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Cape Point Campground

46700 Lighthouse Road, Buxton, North Carolina, United States

Cape Point Campground
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Cape Point Campground
Cape Point Campground
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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

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2026 (Current year)

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Water and Hygiene

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Reviews (362)

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What Guests Are Saying

Cape Point Campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment, with clean facilities, easy beach access, and a friendly staff. Visitors appreciate the lush grassy sites, quiet atmosphere, and beautiful surroundings, making it ideal for activities like fishing and kitesurfing. While some mentioned the lack of hot water in showers and occasional flooding, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many planning to return.

Review Summary

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Barry W

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June 22, 2025 • Stayed at: I019, Loop: I

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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

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June 22, 2025 • Stayed at: J013, Loop: J

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Large level sites. Less busy than the other campgrounds. No shade, but very close to multiple beach access points.

Brandy W

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June 21, 2025 • Stayed at: K026, Loop: K

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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

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June 21, 2025 • Stayed at: B010, Loop: B

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Rest room and campsite is great and clean. Appreciate the staff

Darene P

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June 15, 2025 • Stayed at: G012, Loop: G

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Lovely spot. Be prepared for strong winds and sudden downpours. Nice facilities. Close to the beaches.

Tyler H

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June 9, 2025 • Stayed at: B009, Loop: B

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Windy but it comes with the territory. Great proximity to fishing and beach access

Tina S

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June 8, 2025 • Stayed at: G009, Loop: G

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Matthew D

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June 3, 2025 • Stayed at: G002, Loop: G

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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

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May 23, 2025 • Stayed at: A006, Loop: A

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Perfect site with amazing rangers who care about the visitors.

Michael T

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May 12, 2025 • Stayed at: J013, Loop: J

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Fantastic National Parks campground sites are long but a tad narrow we were in a 38’ class A motorhome and it was a challenge to get into the site, but we did. Lots of space between the sites no hookups but have unheated showers and flush toilets. Great site and we will definitely be back. Thanks

Location Cape Point Campground

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

Latitude & Longitude: 35.2362 / -75.9225

Elevation: -6 feet

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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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