About this campground
Cape Point Campground sites have a shortened reservation window. Due to the ground saturation and potential for flooding we encourage you to check the sites prior to paying. Cape Point Campground is centrally located to all of the attractions on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The campground puts you within walking distance of arguably the best fishing and surfing on the east coast.
Cape Point Campground is the largest campground on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Each campsite is equipped with a paved parking pad, picnic table and charcoal grill. Rows D, E, and F are reserved for tent camping only. There are no hook-ups in the campground for RVs. Four sets of restrooms and outdoor shower facilities are dispersed evenly throughout the campground. Water spigots providing potable water are readily available.
A short walk through the dunes leads you to the beach at the infamous Cape Hatteras. Many trophy fish have been landed from the point, and it has been a surfing destination for decades. If you prefer to drive to the beach you can access one of the many off-road vehicle ramps within a short distance of the campground. Exploration of the barrier islands beyond their beaches is possible on a hike through the nearby maritime forest. The Buxton Woods Trail is a 3/4 mile loop that can be accessed just north of the campground at the Buxton Woods Picnic Area on Lighthouse Road.
What campers say
Cape Point Campground is a well-maintained, budget-friendly spot popular with tent campers. Sites are roomy and grassy, the grounds are mowed, and restrooms and showers are generally clean, though showers are cold and may lack lighting; insects and occasional wasps in public facilities are mentioned. The campground offers potable water taps and a nearby dump station but no electric or sewer hookups. It’s quiet at night, with frequent wildlife sightings and easy access to nearby beaches for walking or swimming. Generators are allowed with restrictions; expect limited privacy at some sites.
Our summary of 219 traveler reviews.
Amenities
Hookups and power
- Electric
Sites
- Back-In
Facilities
- Showers
Setting
- Beach
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- .GOV
- Bathrooms
- Biking
- Campfire
- Dirt
- Dogs
- Firepits
- Fishing
- Hiking
- National Park
- Paved
- Pets
- Primitive
- Public Park
- Pull-In
- RV
- Tents
- Trails
- Water
- Wildlife
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Location
- Address
- Cape Point Campground, Buxton, NC 27920
- GPS
- 35.2356° N, 75.5346° W
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