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Cape Point Campground

46700 Lighthouse Road, Buxton, North Carolina, United States

Warning

General

Statewide 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.

Cape Point Campground
Deer enjoying the campground
Cape Point Campground
Cape Point Campground
Cape Point Campground

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Showers
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About Cape Point Campground

Cape Point Campground sites have a shortened reservation window. Due to the ground saturation and potential for flooding we encourage you to check the sites prior to paying. Cape Point Campground is centrally located to all of the attractions on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The campground puts you within walking distance of arguably the best fishing and surfing on the east coast.

Number of accommodations: 200

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access
  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Showers
    Showers

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 3 to Nov 29

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Reviews (353)

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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

4.3
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Ava M

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August 11, 2025 • Stayed at: B012, Loop: B

5

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

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August 11, 2025 • Stayed at: C013, Loop: C

5

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.

Stefanie R

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August 7, 2025 • Stayed at: G006, Loop: G

5

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.

Daniel S

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August 4, 2025 • Stayed at: A004, Loop: A

4

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.

Sandee F

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July 29, 2025 • Stayed at: K002, Loop: K

4

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.

Eric M

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July 16, 2025 • Stayed at: E013, Loop: E

5

Nice park and clean restrooms

Douglas K

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July 16, 2025 • Stayed at: B014, Loop: B

3

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.

Edward B

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July 15, 2025 • Stayed at: B003, Loop: B

5

Nice park, convenient location.

Arline M

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July 11, 2025 • Stayed at: I014, Loop: I

5

One the best and most relaxing camping experiences! Been coming here for over 30 yrs with our kids and now grandkids. If your a true camper then this is the place to go

Debbie I

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July 7, 2025 • Stayed at: H019, Loop: H

5

Grounds are well maintained, bathrooms and shower buildings are clean. Sites are great size. Can hear the waves crashing from over the dunes - convenient location to beaches, shops and restaurants! Will definitely visit again and recommend to all fellow campers (rvs and tent owners)!!!

Location Cape Point Campground

Address:
46700 Lighthouse Road
Buxton, NC, 27920
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 35.2362 / -75.9225

Elevation: -6 feet

Map of Cape Point Campground location at Buxton, NC, United States
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Policies & Rules

Category About
General

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

General

Statewide 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.

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