10 Top-Rated Campgrounds in the Outer Banks, NC

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Begin by walking around the square to admire the intricate inlaid marble exteriors, then step inside each one to look more closely at the stained-glass works of art that greet you wherever you look.

Piazza Duomo and the group of buildings that form its cathedral complex gather some of Italy's greatest artistic treasures into one relatively small area.

But even among such an illustrious collection of palaces, churches, museums, and landmarks, some stand head and shoulders above the rest.

If you can tear yourself away from gazing out at the sound, the campground offers surfing and sailing lessons.

Located in the bustling town of Rodanthe and central to everything is Rodanthe Watersports & Campground.

To access the beach, you will need to drive about a mile to a public parking spot and walk out to the ocean.

If Frisco is full, Cape Point is a good backup. It also has the added benefit of being the cheapest national park campground along the Outer Banks.

If you want to have a camping adventure without the crowds, Portsmouth Island is the answer.

Ocracoke Island Lighthouse

Located on Pamlico Sound at the southern end of the Outer Banks, the Frisco Woods Campground is a large facility offering a mix of tent and RV sites, and permanent cabins.

Of the two national park campgrounds on Hatteras Island, Frisco Campground is considered the better of the two.