Ocracoke, NC

Ocracoke Campground

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Located in the famous Outer Banks area of the stunning North Carolina coast, this campground is perfect for a beach getaway trip.

Recreation

The seashore provides a place for active recreation or for quiet reflection. Campers can visit a lighthouse, look for seashells, go fishing and clamming or just sit back and enjoy the peace and beauty of the white sandy beaches. More active recreational activities include swimming, kayaking and windsurfing. Bird and wildlife viewing is also a popular pastime for campers. The seashore provides a home and habitat for creatures large and small, on land and in the water.

Facilities

Ocracoke Campground is only accessible by ferry or aircraft. Campsites are located on sandy soil, so campers are encouraged to bring extra-long tent stakes. Flush toilets, drinking water, cold showers, and grills are all provided for a more comfortable beach camping experience. The campground is conveniently located on the ocean side, separated from the beach by barrier dunes.

Natural Features

Ocracoke Campground sits on a barrier island along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The shore a recreational oasis for beach lovers. This ribbon of sand provides some of the most dazzling scenery that the Atlantic coast has to offer.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (252) 475-9054.

Nearby Attractions

Nearby Ocracoke Village offers restaurants, gift shops, grocery stores, a gas station, and tackle shop.

Charges & Cancellations

Reservations only via recreation.gov 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.

Typical weather

Air temperature

Average daily high-low
Average daily high and low air temperature, January through DecemberEach vertical bar shows a monthly average daily high and low in degrees Fahrenheit.54°44°JJanuary: average high 54°F, average low 44°F56°47°FFebruary: average high 56°F, average low 47°F62°53°MMarch: average high 62°F, average low 53°F66°60°AApril: average high 66°F, average low 60°F72°67°MMay: average high 72°F, average low 67°F79°75°JJune: average high 79°F, average low 75°F82°79°JJuly: average high 82°F, average low 79°F81°78°AAugust: average high 81°F, average low 78°F78°74°SSeptember: average high 78°F, average low 74°F71°66°OOctober: average high 71°F, average low 66°F65°58°NNovember: average high 65°F, average low 58°F58°50°DDecember: average high 58°F, average low 50°F

5-year average · Open-Meteo

Atlantic Ocean

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Atlantic Ocean, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.50°JJanuary: average water temperature 50°F52°FFebruary: average water temperature 52°F58°MMarch: average water temperature 58°F65°AApril: average water temperature 65°F71°MMay: average water temperature 71°F78°JJune: average water temperature 78°F82°JJuly: average water temperature 82°F81°AAugust: average water temperature 81°F78°SSeptember: average water temperature 78°F69°OOctober: average water temperature 69°F61°NNovember: average water temperature 61°F53°DDecember: average water temperature 53°F

Water: USCG Station Hatteras (NOAA 8654467)

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