South Core Banks -- Beach camping
South Core Banks -- Beach camping is a national park campground in North Carolina.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 34.76056, -76.41222
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- go.nps.gov/x2s8yq
- Phone
- 252-728-2250
Amenities
- Cell reception (per NPS)
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About South Core Banks -- Beach camping
Dispersed camping along the ocean beach of this 20 mile long barrier island -- this is backcountry-style camping -- all camping is done directly on the ocean beach, there are no camp sites. This area is reached only by ferry. Both tent camping and vehicle camping is allowed. Vehicles -- 4x4 highly recommended -- must be able to drive on the soft sand of the beach and the sand trail behind the dunes known as the "back road". There are no hard surfaces on the island. Practice Leave No Trace principles.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 37 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 47 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Island Cabin Camp | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $80–$180 | — |
| Great Island Cabin Camp | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Great Island Cabins | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Cedar Creek Campground | Private campground | 7.7 mi | — | — |
| The Landing RV Park | Private campground | 8.3 mi | — | — |
| Harkers Island RV Resort & Campground | Private campground | 9.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. National Park Service. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.