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 Ocracoke Campground
Number of accommodations: 131
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Potable Water -
Showers
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (591)
What Guests Are Saying
Ocracoke Campground offers a beautiful location just over the dunes from the ocean, with friendly staff and well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms. While the lack of hot showers and occasional weeds can be drawbacks, visitors appreciate the private sites and easy beach access. Overall, it's a peaceful, clean campground ideal for families and nature lovers, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Ocracoke Campground offers a beautiful location just over the dunes from the ocean, with friendly staff and well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms. While the lack of hot showers and occasional weeds can be drawbacks, visitors appreciate the private sites and easy beach access. Overall, it's a peaceful, clean campground ideal for families and nature lovers, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Christopher T
VerifiedApril 12, 2026 • Stayed at: B002, Loop: B
My daughter and I loved our stay, very clean and peaceful and so beautiful! Everyone was so friendly as well
Mark B
VerifiedApril 11, 2026 • Stayed at: D030, Loop: D
As usual, the Campground facilities are in great shape. The Campground Hosts are friendly and welcoming.
The lack of hot water and Warm showers are the only real downside at such a wonderful facility.
Mark M
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: D013, Loop: D
The bathroom near loop d ran out of TP for 2 days at least and the other one near loop B was closed with a sign saying to use the other loop facility
richard K
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: C034, Loop: C
Unfortunately we had a freak storm cone thru that ruined this year's trip 3 setup tents were almost blown away and got flooded by fain water.
richard K
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: C032, Loop: C
Unfortunately we had a freak storm cone thru that ruined this year's trip 3 setup tents were almost blown away and got flooded by fain water.
John G
VerifiedApril 4, 2026 • Stayed at: D015, Loop: D
We were at D15, nice spot that is very private. Great place to camp!
Christene H
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: D007, Loop: D
D7 site was in a great location - sand path behind site led over the dunes to the beach and the site was across the road from the bathroom. Super convenient for our family. Water spigot, we used to collect dishwater, next to bathroom. Heads up there are sand burs and creeping cactus around the site - we learned this the hard way, setting up camp at night ;)
Bernard J
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: C014, Loop: C
Nice clean and quiet campground
Shari G
VerifiedMarch 25, 2026 • Stayed at: D019, Loop: D
Easily our favorite campground on the Outer Banks of NC. Hard to get to, worth the effort. Every single time. Bring your solar panels and plug into the sun for endless electricity!
JP C
VerifiedMarch 24, 2026 • Stayed at: D017, Loop: D
I stayed at Ocracoke Campground during a recent trip, and it was exactly what I was hoping for. My site was essentially beachfront-just a short hike over the dunes and you’re right on the ocean. There’s something pretty great about climbing a dune in the morning and having the beach open up in front of you.
One of the biggest perks was the ORV access right next to the campground. I was able to drive my vehicle straight onto the beach, which made the whole experience even better.
Timing helped too as it was still on the cooler side, so the bugs were basically a non-issue. If you’ve ever camped on the coast in peak season, you know that’s a huge win.
Facilities are fairly minimal, but what’s there is well maintained. The bathrooms were clean, well lit, and in good shape. There are cold water showers (I passed on those, but maybe next time if I’m feeling brave). Each site had a picnic table and a solid parking pad, which made setup easy.
My only real wish is that they’d add a dishwashing sink as it would go a long way for campers staying multiple nights.
Overall, it’s a simple, no-frills campground in an unbeatable location. I’ll definitely be back.
Location Ocracoke Campground
Address:
4352 Irvin Garrish Hwy
Ocracoke, NC, 27960
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 35.1228 / -75.9261
Elevation: 1 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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| General |
Ocracoke is accessible only by ferry or aircraft. Ferry reservations may be required during peak season. |
| 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 are allowed throughout the campground and 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. If you have a large RV over 25 feet, you may have to park your second vehicle in the auxiliary parking area just outside the campground or purchase an additional campsite. Vehicles may not be parked on grass. |
| General |
At each campsite, there is a limit of six people, two cars (or one car and one trailer), and two tents. |
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Check in is 3:00 pm. Check out is 12:00 pm. |
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After heavy rain there may be areas of standing water due to the low terrain. |
| General |
Biting insects are prevalent in summer months. Netting and repellent are recommended. |
| General |
Campsites are exposed and subject to weather extremes. There are no shaded sites. |
| General |
Must be 18 yrs of age to reserve a site. |
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For specific questions please call (252) 475-9054, hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm ET. |
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.
