
Ocracoke Campground
Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina
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As of October 2026, Ocracoke Campground is a campground in Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina with 131 campsites. Ocracoke Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Ocracoke Campground is located at 35.1228° N, 75.9261° W.
- people allowed on each site
- 6
Ocracoke Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Stay and booking rules
- Mid-stay changes allowed
- Maximum consecutive stay: 30 consecutive nights
- Maximum stay: 14 nights
Published by Recreation.gov for Ocracoke Campground, read on September 30, 2026.
Campsites at Ocracoke Campground
- Standard 131
- Accessible 2
Amenities
- restrooms
- showers
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Dune.
Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, wildlife.
All sites at Ocracoke Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A001 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A003 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A004 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A005 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A006 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A007 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A008 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A009 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A010 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A011 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A013 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A015 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A016 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A017 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A018 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A019 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A020 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A022 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A024 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A026 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A028 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A030 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A032 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| A034 | A | Standard | 6 | - |
| B002 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B003 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B004 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B005 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B006 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B007 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B008 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B009 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B010 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B011 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B012 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B013 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B014 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B015 | B | Standard | 6 | Accessible |
| B016 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B017 | B | Standard | 6 | Accessible |
| B018 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B019 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B020 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B021 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B022 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B024 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B025 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B026 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B027 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B028 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B029 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B030 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B031 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B032 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B033 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B034 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B035 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B036 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B037 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B038 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B039 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B040 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B042 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B044 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| B046 | B | Standard | 6 | - |
| C001 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C002 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C003 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C004 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C005 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C006 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C007 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C008 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C009 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C010 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C011 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C012 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C013 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C014 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C015 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C016 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C017 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C018 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C019 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C020 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C021 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C022 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C023 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C024 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C026 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C028 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C030 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C032 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| C034 | C | Standard | 6 | - |
| D001 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D002 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D003 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D004 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D005 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D006 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D007 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D008 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D009 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D010 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D011 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D012 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D013 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D014 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D015 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D016 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D017 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D018 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D019 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D020 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D021 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D022 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D023 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D024 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D025 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D026 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D027 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D028 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D029 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D030 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D031 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D032 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D033 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D034 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D035 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D036 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
| D037 | D | Standard | 6 | - |
About Ocracoke Campground
Overview
Located in the famous Outer Banks area of the stunning North Carolina coast, this campground is perfect for a beach getaway trip.
Recreation
The seashore provides a place for active recreation or for quiet reflection. Campers can visit a lighthouse, look for seashells, go fishing and clamming or just sit back and enjoy the peace and beauty of the white sandy beaches.
More active recreational activities include swimming, kayaking and windsurfing.
Bird and wildlife viewing is also a popular pastime for campers. The seashore provides a home and habitat for creatures large and small, on land and in the water.
Facilities
Ocracoke Campground is only accessible by ferry or aircraft. Campsites are located on sandy soil, so campers are encouraged to bring extra-long tent stakes. Flush toilets, drinking water, cold showers, and grills are all provided for a more comfortable beach camping experience. The campground is conveniently located on the ocean side, separated from the beach by barrier dunes.
Natural Features
Ocracoke Campground sits on a barrier island along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The shore a recreational oasis for beach lovers. This ribbon of sand provides some of the most dazzling scenery that the Atlantic coast has to offer.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Ocracoke Village offers restaurants, gift shops, grocery stores, a gas station, and tackle shop.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (252) 475-9054.
Rules and notices at Ocracoke Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Ocracoke Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
Ocracoke is accessible only by ferry or aircraft. Ferry reservations may be required during peak season.
OVERNIGHT USE LIMITATIONS: Restrictions limiting the duration of camping will allow all campers to have the opportunity to enjoy camping in America’s first National Seashore. Established limits are designated to prevent resource damage and impacts to sites and allow for an enjoyable recreational experience. Making reservations under another name or account to circumvent the 14-day restriction is prohibited. For more information, visit Laws & Policies - Cape Hatteras National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)
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From Easter Sunday until the Sunday after Thanksgiving, all camping is limited to 14 days at each campground.
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From the Monday after Thanksgiving to the Saturday before Easter, camping in Seashore campgrounds is limited to 30 days total.
Quiet hours are 10:00 pm - 6:00 am - Generators are allowed throughout the campground and must be turned off during quiet hours.
Wood fires are not permitted in the campground. Only charcoal cooking fires are permitted in a grill, stove, or other self-contained unit.
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.
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.
At each campsite, there is a limit of six people, two cars (or one car and one trailer), and two tents.
Check in is 3:00 pm. Check out is 12:00 pm.
After heavy rain there may be areas of standing water due to the low terrain.
Biting insects are prevalent in summer months. Netting and repellent are recommended.
Campsites are exposed and subject to weather extremes. There are no shaded sites.
Must be 18 yrs of age to reserve a site.
For specific questions please call (252) 475-9054, hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm ET.
Ocracoke Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Ocracoke Campground?
Ocracoke Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
How do I find last-minute availability at Ocracoke Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Ocracoke Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Ocracoke Campground have?
Ocracoke Campground has 131 campsites.
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