Great Island Cabin Camp
Davis, North Carolina · 3 ft · In Cape Lookout National Seashore
Photos: NPS Photo
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 3 ft (1 m)3 ft1 m
Sites23
Great Island Cabin Camp lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Cabin · up to 6 people35 ft
- 002Cabin · accessible · up to 6 people35 ft
- 003Cabin · up to 8 people35 ft
- 004Cabin · up to 8 people35 ft
- 005Cabin · up to 6 people35 ft
- 006Cabin · up to 8 people35 ft
- 007Cabin · up to 8 people35 ft
- 008Cabin · up to 8 people35 ft
- 011Cabin · up to 8 people35 ft
- 012Cabin · up to 8 people35 ft
Showing 10 of 23 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 2 staff entries left out.
Other campgrounds in Cape Lookout National Seashore 6
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- South Core Banks -- Beach campingFreeunder 100 ft
- Great Island CabinsFee charged0.2 mi
- Long Point CabinsCampground · facts not yet known13 mi
- North Core Banks - Beach CampingFree13 mi
- Long Point Cabin Camp2 loops · LP and NCCC · $112–$145 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov13 mi
- Cape Lookout beach campingFree15 mi
Amenities
From National Park Service — campgrounds, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- ADA accessible
From National Park Service — campgrounds, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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About
Overview
Great Island Cabin Camp sits on South Core Banks within Cape Lookout National Seashore, just off the North Carolina coast. This historic, remote camp has long been a favorite destination for fishermen and beachgoers. Because it is only accessible by water, visitors arrive either by personal boat or by reserving space on one of the vehicle ferries that cross scenic Core Sound to South Core Banks.
4WD, high-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended due to deep sand on the Back Road and along the oceanside beaches. There are no paved roads on South Core Banks. An Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Driving Permit is required and must be purchased on Recreation.gov before your trip. Upon arrival, present your proof of purchase to staff at the Great Island Cabin Camp Office, and they will issue the appropriate decal for your vehicle.
From National Park Service — campgrounds, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- Verizon4G LTE
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Great Island Cabin Camp: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain80°69°
- ThuSunny81°69°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain79°60°
- SatMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain65°58°
- SunSunny, 3% chance of rain67°63°
Nearby camping
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Camp site
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3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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