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Great Island Cabin Camp

An aerial view of Great Island Cabin Camp, with the ocean on the right, the sound on the left, and the cabin area in the center
A view of the bunk beds in the bedroom of Great Island Cabin 3.
Sunlight shining on 3 bunk beds in a plywood cabin
Great Island Cabin Camp Bath House

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Showers

About Great Island Cabin Camp

Great Island Cabin Camp sits on South Core Banks within Cape Lookout National Seashore, just off the North Carolina coast. This historic, remote camp has long been a favorite destination for fishermen and beachgoers. Because it is only accessible by water, visitors arrive either by personal boat or by reserving space on one of the vehicle ferries that cross scenic Core Sound to South Core Banks.4WD, high-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended due to deep sand on the Back Road and along the oceanside beaches. There are no paved roads on South Core Banks. An Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Driving Permit is required and must be purchased on Recreation.gov before your trip. Upon arrival, present your proof of purchase to staff at the Great Island Cabin Camp Office, and they will issue the appropriate decal for your vehicle.

Number of accommodations: 23

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Mar 12 to Nov 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

23 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏠 001, Loop: GI
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 002, Loop: GI
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 003, Loop: GI
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 004, Loop: GI
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 005, Loop: GI
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 006, Loop: GI
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 007, Loop: GI
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 008, Loop: GI
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 011, Loop: GI
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 012, Loop: GI
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 013, Loop: GI
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 014, Loop: GI
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 015, Loop: GI
12 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 016, Loop: GI
12 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 017, Loop: GI
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 018, Loop: GI
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 019, Loop: GI
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 020, Loop: GI
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 021, Loop: GI
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 022, Loop: GI
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 023, Loop: GI
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 024, Loop: GI
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 026, Loop: GI
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (933)

What Guests Are Saying

Great Island Cabin Camp offers a unique, rustic experience perfect for families and fishing trips. While the cabins are basic, they provide essential amenities and have been noted for cleanliness and helpful staff. Visitors appreciate the beautiful scenery and opportunities for outdoor activities, making it a memorable destination despite some minor issues with accommodations.

Review Summary

4.3
933 reviews
5
60.7%
566
4
23.6%
220
3
7.4%
69
2
4.3%
40
1
4.1%
38

karen b

Verified

May 23, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: GI

5

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

Verified

May 18, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: GI

5

Always great. Do wish all cabins had new stoves.

Shawn V

Verified

May 18, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: GI

5

Always great. Do wish all cabins had new stoves.

John D

Verified

May 17, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: GI

4

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.

John D

Verified

May 17, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: GI

4

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

Verified

May 12, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: GI

5

Great service from the entire staff! We’ll be back!!

James B

Verified

May 12, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: GI

4

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.

BARRY S

Verified

May 12, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: GI

5

Great service from the entire staff! We’ll be back!!

James B

Verified

May 12, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: GI

4

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.

Tim Y

Verified

May 8, 2023 Stayed at: 022, Loop: GI

5

Cabin 22 and the whole Great Island Cabin Camps were great. Cabin 22 is in a great location in the dunes with a short walk down a sandy path to the beach. There is a small dune in front of the screen porch that provides a bit of privacy from the road that people take to get to the beach. The proximity to of Cabin 22 to Cabin 21 is pretty close but we were never bothered by it. The shower in cabin 22, while small, had great water pressure and plenty of hot water. It was so nice to have a beach camping experience with a full bath and kitchen! The kitchen stove had 3 burners that worked and we’re not sure about the oven. All the windows had screens and bugs weren’t bad at all. The cabin has a generator shed with the proper cords and the way it was situated, it really cut down on the noise to the cabin. The beds were quite comfy. We did bring an extra layer of bed pad but probably could’ve gone without it. The cabin came with a 6’ table and a 4’ table (on the porch) and 4 basic folding chairs. We brought another 4’ table and a small table to use between the bunks as a nightstand. We tried to not run the generator too much so we brought several rechargeable lantern/lights and a Jackery for charging. All in all, it was a great 4 nights and we wanted to stay longer!

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

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

10AM

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Fires & fuel

  • Guests should obtain firewood locally and burn it on-site to protect forests; transporting firewood is illegal in some states.

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Last updated: June 5, 2026

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