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
Scott B
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2024 • Stayed at: D011, Loop: D
An absolutely wonderful stay.
Christine H
VerifiedFebruary 6, 2024 • Stayed at: D011, Loop: D
We were in Loop D, in late January...it was awesome, only 4 other campers, the bathhouse was heated and clean, the beach was fantastic....nobody for miles! And town is only 3 miles, so good food options still in the winter season.
We will be back!
Kevin C
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2024 • Stayed at: D027, Loop: D
The camp host was very helpful. Checking in took an hour as the internet was very limited. Having a second checkin option would be great (envelope or something simple)> We met a woman the next day who had the same issue. If u are doing this checkin on the road then doing it online has many difficulties, like poor wifi service.
Tracy B
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2024 • Stayed at: D019, Loop: D
The campground was beautiful, the hosts were very friendly and helpful. However, with the very limited water and bathroom facilities, maybe a discounted winter, off season fee would be more appropriate
Charlene M
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2024 • Stayed at: A003, Loop: A
Site 3 was the best! As this was my first visit to Ocracoke, I chose the site based on the campground map. The cold wind that blew most of the second night was blocked somewhat by the vegetation adjacent to the spot where I chose to pitch my backpacking tent. The sound of rain, wind, and the crashing surf made for a restful night. The campground was nearly empty and I had the entire beach to myself. Walked into the village on my last day on the island and it was equally uncrowded. Love the off-season!
Bryan C
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2024 • Stayed at: A003, Loop: A
We had such a great time at the campground, spots were a lot bigger than advertised. The camp hosts were absolutely fantastic and we will be coming back again!!!
Andrea S
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: A013, Loop: A
This is a beautiful campground in a very special place. Kudos to the NPS (and all of us taxpayers) for protecting the Ocracoke Island National Seashore. The access to the spectacular beach is excellent and the facilities at the campground are great. Shout out also to the campground host (Lynn Ingram) when I was there - she was very helpful and a great fellow road tripper to meet.
Gilles B
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2024 • Stayed at: B003, Loop: B
It was excellent, clean place, quiet. Nce to take a walk on the beach.
Laura B
VerifiedDecember 14, 2023 • Stayed at: B003, Loop: B
The campground was amazing! Despite no electric or water, this was by far my favorite part of the trip to the Outerbanks. Make sure your fresh water tank is full and you have a generator. The bathrooms were very clean. We were able to walk over the dunes and get right to the ocean. We went to town and rented a golf cart and drove around. It was fun even though it was the beginning of December and not much was open. We will definitely be going again.
Eleanor H
VerifiedDecember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: C007, Loop: C
Wonderful stay. We absolutely loved this place. Do watch out for the burs though!
Location Ocracoke Campground
Address:
4352 Irvin Garrish Hwy
Ocracoke, NC, 27960
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 35.1228 / -75.9261
Elevation: 1 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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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. |
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Biting insects are prevalent in summer months. Netting and repellent are recommended. |
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Campsites are exposed and subject to weather extremes. There are no shaded sites. |
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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.
