Ocracoke Campground

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

🏕️ CampgroundCape Hatteras / Outer BanksNorth Carolina⭐ 4.5 (1420)

🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27

1 of the last 29 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

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.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Ocracoke Campground in North Carolina has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27. 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

Mon Aug 24 – Thu Aug 273 nightsbook these dates →👥 D #D006 & C #C007 next to each othersites A #A011, B #B009, C #C007, D #D006, #D016

Tue Aug 25 – Fri Aug 283 nightsbook these dates →👥 D #D007 & B #B008 next to each othersites B #B008, #B018, #B025, C #C028, D #D007

Tue Aug 25 – Thu Aug 272 nightsbook these dates →sites C #C001, D #D013

Thu Aug 27 – Sun Aug 303 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites A #A022

Wed Aug 26 – Sat Aug 293 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h agosites B #B012

Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →sites D #D017

Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, D #D036–B #B040 next to each othersites A #A001, #A004, #A008, #A009, #A010, #A011, #A013, #A015, #A016, #A017, #A018, #A019, #A020, #A022, #A024, #A026, #A028, #A030, #A032, #A034, B #B006, #B008, #B012, #B014, #B015, #B016, #B017, #B018, #B020, #B021, #B022, #B024, #B025, #B026, #B027, #B028, #B029, #B030, #B031, #B033, #B034, #B035, #B036, #B037, #B038, #B039, #B040, #B042, #B044, #B046, C #C008, #C009, #C010, #C011, #C015, #C016, #C017, #C018, #C019, #C020, #C021, #C022, #C023, #C024, #C026, #C028, #C030, #C032, #C034, D #D002, #D004, #D006, #D010, #D012, #D014, #D016, #D018, #D022, #D024, #D026, #D028, #D030, #D031, #D032, #D033, #D034, #D035, #D036

Fri Aug 28 – Sun Aug 302 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites A #A006, D #D020

📷 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 B #B009 — Campsite B9 — **Site B #B009** · Campsite B9NPS

Campsite C #C007 — Campsite C7 — **Site C #C007** · Campsite C7NPS

Campsite D #D006 — Campsite D6 — **Site D #D006** · Campsite D6NPS

Campsite D #D016 — Campsite D16 — **Site D #D016** · Campsite D16NPS

Campsite B #B008 — Campsite B8 — **Site B #B008** · Campsite B8NPS

⚡ 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.

🔌 ChargePoint14.0 midirections →

🔌 Charging station22.3 midirections →

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 February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 34 openings at Ocracoke Campground over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 3–20 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★★★★☆1,420 ratings

5★951

4★315

3★87

2★41

1★26

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

Verizon2.8/4

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 34 openings at Ocracoke Campground over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 3–20 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 1,420 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 296 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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