Oregon Inlet Campground

4.5·1404 reviews
·Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Overview

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.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Bbq

    (3 of 234 campsites have Bbq)

  • Checkin Time

    (There are variety of Checkin Time. Such as 03:00 pm, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm.)

  • Checkout Time

    (121 of 234 campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Driveway Entry

    (118 of 234 campsites have Driveway Entry)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 6)

  • Pets Allowed

    (120 of 234 campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (120 of 234 campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Site Access

    (118 of 234 campsites have Site Acceses)

  • Water Hookup

    (47 of 234 campsites have Water Hookup)

Natural Features

Lifeguard Beach - Credits: NPS
Bodie Island Lighthouse - Credits: NPS
Dune at Oregon Inlet Campground - Credits: NPS photo
Oregon Inlet from above - Credits: NPS
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.

Recreation

A view of Oregon Inlet Campground overlooking the Bodie Island Lightouse - Credits: NPS
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.

Permitted Equipment

  • tent-Up to 40ft

  • rv-Up to 40ft

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.

Additional Information

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