KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore on Highway 12: 25 miles south of Nags Head. GPS Coordinates: N 35 Degrees, 34.499W 075 Degrees, 28.006, Mile marker 40.5 (ocean side)
Once you see the Cape Hatteras National Seashore visitors center, we are about 30 minutes south. We are located in the first town you come to, approximately 3 miles in on the ocean side. Our reservations office is a blue three story building. If you find yourself exiting civilization/town, you've passed us.
Get Google DirectionsCape Hatteras and the Outer Banks are a chain of barrier islands just off North Carolina’s coast, known for wide beaches, small-town charm and endless ways to get outside. Each island has its own laid-back vibe, along with local attractions, recreation, restaurants and more.
Planning daily adventures in Rodanthe and on Hatteras Island can feel like a lot—especially when you want to fit in beach time, sightseeing and great food. Cape Hatteras / Outer Banks KOA Resort makes it easy with nearby highlights, local tips and on-site recreation to help you build an itinerary your whole crew will love.
Ready to start exploring? Discover top Hatteras Island attractions and pair them with the on-site activities available at Cape Hatteras / Outer Banks KOA Resort.
What is there to do in Cape Hatteras? From sunrise beach walks to full days on the water, there’s no shortage of things to do around Rodanthe and Hatteras Island. Popular experiences include water sports, sightseeing, museums, fishing and guided adventure tours.
Explore iconic Outer Banks landmarks like Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Wright Brothers National Memorial and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Don’t miss local favorites such as the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Bodie Island Lighthouse—two must-see stops that capture the history and character of the coast. For even more Outer Banks flavor, take day trips to nearby areas like Southern Shores, Oregon Inlet and Ocracoke Island.Stay at our island campground while exploring the Outer Banks Whether you’re traveling with young kids, meeting up with friends or planning a couple’s getaway, the Outer Banks offers something for every pace and interest.
Book your stay at Cape Hatteras / Outer Banks KOA Resort and make your next coastal escape easy, comfortable and packed with unforgettable moments. Call 252-987-2307 or book online to reserve your stay.
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest brick lighthouse on the American coast at 208 feet high. The beam from the Lighthouse can be seen up to 20 miles out to sea. Former keeper's quarters serve as a visitors center, and from April to mid-October, visitors are welcome to climb the 268 steps to the top for a spectacular view of the national seashore.
46379 Lighthouse Road
Buxton, NC 27920
This expansive area features miles of pristine beaches, maritime forests, marshlands, and soundside beaches, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, fishing, and exploring.
The Bodie Lighthouse, on The Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Tours are available from the third Friday in April to Columbus Day in October and is open for self guided climbs.
8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse Road
Nags Head, NC 27959
Established 70 years ago as a conservatory, the 6,000 acre reserve is home to more than 365 species of birds plus the endangered loggerhead sea turtles. Bring your camera; Pea Island is a shutterbug's and bird watcher's paradise. Observation platforms are near the parking areas. Make sure you stop by the turtle pond.
14500 NC 12
Rodanthe, NC 27968
Chicamacomico Life Saving Station Historic Site & Museum is the only museum of its kind existing in North Carolina. It stands as a place to revisit the wrecks, rescues, and daily events that the men of the US. Life-Saving Service experienced on the Outer Banks. The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station is located in the village of Rodanthe.
Directly over the dunes you will find . . . PARADISE! The North Carolina barrier islands and beachfront stretches are the perfect place for beach combing, bonfires and playing in the surf.
Hatteras Island is known for being one of the premier kiteboarding destination locations in the world. Take advantage of the area's ideal conditions and either learn how to kiteboard from a PASA certified school, or stop in at Waves Village Watersports Resort or the Canadian Hole and watch others strap into a specially designed board and fly through the air with the help of a massive kiteboarding kite. If you are an experienced rider and have your own gear (or wish to rent some from Kitty Hawk Kites), be sure to take advantage of the free launch site at Waves Village!
5848 Hatteras Landing
Hatteras, NC 27943
Often dubbed the "Windsurfing Capital of the World," steady winds and shallow sounds provides windsurfing opportunities during the spring, summer and fall. Outfitters throughout the area provide lessons, clinics, equipment rental and purchase.
On the East Coast, the best place for surfing is on the Outer Banks, and this region is renowned as one of the best surfing destinations from New York to Florida. Surfers from all over the country and the world flock to the Outer Banks for the annual ESA tournament, or just after a storm swell, to paddle out to the Atlantic and enjoy some of the best waves on the coast. Luckily, you don't have to necessarily be an expert to paddle out. While there are some areas notoriously known for always having a series of exceptional, large waves, almost any beach can be a perfect practice ground for newcomers to the sport, and a number of local water sports companies offer lessons to visitors who have always wanted to hang ten.
Cape Hatteras / Outer Banks KOA is conveniently located close to the top surf spots and offers unique amenities like beach access, an outdoor cinema, waterslides and more. Check out our blog Surfing on Cape Hatteras: A Guide to the Best Spots.
For peaceful recreational activities near Cape Hatteras, consider canoeing or kayaking. Pamlico Sound gives you the matchless opportunity to take a quiet paddle through the waters seeing marine life like turtles or stingrays and basking in the magnificent sunsets and sunrises that the area is famous for. The local region is brimming with kayak and canoe rental companies with various launch sites — Pea Island Launch, Oregon Inlet Kayak Launch, Haulover Sound Access, Salvo Sound Access and Devil Shoals Road on Ocracoke Island.
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