South Core Banks -- Beach camping
National Park Service campground in Cape Lookout National Seashore, near Great Island, North Carolina.
Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
Not itemizedfirst-come area, sites not listed
First-comebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
No RV datamax RV/trailer length
2named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (13.4 mi)
0.0 mibike trails within 5 mi
How it compares
- There are 6 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Raleigh ~144 mi, Norfolk ~145 mi, Virginia Beach ~147 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Core Back Road | 0.1 mi | 9.9 | NPS |
| Vehicle Ferry | 0.1 mi | 3.5 | NPS |
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 TouringBoatingCampingHuntingPaddlingSwimmingWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Island Cabin Camp Cape Lookout National Seashore |
0.0 | NC | $10 | 23 | — | 35 ft | yes | Reserve | 2 (13.4 mi) |
| Cedar Creek Campground Private campground |
7.7 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 2 (4.1 mi) |
| The Landing RV Park Private campground |
8.3 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 2 (4.1 mi) |
| Harkers Island RV Resort & Campground Private campground |
9.3 | NC | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 6 (11.5 mi) |
| Long Point Cabin Camp Cape Lookout National Seashore |
13.0 | NC | — | 20 | E | 35 ft | yes | Reserve | 1 (3.9 mi) |
| Oyster Point Campground National Forests in North Carolina |
19.8 | NC | $1–$20 | 15 | — | yes | yes | Reserve | 2 (29.7 mi) |
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
Dispersed camping along the ocean beach of this 20 mile long barrier island -- this is backcountry-style camping -- all camping is done directly on the ocean beach, there are no camp sites. This area is reached only by ferry. Both tent camping and vehicle camping is allowed. Vehicles -- 4x4 highly recommended -- must be able to drive on the soft sand of the beach and the sand trail behind the dunes known as the "back road". There are no hard surfaces on the island. Practice Leave No Trace principles.