Details
46700 Lighthouse Road, Buxton, NC, 27920
National Park ServiceLast Updated: January 28, 2026
Table Of Contents
Campground Overview
Introduction
Cape Point Campground with 202 sites is located southwest of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, and within walking distance of the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Hatteras (also known as Cape Point) itself. Open spring-late fall. Campsite reservations are limited to same-day reservations only. Campsites must be booked via recreation.gov.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
The season that the Cape Point Campground is open.
Weather
The weather in the Outer Banks changes seasonally and daily. Please check the National Weather Service at http://www.weather.gov/mhx/ for daily and forecast information.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Showers
Cell Phone Reception
Dump Station
Potable Water
Directions
Cape Point Campground is located down Lighthouse Road near Beach Access Ramp 44. Lighthouse Road is a turn-off of NC-12 in the village of Buxton on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, which leads through the Cape Hatteras Light Station Historic District.
Rates & Fees
Camp Site
Daily camp site fee. There are bathhouses with flush toilets, potable water, and unheated outdoor showers. Each campsite has a paved parking pad, picnic table, and charcoal grill. There are no hook-ups for RVs onsite. A dump and water fill station are located back up Lighthouse Road. There is a limit of 6 persons per site, a maximum of 2 cars, or 1 car and 1 trailer, and a maximum of two tents. Check-out is by noon.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Wood fires are not permitted in the campground. Only charcoal cooking fires are permitted in a grill, stove, or other self-contained unit.Regulations Overview
Camping is permitting only at designated campgrounds. Check-out time is noon. No more than two vehicles (pop-up camper is considered a vehicle) and six persons may occupy a single site. Parking space for extra vehicles is severely limited, so plan accordingly. If you must bring more than two vehicles, make arrangements to park your extra vehicle outside the park or purchase an additional campsite. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, camping is limited to 14 days. The campgrounds are located on the ocean side separated from the beach by barrier dunes. Soil at all the campgrounds is sandy; therefore, longer than normal tent stakes are recommended. There are no shade trees. Mosquitoes may be a problem, so netting and insect repellent are recommended.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair users can reach the comfort stations on Loops G and J via wooden boardwalks and ramps. The comfort station on Loop D has a ramp but no firm route of travel connecting it to the loop road. Sections of the ramp leading to the comfort station on Loop G exceed 14% slope. The lower lips of comfort station door thresholds exceed 1-inch in height.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
RVs and trailers are allowed at each camp site. The maximum total vehicle length is 40' at all sites.
RV Maximum Length
40
Trailer Maximum Length
40
ADA Information
There are three accessible-designated campsites. They are located on grassy terrain with a grill and picnic table connected to the parking area by wooden boardwalks and concrete pads. None have designated tent sites. Though all sites are relatively flat, some include sloped areas, including around grills. Paved loop roads and wooden boardwalks to two of the campground's four comfort stations provide firm paths of travel around the campground. A single accessible shower is located near the comfort station on Loop G. The shower head is handheld and mounted at a height of 70 inches. The showers nearest the accessible-designated campsites on Loop J lack a bench, grab bars, and sufficient space to maneuver a mobility device.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground
Travel Like an Expert with AAA and Trip Canvas
Get Ideas from the Pros
As one of the largest travel agencies in North America, we have a wealth of recommendations to share! Browse our articles and videos for inspiration, or dive right in with preplanned AAA Road Trips, cruises and vacation tours.
Build and Research Your Options
Save and organize every aspect of your trip including cruises, hotels, activities, transportation and more. Book hotels confidently using our AAA Diamond Designations and verified reviews.
Book Everything in One Place
From cruises to day tours, buy all parts of your vacation in one transaction, or work with our nationwide network of AAA Travel Agents to secure the trip of your dreams!