Oregon Inlet Campground
Oregon Inlet Campground is a national park campground in North Carolina. The published nightly fee is $28–$70. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.80028, -75.54500
- Nightly fee
- $28–$70
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Visitor Center
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 252-441-6246
Amenities
- Reservable sites
- Potable water
- Toilets (Flush Toilets - year round)
- Showers (Hot - Seasonal; Free - Seasonal)
- Dump station
- Cell reception (per NPS)
- Trash collection
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Oregon Inlet Campground
Overview Oregon Inlet Campground is the northernmost campground on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. When camping here, you are within a short distance of the full service town of Nags Head to the north, and the world class fishing at Oregon Inlet to the south. Recreation The beach adjacent to the campground can be reached by foot from your campsite as well as by vehicle with a Cape Hatteras Off-Road Vehicle Permit. Popular activities include fishing, swimming, surfing, birding, and shell hunting. The calmer waters of the sound to the west of the campground can be accessed at the public boat launch at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. Popular sound side opportunities include crabbing, clamming, paddle-boarding, boating, and fishing. Facilities Each of the three loops in the campground have a bath house with flush toilets, potable water, and outdoor unheated/cold showers. Each campsite has a paved parking pad, picnic table, and charcoal grill. There are limited sites with RV hook-ups. A dump and water fill station are located directly across Highway 12 at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center and are free of charge for campers. Natural Features The campground is located on the east side of the barrier island, just a short walk through the dunes to the expansive waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Sea Oats and other native flowering plants blanket the dunes providing a picturesque backdrop for your camping experience. Nearby Attractions The historic Bodie Island Lighthouse is approximately fo
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Free RV Dump Station · 9.1 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Inlet Campground | Public campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Beechland Campground | Private campground | 9.8 mi | — | — |
| North Beach Campground | Private campground | 15 mi | — | — |
| Rodanthe Watersports and Campground | Private campground | 15 mi | — | — |
| Camp Hatteras RV Resort & Campground | Private campground | 16 mi | — | — |
| St. Clair Landing Family Campground | Private campground | 16 mi | — | — |
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Sources. National Park Service, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.