Overview

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Nearby Attractions

Frisco campground is within a short drive of the historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The beacon gained fame in 1999 when it was picked up and moved 2900 ft. to its current location. It is also the tallest brick lighthouse in the country. 

Contact Info

Important Notices

• A reservation to camp is required. Same day reservations can be made based on availability.

• Camping is limited to a total of 14 days of camping between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Making reservations under another name or account to circumvent the 14 day restriction is prohibited.

• 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. Parking on the grass is prohibited.

• 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.

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

• Most campsites are exposed and subject to weather extremes. There are limited sites with shade in the campground.

• 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 ET.

Notifications and Alerts

• The campground is closed for the winter season.

Available Activities

• Visitor Center - Visitor Center
• Camping - Camping
• Beachcombing - Beachcombing
• Biking - Biking
• Crabbing - Crabbing
• Fishing - Fishing
• Hiking - Hiking
• Off Road Vehicle Trails - Off Road Vehicle Trails
• Sea Kayaking - Sea Kayaking
• Star Gazing - Star Gazing
• Surfing - Surfing
• Swimming - Swimming
• Water Access - Water Access
• Windsurfing - Windsurfing

Directions

North (From Richmond, VA)<br /> 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 through the villages of Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, and Buxton. Once you reach Frisco take a left on Billy Mitchell Road and proceed to the campground. <br /><br /> West (From Rocky Mount, NC)<br /> 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 to Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Continue on NC-12 South through the villages of Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, and Buxton. Once you reach Frisco take a left on Billy Mitchell Road and proceed to the campground. <br /><br /> South (From Florence, SC)<br /> 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. (For an alternate route to NC-12 South, continue on I-95 North to Rocky Mount, NC. Take 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 to Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Continue on NC-12 South through the villages of Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, and Buxton. Once you reach Frisco take a left on Billy Mitchell Road and proceed to the campground.

Cancellation Policy

<p>Changes and cancellations to reservations follow Recreation.gov polices.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 252-995-5101

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