Nice ferry, runs about every 30 mins to every hour on the adjusted schedule. Restrooms available…read morewith ramped accessibility access. Don't be in a hurry, it's island time.

I got to the island yesterday, arriving on the ferry from Cedar Island. That one requires a…read morereservation. This one at the north end of the island, does not. Other than "priority traffic," it is first come, first served, lining up in queue on the roadway. There is a ferry terminal building here with restrooms and vending machines but there aren't any other facilities. No air conditioned waiting room or such. Just wait patiently and you'll be on your way soon enough. [Review 784 of 2025 - 4216 in North Carolina - 24344 overall]

Every vacation town needs a visitor center and for Ocracoke Island this is the place. Everything…read moreon Ocracoke is fairly small and compact which is cool because in premise everything is easy to find and this place is no different. Just head towards the Cedar Island & Swan Quarter Ferry dock and you'll find a small parking lot with the visitor center located across the road. The one odd thing worth mentioning is that this visitor center is managed by the NPS. This is due to the large presence that the NPS has on the island with the pony pens, the lighthouse and all of the beaches falling under it's jurisdiction via the Cape Hatteras National Seashore umbrella. So if you come what will you see here? There are two buildings with public restrooms on the right and the actual visitor center on the left. The visitor center has exhibits on the main island attractions like the British Cemetery, the Ocracoke Ponies, the lighthouse and the history of pirates in the area which of course involves Blackbeard. Also note the large map on the outside wall of the building which puts everything in the village in a good context as to where it is and how far. The VC also serves as a gift shop with a plethora of books being the main offering along with a good display of pamphlets, brochures and catalogs for Ocracoke accommodations, restaurants, shops and attractions. This is also the launching point for any and all seasonal ranger activities that take place on the island for adults and children. The day we visited we didn't see any ranger presence but the manager who was at the visitor center was great. She was a funny as hell and a great resource for information. She was also a great help in particular with how to find the best parking for going to Spinger's Point. If you need some help getting around on the island (help but not recommendations for lodging or food as policy dictates anyone working here can't do that) or for some kind of trinket of Chinese plastic to take home with you this is your stop. According to the below page the visitor center is open daily 9-5 with the exception of Christmas Day. www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/hours.htm

Bottom Line: Free parking, a nice bathroom, friendly people and a decent gift shop…read more The Ocracoke Island Visitors' Center is run by the National Park Service and is proportionate to the size of the island - small. The facility is nice but there's not much to it. I enjoyed looking around the gift shop and picking up a few items to commemorate my trip to the island. I also got a map of the island and I always appreciate a nice, clean bathroom! I suspect there are periodic ranger talks but I didn't see the schedule for them.

I made my reservation about two weeks ahead of time, finding a good number of spots available. It's…read moreworth noting that none of the spaces actually face the ocean or the inlet - there are trees between the campground and the highway on one side and there are 15 foot tall dunes on the other. So really, just pick any space that isn't next to the dumpster. Some folks had their cars parked and were in tents so that may be an option for you. I arrived before dark and had no problem finding my designated space that had a marker indicating my name and my dates of check in and out. After parking, I heated up dinner at my designated picnic table, enjoyed a discreet beer and then climbed the dune (on a designated path!) to watch the ocean waves for a bit. It's beautiful and there was so much room that I had a half mile of sandy beach to myself. Absolutely stunning. There are no lifeguards so be careful if you decide to swim. I did not. A quick shower in the shower cabin (cold water only!) and I locked up for the night. It was quiet and peaceful. In the morning, I was up just before Sunrise and on my way north for the ferry terminal to Hatteras. The campground has a dump station that is free if you're staying here. Other than the showers and some bathrooms, there isn't much else here. [Review 782 of 2025 - 4214 in North Carolina - 24342 overall]

My husband and I stayed at this National Park Service campground in mid-March, 2025…read more Pros. *a beautiful and peaceful location, with easy beach access just over the sand dunes. *sites were sufficiently spread out, especially in March when there are fewer campers. *easy access to main road or the dedicated bike trail along road that takes you into town of Ocracoke. *reasonable price. $28, less 50% for holders of NPS Senior Pass, so $14. *clean and heated restroom. Cons. *All sites are standard, non-electric. *showers would open only on April 1st. *watch out for sand spurs. At a minimum, they're irritating but they can also hurt! We would stay here again if in the area.

2nd part of review and most important...they had best equipment bikes locks wagon ...we've ever…read morerented in 42 years we've been visiting obx kitty hawk nags head , cape and last 32 Duck area has been our sec9nd home...hit the jackpot when I rented from Duck Cycles..in my contacts be back in September

Mike the manager was the epitome of great customer service. Couldn't have been nicer and more…read moreaccommodating. He left us a surfboard to use because he was closing and trusted us to pick it up sight unseen. The surfboard was awesome. Been going to the Outer Banks for 13 years, this is just an example of how awesome these people are. Mike, you rock!

This is a totally mixed review!! First of the weather was horrible but that is not the Cape Point…read moreCampgrounds fault. The reason it is mixed is because from the first hello I was totally misinformed about this campground. I booked it online due to the reviews and details of the campground. I called the park rangers and I was advised at the 800 number that I had to be there by 1pm to check in..when I got there at 1pm..no one was there to check me in. Found out that there is NEVER anyone here to check you in. It is literally a deck with three walls and roof with a book and box to write information in and drop in the money if you are paying day off. Then I found out that you have to pick your site and then go back to the office deck book and box, so it is not assigned like I was informed. Also I was told this was basically on the beach only divided by a few dunes...NOPE not true..had to drive to the beach parking area. Also was told it was near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, which it is in the same park but again unless you want to melt walking the over a mile one way hike in the sand, you better drive there too.. It pored the rain and the whole entire campground flooded so I ended up paying $60 for one night instead of the 3 nights I was scheduled to be there so I lost money. it was definitely an experience and I guess that was what I was truly after and I got that for sure...will I go back...nah!!! But again that is just not the campground but the entire Island is just not liking me...

Great place. Horrible planning, scheduling, and website. I had a great time last year! But I am…read moreunable to find the website with the concert schedule for 2025. Please let me know if there is a link you can share. Thank you.

We really like it here. The pool is great and the deck is always clean. There really are no…read morefrills but the place is clean and fairly quiet. It is a good place to just hang out if it is included with your beach rental. They also have concerts here on Thursday nights. The concerts are well attended, and they have have alcoholic drinks available. Water is available for free. The bottom line is if you are in Avon and are able to go here for a swim or socializing in concert nights it is a great option.

This was my third and final ferry ride of the trip, arriving at Hatteras Inlet from the Ocracoke…read moreNorth Terminal. A super easy and comfortable ride that was quick. I took a snooze in the RV. The terminal on Hatteras has a waiting area, restrooms and a vending machine. In 1957, North Carolina purchased a four-car ferry operated by Hatteras Islander Frazier Peele, marking the beginning of formal ferry service between the two islands. By 1960, Peele's ferry was running regularly, and the state soon expanded the fleet to accommodate growing tourism and local needs. Today, the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry is one of the most popular routes managed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. This route is free! [Review 786 of 2025 - 4218 in North Carolina - 24346 overall]

Present day Hatteras Inlet, an estuary along the Outer Banks separating Hatteras Island from…read moreOcracoke, was formed by the Great Gale of 1846, which was in fact a hurricane. The span between the land spots is approximately two miles by ferry, which to my big surprise was free and took less than an hour. I understand the ferry I was on was one of a fleet of 8 ferries operated by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The scenery and views you'll see are fabulous with the area being loaded with fishermen. It's called the "Blue Marlin Fishing Capital of the World," but even with the Gulf Stream running only 10 to 15 miles out, to me it's questionable. The ferries generally run every half hour "on season" with a capacity of around 40 to 50 vehicles.

Great, laid back atmosphere. Smaller areas where you camp but the island is small all in all…read more Easily able to walk up into town from here. Renting a golf cart we found to be the best way to explore the island in a day (which is at the intersection as your coming out of the campground). Also, found a great coffee shop in the neighborhood near the campground run by locals. All in all, this was a pretty clean campsite compared to others we have stayed at during our road trip this summer so far. We enjoyed it so much, we are going back this week to stay and look for apartments in Ocracoke.

This campground is in a great location! Close to shops and restaurants but still down the road to…read moremake it a quiet spot. Our site #5 had nice shade from trees and was close to the bathhouse. We liked the outdoor showers but they could use a few new wood boards. The sites are a little close to one another but our camper is small so we didn't have issues. It could be trickier with large campers. The owner was friendly and was very understanding when we didn't have enough cash. Make a note: they only take cash or check! There's an ATM at the bank and variety store. Also, they start taking reservations in March and you have to call ahead! Not sure how fast they fill up. They also don't allow fires because of the city ordinances. Ocracoke was such a fun trip and this campground was a perfect place to stay with our camper!