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Ocracoke Campground
Ocracoke Campground is run by the National Park Service in Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina[5]. Recreation.gov lists 135 campsites, and the NPS camp site fee is $28 per night[1][2].
What to expect
Recreation.gov lists all 135 campsites as standard nonelectric[1]. It records 131 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 131 that accept a tent, and all 131 are drive-in[6][7]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 48 feet[4]. Recreation.gov says the campground is reachable only by ferry or aircraft, and that the sandy soil calls for extra-long tent stakes[8]. NPS says the campground sits on the ocean side behind barrier dunes, with no shade trees, and that mosquitoes may be a problem[9]. NPS lists 131 reservable sites and 0 first come, first served sites[10]. It recommends reservations through Recreation.gov or by phone, for dates in the open season, up to six months ahead[11]. Check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM per Recreation.gov[12][13].
Campsite details
From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Campsites[1] | 135 |
| Site types[1] | 135 standard nonelectric |
| Sites (NPS count)[10] | 135, 131 reservable, 0 first come, first served |
| Reservations[3] | Yes, on Recreation.gov |
| Accessible sites[14] | 2 |
| Longest RV or trailer[4] | 48 ft (median 34 ft) |
| Equipment[6] | RV or trailer at 131 sites, tent at 131 sites |
| Pets[15] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Check-in[12] | 3:00 PM |
| Check-out[13] | 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 - year round[17]
- Showers: Cold - Year Round, Free - Year Round[17]
- Drinking water: Yes - year round[17]
- Dump station: Yes - year round[17]
- Cell reception: Yes - year round[17]
- Camp store: No[17]
- Firewood for sale: No[17]
- Food storage lockers: No[17]
- Laundry: No[17]
- Trash collection: Yes - year round[17]
Before you go
- NPS lists flush toilets, drinking water, cold showers, a dump station and trash collection, all year round[17].
- NPS lists no camp store, no firewood for sale and no laundry[17].
- NPS says a single site may hold no more than two vehicles and six people[9].
- NPS notes that camping is limited to 14 days from Memorial Day through Labor Day[9].
- Fees and rules can change, so check the Recreation.gov and NPS pages before you go[18].
Questions people ask
- How much does Ocracoke Campground cost per night?
- NPS lists the camp site fee at $28 per night[2]. Fees can change by season and site type, so confirm on Recreation.gov.
- Can you reserve a site at Ocracoke Campground?
- Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS recommends reservations and says they can be made up to six months ahead for dates within the open season[11].
- Are dogs allowed at Ocracoke Campground?
- Recreation.gov shows pets allowed at all 131 campsites that have this detail listed[15]. Records are per site and can lag behind changes on the ground.
Facts and sources
- Recreation.gov lists 135 overnight campsites at Ocracoke Campground: 135 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Camping fee, Camp Site: $28 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Ocracoke Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Ocracoke Campground: 48 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 34 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Ocracoke Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Permitted equipment at Ocracoke Campground: 131 sites accept an RV or trailer and 131 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Site access types at Ocracoke Campground: Drive-In 131 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Recreation.gov description for Ocracoke Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Recreation.gov campground rules for Ocracoke Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- NPS lists 135 sites at Ocracoke Campground: 131 reservable and 0 first come, first served. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Reservation note from NPS: Reservations for Ocracoke Campground are 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)
- Check-in time at Ocracoke Campground on Recreation.gov: 3:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-out time at Ocracoke Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- 2 of the 135 campsites at Ocracoke Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Ocracoke Campground: yes at all 131 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Maximum people per campsite at Ocracoke Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Amenities at Ocracoke Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - year round; showers: Cold - Year Round, Free - Year Round; drinking water: Yes - year round; dump station: Yes - year round; cell reception: Yes - year round; camp store: No; firewood... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Fee information on Recreation.gov: Reservations only via 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 a cancelled... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
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