Oregon Inlet Campground, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NC - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Oregon Inlet Campground is part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina (1 hr 55 min southeast of Virginia Beach, VA) with an elevation of 5 feet. There are a total of 116 campsites including 35 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 81 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 31 and 47 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 47 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $28.00 to $35.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, sewer hookup, swimming, restroom, trash dumpster, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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@RenitamFDBACCE · Camped on Sep 3, 2025 at Campsite #B25
What a beautiful place to camp. The dunes are tall enough to protect from storm surge if needed but just a short walk to the ocean. Surrounding scenery was awesome, bathrooms clean , rangers especially helpful couldnt ask for more. Thanks parks/ recreation.gov
@KaanEDD83C7DCA · Camped on Sep 2, 2025 at Campsite #A20
This is a great spot. Yes you can hear road traffic but its not that bad. You can hear the ocean too which is a huge plus. The campsite itself is flat and grassy so easy to set up a tent. Campsites are close together but some are further apart than others. Wasnt a problem as I had great neighbors. People complain about bugs, I didnt experience any at all (but we did have 20 mph southwest winds the whole time which was actually nice). Pro tip dont get the campgrounds near the bathroom unless you dont mind people walking through your campsite. Overall this is probably my favorite campsite Ive ever been to, national park or otherwise. Short walk to the beach, the sound of the ocean, Bodie lighthouse in the background, beautiful stars at night it doesnt get much better,
@MartinH4750228 · Camped on Aug 30, 2025 at Campsite #A20
During my hike of segment 18 of the mountains to the sea trail the Oregon Inlet Campground was by far the best. The sites were clean, spacious and flat. The bath house and showers were well maintained and clean. Very busy campground with campers all around and all following the rules for quiet hours. You could hear the ocean waves all night. Very relaxing! If you are a hiker or drive I would highly recommend the Sea Chef Dockside Restaurant across the street. Amazing food, drinks, wine and beer on tap. There is also a store next door thats sell a little bit of everything. Thanks
@ZibaiX88D9C2D9 · Camped on Aug 30, 2025 at Campsite #C1
Great place
@CarlosVC0556DD · Camped on Aug 28, 2025 at Campsite #B10
Check out time is noon.
@BARBARAT206756 · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #C21
Very clean and quiet campground. Covenant to many OBX activities.
@RolandFD1E0BBB · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #C29
Peaceful, beautiful natural landscape. Choice of power and water or primitive sights. Bathhouses and shower huts for all.
@LawrenceR44154 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #B25
Great site and proximity to the beach! It was clean and the showers had very warm water. If youre outside after dark with no wind, prepare for a buggy onslaught! But I cant take away a star for that. Its nature!
@JarrellA25CD98 · Camped on Aug 23, 2025 at Campsite #A10
Campsite was great, close enough to stores and food, showers were plenty warm and the bathrooms were clean only thing I wish was that there was a fire pit also
@PeggyP1933215 · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #C9
The salt skeeters were bad but the campsite was lovely! We'll be back!!
@JoYD11F328B00F · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #C26
Great campground and great location
@SeanM2349912 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #C33
Nice place could use more electric sites. But dont go there during August as I need room for me
@JessicaC246083 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #A28
Excellent. I will definitely come back!
@ThomasK9683795 · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #A8
Very clean campground with a excellent helpful staff
@TomH4673678 · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #C6
We enjoyed so many things about that park. The Ranger at the welcome office was cordial and easy to work with. Bathroom for a very clean and updated.
@JordanA3381075 · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #A25
Camping spots that are along the road are LOUD from road noise. Maybe theyre all loud, but Id recommend picking a spot as far away from the main road as possible. Great campground otherwise!
@MarkW2201412 · Camped on Aug 11, 2025 at Campsite #A27
The facilities are not meant for showering just basic bathroom, cold water. The spike ball grass burrs are a massive annoyance they're everywhere and stick to everything including you and your pet, your camping equipment, towels, etc and they hurt. So be aware that this is not for glamping. The weather was brutally hot & humid and thunderstorms dumped bucketloads for hours. Not the best outing for sure, glad to be back in New England. This OBX location probably best visited if you have A/C and hot water in an RV. Its located just before the Oregon Inlet bridge however and access to Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo not far and shopping, food, supplies in Nags Head close by. I lived in NC for 8 yrs so I knew the spot well just never camped there before.
@JimmyB8018171 · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #C2
Was a little windy so bring deep stakes for your tent other than that absolutely beautiful and so much to do you don't need to leave camp, explore trails, dunes, beach comb go to the lighthouse. Great family experience
@MelissaC162559 · Camped on Aug 7, 2025 at Campsite #B35
Trek to the beach is a little bit of a hike. If possible, take vehicle to drive to the beach. Make sure to lower air pressure to recommended psi. Enjoyed our stay there.
@ReidM850FA2E55 · Camped on Aug 7, 2025 at Campsite #C12
We love that this is right on the beach. The sites are flat, and if you use the showers, they are great for outdoor showers.
@JamesW5759385 · Camped on Aug 7, 2025 at Campsite #B37
Great place to camp. Beach all up and down. Be prepared when walking to beach. Dunes are fairly steep. Want to drive on beach. Get a permit and have at it. Showers were hot and outdoorsy but nice. We were evacuated as Erin washed waves ashore. Camping!
@LisaC6980823 · Camped on Aug 4, 2025 at Campsite #C11
Good clean campground. Price is right, location is great. No problems during our stay.
@DerekB3528004 · Camped on Aug 4, 2025 at Campsite #B26
The camp caretakers were extremely friendly and welcoming. And helpful with the ..somewhat tricky booking website. The grounds and facilities were Very well kept.
@BradD7854141 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #B25
We are a return visitor. Great location in the mid Outer Banks. Restaurant next door at Oregon Inlet Marina is top notch. In addition to Bodie Lighthouse dont miss out on Oregon Inlet Lifesaving station. Just across the bridge onto Hatteras Island
@AndrewT9982192 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #B31
Great campground, especially for the cost. Excellent location for visiting the Outer Banks sites.

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