Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
3 ft
Directions
Take a ferry from Atlantic, NC over to Long Point on South Core Banks. The barrier islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore may only be reached by boat -- either your own boat or a ferry from the mainland.
Weather Notes
Located in Eastern North Carolina temperatures range from cool temperatures in the spring and late fall to the typical hot and humid summer temperatures. Fortunately, the winds along the coast blow about 10-15 miles per hour on a routine basis which can keep the summer temperatures from becoming oppressive. Afternoon thunderstorms are also common during the summer, plan accordingly.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
No Fee Camping
There is no fee charged for camping
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
Today
79°F
Mostly Sunny
17 to 23 mph NE
Tue
79°F
Partly Sunny
9 to 14 mph E
Wed
81°F
Partly Sunny
12 to 17 mph S
Thu
83°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
16 to 21 mph SW
Fri
83°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
14 to 21 mph SW
Sat
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 to 12 mph SW
Sun
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 13 mph SW
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Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
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