Ocracoke Campground

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

🏕️ CampgroundCape Hatteras / Outer BanksNorth Carolina⭐ 4.5 (1453)

🟢 66 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11

1 of the last 132 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 4h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 2 cancellations here, marked below

🐕 Dogs: some sites only — 1 site says no out of 135 with a published policy. Check the site before you book.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 5d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 13 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Ocracoke Campground in North Carolina has 66 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11. 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

Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 113 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, B #B028–A #A032 next to each othersites A #A011, #A017, #A019, #A028, #A032, B #B004, #B027, #B028, #B029, #B030, #B031, #B032, #B034, #B035, #B040, #B042, #B044, #B046, C #C002, #C004, #C008, #C012, #C017, #C019, #C022, #C023, #C024, #C026, #C034, D #D012, #D018, #D020, #D022, #D024, #D026, #D034, #D036

Thu Oct 8 – Sat Oct 102 nightsbook these dates →sites A #A034, B #B025, C #C013

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, D #D027–A #A032 next to each othersites D #D025, #D027, A #A011, #A017, #A019, #A032, B #B004, #B027, #B028, #B029, #B030, #B031, #B032, #B035, #B040, #B042, #B044, #B046, C #C002, #C008, #C012, #C017, #C019, #C022, #C023, #C024, #C026, #C034, D #D012, #D018, #D020, #D022, #D024, #D026, #D034, #D036

Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 112 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites A #A028, B #B034, C #C004

Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →👥 A #A008 & C #C009 next to each othersites A #A004, #A006, #A008, B #B006, C #C009, #C028, #C032, D #D002, #D006, #D019, #D030

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, B #B013–A #A016 next to each othersites A #A013, #A015, #A016, #A018, B #B013, #B016, #B019, #B021, #B033, #B037, C #C003, #C014, #C018, D #D004, #D008, #D029, #D031

Sun Oct 11 – Tue Oct 132 nightsbook these dates →sites A #A007

Sat Nov 21 – Tue Nov 243 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 32m agosites C #C006, #C015, #C017

📷 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 A #A011 — Campsite A11 — **Site A #A011** · Campsite A11NPS

Campsite A #A017 — Campsite A17 — **Site A #A017** · Campsite A17NPS

Campsite A #A019 — Campsite A19 — **Site A #A019** · Campsite A19NPS

Campsite A #A028 — Campsite A28 — **Site A #A028** · Campsite A28NPS

Campsite A #A032 — Campsite A32 — **Site A #A032** · Campsite A32NPS

Campsite B #B004 — Campsite B4 — **Site B #B004** · Campsite B4NPS

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 14.0 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 Hatteras Landing14.0 midirections →

🔌 Charging station22.3 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 43 openings at Ocracoke Campground over the last 30 days, on 31 separate days, most of them for stays 8–45 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

💵 $28/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆1,453 ratings

5★972

4★319

3★92

2★41

1★29

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.9/4

Verizon2.7/4

T-Mobile1.7/4

Sprint retired1.8/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Ocracoke Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Ocracoke Campground?

Ocracoke 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 Ocracoke Campground?

Campsite fees at Ocracoke Campground run about $28/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

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

Popular campgrounds like Ocracoke 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 Ocracoke Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 43 openings at Ocracoke Campground over the last 30 days, on 31 separate days, most of them for stays 8–45 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 Ocracoke Campground a good campground?

Ocracoke Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 1,453 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Ocracoke Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Ocracoke Campground, AT&T rates highest at 2.9 out of 5 from 301 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Ocracoke Campground located?

Ocracoke 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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