Cape Lookout National Seashore

National reserve · Carteret County

Cape Lookout National Seashore

National reserve · Carteret County

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1800 Island Rd, Harkers Island, NC 28531

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Discover pristine barrier islands featuring a charming lighthouse, rich history, and perfect spots for camping, fishing, and shell hunting by the Atlantic.  

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1800 Island Rd, Harkers Island, NC 28531 Get directions

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The 15 Best Beach Camping Spots in the US

"For those looking to really rough it, this campground in North Carolina has no formal campsites and few amenities, but offers gorgeous, sandy beaches and beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean." - Travel + Leisure Editors

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/beach-vacations/best-places-to-camp-on-the-beach-usa
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Sherry Willard

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One of my favorite places to visit and explore! Rent an ATV or utilize their truck service for the day and head to the point! If you’re lucky you may find some beautiful shells. It does get very crowded but they manage it very well.

Ryan Junior

Google
Great place to camp on the beach. You can take a vehicle ferry (which is around $100 round trip) and stay up to 14 days ($50 fee for the entire 14 days). You can drive your 4 wheel drive SUV and/or truck on the beach or rent a gator on the island. You can park and camp anywhere on the beach. The Lighthouse and historical village is cool to see. There are also cabins to rent on the island too ($120 per night). Fishing is the main tourist attraction here.

bella goodell

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Loved camping this past weekend. We originally only planned to stay for one night since it was our first time here but ended up calling the ferry and scheduling to stay for a couple more nights. Sunsets and sunrises were beautiful. Make sure you don’t make the same mistake as us and bring lots of bug spray. When the wind dies down the bugs really do come out!!!

Chelsea Russ

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Lots of history and a very remote beach. Still busy on Saturday afternoon in October. Make a reservation for the ferry before you come!

Othmane Derouiche

Google
Cape lookout is probably my favorite place in the OBX. You can get there by getting a ferry in Davis, NC or Harkers Island. Make sure you reserve your ferry ride before hand. The island itself doesn't have any place to get supplies, apart for Ice and Gas available by the ferry terminal. So make sure you have enough supplies for your trip. Enjoy!

Ryan “Ballistic Photography” Ball

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One of the last unspoiled places in our state and on the east coast. We take the trucks over on the Davis Shore Fairy twice a year and enjoy some of the best fishing and scenery you have ever seen!

Lauren Barry

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This was by far the best beach I have ever been to! The entire beach was clean and peaceful. The lighthouse was also really cool to see and provided a rich history of the lighthouse keepers. The park staff and rangers were really friendly and helpful. The beach was not busy either so plenty of places to relax.

Aaron Parker

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This is easily one of our favorite places in North Carolina. The whole area is just amazing fun. We love camping in the area, as well as just hanging out at the beach itself. If you have not been here yet... you are in fact missing out. Look up DAVIS FERRY and make your way to the island. Take your 4x4 and have an amazing primitive camping trip right on the beach!