National Park Service
Near Nags Head, North Carolina: $28/night, rigs to 40 ft. Open Year-round. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
National Park Service
Managing authority
Near Nags Head, North Carolina
How much does camping at Oregon Inlet Campground (Cape Hatteras NS) cost, and when is it open?
Oregon Inlet Campground (Cape Hatteras NS) near Nags Head, North Carolina (National Park Service) — camping fee $28/night, season Year-round, RV size limit Up to 40 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$28/night
Season open
Year-round
RV size limit
Up to 40 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Outer Banks fishing pier camp. Surfcasting from your tent door. Hurricane evacuation can interrupt stays Aug-Oct; check NWS daily. Bring extra tent stakes for sand.
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