Outer Banks RV parks range from oceanfront resorts to quiet, wooded campgrounds, and the right one depends on how close you want to be to the beach, the towns, and the 4x4 areas. This page maps every campground from Kill Devil Hills to Ocracoke so you can see where each one sits; for site-by-site rates, hookups and reviews, our sister site OBXrv.com goes park by park.
The Outer Banks stretches roughly a hundred miles from Corolla in the north down to Ocracoke, and where you camp shapes the whole trip. Northern parks near Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head keep you close to the Wright Brothers Memorial, restaurants, and grocery stores, while the Hatteras and Ocracoke sites reward the longer drive with emptier beaches and darker night skies. Use the list below to match a campground to the kind of vacation you want.
Outer Banks campground map
Green pins are National Park Service campgrounds, blue are private campgrounds, amber are full-hookup resorts. Pin positions are approximate — use the address for navigation.
Every campground at a glance
| Campground | Type | Town | More |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe & Kay’s Campground | Private | Kill Devil Hills | — |
| OBX Campground | Private | Kill Devil Hills | Full details |
| Oregon Inlet Campground | NPS | Nags Head | Full details |
| Cape Hatteras / Outer Banks KOA Resort | Resort | Rodanthe | Full details |
| North Beach Campground | Private | Rodanthe | Full details |
| Camp Hatteras RV Resort & Campground | Resort | Waves | Full details |
| Ocean Waves Campground | Private | Waves | Full details |
| Sands of Time Campground | Private | Avon | — |
| Cape Point Campground | NPS | Buxton | Full details |
| Frisco Campground | NPS | Frisco | Full details |
| Frisco Woods Campground | Private | Frisco | Full details |
| Ocracoke Campground | NPS | Ocracoke | Full details |
Campgrounds north to south
Joe & Kay’s Campground
Private — Kill Devil Hills
1193 Colington Rd, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
OBX Campground
Private — Kill Devil Hills
126 Marshy Ridge Rd, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Oregon Inlet Campground
NPS — Nags Head
Highway 12, Nags Head, NC 27954
Cape Hatteras / Outer Banks KOA Resort
Resort — Rodanthe
Rodanthe, NC (oceanfront)
North Beach Campground
Private — Rodanthe
23781 NC Hwy 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
Camp Hatteras RV Resort & Campground
Resort — Waves
Milepost 40.5 on NC-12, between Rodanthe and Waves, NC
Ocean Waves Campground
Private — Waves
25313 NC Hwy 12, Waves, NC 27982
Sands of Time Campground
Private — Avon
40523 North End Rd, Avon, NC 27915
Cape Point Campground
NPS — Buxton
46700 Lighthouse Road, Buxton, NC 27920
Frisco Campground
NPS — Frisco
53415 Billy Mitchell Road, Frisco, NC 27936
Frisco Woods Campground
Private — Frisco
53124 NC Hwy 12, Frisco, NC 27936
Ocracoke Campground
NPS — Ocracoke
4352 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke, NC 27960
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A few tips before you book: oceanfront resorts in Rodanthe and Waves put you steps from the surf but fill up fast in summer, while the wooded, quieter sites and the four national park campgrounds — Oregon Inlet and Ocracoke year-round, Cape Point and Frisco spring through fall — trade beach proximity for shade, space, and lower rates. If you plan to drive the beach, confirm that your park sits near a 4x4 access ramp, since not every campground is close to one. Reservations are strongly recommended from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and the national park sites often book out weeks ahead.
Locally verified
Reviewed by the Beach4x4 team in Kill Devil Hills, NC
Last checked: August 2026
Sources: the official park, town and county pages for this topic. Always confirm hours, fees, and closures with the official source before you go.
Are there National Park Service campgrounds on the Outer Banks?
Yes. The National Park Service operates four campgrounds: Oregon Inlet on Bodie Island (just north of the Basnight Bridge), Cape Point in Buxton and Frisco near Frisco on Hatteras Island, and Ocracoke Campground on Ocracoke. Oregon Inlet and Ocracoke are open year-round; Cape Point and Frisco are seasonal, spring through fall. These are typically more affordable than private resorts and offer direct access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches.
Is there an oceanfront RV resort on the Outer Banks?
Yes. Cape Hatteras / Outer Banks KOA Resort in Rodanthe offers oceanfront RV camping. Camp Hatteras RV Resort & Campground in Waves is another full-service resort option near the ocean. Both offer amenities including pools, water access, and hookups.
Can you camp on Ocracoke Island?
Yes. The National Park Service operates Ocracoke Campground at 4352 Irvin Garrish Highway on Ocracoke Island, offering tent and RV sites within Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The campground is close to the beach and Ocracoke Village, and is one of the most unique camping spots on the East Coast.