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South Core Banks -- Beach camping in Great Island, NC - Trip Canvas

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Wheelchairs and scooters, unless they are a beach wheelchair with wide tires for all-terrain use, will find it difficult to move on the beach.
Internet Information
Internet and/or wifi is not provided. If connection is needed, bring a personal hotspot to make your connection. Even then the strength is generally not strong enough to allow for streaming services or connecting with online meetings or school distance learning.
Cell Phone Information
Bring a solar cell phone charger or cell phone car adapter with you as there is no place to plug in a charger unless you have brought a generator with you. Cell phone signal strength varies according to provider. There are small “dead zones” up and down the beach, generally these areas are not very large and by moving a short distance can generally pick up the signal again. Can reach the 911 system from the island.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
RVs and camping trailers may be used for beach camping. All camping vehicles and trailers must remain on the open beach, seaward of the dunes. There are no hard surfaced roads or camping pads on the islands. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended for driving on the beach and/or pulling a camping trailer. The maximum size of the trailer or RV depends on if it will fit on the deck of the ferry. The different ferries can handle lengths from 38 to 54 feet. Call and talk directly with the ferry about your RV and/or trailer.
RV Maximum Length
54
Trailer Maximum Length
54
ADA Information
The wide sandy beaches of South Core Banks are covered in soft sand which makes for uneven footing and not easy for mobility assistance devices to navigate. There are no hard surfaces anywhere on the island, all travel is by walking or driving directly on the beach. There are no established campsites on the island, primitive style camping is dispersed along the beach. Restrooms and other amenities may be miles from where you are camping. A public bath house is located in the Great Island Cabin Camp with accessible toilets and showers.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
No Roads
Classifications
Primitive Camping Areas