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Cape Point Campground

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

🏕️ CampgroundCape Hatteras / Outer BanksNorth Carolina⭐ 4.4 (408)
Cape Point Campground
🟢 2 open windows right now — soonest Tue Aug 25–Fri Aug 28
Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Cape Point Campground in North Carolina has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Aug 25–Fri Aug 28. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Tue Aug 25 – Fri Aug 283 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h agosites B #B002, #B008, J #J018, K #K014
Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →sites B #B007, I #I026

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite B #B002 — Paved back in site, picnic table, stand up grill, no shade,
Site B #B002 · Paved back in site, picnic table, stand up grill, no shade, NPS
Campsite B #B008 — Paved back in site, picnic table, stand up grill, no shade,
Site B #B008 · Paved back in site, picnic table, stand up grill, no shade, NPS
Campsite J #J018 — Paved back in site, picnic table, stand up grill, no shade
Site J #J018 · Paved back in site, picnic table, stand up grill, no shadeNPS
Campsite K #K014 — Paved back in site, picnic table, stand up grill, late after
Site K #K014 · Paved back in site, picnic table, stand up grill, late afterNPS
Campsite B #B007 — Paved back in site, picnic table, stand up grill, no shade,
Site B #B007 · Paved back in site, picnic table, stand up grill, no shade, NPS
Campsite I #I026 — Paved back in site, picnic table, stand up grill, no shade
Site I #I026 · Paved back in site, picnic table, stand up grill, no shadeNPS
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Nearest DC fast charging: 24.4 mi away.

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🔌 ChargePoint12.6 midirections →

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🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 33 openings at Cape Point Campground over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 1–3 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $20/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆408 ratings
5★248
4★102
3★30
2★9
1★19
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.1/4
T-Mobile3.0/4
Verizon3.0/4
Sprint retired2.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cape Point Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cape Point Campground?

Cape Point Campground in North Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cape Point Campground?

Campsite fees at Cape Point Campground run about $20/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cape Point Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cape Point Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Cape Point Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 33 openings at Cape Point Campground over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 1–3 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Cape Point Campground a good campground?

Cape Point Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 408 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cape Point Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cape Point Campground, AT&T rates highest at 3.1 out of 5 from 98 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cape Point Campground located?

Cape Point Campground is located in Cape Hatteras / Outer Banks, North Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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