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Frisco Campground
Frisco Campground is managed by the National Park Service in Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina[5]. Recreation.gov lists 124 overnight campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][3].
What to expect
Recreation.gov lists 124 campsites here, made up of 112 standard nonelectric sites, 10 RV nonelectric sites and 2 tent only nonelectric sites[1]. Its site details show 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[6]. The longest RV or trailer length listed for any site is 49 feet[4]. NPS says the campground is open for a season, with a listed winter closure from 2026-11-28 to 2027-04-02[7]. NPS recommends reservations through Recreation.gov or by phone, and bookings can be made up to six months ahead for dates in the season[8]. Recreation.gov lists 124 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 124 that accept a tent[9]. NPS lists the camp site fee as $28 per night[2].
Campsite details
From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Campsites[1] | 124 |
| Site types[1] | 112 standard nonelectric, 10 rv nonelectric, 2 tent only nonelectric |
| Sites (NPS count)[10] | 117, 117 reservable, 0 first come, first served |
| Reservations[3] | Yes, on Recreation.gov |
| Accessible sites[11] | 1 |
| Hookups[6] | electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites |
| Longest RV or trailer[4] | 49 ft (median 40 ft) |
| Equipment[9] | RV or trailer at 124 sites, tent at 124 sites |
| Pets[12] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Campfires[13] | Allowed at 0 of 87 listed sites |
| Check-in[14] | 3:00 PM |
| Check-out[15] | 12:00 PM |
| People per site[16] | 6 |
Camping fees
Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.
| Site or fee | Per night |
|---|---|
| Camp Site[2] | $28 |
Amenities
- Toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal[17]
- Showers: Cold- Seasonal, Free - Seasonal[17]
- Drinking water: Yes - seasonal[17]
- Dump station: No[17]
- Cell reception: Yes - seasonal[17]
- Camp store: No[17]
- Firewood for sale: No[17]
- Food storage lockers: No[17]
- Laundry: No[17]
- Trash collection: Yes - seasonal[17]
Before you go
- Recreation.gov lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM[14][15].
- NPS rules allow up to six people per site, and Recreation.gov lists a maximum of 6 at most sites[16][18].
- Recreation.gov says payment is only accepted through Recreation.gov, and service fees may apply to changes or cancellations[19].
- Recreation.gov site details list campfires as allowed at 0 of 87 campsites with that detail, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[13].
- NPS says the soil is sandy, so longer tent stakes are recommended, and it also suggests netting and insect repellent for mosquitoes[18].
- Recreation.gov lists the campsite details above, and the official Recreation.gov and NPS pages are the place to confirm them before you go[1].
Questions people ask
- How much does Frisco Campground cost?
- NPS lists a camp site fee of $28 per night[2]. Recreation.gov handles payment and may charge service fees for changes or cancellations, so it is the place to confirm current fees before booking[19].
- Do I need a reservation at Frisco Campground?
- NPS recommends reservations, made through Recreation.gov or by phone, and bookings can be made up to six months ahead for dates in the season[8]. NPS lists 117 reservable sites and 0 first come, first served[10].
- Are dogs allowed at Frisco Campground?
- Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 124 campsites with this detail listed[12].
- Does Frisco Campground have RV hookups?
- Recreation.gov site details show 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[6]. NPS lists a dump station as No[17].
- How long can an RV be at Frisco Campground?
- The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 49 feet on Recreation.gov[4].
Facts and sources
- Recreation.gov lists 124 overnight campsites at Frisco Campground: 112 standard nonelectric, 10 rv nonelectric, 2 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Camping fee, Camp Site: $28 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Frisco Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Frisco Campground: 49 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 40 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Frisco Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Hookups at Frisco Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 124 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Season and hours (NPS): The season the Frisco Campground is open. Listed exceptions: Winter closure 2026-11-28 to 2027-04-02. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Reservation note from NPS: Reservations for Frisco Campground is recommended and can be made through www.recreation.gov or calling 1-877-444-6777 for dates within the open season, up to six months in advance. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Permitted equipment at Frisco Campground: 124 sites accept an RV or trailer and 124 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- NPS lists 117 sites at Frisco Campground: 117 reservable and 0 first come, first served. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- 1 of the 124 campsites at Frisco Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Frisco Campground: yes at all 124 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Frisco Campground: yes at 0 of 87 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-in time at Frisco Campground on Recreation.gov: 3:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-out time at Frisco Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Maximum people per campsite at Frisco Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Amenities at Frisco Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: Cold- Seasonal, Free - Seasonal; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: No; cell reception: Yes - seasonal; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Recreation.gov campground rules for Frisco Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Fee information on Recreation.gov: Payment is only accepted through 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... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
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