Sands of Time Campground - Outer Banks RV Camping

Sands of Time Campground is a small, family-owned campground on the quiet north end of Avon on Hatteras Island, with about 60 mostly full-hookup sites under real shade, walking distance to the beach and the Avon pier. Open year-round.

Private Campground · Avon

Tucked into the quiet north end of Avon — the village locals still call Kinnakeet — Sands of Time is the small, family-owned counterweight to the resort parks up the road. Around 60 sites, most with full hookups, spread under real shade with grass over the sand, walking distance to the beach, the Avon pier, and the village. No pool, no playground, no party — that’s the point.

Park Details

Address: 40523 North End Road, Avon, NC 27915
Reservations: By phone (252-995-5596) or email camping@sandsoftimecampground.com
Sites: About 60 total — 57 full-hookup sites (including sewer) plus a handful of tent sites
Season: Open all year

Amenities

30/50-amp full hookups (electric, water, sewer) at most sites
Hot showers, laundry, cable TV and Wi-Fi
Shaded, grassed sites; some concrete pads; rigs to 40+ ft
Pet-friendly (call about any restrictions)

Fees & Rates

Call for current rates — 252-995-5596
First-night deposit is taken as a reservation fee at booking

What’s nearby

The beach and the Avon fishing pier are within walking distance. Canadian Hole, the island’s famous windsurfing and kiteboarding flats, is about 3 miles south. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton is about 6 miles south along NC-12.

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About Sands of Time Campground

Sands of Time is one of the few small, independently run campgrounds left on this stretch of Hatteras Island. Sitting at the north end of Avon in the old village area still known as Kinnakeet, it trades the pools and activity schedules of the big resort parks for shade, grass, and quiet. Most of its roughly 60 sites carry full hookups, with a handful of tent sites for smaller setups, and the whole place is an easy walk from the beach, the Avon pier, and the shops and restaurants of the village.

Campground Layout and Site Types

Sites are laid out under mature shade with grass over the sand, a rarity this far out on the barrier island. Of the roughly 60 sites, about 57 offer full hookups including sewer, with 30- and 50-amp service; some sites have concrete pads and can take rigs of 40 feet and up. A small number of tent sites round out the mix. Because the campground is compact and popular in season, it is worth calling ahead to match your rig to the right site.

Tips for Your Stay

Book early for summer and holiday weekends — this is a small park and full-hookup sites go quickly. Ask about site dimensions when you call if you are bringing a larger rig, and note that Sands of Time keeps things deliberately low-key: there is no pool or playground, so it suits travelers who want a quiet, walkable base near the beach rather than on-site resort amenities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sands of Time Campground have full hookups?

Yes. Most of the roughly 60 sites offer full hookups — 30/50-amp electric, water and sewer — with hot showers, laundry, cable TV and Wi-Fi on site. A handful of tent sites are also available.

Is Sands of Time Campground open year-round?

Yes, Sands of Time is open all year, which is relatively unusual for a small Hatteras Island campground.

How do I reserve a site at Sands of Time Campground?

Reservations are handled directly by the campground by phone at 252-995-5596 or by email at camping@sandsoftimecampground.com. A first-night deposit is taken as a reservation fee at booking.

What are the rates at Sands of Time Campground?

Current nightly rates are not published online. Call the campground at 252-995-5596 for up-to-date pricing for your dates and rig.

Are pets allowed at Sands of Time Campground?

Yes, Sands of Time is pet-friendly. Call ahead about any specific restrictions before you arrive.