About Great Island Cabin Camp
Number of accommodations: 23
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
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
Bryan B
VerifiedJune 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: GI
Great location
Amber P
VerifiedJune 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: GI
We love this beach and have stayed here at the cabins many times. We booked two nights. $380 total. On our first night we got back to our cabin at dark and found big roaches crawling everywhere on everything. Even in the bedrooms. We didn’t have any food out or anything else that would have attracted them. We ended up sleeping in our truck the first night. It was miserable. The next day we called the office and we were able to get a different cabin that was much cleaner and bug free. We have never had this problem here in the years before.
Mike C
VerifiedJune 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: GI
Can in was the cleanest one that we’ve arrived to in years.
Brandy D
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: GI
I’ve always enjoyed bringing the kids over several times a year and staying in the cabins. We actually were really close to marking all the cabins off our list. The island is not what it used to be and is becoming less family/kid friendly. Rude park volunteers and harsh unfriendly Park Rangers that provoke and harass the tourist. It was really a shame such a beautiful peaceful place was ruined by the hostility and pessimism from the volunteers and park ranger. Island and accommodations (5 out of 5 stars), park staff customer service (1 out of 5 stars).
Danny W
VerifiedMay 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: GI
This was my first visit to the island but it will not be my last. Beautiful place with friendly
people. Loved it!!!
Benjamin W
VerifiedMay 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: GI
Definitely a bare bones cabin but still clean and very comfortable. Rangers were very friendly and helpful. Hum of generators is the only drawback to the experience. Would definitely go back though
Gregg B
VerifiedMay 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: GI
As much as I have enjoyed this destination in the past, I must say that this last trip was a pretty miserable experience. Occasionally rain and very high winds constantly made fishing very unpleasant and not very productive.
They even suspended ferry operations for a couple of days which required some of my guest to depart early, and limited the availability of gas and ice.
The hot water in our cabin functioned limited to washing the dishes, but not well enough to get a shower.
On the plus side we practically had the island to ourselves .
Other than the issue with the hot water, none of the other things I have mentioned are under the control of the park service. You are always rolling the dice with the weather out there and my particular week was a loser.
But I will be back.
Sandra P
VerifiedMay 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: GI
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Melony H
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: GI
Cabin 3 was great other than the shower and water pressure. It was either freezing cold or burn your flesh off hot. We used the main camp showers after our first night experience until the hot water went out in those. Other than that, everything was wonderful! Nice cabin, beautiful view, nice staff, and absolutely wonderful place to be!
Jacob D
VerifiedMay 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: GI
Cabins are worth every penny as weather on the island can go from beautiful to brutal very quickly.
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. |
