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Outer Banks RV Parks & Campgrounds: All 19 Verified Parks

Campgrounds — Kitty Hawk to Ocracoke, Roanoke Island included — NPS, private, and resort parks, with insider local guides.

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OBX RV is your independent local guide to Outer Banks RV parks and campgrounds — from Kitty Hawk down to Ocracoke Island. We cover OBX campgrounds (private, NPS, and resort), plus everything you need to plan a smooth Outer Banks RV trip: hookups and utilities, seasonal strategy, the Ocracoke ferry, beach driving, and what to do when a hurricane is forecast.

Every Park, North to South

This directory lists only campgrounds whose own official website — or, for National Park Service campgrounds, an official government page — confirms that they currently rent RV sites to travelers by the night or the week. Parks that operate on annual, seasonal or residential leases, and properties we can verify only through tourism listings, social media pages or third-party directories, are deliberately left out. The total here will therefore be smaller than a general Outer Banks campground list. The directory table is the authoritative comparison and is generated from the campground records, so it always reflects the current verified roster.

Nineteen Outer Banks campgrounds rent RV sites to travelers by the night or week between Kitty Hawk and Ocracoke: four National Park Service campgrounds, four resorts and eleven private parks. Five stay open year-round.

Private · Rodanthe

Rodanthe Watersports

  • Hookups: Partial · 20/30 amp
  • Sites: 22
  • Max rig length: 25 ft
  • Nightly rate: $$
  • Pets: Restrictions apply
  • Open year-round: No
  • Setting: Walk to beach · Soundfront
  • Phone: 252-987-1431
  • Official site · Book online

Rig limits are set per site and are short: sites 4 and 5 take drivable RVs only up to 25 feet with no towable trailers, sites 6 and 8 take all types up to 23 feet or 25 feet if drivable, and sites 10 and 12 take all types up to 25 feet. No sewer hookups at sites. One vehicle per site. Season runs mid-March through the end of November.

Rodanthe Watersports and Campground — full profile →

Private · Rodanthe

St. Clair Landing

  • Hookups: Mixed · 30/50 amp
  • Sites: 23
  • Max rig length: 35 ft
  • Nightly rate: $$
  • Pets: Restrictions apply
  • Open year-round: No
  • Setting: Walk to beach · Soundfront
  • Phone: 252-987-2850
  • Official site · Book online

The website advertises full hookups, but the campground booking system shows sewer on only 7 of the 20 RV sites; the other 13 RV sites are water and electric only. Book the full hookup category if you need sewer at the site. Maximum rig length 35 feet, one vehicle per site, open April 1 to November 30.

St. Clair Landing Family Campground — full profile →

Resort · Avon

Avon Pier RV Resort

  • Hookups: Full · 20/30/50 amp
  • Sites: 25
  • Max rig length: 55 ft
  • Nightly rate: $$$
  • Pets: Restrictions apply
  • Open year-round: Not verified
  • Setting: Oceanfront
  • Phone: 252-996-1188
  • Official site · Book online

Rig length limits are set per site category, not per campground: up to 55 feet on sites 1-7, 24, 25 and 26; up to 44 feet on sites 8, 10-14, 16, 18, 20 and 23; under 29 feet on the van sites 9, 15, 17, 21 and 22. No laundry, no general store and no cable TV on site.

Avon Pier + RV Resort — full profile →

All 19 parks at a glance

The same records, one row per park. Rates are the published nightly range, hookups are what the campground itself publishes, and anything we could not confirm from an official source says so.

Showing 19 parks.

ParkRegionTypeHookupsRatePetsYear-round
Kitty Hawk RV ParkNorthern BeachesRV ParkFull$$Restrictions applyYes
OBX CampgroundNorthern BeachesPrivateFull$$Restrictions applyYes
Oregon Inlet CampgroundNorthern BeachesNPSMixed$28–$35Restrictions applyYes
Beechland CampgroundRoanoke IslandPrivateFull$$Restrictions applyNot published
The Refuge on Roanoke IslandRoanoke IslandPrivateFull$$Restrictions applyNot published
Camp Hatteras RV ResortTri-VillagesResortFull$$$Restrictions applyNo
Cape Hatteras / OBX KOA ResortTri-VillagesResortFull$$$Restrictions applyYes
North Beach Campground *Tri-VillagesPrivateMixedNot publishedNot verifiedNo
Ocean Waves CampgroundTri-VillagesPrivateFull$$Restrictions applyNo
Rodanthe Watersports and Campground *Tri-VillagesPrivatePartial$$Restrictions applyNo
St. Clair Landing Family Campground *Tri-VillagesPrivateMixed$$Restrictions applyNo
Avon Pier + RV Resort *Hatteras IslandResortFull$$$Restrictions applyNot verified
Cape Point CampgroundHatteras IslandNPSNone$20Restrictions applyNo
Frisco CampgroundHatteras IslandNPSNone$28Restrictions applyNo
Frisco Oceanfront RV Resort *Hatteras IslandResortFull$$$Restrictions applyNo
Frisco Woods CampgroundHatteras IslandPrivateMixed$$$Restrictions applyNo
Hatteras Sands Campground *Hatteras IslandPrivateMixedNot publishedRestrictions applyNot published
Jerniman's CampgroundOcracokePrivateMixed$$$Restrictions applyNot published
Ocracoke CampgroundOcracokeNPSNone$28Restrictions applyYes
* North Beach Campground: This campground does not publish nightly rates or a pet policy online. Call the campground to confirm both before booking. Rodanthe Watersports and Campground: Rig limits are set per site and are short: sites 4 and 5 take drivable RVs only up to 25 feet with no towable trailers, sites 6 and 8 take all types up to 23 feet or 25 feet if drivable, and sites 10 and 12 take all types up to 25 feet. No sewer hookups at sites. One vehicle per site. Season runs mid-March through the end of November. St. Clair Landing Family Campground: The website advertises full hookups, but the campground booking system shows sewer on only 7 of the 20 RV sites; the other 13 RV sites are water and electric only. Book the full hookup category if you need sewer at the site. Maximum rig length 35 feet, one vehicle per site, open April 1 to November 30. Avon Pier + RV Resort: Rig length limits are set per site category, not per campground: up to 55 feet on sites 1-7, 24, 25 and 26; up to 44 feet on sites 8, 10-14, 16, 18, 20 and 23; under 29 feet on the van sites 9, 15, 17, 21 and 22. No laundry, no general store and no cable TV on site. Frisco Oceanfront RV Resort: Open March 1 to December 15. Tents are not permitted on RV sites. The resort is new and is taking bookings from July 2026 onward, so confirm that the section you are booking is open on your dates. Hatteras Sands Campground: The official site says many sites include water, sewer and electric rather than all sites, so hookups are recorded as mixed. No nightly RV rate is published; call or use the online booking system for a quote.

Frequently Asked Questions About Outer Banks RV Camping

When is the best time of year to RV the Outer Banks?

Late April through mid-June and September through October are the sweet spots. You get warm beach days, calmer crowds, lower nightly rates, and a much better shot at oceanfront sites without booking a year out. July and August are peak season — expect full parks, premium pricing, and afternoon thunderstorms. Winter (December–February) is quiet and beautiful, but many parks reduce hours or close, and Atlantic winds can be punishing on slide-outs.

Do Outer Banks RV parks have full hookups?

Nine of the 19 parks have full hookups (water, sewer, 30/50-amp electric) at every RV site. Seven have hookups at only some sites or no sewer, and the three Park Service campgrounds at Cape Point, Frisco and Ocracoke have none at all; Oregon Inlet, the fourth seashore campground, has electric and water at 47 of its 107 sites. Always confirm amperage, sewer availability, and whether the site fits your rig length when you book — Outer Banks lots can be tight.

Can I drive my RV on the beach?

Not the RV itself. Travel and camping trailers are prohibited on Cape Hatteras National Seashore, so motorhomes and towed campers stay off the sand. The ORV permit covers the vehicle you drive onto the beach: NPS allows two-wheel-drive vehicles if the driver judges them capable, strongly recommends high-clearance 4WD, and permits one- and two-axle boat or utility trailers. Required equipment is a low-pressure tire gauge, shovel, jack and jack support board. Currituck (Carova) is a separate jurisdiction where 4WD is effectively necessary. Leave the RV at your campground and take a tow vehicle or rental SUV.

How do the ferries to Ocracoke work for RVs?

Ocracoke is reachable only by ferry. The Hatteras–Ocracoke route runs frequently in season but doesn’t take reservations, so plan for a wait in summer. The longer Cedar Island and Swan Quarter routes take reservations — treat them as required in summer — and charge by vehicle length, so RVs and tow combinations pay more; measure bumper-to-bumper before you book.

How far in advance should I reserve an OBX RV site?

For oceanfront and pull-through sites in July and August, six to twelve months ahead is realistic. Shoulder-season weekends (late spring, early fall) typically book up two to three months out. Mid-week stays and inland sites are often available within a few weeks. Oregon Inlet, Frisco and Ocracoke open six months ahead on Recreation.gov; Cape Point books on a shorter window, so check Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Outer Banks RV parks?

Most private OBX RV parks welcome leashed pets, often with a small fee per pet per night. National Park Service campgrounds on Hatteras and Ocracoke also allow pets on leash, but pets are not permitted on lifeguarded swim beaches in season. Check each park’s specific breed and weight policies before you arrive.

Are there campgrounds on the beach in the Outer Banks?

Yes. Four parks are oceanfront: Camp Hatteras RV Resort in Waves, Cape Hatteras / Outer Banks KOA Resort in Rodanthe, Avon Pier RV Resort in Avon and Frisco Oceanfront RV Resort in Frisco. Six more are a walk from the beach — the four Park Service campgrounds at Oregon Inlet, Cape Point, Frisco and Ocracoke, plus Rodanthe Watersports and St. Clair Landing in Rodanthe. You camp behind the dunes, not on the sand; RVs and trailers are not allowed on the beach itself.

Is there free camping on the Outer Banks?

No. Cape Hatteras National Seashore allows camping only in its four campgrounds, so there is no free dispersed or beach camping, and the private parks all charge by the night. The cheapest sites are the Park Service ones: $20 a night at Cape Point and $28 at Oregon Inlet, Frisco and Ocracoke (Oregon Inlet’s sites with electric and water are $35).

Is there a KOA on the Outer Banks?

Yes. Cape Hatteras / Outer Banks KOA Resort is in Rodanthe on Hatteras Island — oceanfront, full hookups, and one of the five parks open year-round. The other one you will see in searches, Outer Banks West / Currituck Sound KOA, is in Coinjock on the mainland, so it is not in this directory.

Plan Your Trip

Hookups & Utilities

Compare 50-amp availability, WiFi, and dump stations.

Seasonal Strategy

Peak summer, fall shoulder, and winter weather.

Ocracoke Ferry

Master the ferry logistics with your RV. Then plan the stay with our Ocracoke Island RV camping guide.

Environmental Survival

Wind, salt, storms, and Highway 12 closures.

Drive the Beach

ORV permits, tire pressure, and a straight answer on when your rig belongs on the sand — and when a rented 4x4 is the smarter play.

Beach driving guide →

Local 4x4 rentals: Beach4x4.com

reviews of Beach4x4.com from past OBX customers.

New Guides & Comparisons

Newer planning resources to pair with your park pick:

Itineraries

Park Comparisons

OBX RV Logistics

Trip Topics

Plan Your OBX Camping Trip

Make the most of your stay with these local Outer Banks guides:

  • OBX Maps & Beach Access — locate campgrounds, ramps, and beach-access points up and down the islands.
  • OBX Tide Charts — plan beach days and safe sand-driving windows around the tides.
  • Rent a 4x4 — grab a beach-ready Jeep or SUV for day trips to the wild-horse beaches.