Wow. Decided to head out to Ocracoke Island from Hatteras, fun trip on the ferry. We booked a paid ferry from here to Cedar Island. Spent the day on the island but what was special was the night. Under a full moon we walked the beach shore spotting crabs scurrying in the sand. Water and dump easy to get to and the hum of the breaking waves made it nice. $14/ for our stay with the access pass. Verizon 4G worked great. The virtual tour made this booking awesome too.
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Ocracoke Campground is a basic National Park campground with direct access to wide beaches and dunes, making it a strong choice for quiet, beach-focused stays and stargazing beneath very dark night skies. Sites typically include a paved parking spot, picnic table and grill, and the facility offers showers and restrooms. Many visitors praise its value and proximity to town, but expect basic amenities: privacy is limited in open fields, water can taste salty or be cold at times, and occasional cleanliness issues have been reported. Access requires the island ferry, so plan logistics and reserve early.
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📖 About This Campground
Ocracoke Campground in Cape Hatteras National Seashore near Ocracoke North Carolina offers primitive tent and RV camping in a National Park Service campground adjacent to the beach. Reservable sites. Ocracoke Campground is only accessible by ferry or aircraft. Campsites are located on sandy soil, so campers are encouraged to bring extra long tent stakes. Flush toilets, drinking water, cold showers and grills are all provided for a more comfortable beach camping experience. The campground is conveniently located on the ocean side, separated from the beach by barrier dunes.
Ocracoke Campground sits on a barrier island along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The shore a recreational oasis for beach lovers. This ribbon of sand provides some of the most dazzling scenery that the Atlantic coast has to offer.
The seashore provides a place for active recreation or for quiet reflection. Campers can visit a lighthouse, look for seashells, go fishing and clamming or just sit back and enjoy the peace and beauty of the white sandy beaches. More active recreational activities include swimming, kayaking and windsurfing. Bird and wildlife viewing is also a popular pastime for campers. The seashore provides a home and habitat for creatures large and small, on land and in the water.