Warning
GeneralStatewide Burn Ban--Effective Saturday, March 28 until further notice. Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning. Beach fires are considered open burning. If you are camping, portable gas stoves or grills are alternate methods for cooking food.
About Oregon Inlet Campground
Number of accommodations: 229
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Sites & Availability
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Reviews (557)
What Guests Are Saying
Oregon Inlet Campground offers a great location for beach lovers, with easy access to the ocean and beautiful views. Many campers appreciate the clean facilities, friendly staff, and spacious sites, especially for activities like fishing and relaxing by the shore. However, some visitors noted issues with crowded sites, limited restroom availability, and occasional disturbances, which could affect the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Oregon Inlet Campground offers a great location for beach lovers, with easy access to the ocean and beautiful views. Many campers appreciate the clean facilities, friendly staff, and spacious sites, especially for activities like fishing and relaxing by the shore. However, some visitors noted issues with crowded sites, limited restroom availability, and occasional disturbances, which could affect the overall experience.
Review Summary
Anne-Marie H
VerifiedApril 16, 2026 • Stayed at: A010, Loop: A - Tent Only
Everything was ok. I just stayed one night
John H
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: A028, Loop: A - Tent Only
Great place to camp while on the Outer Banks. Right in the middle of everything, but feels remote.
Steven P
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: C029, Loop: C - RV or Tent
I really like it there. A great experience and with my senior pass, I get it for half price. I had an electric and water site.
kirby b
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: C012, Loop: C - RV or Tent
It could have been better it the showers and restroom in C Loop were open, (they were closed). Looking forward to my next visit.
Wendy L
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: B003, Loop: B - RV or Tent
If you love the ocean and wind, this is an amazing campground. Roads are narrow and campsites and shorter but it's definitely worth it if you fit. No shade but that was great for me - I got full sun for my solar. And I was there end of March beginning of April so perfect spring weather 50s 60s. Absolutely would camp here again. There's a marina across the street with a gift shop and restaurant, dump station, potable water, gas, etc.
Marjorie M
VerifiedApril 12, 2026 • Stayed at: B018, Loop: B - RV or Tent
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Nicole C
VerifiedApril 12, 2026 • Stayed at: B027, Loop: B - RV or Tent
I’m usually more of a forest than a beach person because beaches are always overcrowded and Oregon Inlet was no different. I reserved 3 days but left a day early. It was so jam packed and the sites were so close together there was no privacy at all. The beach views are nice after climbing over the dunes, but this place was just too crowded for me. Good location and good price, I just prefer a little peace and privacy while camping and I didn’t find those things at Oregon Inlet.
William H
VerifiedApril 11, 2026 • Stayed at: B018, Loop: B - RV or Tent
We had an excellent spot (B18). It was near the bathroom and a beach access path. Stay on the paths to avoid stickers and cacti. Close enough to the northern OBX activities. T-Mobile cell service was good enough that we could watch a basketball game.
William C
VerifiedApril 10, 2026 • Stayed at: B040, Loop: B - RV or Tent
Overall the campground and the staff are good. However, during my stay two of three restrooms were closed for unknown reasons. This forced all campers to utilize one facility. In the morning, lines would form outside and delays were created. The campground was almost full so the other restrooms should have been available.
marylou f
VerifiedApril 10, 2026 • Stayed at: C026, Loop: C - RV or Tent
There were several large dangerous dogs near my campsite.pit bulls and other dangerous dogs should not be allowed in the national parks.one animal in the campsite next to mine was loose and rushed at me when I stepped out of my mh.the owner apologized but I am disabled and I could have easily fallen during the encounter.
Location Oregon Inlet Campground
Address:
12001 Nc Hwy 12
Nags Head, NC, 27959
United States
North (From Richmond, VA)
Follow I-95 South to Richmond, VA. Take I-64 East toward Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA. Take I-64 or I-664 to Chesapeake, VA. From I-64, take Exit 291B to Route 168, the Chesapeake Expressway (a toll-road costing $3.00- $6.00 each way). Once in North Carolina, Route 168 turns into US-158 East. Follow US-158 East through Nags Head, NC to the junction of NC-12 South. Continue on NC-12 South, and the campground will be on your left just before you reach Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet.
West (From Rocky Mount, NC)
Follow US-64 East through Tarboro, Williamston, Plymouth, Columbia, and Manteo, crossing the Alligator River Bridge and the Virginia Dare Bridge. Keep going on US-64 East to Nags Head, NC, going over the Washington Baum Bridge, to the junction of NC-12 South. Turn right onto NC-12 South and you will be at the north entrance. Continue on NC-12 South, and the campground will be on your left just before you reach Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet.
South (From Florence, SC)
Take I-95 North to Wilson, NC. Take US-264 East through Greenville, NC and Washington, NC. From Washington, NC, take US-17 to Williamston and follow US-64 East to Nags Head, NC and the junction of NC-12 South. Continue on NC-12 South, and the campground will be on your left just before you reach Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.8003 / -75.545
Elevation: 2 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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| General |
All campsites are exposed and subject to weather extremes. There are no shaded sites in the campground. |
| General |
Camping is limited to a total of 14 days of camping between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Making reservations under another name or account to circumvent the 14 day restriction is prohibited. |
| General |
Quiet hours are 10:00 pm - 6:00 am - Generators must be turned off during quiet hours. |
| General |
Wood fires are not permitted in the campground. Only charcoal cooking fires are permitted in a grill, stove, or other self-contained unit. |
| General |
A fire may be ignited and maintained only by using fuel sources designed and commonly used for warmth or the preparation of food, such as charcoal briquettes or natural firewood. Lighting or maintaining a fire with other materials including, but not limited to, flammable liquids, garbage, fireworks, plastics, aerosol canisters, batteries, or other manufactured or synthetic materials, is prohibited. |
| General |
All equipment must fit on the site pad; large RVs over 25 feet may have to park second vehicles in auxiliary parking away from the campground, or purchase an additional campsite. Vehicles cannot park on the grass. |
| General |
Biting insects are prevalent in the summer months, therefore netting and repellent are recommended. |
| General |
There is a limit of 6 persons per site, a maximum of 2 cars, or 1 car and 1 trailer, and a maximum of two tents. |
| General |
The Access Pass and both the Senior Annual and Senior Lifetime Pass are the only passes that provide a discount on the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party. The discount does not apply to utility hookups. The pass discount must be applied at the time of the reservation; it cannot be applied retroactively. For more information on Interagency Passes visit https://store.usgs.gov/. |
| General |
Must be 18 yrs of age to reserve a campsite. |
| General |
For specific questions please call (252) 475-9054, hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm est. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralStatewide Burn Ban--Effective Saturday, March 28 until further notice. Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning. Beach fires are considered open burning. If you are camping, portable gas stoves or grills are alternate methods for cooking food.
