These run about $25 to $35 per night with utility hookups. Adventure Bound Campground, located on the edge of a maritime forest is $32/night for a two-person tent.Īmong the most affordable are the federal campgrounds that are part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore system, which all have RV, trailer and tent sites – Oregon Inlet, Cape Point, Frisco and Ocracoke. Kitty Hawk RV is comparable at $60/night. In town, the OBX Campground RV Park, in Kill Devil Hills $70/night for your camper. During the summer, there’s more than a dozen RV parks and campgrounds that offer recreational vehicle spots or tent sites. The Outer Banks are one of the few areas you can get a campsite with easy access to quality surf on the Atlantic. Heat, wind and thunderstorms are all part of the summer fun. One of the cheapest ways to stay is camping. These are very affordable especially if you have a group. Rentals are easily available through the local realtors as well as VRBO and Airbnb. One of the best ways to do a few days on the Outer Banks is to just grab a house.
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Photo courtesy Zach Frailey/ Flickr.Īll three of these towns have hotels on or across the street from the beach where you can score a room – even in the high season – for $125-$200 a night.īut hell, you can get a standard hotel anywhere. The Outer Banks is one of the few spots on the East Coast where your campsite will have prime access to good surf. Set this up as your base camp if you’re looking for restaurants and nightlife. The surf can fire here and favors a southwest wind. The Mateo Aquarium is well worth it for families and the Wave Riding Vehicles shop, a legacy brand on the Right Coast, is a Mecca of all things surf and skate. Hike the massive dunes at Jockey’s Ridge (no fee to enter) or learn the history of the Lost Colony at Roanoke. The hub of civilization is clearly in the Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk region, which have grown from Southern-style outposts to small cities in the past three decades. Everything is so spread out that even a bike isn’t useful for much more than a surf check. And even if you were to find a way to this storied coastline, having a vehicle is a must once you arrive. Driving yourself is pretty much the only affordable option. If you’re coming from the south you have to drive either all the way to NC Highway 64, or you can take the ferry system from the south. The local airport is Norfolk, almost two hours away from Nags Head.
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There aren’t too many ways to get to the Outer Banks. Photo courtesy of Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. Climbing the dunes at Jockey’s Ridge is a must on any Outer Banks trip.