About Great Island Cabin Camp
Number of accommodations: 23
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
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
BARRY S
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: GI
OK
Lindsay B
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: GI
Amazing Experience!
Rough cabin, yup. No luxuries, everything a bit worn, but a bed, a shower to get clean, a space to cook and views that are near paradise. Worth all of the lack of luxurious amenities for the back to basics, beautiful, uncrowded beach. A trip I will do time and time again.
Francesca T
September 11, 2025
Nelangg n
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: GI
Matches description and pictures. Clean. Comfortable beds. Clean shower and Toilet.
Sean N
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: GI
Staff is professional and very helpful! I look forward to the 1st of the year to make my reservations then the countdown begins! I will see y’all at the end of August!
Christopher M
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: GI
Cape lookout
Arletis C
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: GI
We loved that weekend; it was a great experience driving on the sand and fully enjoying the beach. It's one of our favorite places, and one we always want to return to. The cabins were great, all with mosquito nets and gas, and an unbeatable breeze.
Gwen W
July 27, 2025
The island was amazing! The ferry ride was quick and easy, with smooth loading and unloading. We brought our four-wheelers and had a blast riding them on the beach and using them to get around the island.
The cabins were just as expected for a rustic stay. Since this was our first visit, we picked up a few lessons for next time—like bringing a tablecloth, as the tables weren’t the cleanest. We also brought a window AC unit, which was a lifesaver in the July heat.
One recommendation would be to bring something extra to cover the mattresses, as they weren’t the cleanest either—just an extra layer between us and the sheets would have been nice.
All in all, we loved it and are already planning to come back next year. It was a great trip!
Kay E
VerifiedJuly 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: GI
A beautiful National Seashore. A treadure.
Mike B
July 9, 2025
The location and experience is absolutely unique. You can see the Ocean and the sound from your bed if you like. It's super basic but also cute somehow.
We would definitely go again.
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. |
