South Core Banks -- Beach camping

Overview

Dispersed camping along the ocean beach of this 20 mile long barrier island -- this is backcountry-style camping -- all camping is done directly on the ocean beach, there are no camp sites. This area is reached only by ferry. Both tent camping and vehicle camping is allowed.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, Free camping

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

252-728-2250

Amenities

No amenity details published by the sources yet.

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around South Core Banks -- Beach camping, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 17Hike · 47.8 mi long · Long-distance trail · 3.7 mi from camp

  The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is a developing long distance hiking trail, which connects the Great Smokys to the Outer Banks. OpenStreetMap

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• Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 18Hike · 115.3 mi long · Long-distance trail · 18.7 mi from camp

  The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is a developing long distance hiking trail, which connects the Great Smokys to the Outer Banks. OpenStreetMap

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• Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 16Hike · 67.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 19.6 mi from camp

  The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is a developing long distance hiking trail, which connects the Great Smokys to the Outer Banks. OpenStreetMap

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• Neusiok TrailHike · 21.2 mi long · 19.6 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by United States Forest Service.

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Rivers and rafting

• Kayak or Canoe Core Sound and Back SoundPaddling and rafting · 8.4 mi from camp

  The islands of this North Carolina park lie between two and three miles from the mainland. National Park Service

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.