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Cape Hatteras Beachfront Vacations

Looking for the best Outer Banks campgrounds on the beach? Cape Hatteras / Outer Banks KOA Resort is more than a campground. It is a fun, convenient way to have a family vacation in the Outer Banks. With resort amenities, beachfront camping in the Outer Banks and plenty to do in the area, Cape Hatteras KOA Resort offers exciting days and restful nights for you and your family.

Resort Amenities for the Ultimate OBX Vacation
Make the most of your stay with resort-style amenities at the OBX campgrounds designed for families and beach lovers. With on-site food service at the poolside Tiki Hut, you can spend less time cooking and more time relaxing. Keep everyone engaged with a full schedule of planned activities and exciting events for all ages, ensuring the fun never stops. Grab a golf cart rental to easily navigate the campground. Enjoy the refreshing zero-entry pool, lap pool and hot tub, as well as direct beach access. Bring your four-legged family for pet-friendly OBX camping and playtime at our KampK9® dog park.

Ways to Stay
Whether you are planning a family beach vacation in North Carolina or a relaxing coastal escape, there is no shortage of adventure with a variety of oceanfront camping options in Rodanthe, NC. Find the perfect way to stay for your getaway:

  • Tent Sites: With easy beach access, you can fall asleep in a tent to the sound of waves.
  • RV Sites: Choose from RV Sites with options like full hookups, shade shelters and KOA Paw PenSM Sites.
  • Deluxe Cabins: Prefer glamping? Enjoy full bathrooms, cozy interiors and modern conveniences in our Deluxe Cabins.
  • Camping Cabins: Our Camping Cabins feature cozy beds, air conditioning and close proximity to our bathhouses. Some cabins also have a small refrigerator and a Keurig coffeemaker. 
  • Vacation Suites: Take in the views from a two or four-person Vacation Suite. These spacious camping options offer amenities like comfy beds, full or partial kitchens and cable TV. 

Beachfront Camping on Hatteras Island, NC
Located in the laid-back village of Rodanthe, Cape Hatteras / Outer Banks KOA Resort offers a quieter, more relaxed take on camping in Cape Hatteras — while still being close to everything OBX is known for. Spend your days enjoying direct beach access, exploring miles of unspoiled shoreline or diving into popular activities like surfing, paddleboarding, fishing and kiteboarding. Wake up to the sound of the waves with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and Pamlico Sound on the other, giving you unmatched access to water views, beach days and endless outdoor adventure.

Top Things to Do in the Outer Banks
You won't easily run out of exciting things to do with the entire family in the Outer Banks. From relaxing poolside to joining campground activities, you will find plenty to enjoy beyond the beach.Top things to do in the area include spotting wildlife at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, about 10-15 minutes from the campground, or visiting the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, about 30-35 minutes away. You can also book a charter from Hatteras Village, about an hour away, for offshore fishing in Gulf Stream waters.

Book Your Camping Getaway in the Outer Banks
Cape Hatteras / Outer Banks KOA Resort is your destination for oceanfront Cape Hatteras camping, combining an unbeatable location, top-tier amenities and a variety of ways to stay. Book your campsite today and experience the splendor of the Outer Banks.

Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 90' Max Length
  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool (Open Year-Round)
  • Hot Tub/Sauna
  • Snack Bar ($)
  • Propane ($)
  • Fishing
  • Firewood ($)
  • Pavilion
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KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.

KOA Resorts Feature:

  • RV Sites with a KOA Patio®
  • Deluxe Cabins with full baths and linens
  • Premium Tent Sites
  • Resort-style pools
  • Indoor and outdoor group facilities

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This KOA is proud to offer a special Thank You to all KOA Rewards Campers that are military veterans, service men and women, police, firefighters and first responders. Enjoy an extra 5% off your stay that can be combined with your KOA Rewards discount. A valid military, state or federal service ID is required at check in, and your KOA Rewards account number must be entered at the time of booking.

Terms & Conditions: Minimum length of stay rules may apply. Not valid on extended stays or stays of 28 days for more. Discount applied to site registration fees only. 

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest brick lighthouse on the American coast at 208 feet high. The beam from the Lighthouse can be seen up to 20 miles out to sea. Former keeper's quarters serve as a visitors center, and from April to mid-October, visitors are welcome to climb the 268 steps to the top for a spectacular view of the national seashore.

46379 Lighthouse Road

Buxton, NC 27920

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore

This expansive area features miles of pristine beaches, maritime forests, marshlands, and soundside beaches, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, fishing, and exploring.

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Bodie Lighthouse

The Bodie Lighthouse, on The Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Tours are available from the third Friday in April to Columbus Day in October and is open for self guided climbs.

8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse Road

Nags Head, NC 27959

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Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

Established 70 years ago as a conservatory, the 6,000 acre reserve is home to more than 365 species of birds plus the endangered loggerhead sea turtles. Bring your camera; Pea Island is a shutterbug's and bird watcher's paradise. Observation platforms are near the parking areas. Make sure you stop by the turtle pond.

14500 NC 12

Rodanthe, NC 27968

252-473-1131

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