was a section for generator use after 10 p.m because those hot summer nights can get pretty miserable inside a camper. Other than that it has spacious campsites and very convenient.
Stefanie R
VerifiedAugust 7, 2025 • Stayed at: G006, Loop: G
Absolutely the best little hidden gem we have found yet. I canceled my frisco reservation immediately upon staying here because there is just no comparison whatsoever. Unfortunately didn't know booking wasn't available in advanced though. Hopefully we will be able to go back. Only complaint was the light in the women's bathroom not working.
Ava M
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: B012, Loop: B
We enjoyed this quiet, uncrowded campground near the ocean and lighthouse/museum. The bathrooms have flush toilets and the cold water shower was refreshing. Felt remote, but not far from restaurants and the main road. Loved the beautiful sunrise.
Jesse B
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: C013, Loop: C
A gem of a campground, only the essentials and an expansive, well maintained lawn with great proximity to several beaches and a bird sanctuary. Always very peaceful there.
Kathy B
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 • Stayed at: B004, Loop: B
We tent camp here every season, it’s not always perfect and has its challenges but experienced campers can handle it. You just have to be prepared and have the right equipment.
James M
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: J008, Loop: J
Made reservations on phone because of no cell service. The Representative named Blake was exceptional. Went above and beyond to make sure my experience was satisfactory or better! Well done. Will definitely use in the future
Brian J
VerifiedAugust 31, 2025 • Stayed at: G011, Loop: G
Nice place with clean bathrooms and showers.
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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