Warning
GeneralStatewide Burn Ban--Effective Saturday, March 28 until further notice. Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning. Beach fires are considered open burning. If you are camping, portable gas stoves or grills are alternate methods for cooking food.
About Cape Point Campground
Number of accommodations: 200
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access
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Pet Friendly
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Showers
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (353)
What Guests Are Saying
Cape Point Campground is a well-maintained and peaceful destination, offering clean facilities and quick beach access, making it ideal for fishing and outdoor activities. Many visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, spacious sites, and the presence of wildlife, such as deer and rabbits. While the lack of hot water in showers and occasional flooding during wet weather were noted as drawbacks, the overall experience is highly recommended, with many guests planning to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Cape Point Campground is a well-maintained and peaceful destination, offering clean facilities and quick beach access, making it ideal for fishing and outdoor activities. Many visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, spacious sites, and the presence of wildlife, such as deer and rabbits. While the lack of hot water in showers and occasional flooding during wet weather were noted as drawbacks, the overall experience is highly recommended, with many guests planning to return.
Review Summary
James B
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2025 β’ Stayed at: K021, Loop: K
We love Cape Point (and the price!)! Water is conveniently located and so is the dump station. Very easy access to the beach and the interdunal trail. 200 spot campground that we have never seen more than 10 other spots occupied, their kids, or gain with all the peace and quiet. We will be back again and again!!
Anthony P
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2025 β’ Stayed at: E012, Loop: E
Beautiful well-kept campground! Facilities were extremely clean. Tent camp for one night was too brief but just what I hoped for. Peaceful quiet beautiful surroundings. Looking forward to my next visit!
Daniel N
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 β’ Stayed at: H014, Loop: H
Clean,quiet,cheap
Ellen F
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 β’ Stayed at: I026, Loop: I
lovely spot, clean campground bathrooms!
Robert S
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2025 β’ Stayed at: J003, Loop: J
The lighthouse is concealed under scaffolding and no work is being done currently. The beach ocean are closed in much of the area due to a 30 years long problem with oil and chemicals left over from post WW2. If you came to surf the famous break at the old lighthouse area it is closed also.
The campground is large and mostly empty. There are deer, geese and bunnies. The facilities are clean and well maintained. The personnel are friendly.
It is reccomended that you come to the campground before making your reservation so that you can avoide getting a flooded space. You simply arrive. Pick one out and find someplace where you get a phone signal or wi-fi and make the reservation on the spot.
This is my favorite campground by far and I will return again.
sady s
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 β’ Stayed at: E002, Loop: E
Campground was well taken care of - bathrooms and showers were in good condition. Map is clearly marked, there's enough space between campsites. There are dumpsters on your way out for your trash. Would definitely return.
Debra S
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 β’ Stayed at: J019, Loop: J
The camp site was clean and close to the bathrooms and shower.
Brian J
VerifiedAugust 31, 2025 β’ Stayed at: G011, Loop: G
Nice place with clean bathrooms and showers.
James M
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 β’ 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
Kathy B
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 β’ Stayed at: B004, Loop: B
We tent camp here every season, itβs not always perfect and has its challenges but experienced campers can handle it. You just have to be prepared and have the right equipment.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.2362 / -75.9225
Elevation: -6 feet
Policies & Rules
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The campground is in a low lying area that floods easily after a heavy rain. Reservations may be canceled with limited notice. |
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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. |
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Quiet hours are 10:00 pm - 6:00 am - Generators must be turned off during quiet hours. |
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Wood fires are not permitted in the campground. Only charcoal cooking fires are permitted in a grill, stove or other self-contained unit. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Biting insects are prevalent in the summer months, therefore netting and repellent are recommended. |
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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. |
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All campsites are exposed and subject to weather extremes. There are no shaded sites in the campground. |
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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/. |
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Must be 18 yrs of age to reserve a campsite. |
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For specific questions please call (252) 475-9054, hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm edt. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralStatewide Burn Ban--Effective Saturday, March 28 until further notice. Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning. Beach fires are considered open burning. If you are camping, portable gas stoves or grills are alternate methods for cooking food.