Recreation area

Great Island Cabin Office

Cape Lookout National Seashore · South Core Banks · North Carolina — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Located at Great Island on South Core Banks, this area is only reached by either the park ferry or your personal boat. The vehicle ferry coming from Davis, NC lands here, dropping off 4-wheel drive vehicles and passengers. The Office is open seasonally from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM daily. Available facilities: First Aid, park passport stamp, free Jr Ranger booklet, beach wheelchair (free rental), recreation permits

Getting there

The Great Island Cabin Camp can be reached by ferries leaving from the town of Davis, NC. These ferries can carry both passengers and four-wheel drive vehicles.

Contact
(252) 728-2250

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.