Oregon Inlet Campground in Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Oregon Inlet Campground is the northernmost campground in Cape Hatteras National Seashore part of the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Oregon Inlet Campground - Cape Hatteras National Seashore

The campground is located next to the sand dunes and a short walk to the beach.

There is no shade so you will want to be prepared for the heat, sun, and any wind. Campsites are fairly close to each other.

Number of Sites: 107

47 electric hook up sites, 30 tent only sites, 1 group site

Location in the park: The historic Bodie Island Lighthouse is approximately four miles north of Oregon Inlet Campground on NC Highway 12.

Campsite Cost: $28 for no utilities/$35 for utility hookups

Senior/Access Camping Fee: Holders of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior or Access Pass, or the Golden Age or Access pass are eligible for a 50% discount on their campsite.

Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.

$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

2024 America The Beautiful National Park Pass

Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.

National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.

Reservations: Yes, There are no first come first serve sites available. All campsites are by reservation only.

Campground Address: Highway 12, Nags Head, NC 27954

Accessible Sites: There are accessible campsites, and movement around the campground can be done along the paved loop roads. Two of the three comfort stations available within the campground are accessible.

Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets must be on a leash less than 6 feet in length.

Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? Yes

Phone Number? 877-833-6777

Online? Recreation.gov

How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? Individual sites at this campground operate on a 6-month rolling basis

First Come, First Served? There are no first come first serve sites available. All campsites are by reservation only.

Campground Amenities

Dump Station: Yes, dump and water fill stations are located directly across Highway 12 at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, and are free of charge for campers.

Bear Boxes: No

Flush Toilets: Yes

Payphone: Unknown

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? Yes, We had a strong signal with T-Mobile in the campground.

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? Wood fires are not permitted in the campground. Only charcoal cooking fires are permitted in a grill, stove, or another self-contained unit.

Showers: Heated outdoor showers at the bath houses.

Potable Water? Yes

Amenities at each campsite: Each campsite has a paved parking pad, picnic table, and charcoal grill.

Fire pit in the site? There is a charcoal grill in each site

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

There are no shaded sites in the campground.

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

The park service recommends long tent stakes since the ground is all sand.

RV Camping at Oregon Inlet Campground

All campsites are back in sites for RVs. Sites are pretty close together but there is a nice paved pull in designating each site.

RV Length: Maximum 40 feet

Hookups: Available at 47 sites with electricity and water

Generators: Quiet hours are 10:00 pm - 7:00 am.

Generators must be turned off during quiet hours.

For a fun adventure check out Escape Campervans. These campervans have built in beds, kitchen area with refrigerators, and more. You can have them fully set up with kitchen supplies, bedding, and other fun extras. They are painted with epic designs you can't miss!

Escape Campervans has offices in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, New York, and Orlando

How to get to Oregon Inlet Campground

North (From Richmond, VA)

Follow I-95 South to Richmond, VA. Take I-64 East toward Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA. Take I-64 or I-664 to Chesapeake, VA.

From I-64, take Exit 291B to Route 168, the Chesapeake Expressway (a toll-road costing $3.00- $6.00 each way).

Once in North Carolina, Route 168 turns into US-158 East. Follow US-158 East through Nags Head, NC to the junction of NC-12 South. Continue on NC-12 South, and the campground will be on your left just before you reach Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet.

West (From Rocky Mount, NC)

Follow US-64 East through Tarboro, Williamston, Plymouth, Columbia, and Manteo, crossing the Alligator River Bridge and the Virginia Dare Bridge.

Keep going on US-64 East to Nags Head, NC, going over the Washington Baum Bridge, to the junction of NC-12 South. Turn right onto NC-12 South and you will be at the north entrance.

Continue on NC-12 South, and the campground will be on your left just before you reach Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet.

South (From Florence, SC)

Take I-95 North to Wilson, NC. Take US-264 East through Greenville, NC, and Washington, NC.

From Washington, NC, take US-17 to Williamston and follow US-64 East to Nags Head, NC, and the junction of NC-12 South.

Continue on NC-12 South, and the campground will be on your left just before you reach Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet.

Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people in a campsite: There is a limit of 6 persons per site

The number of cars per campsite: Maximum of 2 cars, or 1 car and 1 trailer, and a maximum of two tents.

Checkout time: 12 pm

Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are 10:00 pm - 7:00 am

Oregon Inlet Campground Map

Photos of Oregon Inlet Campground

Lodging near Cape Hatteras National Seashore

There are no National Park Lodges in Cape Hatteras NS

Check out the amazing vacation rentals and lodging near Cape Hatteras!

Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging - Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging provides laundry facilities and more. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi in public areas.

Hatteras Island Inn - Hatteras Island Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi.

The Inn on Pamlico Sound - Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library at The Inn on Pamlico Sound. This inn is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach umbrellas, and beach towels. Enjoy onsite activities like rowing/canoeing, surfing/body boarding, and kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.

Swell Motel - Swell Motel provides amenities like a playground and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi.

Avon Motel - Avon Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi.

Cape Pines Motel - Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a garden at Cape Pines Motel. In addition to laundry facilities and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.

Click on the map below to find current hotel and vacation rental rates for your stay!