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
229 Sites Available
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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
timmie b
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: C013, Loop: C - RV or Tent
The showers could be a lot better and more of them .
Meredith B
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: A033, Loop: A - Tent Only
Beautiful but be prepared for weather if you’re tent camping. Sand stakes are needed.
Mary L
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 • Stayed at: B001, Loop: B - RV or Tent
Great spot but wicked cold showers.
Chris B
VerifiedJune 11, 2025 • Stayed at: C014, Loop: C - RV or Tent
This campground is simply amazing. Generously spaced camping spots and a short walk to the beach. Rangers and hosts were very friendly and helpful and were present each day up keeping the property.
Anna M
VerifiedJune 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A023, Loop: A - Tent Only
Such a beautiful campground-the sites are nice, so close to the beach. And the bathrooms are clean. I thoroughly enjoyed my overnight stay-wish I would have stayed longer!
Laurie W
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: B010, Loop: B - RV or Tent
What a beautiful stay. We would come here again anytime!
William J
VerifiedJune 7, 2025 • Stayed at: B017, Loop: B - RV or Tent
The campground was quite nice and we enjoyed our time there. I gave it only 4 stars because (a) we received notice on our day of arrival that the sewer dump and potable water were unavailable until further notice, and (b) our site (B27) could use some work. The permanent grill was leaning badly, and during heavy rain the rear of the asphalt drive ponded badly. We do plan to go back next year.
Lowell H
VerifiedJune 7, 2025 • Stayed at: C031, Loop: C - RV or Tent
The rangers and volunteers were excellent and helpful!
Bryan O
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: C018, Loop: C - RV or Tent
Nice Site.
Elizabeth H
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: A021, Loop: A - Tent Only
The campground was beautiful, clean, and had a nice vibe. We stayed there with our diverse family of four. There were groups of young kids, diverse families, and women. I appreciate seeing all of that at a campground, as it demonstrates a level of safety. There are large bathrooms with 2 sinks and 3 toilets. There are 3 shower stalls in a separate shower house, but beware, only a couple stalls have hot water. Make sure you pack spikes to secure your tent and canopy due to the breeze. I am not a fan of drive on beaches, which is the beach right beyond the dunes. I enjoys going down to the lighthouse beach better, no cars allowed. We loved the town of Rodanthe. Rented a boat there on day. Would absolutely go back to this campground.
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
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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. |
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Wood fires are not permitted in the campground. Only charcoal cooking fires are permitted in a grill, stove, or other self-contained unit. |
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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. |
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Biting insects are prevalent in the summer months, therefore netting and repellent are recommended. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
