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Cape Point Campground

National Park Service campground in Cape Hatteras National Seashore, near Buxton, North Carolina.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
200overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
50 ftmax RV/trailer length
0named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi
0.0 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 200 sites it is the #2 largest of 86 North Carolina campgrounds that publish a site count (busy, more amenities).
  • There are 2 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 42% of North Carolina campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (50 ft).
  • Pets allowed on 200 of 200 sites.
  • Straight-line distance: Virginia Beach ~112 mi, Norfolk ~113 mi, Raleigh ~157 mi.

Site mix

Tent-only49
Accessible3

Amenities & rules

GrillsPaved roadsPicnic tablesShowersPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers3 accessible sites

Fee notes from the agency: Reservations only via Recreation.gov Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes. Cancellation Fee: A service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation.

Trails within 5 miles

No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.

Mountain biking nearby

No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringCampingFishingHikingHuntingPaddlingPicnickingSnorkelingSwimmingWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Ocracoke Campground
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
7.8NC—135 — 48 ftyes Reserve3 (5.9 mi)
Frisco Campground
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
17.7NC—124 — 49 ftyes Reserve21 (15.2 mi)
Long Point Cabin Camp
Cape Lookout National Seashore
30.0NC—20 E 35 ftyes Reserve1 (3.9 mi)
The Landing RV Park
Private campground
35.5NC—— — —— ?2 (4.1 mi)
Cedar Creek Campground
Private campground
36.4NC—— — —— ?2 (4.1 mi)
Riverside Campgrounds
OpenStreetMap listing
41.3NC—— — —— ?0

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview Cape Point Campground sites have a shortened reservation window. Due to the ground saturation and potential for flooding we encourage you to check the sites prior to paying. Cape Point Campground is centrally located to all of the attractions on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The campground puts you within walking distance of arguably the best fishing and surfing on the east coast. Recreation A short walk through the dunes leads you to the beach at the infamous Cape Hatteras. Many trophy fish have been landed from the point, and it has been a surfing destination for decades. If you prefer to drive to the beach you can access one of the many off-road vehicle ramps within a short … read the full description on Recreation.gov