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Oregon Inlet Campground in North Carolina
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Oregon Inlet Campground

Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina

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As of September 2026, Oregon Inlet Campground is a campground in Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina with 229 campsites. Oregon Inlet Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Oregon Inlet Campground is located at 35.8003° N, 75.5450° W.
people allowed on 115 of 229 sites
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people allowed on the largest site
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Oregon Inlet Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

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Stay and booking rules

  • Mid-stay changes allowed
  • Maximum consecutive stay: 30 consecutive nights
  • Maximum stay: 14 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Oregon Inlet Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Oregon Inlet Campground

  • Standard 81
  • RV 79
  • Tent 68
  • Group 1
  • Accessible 3
  • Hookups 47

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • showers
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Dune · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, climbing, offroad.

All sites at Oregon Inlet Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

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About Oregon Inlet Campground

Overview

Oregon Inlet Campground is the northernmost campground on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. When camping here, you are within a short distance of the full service town of Nags Head to the north, and the world class fishing at Oregon Inlet to the south.

Recreation

The beach adjacent to the campground can be reached by foot from your campsite as well as by vehicle with a Cape Hatteras Off-Road Vehicle Permit. Popular activities include fishing, swimming, surfing, birding, and shell hunting. The calmer waters of the sound to the west of the campground can be accessed at the public boat launch at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. Popular sound side opportunities include crabbing, clamming, paddle-boarding, boating, and fishing.

Facilities

Each of the three loops in the campground have a bath house with flush toilets, potable water, and outdoor unheated/cold showers. Each campsite has a paved parking pad, picnic table, and charcoal grill. There are limited sites with RV hook-ups. A dump and water fill station are located directly across Highway 12 at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center and are free of charge for campers.

Natural Features

The campground is located on the east side of the barrier island, just a short walk through the dunes to the expansive waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Sea Oats and other native flowering plants blanket the dunes providing a picturesque backdrop for your camping experience.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (252) 475-9054.

Nearby Attractions

The historic Bodie Island Lighthouse is approximately four miles north of Oregon Inlet Campground on NC Highway 12. The Bodie Island Lighthouse is open seasonally for self-guided climbs. Climb tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and can only be purchased from www.recreation.gov. Tickets go on sale at 7am for that day's climbs only. Tickets may only be purchased on the same day of your intended climb. Coquina Beach Day Use Area is located directly across HWY 12 from the Bodie Island Lighthouse access road. The day use area provides a vehicle free beach perfect for families. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Coquina Beach is staffed with lifeguards to ensure the safety of visitors. Other amenities at Coquina Beach include a bathhouse with outdoor cold showers, flush toilet restrooms, water fountains, and a boardwalk to the beach.

Charges & Cancellations

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.

Rules and notices at Oregon Inlet Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Oregon Inlet Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

All campsites are exposed and subject to weather extremes. There are no shaded sites in the campground.

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 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; large RVs over 25 feet may have to park second vehicles in auxiliary parking away from the campground, or purchase an additional campsite. Vehicles cannot park on the grass.

Biting insects are prevalent in the summer months, therefore netting and repellent are recommended.

There is a limit of 6 persons per site, a maximum of 2 cars, or 1 car and 1 trailer, and a maximum of two tents.

The Access Pass and both the Senior Annual and Senior Lifetime Pass are the only passes that provide a discount on the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party. The discount does not apply to utility hookups. The pass discount must be applied at the time of the reservation; it cannot be applied retroactively. For more information on Interagency Passes visit https://store.usgs.gov/ .

Must be 18 yrs of age to reserve a campsite.

For specific questions please call (252) 475-9054, hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm est.

Recreation.gov permit and campground cancellations →

Oregon Inlet Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Oregon Inlet Campground?

Oregon Inlet Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 229 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Oregon Inlet Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Oregon Inlet 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 Oregon Inlet Campground have?

Oregon Inlet Campground has 229 campsites.

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