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
Steve H
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: F003, Loop: F
This is a lovely campground but I wish they would add solar water heaters first the showers. The fireflies are amazing here and the stargazing is top notch. I don’t like that inconsiderate rv owners have no regard for others concerning generator use. Rvs and camper trailers should be in specific sections as to not disturb tent campers
Barry W
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: I019, Loop: I
This camp ground was super large with many sites. There were very few campers in the camp ground making it almost a private set up.
I have one suggestion:
Could the park service make a small section for 24 hour generator use? This camp ground makes a very hot camp due to there being no shade. Generator use would help with the heat for older campers like us.
The park service's smokemont camp ground in the smokies offers a generator section.
Is this something that you could consider to help older campers to he deal with the summer heat?
Jeffrey C
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: J013, Loop: J
Large level sites. Less busy than the other campgrounds. No shade, but very close to multiple beach access points.
Brandy W
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: K026, Loop: K
Very nice, not crowded campground. Very clean facilities. Short walk to the ocean. Short drives to several other access points and ranger program meeting spots.
Velraj K
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: B010, Loop: B
Rest room and campsite is great and clean. Appreciate the staff
Darene P
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: G012, Loop: G
Lovely spot. Be prepared for strong winds and sudden downpours. Nice facilities. Close to the beaches.
Tyler H
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: B009, Loop: B
Windy but it comes with the territory. Great proximity to fishing and beach access
Tina S
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: G009, Loop: G
Nice showers and nice spots
Matthew D
VerifiedJune 3, 2025 • Stayed at: G002, Loop: G
This is the 2nd time I have booked here. I do have some complaints. First only half of the parks grass was mowed and of course where we were was not mowed so it was prob 5-6 inch tall. Then the ants, they were all over our camp site and table area. I called the office and they stated they would send someone during our 3 day stay… no one ever came. I even asked the park rangers but they could not help. I the positive, the camp area was busy so I’m happy people are camping. Be away of the flys, we brought a big net to play games in.. it was a life saver. No open flames in the camp area but allowed on the beach is a weird rule I don’t understand. Over I will come back but I hope they do better maintenance.
Nancy T
VerifiedMay 23, 2025 • Stayed at: A006, Loop: A
Perfect site with amazing rangers who care about the visitors.
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.