About Great Island Cabin Camp
Number of accommodations: 23
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (457)
What Guests Are Saying
Great Island Cabin Camp offers a memorable experience with friendly staff and scenic views. Many guests appreciated the rustic charm of the cabins, highlighting updates like improved hot water systems and comfortable mattresses. While some noted minor cleanliness issues and rustic accommodations, the overall atmosphere, outdoor activities, and family-friendly environment make it a desirable destination for repeat visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Great Island Cabin Camp offers a memorable experience with friendly staff and scenic views. Many guests appreciated the rustic charm of the cabins, highlighting updates like improved hot water systems and comfortable mattresses. While some noted minor cleanliness issues and rustic accommodations, the overall atmosphere, outdoor activities, and family-friendly environment make it a desirable destination for repeat visits.
Review Summary
Sean N
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: GI
Friendly staff. Love Cape Lookout!
Henry H
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: GI
Great time and the staff is fist rate and the Volunteer was top notch. Only issue park compressor for air was not available during the day.
Vincent B
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: GI
we had a great time and the cabins where clean and comfortable.
Matthew M
July 20, 2024
John D
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: GI
Nice
Ronald E
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: GI
raise the top bunk.
Joseph B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: GI
Excellent place to stay on the outer banks. Friendly staff and excellent accommodations
Eugene F
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: GI
Even though they fumigated for bedbugs the week prior to our visit. 5 guests ended up getting bit by bedbugs. We found live bed bugs in the cabin on the last day while cleaning up and all of us had to steam and sanitize all belongings before bringing them into the house when we left the island. I wish I was notified prior about the bedbug fumigation because we would have chosen to camp instead. Instead 5 households were put in danger of bedbug infestation due to lack of communication. I informed the people in charge upon checkout that they need to fumigate again and hoped that they would check better after fumigation. I have still yet to see any partial or full refund from my stay.
Christopher M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: GI
It’s hard to complain when I’m this close to the water! We were in Cabin 3 and the location is great. Gas was $6 a gallon and ice was about $5 per bag. Completely reasonable-it’s an island. The staff was great with our kids. It’s totally worth going down to the point past the light house. We went in July and brought an ac. We didn’t last year.
The only reason for 4 stars is that the cabin wasn’t clean. It smelled. The trash can lid was covered on both sides with rotted food and mold. The shower has a good amount of sand in it and the stove was just dirty. We gave the inside a decent cleaning and added cleaners to our list for next time.
Jason L
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: GI
Excellent
Location Great Island Cabin Camp
Address:
131 Charles Street
Harkers Island, NC, 28531
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 34.7606 / -76.4122
Elevation: 1 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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| General |
Getting to and from Great Island Cabin Camp requires either a personal boat or vehicle ferry service departing from Davis, North Carolina: Cape Lookout Cabin & Camps Ferry Service. Vehicle ferry reservations are required.Because of deep sand on the Back Road and oceanside beaches, 4WD, high-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended. There are no paved roads on South Core Banks. An Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Driving Permit must be purchased on Recreation.gov before arrival. Upon reaching the island, present your proof of payment at the Great Island Cabin Camp Office, where staff will issue your vehicle decal.Great Island Cabin Camp offers 23 rustic beachfront cabins, each with a porch and space for individuals, families, or small groups of up to 12. Cabins range from 288 to 960 sq. ft., and Cabin 2 is handicapped accessible. All units are wired for guest-supplied generators (5,500 watts max or equipped with a GFI), which are needed for electricity.Each cabin includes bunk beds with mattresses, a private bathroom with a sink and shower, hot water, a table and chairs, and a small kitchen with cabinets and a propane stove/oven. Refrigerators are not provided. An outdoor grill is located beside each cabin, and additional bathhouse facilities are centrally located in camp.Guests must bring their own linens, bedding, cookware, food, coolers, first-aid supplies, and any other necessities. Most visitors also pack flashlights or lanterns. Ice and fuel are available at the camp office.To ensure safe conditions for all guests, cabin occupants must check out by 10:00 a.m., and incoming guests may not check in before 2:00 p.m. This allows staff adequate time to clean and disinfect cabins between stays. Thank you for your cooperation.Office hours are 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. If arriving after 3:00 p.m., call (252) 725-0256 during business hours so staff can arrange for a volunteer to greet you or ensure your you have a cabin door code.Camping in tents within the cabin camp is not permitted, though families (not groups) may obtain a permit allowing minors to stay in up to two tents outside the cabin.Hunting is prohibited in the Great Island Cabin Areas. For information on permitted hunting zones on the islands, please contact the Visitor and Resource Protection division. All North Carolina hunting regulations apply.Firewood Notice: To help protect coastal forests, obtain firewood locally and burn it on-site. Transporting firewood can spread harmful pests and is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information. |
