Frisco Campground
Campground · North Carolina · 124 bookable sites ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Cape Hatteras National Seashore (National Seashore) · Open Access
- 124
- Bookable sites
- 49 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 9 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Frisco Campground is part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. 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.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (252) 475-9054.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.
Charges & Cancellations
Changes and cancellations to reservations follow Recreation.gov polices.
The facts
- 124 bookable sites
- 128 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 49 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: A, B, C, D, E, F, P
Site types
- 112 Standard Nonelectric
- 10 RV Nonelectric
- 4 Management
- 2 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Campfires allowed — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.
128 campsites at Frisco Campground
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A001 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A002 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A003 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A004 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A005 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A006 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A007 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A008 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A009 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 43 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A010 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A011 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A012 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A013 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 44 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A014 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A015 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A016 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 43 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B001 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B002 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 44 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B003 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 43 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B004 | B | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B005 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B006 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 41 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B007 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 46 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B008 | B | Management | Back In | — | — | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B009 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 41 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B010 | B | Management | Back In | Paved | Slight | 43 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B011 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 44 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B012 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B013 | B | Management | Parallel | Paved | Slight | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B015 | B | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C001 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 37 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C002 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 34 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C003 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C005 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 34 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C007 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 25 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| D001 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 28 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D002 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 44 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D003 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 37 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D004 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D005 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 32 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D006 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D007 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 31 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D008 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 37 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D009 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 32 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D010 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 22 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E001 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 34 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E002 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 34 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E003 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 33 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E005 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 29 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| F001 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 33 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| F002 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Severe | 43 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| F003 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 31 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| F004 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 41 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| F005 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 33 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| F006 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| F007 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| F008 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| F010 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P001 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 43 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P002 | P | Management | Back In | Paved | Slight | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P003 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 31 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P004 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 43 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P005 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P006 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P007 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P008 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P009 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P010 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P011 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P012 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 41 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P013 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P014 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P015 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P016 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 44 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P017 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 43 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P018 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P019 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P020 | P | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P021 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P022 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 43 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P023 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P024 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P025 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P026 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P027 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 41 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P028 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P029 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P030 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P031 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P032 | P | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P033 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P034 | P | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P035 | P | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P036 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P037 | P | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P038 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P039 | P | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P040 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P041 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P042 | P | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P043 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P044 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P045 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 31 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P046 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P047 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P048 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P049 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 43 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P050 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P051 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P052 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P053 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P054 | P | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P055 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 37 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P056 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P057 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 49 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P058 | P | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 46 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P059 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P060 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P061 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 48 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P062 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P063 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P064 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P065 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P066 | P | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P067 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 31 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P068 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P069 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 32 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P071 | P | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
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.
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.
35.23459, -75.60881 · 35°14'4.5"N 75°36'31.7"W
Typical weather
Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 55°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 55 | 57 | 61 | 69 | 77 | 84 | 87 | 87 | 83 | 75 | 66 | 59 |
| Low °F | 41 | 42 | 46 | 54 | 63 | 71 | 75 | 74 | 71 | 61 | 52 | 45 |
| Precip in | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 7.6 | 5.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Payment is only accepted through Recreation.gov. Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes. Cancellation Fee: A service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Frisco Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Frisco Campground?
- Yes, Frisco Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Frisco Campground have?
- 128 sites in total, of which 124 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Frisco Campground?
- 49 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Frisco Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Frisco Campground.
- Does Frisco Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Frisco Campground?
- Campfires are not allowed at Frisco Campground.
Camping near Frisco Campground
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- Mattamuskeet NWR September Canada Goose Hunt 37.2 mi · Activity pass
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Contact
- Phone 252-995-5101
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-11.
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