Hatteras Sands Campground

Hatteras Sands Campground sits at the southern tip of Hatteras Island, in Hatteras village where NC-12 finally runs out at the ferry docks. It's an RV park set up for travelers using the village as a base for surf fishing, beach walks, and the short hop across to Ocracoke Island on the free state ferry. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and the villages of Avon and Buxton are a straightforward drive north up NC-12, making the campground workable as a base for exploring more of the seashore too.

Location & Details

• On Eagle Pass Rd in Hatteras village, at the island's south end
• A short drive from the NC ferry terminal serving Ocracoke Island
• Within Cape Hatteras National Seashore, reached via NC-12 — the single road linking all of Hatteras Island's villages
• Office hours: 9 AM–5 PM daily

For site types, hookup availability, and current rates, call ahead or check the campground's website directly — details can change season to season. Like the rest of Hatteras Island, this stretch sits low and exposed, so it's worth checking road and weather conditions on NC-12 before a trip during hurricane season (roughly June through November).