About South Core Banks -- Beach camping
South Core Banks -- Beach camping is a campground in Great Island, North Carolina. The address on file is South Core Banks, Great Island, North Carolina 28524. It is listed as seasonal, so confirm opening dates before you go. No hookups are listed, so plan to camp self-contained. It is listed as free to camp. The phone number on file is 252-728-2250. The official website is go.nps.gov.
Nearby trails and campgrounds
The closest trails in our directory are Croatan National Forest (easy, 36 miles) and Outer Banks Beach Driving (easy, 59 miles), measured in a straight line. Other campgrounds nearby: Barrier Islands Camp (34 miles) and Ocracoke Campground (38 miles). Straight-line distances are measured from the coordinates on file, so check a map for the drive.
- Croatan National Forest (36 miles, straight-line)
- Outer Banks Beach Driving (59 miles, straight-line)
- Barrier Islands Camp (34 miles, straight-line)
- Ocracoke Campground (38 miles, straight-line)
Frequently asked questions
Where is South Core Banks -- Beach camping?
South Core Banks -- Beach camping is a campground in Great Island, North Carolina. The address on file is South Core Banks, Great Island, North Carolina 28524.
Is South Core Banks -- Beach camping open all year?
No. South Core Banks -- Beach camping is listed as seasonal, so confirm opening dates before you go.
Does South Core Banks -- Beach camping have full hookups?
No. No hookups are listed.
What is the phone number for South Core Banks -- Beach camping?
The phone number on file is 252-728-2250.
What off-road trails are near South Core Banks -- Beach camping?
The closest trails in our directory are Croatan National Forest (easy, 36 miles) and Outer Banks Beach Driving (easy, 59 miles). Distances are straight-line, so the drive is longer.
About This Campground
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. Vehicles -- 4x4 highly recommended -- must be able to drive on the soft sand of the beach and the sand trail behind the dunes known as the "back road". There are no hard surfaces on the island. Practice Leave No Trace principles.
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South Core Banks
Great Island, North Carolina 28524
GPS Coordinates: 34.76056, -76.41222
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- NPS campgrounds often open reservations 6 months in advance
- This campground operates seasonally, check exact dates before booking
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