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
Adam H
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: GI
Greatest place on Earth
Howard J
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: GI
Always enjoy "getting away" and staying at the rustic cabins. Fishing is usually pretty good. Just a little sad to see more restrictions on surf fishing.
Bruce L
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: GI
Accommodations were just as expected
Nancy L
January 22, 2020
The stars look like they are going to fall down on your face. It is so quiet all you can hear is the waves crashing on the beach. Wildflowers and seashells everywhere. The ever-changing weather lets you know who is really in control. The freedom of nothingness. Hope you never come I want the island to myself unless you are a person that is at one with nature.
Jennifer K
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: GI
We so enjoyed getting away from all the business and enjoying time together as a family. We don’t fish but we camped and played in the waves and fell asleep to the sound of the ocean. If you don’t have a 4 wheel drive car you cannot go anywhere. This was fine with us!
Janice G
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: GI
Cape Lookout is a beautiful island. We have visited Great Island Camp for the past 20 years.
ken w
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: GI
Considering it was just after the hurricane went through , I thought everyone did an excellent job getting things in usable condition . Pretty comparable to previous visits all things considered. Beautiful island and comfortable rustic accommodations . Worth a trip.
Kerry B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: GI
Island had been closed for weeks due to hurricane. we went over 2 days after reopening. a lot of work and grading had been done and not much beach but a lot of trash on beaches. 2 of the 3 fish cleaning stations were gone which created a big problem. all cabins had multiple areas of roll roofing tacked over missing shingles our cabin leaked every day it rained. rented a 8 man cabin but only 6 chairs for us to use.
Jeff P
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: GI
Wonderful place and the government needs to make all efforts to fully restore it and Long Point from the hurricane damage!
Thomas K
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: GI
Beautiful! Serene! Can't wait to return...
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. |
