Cape Point Campground
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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 sites have a shortened reservation window. Due to ground saturation and the potential for flooding, we encourage you to check the sites before booking. 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. Cape Point 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, and there are no hook-ups in the campground for RVs. Four sets of restrooms and outdoor shower facilities are dispersed evenly throughout the campground, and water spigots providing potable water are readily available. The campground is nestled between rolling dunes to the south and the largest remaining tract of maritime forest on the North Carolina coast to the north. The environment is naturally suited to accommodate many bird and mammal species, and a large herd of white tail deer frequent the area. The iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is located just north of Cape Point Campground on Lighthouse Road next to the Visitor Center. Standing at 198 feet, it is the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States, and it has undoubtedly saved the lives of many mariners navigating around the treacherous Diamond Shoals. The Museum of the Sea is also located near the Visitor Center within the shadow of the lighthouse; its operating hours vary with the season. Buxton Beach, a family friendly swimming destination staffed with lifeguards from Memorial Day to Labor Day, is a short walk or bike ride from the campground, with parking available at the old lighthouse site.
- Pet friendly
Location
A001
A · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 6
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Max Vehicle Length
- 46
Campsites200
Buxton, NC
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Amenities
Accessible campsites
202 sites
BBQ
Picnic tables
Showers
Site features
Driveway surface
Paved
Max vehicle length
Typically 46 ft, up to 48 ft
RV
Tent
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Rules & policies
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
People per site
Up to 6
Vehicles per site
Up to 2
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed
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