About Great Island Cabin Camp
Number of accommodations: 23
Campground Amenities
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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
paul h
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: GI
Loved it!!
Clinton R
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: GI
Everything was as advertised. Hot water was tricky, however we had a blast. Definitely bring deet, the green head horse flies are the spawn of Satan. Amazing location, will definitely continue our guy's trip here.
Ryan S
June 1, 2021
My family has been going to the cabins with several families for the past 12 years. We just went last weekend and it will likely be our last trip. The park rangers are harassing everyone, pulling people with no cause, and shutting down most of the beach due to turtle and bird nests. Most of the island was inaccessible now. It is a terrible abuse of power to see more police riding up and down a barrier island than you would if you were sitting on the mainland beaches. I would be in support of protecting nature and keeping out of control people in line, but the park rangers are going out of their way to harass every person on the island. It is a shame because this has been our family's favorite place over the years. Government has to ruin everything good. Next year we will go elsewhere, but then again, that is what they want.
Kevin J
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: GI
The rangers clearly don’t want humans on Core Banks any more. I understand closing beaches for endangered species’ eggs, but not for shore birds whose populations are stable.
Donna L
VerifiedMay 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: GI
We were in Cabin 5 and it was the first time that we had mice. It wasn’t just one it was several
Albert D
VerifiedMay 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: GI
A great park. Caution concerning over-zealous park ranger. Doesn’t matter if you are obeying all the laws—this one was keen on being dominate.
Robert S
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: GI
Great beach! The cabin was OK but will soon need maintenance if it is to continue standing. The staff did not help us move our gear between the dock and cabin as they had in previous years.
Marshall D
VerifiedMay 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: GI
Great Island Cabins were great! However, the website for recreation.gov leaves a lot of room for improvement. The creator of that website should try and make reservations at the cabins and should try to purchase the new necessary $25.00 off road vehicle pass.
Barbara A
VerifiedMay 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: GI
It’s very disheartening to see the cabins in such a state of disrepair. We’ve been coming here for 15 years and since the Park service took over managing the cabin they have really let them just go I understand there was a hurricane last year but the repairs they made were inexcusable. Checking in with the park rangers upon arriving to the island was a less than desirable experience. They really made us feel unwelcome and it left us with the feeling that the Park service doesn’t really want people visiting the island anymore. I understand it’s the national seashore which we want to maintain so the generations from now can enjoy it but why doesn’t the Park service offer little ranger talks to explain some of the safety measures that they’re taking to preserve the wildlife and preserve the integrity of the island. For the price we paid we could buy ourselves a camper and stay on the beach for free with every amenity we could want. It’s hard to believe the amount of money that the cabins bring in each month that there isn’t more effort into updating and renovating the cabins to make them more desirable
Sydnor G
VerifiedMay 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: GI
Plan for Bugs!!!
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. |
