National Park Service · North Carolina

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

3 federal campgrounds, all of them reservable or unlisted.

3Campgrounds
513Sites
0–10 ftElevation

Where they are

3 of 3 mapped
Drawing the map
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Source: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Sep 8, 2026

The campgrounds · 3

Source: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Sep 8, 2026

This land

measured from the nearest campground in the unit
watch

Camping here is a stake in what happens to it. More Than Just Parks tracks the threats and the comment windows.

Source: MTJP Threatened Lands map · Aug 12, 2026

Heads up

Park Closure
Partial Beach Closures in Place in Front of Buxton Village The beachfront in front of Buxton Village is temporarily closed due to the presence of threatened oceanfront structures and Dare County's beach nourishment project. Renourished sections of beach will open to the public immediately after…
Park Closure
Closure of Billy Mitchell Airport for Repaving Project The Billy Mitchell Airport (HSE) is closed to accommodate a runway pavement rehabilitation project. The project will provide full resurfacing of paved areas, new reflective paint, and new tie-downs and anchors, improving visitor safety and…
Park Closure
Project Safety Closure in Place Near Southernmost Groin in Buxton Public access is closed for 300 feet north and south of a groin repair project site in Buxton, as well as the adjacent ocean area to the east. Surfers, swimmers, and all other recreationists should stay at least 300 feet from the…
Source: National Park Service alerts API · Sep 8, 2026

Who answers for this land

Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s campgrounds sit in one congressional district. These members vote on the laws that decide what happens to this land.

Greg Murphy (R)NC 3rd · 3 campgrounds · grade F
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