My wife and I are planning on getting away for a week or so after Labor Day, and were thinking either Virginia Beach or the Outer Banks. We are just looking for some relaxing time along the ocean, preferably not a place that is too busy, that is why we chose to travel after Labor Day. We will be traveling from NY. Any suggestions either way on each, and also campgrounds?

I'd go for Outer Banks. Virginia Beach can be a bit noisy if the fighter jets are flying.

I currently live in Virginia Beach and if it's relaxation on the beach you're looking for go to the Outer Banks. Even after labor day the place is still pretty busy with the Neptune Festival, and the Oceana Airshow is the 18th through the 20th of Sep. Sorry don't have any experience with the campgrounds down there though.

I would rather stay away from the Outer Banks. First there is no place called the Outer Banks on any Map in the world. Second, a lot of ships sank on the outer banks. LOL Fighters are the sound of FREEDOM! There are a lot of places to RV in the Norfolk area that are quiet.

Another possibility for your consideration is either Assateague island National Seashore or Assateague Island State Park. No hookups at the National Seashore and the State Park has one electric loop. Both have sites just over a dune from the beach.A shorter drive than either Virginia Beach or OBX.

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Theutzigs
Explorer
Sep 08, 2015
So I came here looking for info on campgrounds, and get stuck listening to people opinions about what is waste and not..

We have been to Camp Hatteras several times. Stayed on Soundside and Oceanside. Probably going to stay Oceanside next spring break.
JC435
Explorer
Aug 15, 2015
Shot-N-Az wrote:
You folks referring to Ocean Waves' sound side...don't you mean Camp Hatteras' sound side?

You're correct. My bad.
Pirate1
Explorer
Aug 14, 2015
Passin Thru wrote:
I would rather stay away from the Outer Banks. First there is no place called the Outer Banks on any Map in the world. Second, a lot of ships sank on the outer banks. LOL Fighters are the sound of FREEDOM! There are a lot of places to RV in the Norfolk area that are quiet.
Fighters are the sound of our tax dollars being wasted at a rate of some ungodly amount nobody is paying attention to. http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-shows-hourly-cost-of-military-aircraft-2014-12
Freedom does not come from making people filthy rich in the defense industry.
Scooter86
Explorer
Aug 14, 2015
Shot-N-Az wrote:
You folks referring to Ocean Waves' sound side...don't you mean Camp Hatteras' sound side?

I would think they are mistaken and mean Camp Hatteras. The sound side was quite a bit quieter when we stayed there.
bucky
Explorer II
Aug 13, 2015
X2 on StingWrays.
Shot-N-Az
Explorer
Aug 13, 2015
You folks referring to Ocean Waves' sound side...don't you mean Camp Hatteras' sound side?
JC435
Explorer
Aug 12, 2015
Ocean Waves. We stayed one night on the ocean side and the next on the sound side. We actually liked the sound side better. Also check out Stingwray's bar/restaurant just north of the campground.
McDaddy
Explorer
Aug 12, 2015
Just got back from OBX. Its a long ride for me from Boston, but always worth it. They have the best beaches. You will find it peaceful down in the Rodanthe area. Best of luck.
Oldtymeflyr
Explorer
Aug 12, 2015
We make it to the east coast every couple of years.

We stayed this spring at First Landing State Park. A nice park with a nice beach. We thought it was a good place to get away, yet it was close to action.

We then went to Oregon Inlet, on the Outer Banks, a good choice. Spent a few days. Nice and good beach experience, just over the dunes. Access to the Wright Memorial and Nags head and there quite a few people in the area. We like this area.

Next we went to Ocracoke, This is about as remote as it gets, probably the best beach experience, its a nice place to get away. There are fewer people, but its a ways down the coast. We enjoy a visit to the docks, good dockside restaurant and good sea food stores to get fish to cook at camp. If the decoy shop is open a very interesting visit.

When we go again we will probably visit Ocracoke again, probably as the north end of a trip.

Good Luck.

Rick.
bullydogs1
Explorer
Aug 11, 2015
The sound side of Ocean Waves is what you want..the rates also drop after Labor Day....if you wish to stay in the middle of the banks, OBX Campground is good...or if you have a toad and don't mind a 5 minute ride to the beach...The Refuse at Manteo is also good...Ocean Waves is about 20 miles down the road from Nags Head..