Arrowhead Campground
Atlantic Beach
This 12-acre campground, located on Bogue Sound at Salter Path, offers full hookup and tent sites, boat ramp, pier, protected swimming and nearby ocean access. arrowhead/arrowhead.htm
Cape Lookout National Seashore
Cape Lookout, Harkers Island
Cape Lookout National Seashore consists of three undeveloped barrier islands covering 55 miles. Activities include: fishing, swimming, birding, boating, windsurfing, kayaking and shelling. Cape Lookout Lighthouse is located on south Core Banks and is accessible by public ferry or private boat. Primitive camping allowed. Visitors should bring drinking water, sunscreen and bug spray. Pets are allowed on leash, but they are not allowed on public ferries or in concession lodgings. Cape Lookout National Seashore, which includes the Cape Lookout Historic District, conserves and preserves for the future the outstanding natural resources of a dynamic coastal barrier island system; protects and interprets the significant cultural resources of the past and contemporary maritime history; provides for public education and enrichment through proactive interpretation and scientific study; and provides for sustainable use of recreation resources and opportunities. Cape Lookout National Seashore"> nature.org recreation.gov
Camp Ocean Forest
Emerald Isle
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Cedar Point Campground
Cedar Point
Forty camping units with hookups are available April through October in this coastal marsh and maritime forest portion of the Croatan National Forest. ncnatural.com/NCUSFS/Croatan
Driftwood Motel & Campground
Cedar Island
Located at the Cedar Island-Ocracoke Ferry landing, this small motel offers guest rooms convenient to ferry services. Each room has two double beds. The motel has a restaurant and offers accommodations for pets. The adjacent campground has 60+ sites with services for tent, water and electric and full hookup. The Driftwood has a convenience store and grill. Guide services are available for fishing and waterfowl hunting. They been discovered by the sea kayaking crowd as a prime area for this popular sport. clis.com/deg
Holiday Trav-L-Park Resort
Emerald Isle
This Emerald Isle oceanfront camping resort offers 300+ grass sites with full hookups, lots of amenities, dump station, outdoor pool, recreational rental equipment, kids' play area and a summer activities program. htpresort.com
Hammocks Beach State Park
Swansboro
Venture to Bear Island and be rewarded with vivid memories of one of the most unspoiled beaches on the Atlantic. Accessible only by passenger ferry or private boat. An 892-acre barren island with 3.5 miles of pristine beach. Backpack and primitive camping, swimming, wildlife viewing and shelling. Surf fishing is a favorite pastime year round but is best in the fall. Passenger ferry service is $5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and children 6-12. Fee for camping is $9. Hammocks Beach State Park
Outer Island Kayak Adventures
Beaufort
Guided sea kayak tours and professional instruction is offered on the southern Outer Banks in the Cape Lookout National Seashore. These undeveloped islands are the perfect place for exploring by kayak. Day trips, camping overnights and bed & breakfast inn trips are offered. Call 252-222-3420 or e-mail trips@outerislandkayak.com. outerislandkayak.com
