North Core Banks - Beach Camping
Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina
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June 30th, 2026
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Dispersed camping along the ocean beach of this 20- 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.
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GPS 34.89902, -76.25735
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Nearby places
- Long Point Cabin Camp Campground (Paid Public) 0.1 mi
- Great Island Cabin Office Campground (Free Public) 13 mi
- South Core Banks -- Beach camping Campground (Free Public) 13 mi
- Great Island Cabin Camp Campground (Paid Public) 13 mi
- Portsmouth Visitor Center Campground (Free Public) 16 mi
- Browns Island Tracts Wildlife Area 20 mi
- Harkers Island Visitor Center Campground (Free Public) 21 mi
- Cape Lookout National Seashore Tours Campground (Paid Public) 21 mi
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