Oregon Inlet Campground
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.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 68 |
| RV, no hookups | 52 |
| Standard with electric | 47 |
| RV with electric | 40 |
| Standard, no hookups | 34 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
222 sites in 7 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 005 | A | Tent only | No | |||||||
| 006 | A | Tent only | No | |||||||
| 007 | A | Tent only | No | |||||||
| 008 | A | Tent only | No | |||||||
| 009 | A | Tent only | No | |||||||
| 010 | A | Tent only | No | |||||||
| 011 | A | Tent only | No | |||||||
| 012 | A | Tent only | No | |||||||
| 013 | A | Tent only | No | |||||||
| 014 | A | Tent only | No |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 47 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | 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. |
| Accessibility | Sites A032, B025, B028 are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Nags Head, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.8003° N, 75.5450° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and 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.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dumping station Oregon Inlet ↗ | 0.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Kitty Hawk Surf Co ↗ | 11.8 mi |
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Oregon Inlet Campground Complete Tour | All Sites & Amenities
Worth a stop
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. 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.
- 7.8 miWhalebone Junction Information Center ↗Visitor center
Public land it sits in
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge begins about 6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6 miPea Island National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 4,862 acres
- 7.6 miAlligator River National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 153,637 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Bodie Island LighthouseStructure · Nags Head · 1.6 mi
- Sea Foam MotelBuilding · Nags Head · 8.1 mi
- First Colony InnBuilding · Nags Head · 8.8 mi
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.
Guidebooks for North Carolina
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- Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-To-Sea TrailFriends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and Jim Grode, 2020Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Oregon Inlet Campground?
Sites at Oregon Inlet Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Oregon Inlet Campground?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Oregon Inlet Campground?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Oregon Inlet Campground have?
245 sites, including 68 tent-only sites, 52 RV sites without hookups, 47 standard sites with power, and 40 RV sites with electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Oregon Inlet Campground?
The longest site here provides 47 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Oregon Inlet Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Oregon Inlet Campground?
Each of the three loops in the campground have a bath house with flush toilets, potable water, and outdoor unheated/cold showers.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Oregon Inlet Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Oregon Inlet Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Oregon Inlet Campground?
Sites A032, B025, and B028 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Oregon Inlet Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Oregon Inlet Campground?
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. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Oregon Inlet Campground?
Nags Head, North Carolina. The historic Bodie Island Lighthouse is approximately four miles north of Oregon Inlet Campground on NC Highway 12.
Source: Getting there