Cape Point Campground

Cape Point Campground is the NPS campground in Buxton near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with 202 no-hookup sites at $20/night. Reservations through Recreation.gov; open spring through fall. Closest base for surf-fishing the Point.

NPS Campground · Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Cape Point Campground is one of the most iconic NPS campgrounds on the Outer Banks, set on the dune flats just inland from the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton. With 202 no-hookup sites, it’s a primitive-style campground aimed at self-contained RVs, tent campers, and anglers heading for Cape Point — one of the premier surf-fishing spots on the Atlantic Seaboard.

Park Details

  • Address: 46700 Lighthouse Road, Buxton, NC 27920
  • Reservations: www.recreation.gov or 877-444-6777
  • Sites: 202
  • Hookups: None
  • Season: Open spring–fall

Amenities

  • Unheated showers
  • Modern restrooms
  • Potable water

Fees & Rates

$20/night.

Notes

Large NPS campground near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. No hookups available — plan for full boondocking or generator use within NPS quiet-hour rules.

What’s nearby

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (the tallest brick lighthouse in the U.S.) is minutes away, along with the Buxton Woods Coastal Preserve, the Buxton Seaside Inn, and the ORV (over-sand vehicle) ramps out to Cape Point itself. Buxton village has grocery, hardware, and seafood options within a few miles.

Driving the beach

A 4×4 is essential for reaching Cape Point itself — the ramp requires permit and proper tire pressure. Beach4x4.com rents 4×4 vehicles locally with delivery.

Explore More on OBX RV

This park is part of the Hatteras Island: Avon, Buxton & Frisco region. Browse every park on the Outer Banks at the full parks directory, or see them mapped at the OBX RV Parks map.

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Booking Cape Point Campground

Cape Point Campground reservations open 6 months in advance through Recreation.gov. Sites near the lighthouse and Point go in minutes during peak summer windows.