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
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Potable Water
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Showers
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 (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
William L
VerifiedNovember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: D024, Loop: D
You can’t beat this CG!! A short walk over the dune and your on a beautiful beach!!
Gordon Y
VerifiedNovember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: B007, Loop: B
Great camping area.
Susan L
VerifiedNovember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: D031, Loop: D
Beautiful place to camp. We will be back. Dune-side is the way to go!!
Jessica K
VerifiedNovember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: C021, Loop: C
Was amazing camping here. It was a awesome place really nice campground. The bugs can be quite bad at night to just be aware. But even with them they didn't ruin our fun.
Amanda S
VerifiedNovember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: D026, Loop: D
Extremely disappointed and frustrated that you allow generators in D Loop now. There are more than enough camping sites, both at this site and private-owned, that people with generators can go to. Some of us would like peace and quiet while camping.
Mitch P
VerifiedNovember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: B008, Loop: B
We loved our stay. Great campsite, such a pretty place! 2 wonderful park rangers( 2 women- one was in training) were so helpful in getting us signed up for our stay.😊
LEE S
VerifiedNovember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: A005, Loop: A
I realize to tide was high but the dump station failed when I tried to use it. Needs to be reworked!!
Lis M
VerifiedNovember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: D017, Loop: D
The park is well run, quiet and offers great access to the beach. We will be back
Dean D
VerifiedOctober 29, 2025 • Stayed at: D025, Loop: D
October is the best time to go. Mostly empty camping and the beach was very nice
Larissa O
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: D029, Loop: D
I've been camping at Ocracoke campground for quite some time and it never fails to disappoint! Wonderful places to explore, including the nature trail directly across from the campground, and many beaches, Ocracoke is magical!
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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Ocracoke is accessible only by ferry or aircraft. Ferry reservations may be required during peak season. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.