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
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
Douglas R
May 30, 2023
Always a good time going over to the Great Islands at Core banks. Stayed in cabin 11 and everything worked great. The Park Services staff was very friendly and accommodating. Can’t wait to get back out there fishing again.
Taylor W
May 30, 2023
Sharah S
May 29, 2023
It's a special, remote experience. Saw so much wildlife.
Malcolm B
VerifiedMay 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: GI
Cabin 23 was adequate for our use. Only complaint was controlling the oven. No markings and a worn out knob made it hard to know temperature setting and when the oven was turned off. Mattresses we're better than expected; slept pretty comfortably.
Charles A
VerifiedMay 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: GI
Great as always!
karen b
VerifiedMay 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: GI
Awesome place to be. The cabin was great and made it very comfortable for us without the hassle of setting up a tent. The young woman Ranger on duty May 14-16 is excellent. I can’t remember her name but she is always so cheerful and friendly.
Shawn V
May 18, 2023
Always great. Do wish all cabins had new stoves.
John D
VerifiedMay 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: GI
Cabin was in good shape with noticeable improvements, such as new screen door and latches. It was great as the oven and stove top had been replaced recently. Oven didn't work great but did work if lit by hand.
BARRY S
VerifiedMay 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: GI
Great service from the entire staff! We’ll be back!!
James B
VerifiedMay 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: GI
Check-in, check-out, and bathhouse facilities were all good experience. Nice to see the new siding going up on the cabins. Cabin 20 was overall in good with a couple of exceptions (oven controls were worn and special attention was required to assure the oven was turned off and the battery pack for the hot water heater has a bad connection and had to be adjusted on several occasions to initiate operation.
Overall a good experience as usual and looking forward to our Fall 2023 return visit.
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. |
