Dispersed Camping in Dare County, North Carolina
Showing 13 locations in Dare County.
Cape Hatteras Designated Tent Area
Designated coastal tent camping area located on the Outer Banks. Permits or site reservations through the park system are required.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
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Cape Point Campground
A massive coastal campground situated within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It features entirely flat, open sites with zero shade, offering prime solar potential but direct exposure to coastal winds. Facilities include restrooms and cold-water showers, with a dump station and potable water fill located nearby.
Cape Point Campground
The largest developed campground on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It features paved parking pads, picnic tables, and grills, and is located within walking distance of the beach. Heavy rainfall can cause the ground to saturate, so checking conditions beforehand is advised.
Frisco Woods Campground
An established commercial campground on Hatteras Island offering shaded RV sites, tent sites, and log cabins. The facility features full amenities including laundry, a dump station, and propane service.
Hatteras Sand Campground
A coastal lodging and camping area offering cabins and cottage rentals located just minutes from the public beach on Hatteras Island.
Joe’s & Kay’s Campground
A rustic coastal campground with long-term sites and grassy, first-come, first-served dry camping plots. These basic, dry camping sites sit directly along a small stream, offering affordable, minimalist access to the beach and town.
Manteo Wooded Camping Area
A dense group of wooded, walk-in tent sites on Roanoke Island just west of downtown Manteo. The area offers simple, rustic clearing sites nested under coastal pine trees, accessible via dirt walking paths.
OBX Campground
A well-maintained, private campground in Kill Devil Hills located on a scenic pond. Offers spacious sites with full hookups, outstandingly clean bathroom facilities, and Wi-Fi access in a quiet suburban neighborhood setting.
Ocean Waves Campground
Ocean Waves Campground is a well-established private RV and tent park situated directly on the Atlantic coast. It features clean bathhouses and easy access to the sandy beach.
Ocracoke Campground
A scenic developed campground situated on Ocracoke Island within Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Separated from the sandy white beaches by barrier dunes, this coastal getaway offers direct beach access, basic amenities, and is accessible only by ferry or aircraft.
Oregon Inlet Campground
Oregon Inlet Campground is a developed National Park Service facility situated among the coastal sand dunes of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It features three paved loops with back-in and pull-through sites offering foot access to the adjacent beach. Amenities include flush toilets, cold outdoor showers, potable water, picnic tables, and charcoal grills. Limited sites offer electrical hookups, and a public dump station with a freshwater fill is available directly across the highway at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center.
Rodanthe Watersports Camping
A small, charming waterfront campground situated directly on the sound. This site is highly popular for water sports enthusiasts, offering direct access for kayaking and paddleboarding, alongside beautiful sunset views.