Oregon Inlet Campground
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
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.
Each of the three loops in the campground have a bath house with flush toilets, potable water, and heated outdoor 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.
Need to Know
- All campsites are exposed and subject to weather extremes. There are no shaded sites in the campground.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Changes & 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.
Contact Information
Mailing
1401 National Park Drive Manteo NC 27954
Physical
12001 NC HWY 12 Nags Head NC 27959
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 252-441-6246
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 019, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 1, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 8, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 024, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 2, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 6, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 036, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 16, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 36, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 031, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 27, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 41, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 038 - Electric, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 030, Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 034, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 037, Loop C, Type Rv Electric
- Site 008, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 11, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 43, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 030, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 032, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 030 - Electric, Loop C, Type Rv Electric
- Site 4, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop C, Type Rv Electric
- Site 017, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 036 - Electric, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 039, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 7, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 043 - Electric, Loop C, Type Rv Electric
- Site 30, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 030 - Electric, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 14, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 38, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 8, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 037 - Electric, Loop C, Type Rv Electric
- Site 23, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 39, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 045, Loop C, Type Rv Electric
- Site 021, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 1, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 039 - Electric, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 31, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop C, Type Rv Electric
- Site 035, Loop C, Type Rv Electric
- Site 040 - Electric, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 21, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 035 - Electric, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 5, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 041 - Electric, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 006, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 045 - Electric, Loop C, Type Rv Electric
- Site 031, Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 41, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 45, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 2, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 43, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 5, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop Oregon Inlet Campground, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 1, Loop Group - RV or Tent, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 1, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 043, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 21, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 034 - Electric, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 3, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037 - Electric, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 008, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 017, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 041 - Electric, Loop C, Type Rv Electric
- Site 28, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 043 - Electric, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 007, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 39, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop C, Type Rv Electric
- Site 032, Loop C, Type Rv Electric
- Site 32, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 4, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 031 - Electric, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 8, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 033 - Electric, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 31, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 3, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop C, Type Rv Electric
- Site 032 - Electric, Loop C, Type Rv Electric
- Site 9, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032 - Electric, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 9, Loop A - Tent Only, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 019, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 2, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 042 - Electric, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 028, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop C - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop B - RV or Tent, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
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