North Carolina / Hyde County

Cape Point Campground

Closed — Closed for the winter season. Reopens March 29, 2026. Operates seasonally through November 30. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Limited to 14 days of camping between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

About

Cape Point Campground is the largest campground on Cape Hatteras National Seashore, featuring 202 sites nestled between rolling dunes to the south and the largest remaining tract of maritime forest on the North Carolina coast to the north. The campground offers a central location for exploring all attractions along Cape Hatteras National Seashore, with walking distance to some of the best fishing and surfing on the east coast. 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. The campground provides four sets of restrooms with outdoor shower facilities dispersed throughout, and potable water spigots are readily available. There are no hookups for RVs, and all sites are exposed with no shade. A short walk through the dunes leads to the beach at the infamous Cape Hatteras, where many trophy fish have been landed from the point. Off-road vehicle ramps are accessible within a short distance for those preferring to drive to the beach. The Buxton Woods Trail, a 3/4 mile loop through maritime forest, can be accessed at the Buxton Woods Picnic Area on Lighthouse Road. The iconic 198-foot Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States, is located just north of the campground. The campground sits in a low-lying area that can flood easily after heavy rain.

Directions

From Nags Head, NC, take NC-12 South approximately 40 miles to the village of Buxton. Signs for Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Cape Point Campground will be on your left. Follow Lighthouse Road until you reach Cape Point Campground on your right at 46700 Lighthouse Road.

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