I've done a RV.net Search for North Carolina Beach Campgrounds, Ocean Campgrounds, and just plain North Carolina Campgrounds and have gotten zero results. I'm not sure what the problem is.Anyway we are planning a trip to North Carolina and the Outer Banks area: Hatteras, Nags Head, etc. We are planning on being there around September 19th with our 40' toyhauler. My question:Would you who have camped there and enjoyed it recommend someplace to stay for a week or so. I've been to RVParkReviews and found some places that look good, but some actual experiences would be greatly appreciated. Any and all responses will be received with gratitude. TIA.

Carolina Beach State Park isn't on the beach, or at least not on the ocean.If you want to lay on the beach you better pick a different state.

we go to Camp Hatteras you have the choice of camping on the beach or the sound side.We prefer the sound side it is a short walk to the beach.

We use GOOGLE MAPS to find these kinds of places as we travel. Just type in the SEARCH FORM "RV CAMPING"... Then mouse click on the one you want to get more info about...The NICE SANDY BEACHES really starts down in South Carolina. MYRTLE BEACH has a bunch of Ocean Side camp grounds...Roy Ken

K Charles wrote:Carolina Beach State Park isn't on the beach, or at least not on the ocean.If you want to lay on the beach you better pick a different state.Okay, you got me curious. Why can't you lie on the beach in North Carolina? I don't particularly want to do that, but the wife wants to be near the ocean. I like the ocean, but don't really want to swim in it.

K Charles wrote:Carolina Beach State Park isn't on the beach, or at least not on the ocean.If you want to lay on the beach you better pick a different state.I guess you/ve never been to the Outer Banks of NC, which seems to be what the OP is asking about. Here is a picture of two campgrounds (actually there is a third, but it is entirely on the sound) in Rodanthe, NC. That's the Atlantic Ocean on the right side of the picture. Pamlico Sound is on the left side.Tom

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K_Charles
Explorer
May 21, 2015
Carolina Beach State Park isn't on the beach, or at least not on the ocean.
If you want to lay on the beach you better pick a different state.
mnm_2
Explorer
May 21, 2015
we go to Camp Hatteras you have the choice of camping on the beach or the sound side.We prefer the sound side it is a short walk to the beach.
RoyB
Explorer II
May 21, 2015
We use GOOGLE MAPS to find these kinds of places as we travel. Just type in the SEARCH FORM "RV CAMPING"... Then mouse click on the one you want to get more info about...

The NICE SANDY BEACHES really starts down in South Carolina. MYRTLE BEACH has a bunch of Ocean Side camp grounds...

Roy Ken
fj12ryder
Explorer III
May 21, 2015
K Charles wrote:
Carolina Beach State Park isn't on the beach, or at least not on the ocean.
If you want to lay on the beach you better pick a different state.
Okay, you got me curious. Why can't you lie on the beach in North Carolina? I don't particularly want to do that, but the wife wants to be near the ocean. I like the ocean, but don't really want to swim in it.
pulsar
Explorer
May 21, 2015
K Charles wrote:
Carolina Beach State Park isn't on the beach, or at least not on the ocean.
If you want to lay on the beach you better pick a different state.

I guess you/ve never been to the Outer Banks of NC, which seems to be what the OP is asking about. Here is a picture of two campgrounds (actually there is a third, but it is entirely on the sound) in Rodanthe, NC. That's the Atlantic Ocean on the right side of the picture. Pamlico Sound is on the left side.

Tom
CloudDriver
Explorer
May 21, 2015
A mile or two south of Camp Hatteras and the KOA shown in the picture above is Ocean Waves Campground.
pulsar
Explorer
May 21, 2015
Howard,

Most that have been to the Outer Banks will choose between Camp Hatteras, Cape Hatteras KOA and Ocean Waves Campground. The first two are shown in the satellite image in my earlier post. The third, which is just south of the other two, is smaller.

There are proponents for all three on this forum.

We prefer the KOA, because they are more dog friendly. The US Park Service does not allow dogs to run loose on the beach. Camp Hatteras has camping on both sides of highway. The KOA has a field on the sound side. The dogs can run in the field and play in the sound.

Tom
Shot-N-Az
Explorer
May 21, 2015
I'm sitting at Camp Hatteras as I type this. We love this place. I really don't understand the comment above about not being able to lay on the beach in NC. It's simply not true.

There's also a campground on the beach in Emerald Isle NC. Holiday Trav-L-Park. Great place.
Campinghoss
Explorer II
May 21, 2015
We have been going to Rodanthe for decades. All our kids are grown and gone so we always go to Ocean Waves. This campground is on the ocean side, privately owned and extremely dog friendly if that interest you. I have stayed at the KOA, Camp Hatteras, Sands of Time in Avon, NC and a few others that are now gone. O. Waves has my vote for being the best overall.

For your info, if O. Waves interest you call now as they stay booked all the time. The KOA does have a lot more things for kids to do with Camp Hatteras next. O. Waves is about half the cost of the other two.
NCWriter
Explorer
May 21, 2015
We had a good experience at Ocean Waves and, as noted, the price is good for camping by the Atlantic.

We also like the National Park Service campground on Ocracoke Island with many sites by the dunes (no hookups.) To reach Ocracoke, take a free 30-min. ferry from Hatteras (or a longer, fee-charged state ferry from the mainland if you are working your way up the Banks from south to north.)