Reviews

Nicole Jones

This is one of our favorite campgrounds. It is incredibly hard to get in, but when you do... it's worth it. The electric sites are hard to get for a few days consecutively. You need to stay on rec.gov app (or set up notifications.) Section A is for tenting or roof top tents. The B/C section can be for tenting as well, but it's primarily trailers, rvs, pop-ups. This area has some electric sites that go fast. It's a real deal compared to glamping campgrounds. You will get sandy. It might be hot. The showers have hot water, but it is rationed by a pull string. They are not completely closed in, so expect some bugs. Quiet time 10-6, no generators during that time. No golf carts. Sites are paved, but skinny. Trailer and pull vehicle need to be off the grass. Some sand spurs. It's the beach ya'll!

Scott C

Pretty exposed to the elements. Check the weather before you get there and prepare. Bring LONG (flat or bent bar, if you can find them) tent stakes for the sandy soil! Sustained 20mph winds are no joke. The place is kept as well as any National Park. If you camp on the eastern side of the grounds you have the Atlantic Ocean in your backyard. The sites are really close together but it builds a sense of community. Good place to bring a family/kids looking to build core memories.

fastonfuji

This was our first time camping at a beach, so I was skeptical if I'd like camping in the wide open with no trees or privacy. But we picked site C19 (with water and electric) and it was great!! You can sit out back on your chair and face the dune and watch the moon rise in the evening and enjoy the ocean breeze. Sort of a long walk to the beach if you don't have a 4wd but it's still worth it. The marina across the street is very very nice, clean, loaded with all the things you'd want or need on your stay. Oregon Inlet is nice because you're away from all the traffic and busyness of the main highway at the Outer Banks. We will definitely return for the off-season!

Madi Hankinson

Excellent location. Very central for the outer banks. Easy to find as well as easy to maneuver into our campsite. Very clean facilities throughout. The only downside we saw was not enough showers there was a line for showers every time we went. Otherwise, we loved it and would go back

Alvilda Johnson

This establishment is truly delightful, aside from the wind and lack of sleep last night. However, we cannot complain. We choose to be flexible and make the best of any situation that arises. The bathrooms are exceptionally clean, featuring open showers, as depicted in the photograph in front of the bathroom. I appreciate the open shower design, as it provides effective cooling, preventing me from sweating after showering. The sites are meticulously maintained, clean, level, and well-manicured. A short walk over the dunes from the sites leads directly to the beach. It is essential to note that there are no trees in the area, so summer visitors should be prepared. Although sewage facilities are not available, a dump station is conveniently located across from the campground. We will undoubtedly return in the fall.

Beth Wray

Definitely diminished amenities, like only 1 open restroom for the entire campground. I hear if u want a shower, go early to have hot water bc there is none to use in the afternoon. So, Expect high winds n chilly weather, Not really any breakers for the beach breezes in the area. , true style roughing it. Yet the area, of course is gorgeous and peaceful once you get to the beach which they have close.

Joe Roberts

Campground was a convenient place to stay for the Ultra-marathon I was supporting, main complaints are lack of enclosed shower in MARCH, I don't necessarily need hot water, but not letting that wind would be a huge improvement. Also, could the check-in office put in some "Dark sky" friendly floodlights. Stars were gorgeous, but those flood lights caused some glare.

CM Howard

Great campgrounds. Park rangers are helpful, informative and there to assist if needed. Grounds, showers and bathrooms are clean, well maintained and in working order.

Upper Shelf

I loved this campground. Thank you National Sheashore for keeping this affordable for everyone. Bathrooms are great. Electric and water hookups, backing lots on an angle so it is easy in, easy out. The showers are a little breezy but warm. Dump station next door at the dock. Beach is beautiful right over the sand dunes. Will be back. They even have a Jr. Ranger program here.

Tessa McGowan

The Campground is clean and despite looking level, the sites aren’t. Anyone who has a 30ft trailer or more will have trouble getting their truck and rig comfortably in the space. Winter season, only one bathroom house was open for all loops and the showers were closed. The dump station is across the street at the marina and not marked for easy location. Only one person can dump at a time, so get there early. There is a fresh water fill at the dump station in case all electric sites are taken and you chose to dry dock. The views are spectacular and in the winter you almost have the whole beach to yourself.