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Long Point Cabin Camp

National Park Service campground in Cape Lookout National Seashore, near Harkers Island, North Carolina.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
20overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
35 ftmax RV/trailer length
1named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (3.9 mi)
0.0 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 20 sites it is the #40 largest of 86 North Carolina campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 6 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 77% of North Carolina campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (35 ft).
  • Pets allowed on 20 of 20 sites.
  • Straight-line distance: Norfolk ~135 mi, Virginia Beach ~136 mi, Raleigh ~147 mi.

Site mix

Electric19
Cabin/shelter20
Accessible3

Amenities & rules

ShowersPets allowed3 accessible sites

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Vehicle Ferry0.1 mi3.9NPS

Mountain biking nearby

No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBeach CampingBeachcombingBirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingHuntingKayakingPaddlingPicnickingSea KayakingStar GazingSurfingSwimmingWater ActivitiesWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
The Landing RV Park
Private campground
6.6NC—— — —— ?2 (4.1 mi)
Cedar Creek Campground
Private campground
7.5NC—— — —— ?2 (4.1 mi)
South Core Banks -- Beach camping
Cape Lookout National Seashore
13.0NC—— — —— First-come2 (13.4 mi)
Great Island Cabin Camp
Cape Lookout National Seashore
13.0NC$1023 — 35 ftyes Reserve2 (13.4 mi)
Harkers Island RV Resort & Campground
Private campground
22.0NC—— — yes— ?6 (11.5 mi)
Ocracoke Campground
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
24.3NC—135 — 48 ftyes Reserve3 (5.9 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview 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. Each cabin features a hookup for your own generator, while restrooms and hot showers … read the full description on Recreation.gov