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Oregon Inlet Campground

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

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Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Thu, Sep 10

27

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Fri, Sep 11

2

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Sat, Sep 12

1

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Sun, Sep 13

46

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Mon, Sep 14

42

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Tue, Sep 15

45

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Wed, Sep 16

52

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Thu, Sep 17

30

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Fri, Sep 18

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Sat, Sep 19

3

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Sun, Sep 20

39

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Mon, Sep 21

51

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Tue, Sep 22

50

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Wed, Sep 23

47

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Oregon Inlet Campground is the northernmost campground on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Each of the three loops in the campground have a bath house with flush toilets, potable water, and outdoor unheated/cold showers. 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.

max Stay

14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Each of the three loops in the campground have a bath house with flush toilets, potable water, and outdoor unheated/cold 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.

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.

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.

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.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

225 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site A020

A - Tent Only

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

33 ft

vehicle

6

people

—

shade

Site 043

B

RV ELECTRIC

—

vehicle

—

people

—

shade

Site 014

C

RV NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

—

people

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shade

Site 034

B

RV ELECTRIC

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vehicle

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people

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shade

Site 023

A

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

—

people

—

shade

Site 019

B

RV NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

—

people

—

shade

Site 019

A

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

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people

—

shade

Site A005

A - Tent Only

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

31 ft

vehicle

6

people

—

shade

Site 016

A

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

—

people

—

shade

Site 037

A

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

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people

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shade

Site 018

A

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

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people

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shade

Site 033

C

RV ELECTRIC

—

vehicle

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people

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shade

Site 011

A

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

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people

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shade

Site A013

A - Tent Only

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

34 ft

vehicle

6

people

—

shade

Site 027

B

RV NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

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people

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shade

Site 022

B

RV NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

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people

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shade

Site 040

B

RV ELECTRIC

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vehicle

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people

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shade

Site C007

C - RV or Tent

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

36 ft

vehicle

6

people

—

shade

Site 036

B

RV ELECTRIC

—

vehicle

—

people

—

shade

Site 030

A

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

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people

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shade

Site 021

A

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

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people

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shade

Site 020

B

RV NONELECTRIC

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people

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shade

Site C013

C - RV or Tent

STANDARD ELECTRIC

34 ft

vehicle

6

people

—

shade

Site 006

C

RV NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

—

people

—

shade

Important notices

All campsites are exposed and subject to weather extremes. There are no shaded sites in the campground.
OVERNIGHT USE LIMITATIONS: Restrictions limiting the duration of camping will allow all campers to have the opportunity to enjoy camping in America’s first National Seashore. Established limits are designated to prevent resource damage and impacts to sites and allow for an enjoyable recreational experience. Making reservations under another name or account to circumvent the 14-day restriction is prohibited. For more information, visit Laws & Policies - Cape Hatteras National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service) From Easter Sunday until the Sunday after Thanksgiving, all camping is limited to 14 days at each campground. From the Monday after Thanksgiving to the Saturday before Easter, camping in Seashore campgrounds is limited to 30 days total.
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.

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Common questions

Is Oregon Inlet Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Sep 10. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Oregon Inlet Campground?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

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