Long Point Cabin Camp
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- 20All of them booked ahead
The place
the agency’s own description · what’s there · 14 notices
In the agency’s own words
Escape to North Core Cabin Camp — a one-of-a-kind coastal getaway on North Core Banks within the stunning Cape Lookout National Seashore. Just off the mainland of North Carolina, this secluded destination offers unspoiled beaches, endless ocean views, and a true taste of island adventure. Built to replace the former Long Point Cabin Camp—which was lost to Hurricane Dorian in 2019—North Core Cabin Camp continues the tradition of seaside stays with a renewed spirit of resilience and natural beauty. Here, you’ll enjoy a primitive, self-sufficient camping experience surrounded by sand, sea, and sky. Keep reading
Each cabin features a hookup for your own generator, while restrooms and hot showers are available at a shared community bathhouse. Be sure to bring everything you’ll need for your stay—fuel and ice are not sold on-site, keeping this island experience refreshingly simple and off the grid. Getting here is part of the adventure. The camp is accessible only by boat, offering a sense of privacy and escape that’s hard to find anywhere else. Cross scenic Core Sound in your own vessel or bring your vehicle over on the vehicle ferry to explore miles of oceanside beaches. Once you arrive, it’s just a five-mile drive from the ferry landing to your cozy coastal retreat. Discover your next great adventure at North Core Cabin Camp—where the wild beauty of Cape Lookout meets the timeless joy of island living.
Recreation
The park’s sandy beaches provide excellent opportunities for fishing, shelling, swimming, birdwatching, and quiet relaxation. Spring and fall are considered prime fishing seasons, offering some of the best angling conditions along the Atlantic Coast. Kayaking is also a popular activity, with 112 miles of undeveloped shoreline ranging from calm sound waters to the open surf. These diverse coastal conditions make Cape Lookout National Seashore one of the premier paddling destinations on the Mid-Atlantic coast.
Facilities
North Core Cabin Camp offers 16 primitive metal cabins situated along the scenic Atlantic Coast, ideal for individuals, families, and small groups seeking a simple coastal getaway. Each cabin allows the use of user-provided generator electricity, includes a furnished window air-conditioning unit, and provides access to potable water. Cabins 1–8 accommodate up to four guests , while cabins 9–16 accommodate up to eight guests . · The four-person cabins measure approximately 20 feet long by 8 feet wide (160 sq. ft.). · The eight-person cabins measure approximately 40 feet long by 8 feet wide (320 sq. ft.). All cabins feature a raised deck, with Cabin 1 offering enhanced accessibility via an entrance ramp. Inside each unit, guests will find bunk beds (configured for 4 or 8 sleepers), mattresses, and a combination sleeping/living area that includes a counter with upper and lower storage cabinets. A centrally located bathhouse provides restrooms, hot water, and shower facilities for all guests. Please note: Refrigerators are not provided. Campers must bring their own linens, bedding, cookware, food, food storage, coolers, first-aid supplies, and any additional personal items needed for their stay.
Natural Features
Cape Lookout National Seashore extends approximately 56 miles along the North Carolina coast, from Ocracoke Inlet in the northeast to Beaufort Inlet in the southwest. This series of undeveloped barrier islands is characterized by wide sandy beaches, low dunes covered with scattered sea grasses, open grasslands bordered by dense vegetation, and extensive salt marshes along the sound. The area preserves a natural coastal environment that offers visitors opportunities for recreation, exploration, and the appreciation of diverse coastal habitats. Contact Info For local information, please call (252) 838-8950 or call (252) 725-0256 for general information.
Nearby Attractions
Historic Portsmouth Village Portsmouth Village - Cape Lookout National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)
Charges & Cancellations
In the event of severe weather, including tropical storms or hurricanes, official park closures of the cabin camp will result in an automatic refund through Recreation.gov . Refunds for storm-related disruptions outside of official closures will follow the standard cancellation policy . Refund Requests: All refund requests must initially be processed through your account on Recreation.gov , by calling a Recreation.gov customer service representative at (877) 444-6777 , or using an option listed at Recreation.gov Help Center . After submission, a member of the park’s management team will review the request and approve or deny it based on the published policies and terms of purchase.
What the agency tells you
North Core Cabin Camp Policies and Information - Access and Transportation: Reaching the North Core Cabin Camp requires either a personal boat or use of the vehicle ferry services from Davis, North Carolina. Reservations for the ferry are required. For more information, visit Cape Lookout Cabins & Camps Ferry – Davis, NC.
- Check-In: Guests should check in by calling (252) 725-0256 between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM to receive their cabin access code. Please reference your reservation during the security process.
- Check-Out: Guests should check out by calling (252) 725-0256 before 10:00 AM on the day of departure.
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- Minimum Stay: A minimum stay of two nights is required.
- Ice and Fuel: Ice and fuel are not available at the North Core Cabin Ranger Station. When available, these supplies can be obtained through coordination with the ferry service. Guests should contact the ferry service in advance to confirm availability before booking their reservation.
- Cleaning Policy: The reservation holder is responsible for leaving the cabin in the same condition as upon arrival. This includes basic cleaning such as sweeping floors (broom and dustpan provided), wiping down kitchen counters and sinks, and removing all trash and personal belongings. A $100 cleaning fee will be charged if the cabin is not cleaned as described.
- Maintenance Policy: Guests are responsible for reporting any broken or damaged facilities. Please call (252) 725-0256 or email [insert email] to document the issue. Refunds will not be issued for unreported maintenance concerns.
- Weather Policy: Severe weather, including tropical storms and hurricanes, can impact park operations. Official park closures of the cabin camp will result in an automatic refund through Recreation.gov. These closures are posted on the park’s website, social media, and official news releases, and reservation holders are notified. Cancellations outside of official closures follow the standard reservation cancellation policy.
- Off-Road Vehicles (ORV): ORVs are permitted on North Core Banks. Each vehicle must display a separately purchased ORV permit decal to operate within the park.
- Stuck or Stranded Vehicles: A 4x4 vehicle is strongly recommended for travel throughout the park. Guests should follow all park safety notifications (available on nps.gov/calo) and tire air pressure recommendations. Vehicles should remain above the high tide line; getting stuck below this line may result in severe damage from salt water.
- Tow Truck and Recovery Services: Tow or recovery services may be required if a vehicle becomes disabled or stuck. Response times vary depending on private service availability and ferry schedules; service may not be immediate and could extend to the following day.
- Electricity: Electricity is not provided at the facility. Guests must supply their own generators to operate cabin electrical systems, including the window air-conditioning units.
- Camping Restrictions: Camping in tents within the cabin camp is prohibited. Families (not groups) may obtain a permit to allow accompanying minors to stay in a maximum of two tents outside the cabin. Requests for youth camping must be submitted to the park in advance at CALO_SUP@nps.gov.
- Hunting: Hunting is prohibited within the cabin camp. For information on authorized hunting areas on the islands, visit NPS Cape Lookout Hunting Information. State hunting regulations apply.
Tents and rigs
- Sites
- 20 · 20 cabin
- Hookups
- 19 electric
- Longest rig
- 35 ft
- Accessible sites
- 3
- Pets
- Allowed
- Campfires
- Not allowed
Facilities
- Showers
- Yes, the record doesn’t say what kind
- “Each cabin features a hookup for your own generator, while restrooms and hot showers are available at a shared community bathhouse.”
- Drinking water
- Yes
- “…unit, and provides access to potable water. Cabins 1–8 accommodate up to four guests , while…”
- Dump station
- Yes
- recreation.gov lists “Dump Station”
- Stay limit
- 14 nights
- recreation.gov facility rule maxStay
Around the campground
- On the water
- Beach, Coast
- Beach Camping
- Beachcombing
- Birding
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Paddling
- Picnicking
- Sea Kayaking
- Stargazing
- Surfing
- Night sky · 4th darkest of 84 in NC
- Bortle 3
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What you actually pay
“In the event of severe weather, including tropical storms or hurricanes, official park closures of the cabin camp will result in an automatic refund through Recreation.gov. Refunds for storm-related disruptions outside of official closures will follow the standard cancellation policy. Refund Requests: All refund req…” · this campground’s own terms
Who keeps the booking fee
The agency’s own policy text says the reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee are “retained by the reservation service contractor”, and that a campground concessionaire will decline to refund them because “they did not receive these fees”. Recreation.gov is run under contract by Booz Allen Hamilton. What share of your booking fee the contractor keeps isn’t published in any federal dataset we can read, so we print no number for it. Our reporting on the contract →
How we know this receipt · 5
rules read Sep 9, 2026 · record Aug 23, 2026 · How we know all this
The sites
20 sites · which ones have room · the site map
The sites, ranked
from 20 mapped sitesAll 20 sites
| LP | 001 | cabin electric | 35 ft | 35 ft | 60 ft | |
| LP | 002 | cabin electric | 35 ft | 35 ft | 87 ft | |
| LP | 003 | cabin electric | 35 ft | 34 ft | 42 ft | |
| LP | 004 | cabin electric | 35 ft | 34 ft | 75 ft | |
| LP | 005 | cabin electric | 35 ft | 32 ft | 91 ft | |
| LP | 006 | cabin electric | 35 ft | 32 ft | 63 ft | |
| LP | 007 | cabin electric | 35 ft | 28 ft | 117 ft | |
| LP | 008 | cabin electric | 35 ft | 28 ft | 100 ft | |
| LP | 009 | cabin electric | 35 ft | yes | 32 ft | 365 ft |
| LP | 010 | cabin electric | 35 ft | yes | 32 ft | 363 ft |
| LP | 012 | cabin electric | 35 ft | 29 ft | 271 ft | |
| LP | 013 | cabin electric | 35 ft | 29 ft | 166 ft | |
| LP | 014 | cabin electric | 35 ft | 29 ft | 160 ft | |
| LP | 015 | cabin electric | 35 ft | 28 ft | 69 ft | |
| LP | 016 | cabin electric | 35 ft | 28 ft | 76 ft | |
| LP | 017 | cabin electric | 35 ft | 29 ft | under 10 ft | |
| LP | 018 | cabin electric | 35 ft | 29 ft | 25 ft | |
| LP | 019 | cabin electric | 35 ft | 28 ft | under 10 ft | |
| LP | 020 | cabin electric | 35 ft | 28 ft | 19 ft | |
| NCCC | 1 | cabin nonelectric | 35 ft | yes | 29 ft | 275 ft |
OpenStreetMap has no toilet mapped within 1 km of this campground, so no site here carries a toilet distance. That’s a gap in the map, not a finding about the campground.
Getting there
the map and the coordinate · the agency’s directions · the phone number
Where it is
North Core Banks - Beach CampingCape Lookout National Seashore · 0.1 mi
South Core Banks -- Beach campingCape Lookout National Seashore · 13 mi
Great Island Cabin CampCape Lookout National Seashore · 13 mi
Ocracoke CampgroundCape Hatteras National Seashore · 24 mi
Oyster Point CampgroundCroatan National Forest · 30 mi
Flanners Beach CampgroundCroatan National Forest · 40 miFrom Morehead City, North Carolina, take Highway 70 east for approximately 30 miles. Continue straight on Highway 12 for 2.1 miles, then turn right onto Old Cedar Road and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left onto Morris Marina Road and drive to the end of the road. Morris Marina Cabin Camps and Ferry Service is located at 1000 Morris Marina Drive, Atlantic, NC.
The weather
the next four days · the thirty-year normal
Next four days, and the thirty-year normal
Forecast
NWS forecast for Atlantic, NC
Typical weather
Typical October night 59°F, day 79°F.
Coldest month of the year: typical January night 38°F. Bring the bag rated for it.
Daily high and lowDays with 0.10 in or more
A normal is the 1991-2020 average for the month, not a forecast: about half of all Julys are colder than the July line. The seven-day forecast above answers the other question.
The land, and who answers for it
who answers for it
Who answers for this land
Long Point Cabin Camp is in North Carolina’s 3rd congressional district. Its representative, Greg Murphy (R), votes on the laws that decide what happens to this land. Public-lands grade so far: F. See every public-lands vote →