About Great Island Cabin Camp
Number of accommodations: 23
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Pet Friendly -
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Showers -
Dump Station
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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
Billy T
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: GI
Great and friendly service. We arrived early, park service worked to get us in the cabin early.
Cabins in better than normal condition.
Jerry M
VerifiedMay 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: GI
Absolutely gorgeous!!! 3rd annual trip and will keep coming back!
ethan c
VerifiedMay 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: GI
nps staff was friendly and informative, cabin was clean and well kept. Had some plumbing issues but maintenence managed to fix our issues fairly quickly.
Thomas D
VerifiedMay 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: GI
Our experience was terrific. The cabin was rustic, but as advertised. My mates had pretrip concerns, but: Water was fine, quite drinkable, hot when it was supposed to be and pressure fine; bunks were relatively comfortable; generator hookup was simple and easy to use; no bathroom issues, either with water or conflicts for use with 8 mature fellows; windows worked fine, screens; porch was great, with screens intact and a great secondary place to hang out; propane oven/stove worked fine.
We had a great first experience and will certainly consider the cabins for future trips to the coast.
PS and the bluefish blitzed our last afternoon there!! as a buddy put it '25 minutes of hysteria!!'
Christopher T
VerifiedMay 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: GI
The cabins are very simple but that's not a bad thing. I can't describe how beautiful and quite the beach is. The fishing is awesome and the history on the island is neat as well. My brothers and I had an amazing trip. We all agreed that we will definitely be back. The only complaint is the flies they are relentless however they eventually mosey on. I truly hope people don't ruin this awesome national park. The generator plug is a 20amp 120v plug for those who are wondering, and they do sell regular gas and OFF ROAD diesel (red diesel) that's important to know.
Eric F
VerifiedMay 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: GI
The most beautiful place on earth! Great fishing and great friends make Cape Lookout my favorite destination place.
Michael S
VerifiedMay 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: GI
Experience was great. Just had an issue with ground fault tripping several times.
Rob G
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: GI
Wonderful edge of the ocean experience. Rustic cabins provided good shelter, but did not meet our expectations for cleanliness or maintenance. The NPS is letting the camp run down. Some of the structures (e.g. bath house, canoe dock) are in ruins. Significant deterioration since our last visit five years ago. Kitchen was dirty. Disappointing for historic camp in such a beautiful location. We enjoyed ourselves nonetheless but worry about the future of the facility.
Herb E
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: GI
The office staff was excellent in helping resolve a driving permit issue. Tonya in the office is a resource the Park Service should value. Supervenient Jeff West has changed the culture of this park. The staff is now friendly and very helpful. That has not always been the cast. I have been going to the park annually for 40 plus years. The is the best staff ever.
Randy D
VerifiedApril 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: GI
Cabins were better than expected. Overall cabins were clean. Area for the generator was nice. Our group all said we would definitely go back.
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
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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. |
