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Frisco Campground is part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Cape Hatteras camping here will put you in a prime location to experience the history, culture, and breathtaking beauty of North Carolina's barrier islands. Recreation On a walk around the Frisco Campground visitors can enjoy the rolling topography, views of the Atlantic Ocean, and at night, the sweeping beacon of the nearby Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Boardwalks from the campground to the beach give pedestrians easy access to enjoy activities such as surfing, swimming, and fishing. There is also an off-road vehicle (ORV) ramp at the entrance of the campground for beach driving with a Cape Hatteras ORV permit. Facilities Campers have access to modern restrooms with flushing toilets, potable water, and outdoor unheated showers. Each campsite is equipped with a paved parking pad, picnic table, and a charcoal grill for cooking. There are no RV hook ups in the campground. Dumpsters and a recycling center are located at the entrance of the campground. Wooden boardwalks make it easy for campers to travel to and from the beach. Natural Features The elevated dunes in Frisco Campground afford campers the opportunity to have an ocean view from some of the campsites. Dense vegetation creates a sense of privacy not present in the other campgrounds on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Nearby Attractions Frisco campground is within a short drive of the historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The beacon gained fame in 1999 when it was picked up and moved 2900 ft. to its current location. It is also the tallest brick lighthouse in the country. From the third Friday in April until Columbus Day it can be climbed with a ticket purchased on-site.
North (From Richmond, VA)
Follow I-95 South to Richmond, VA. Take I-64 East toward Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA. Take I-64 or I-664 to Chesapeake, VA. From I-64, take Exit 291B to Route 168, the Chesapeake Expressway (a toll-road costing $3.00 - $6.00 each way). Once in North Carolina, Route 168 turns into US-158 East. Follow US-158 East through Nags Head, NC to the junction of NC-12 South. Continue on NC-12 South through the villages of Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, and Buxton. Once you reach Frisco take a left on Billy Mitchell Road and proceed to the campground.
West (From Rocky Mount, NC)
Follow US-64 East through Tarboro, Williamston, Plymouth, Columbia, and Manteo, crossing the Alligator River Bridge and the Virginia Dare Bridge. Keep going on US-64 East to Nags Head, NC, going over the Washington Baum Bridge, to the junction of NC-12 South. Turn right onto NC-12 South and you will be at the north entrance to Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Continue on NC-12 South through the villages of Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, and Buxton. Once you reach Frisco take a left on Billy Mitchell Road and proceed to the campground.
South (From Florence, SC)
Take I-95 North to Wilson, NC. Take US-264 East through Greenville, NC and Washington, NC. From Washington, NC, take US-17 to Williamston and follow US-64 East to Nags Head, NC and the junction of NC-12 South. (For an alternate route to NC-12 South, continue on I-95 North to Rocky Mount, NC. Take US-64 East through Tarboro, Williamston, Plymouth, Columbia, and Manteo, crossing the Alligator River Bridge and the Virginia Dare Bridge. Keep going on US-64 East to Nags Head, NC, going over the Washington Baum Bridge, to the junction of NC-12 South). Turn right onto NC-12 South and you will be at the north entrance to Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Continue on NC-12 South through the villages of Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, and Buxton. Once you reach Frisco take a left on Billy Mitchell Road and proceed to the campground.
Payment is only accepted through Recreation.gov.
Non electric sites with incredible views and some privacy. We absolutely love Frisco and the natural beauty of this of this place. If you are like us in that you don't mind a cold shower or shutting off your generator at night, this place is a little slice of heaven!
My No. 1 place to camp on the Outer Banks. Fantastic views of the ocean, the campsites are sweet little honey holes all tucked away for shade and privacy and the beach is beautiful. There's just so much to talk about so keeping it short. I highly recommend you experience the awesomeness for yourself.
This was our second time at Frisco Campground and it won't be our last. We love this spot. It's our favorite for camping and it's not expensive, it's easy to find your reserved spot, either tent or plug in. There are better camp sites than others IMO. Out in the open or tucked in some trees. Picnic tables and grills. Bathrooms and showers. You can NOT beat the clear breath taking view of the stars at night, close walk or drive to the beach (those uphill dunes tho-- they are NO joke, don't plan on skipping leg day!) We even saw people riding their horses.
If you bring your dogs, watch out for a few sand spurs by the camp sites and some cacti near the trails to the beach. Also, do NOT forget your bug spray!!!! We made that mistake, and it had just rained a lot so there were more mosquitoes than usual, but once we got spray and our repellant candles we were fine.
Make a trip here! You won't regret it!
This campground was hands down the best beach campground I've ever been to. it was simple, secluded, quiet, clean and felt like stepping into another world. The boardwalk to the beach was an experience all on its own. Our second night was completely clear and the stars were incredible. Bring your headlamps though, there's no light in the park at night which was a huge plus, but it was very dark. If you're looking for a campground on the beach in hopes of a natural reset, this is the place. 100/10, would (and will) recommend!!!!
