Long Point Cabin Camp
Cape Lookout National Seashore — ocean access, fishing, hiking
Location: Harkers Island, NC, NC
Price: From $112 per night
Price range: $112–$145 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Season: May through October
Escape to North Core Cabin Camp — a one-of-a-kind coastal getaway on North Core Banks within the stunning Cape Lookout National Seashore. Just off the mainland of North Carolina, this secluded destination offers unspoiled beaches, endless ocean views, and a true taste of island adventure. Built to replace the former Long Point Cabin Camp—which was lost to Hurricane Dorian in 2019—North Core Cabin Camp continues the tradition of seaside stays with a renewed spirit of resilience and natural beauty
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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North Core Cabin Camp offers a secluded coastal getaway on North Core Banks within Cape Lookout National Seashore with unspoiled beaches and ocean views. Real campers rate it 4.7/5 stars and praise the cabins' resilience and open floor plans, though they emphasize the need to understand the island's challenging conditions.
Wildlife alert: Black Scoter, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Least Bittern, Saltmarsh Sparrow, Eastern Wormsnake, Carolina Watersnake, and Southeastern Mud Turtle documented in the area.
Insider tips for Long Point Cabin Camp: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Cabins have toilets, showers, and gas stoves despite no grid electricity Prepare for harsh weather and hurricane exposure — this is a remote barrier island location
Skip Long Point Cabin Camp if: You require electrical hookups — cabins are wired but not connected to grid power. You cannot handle hurricane-prone coastal weather and seasonal closures. You prefer developed amenities and easy accessibility.
Best time to visit Long Point Cabin Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Great Island Cabin Camp (Harkers Island, NC), Ocracoke Campground (Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NC (Ocracoke Island)), Oyster Point Campground (New Bern, NC), Flanners Beach Campground (New Bern, NC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Long Point Cabin Camp
Cell signal at Long Point Cabin Camp (Harkers Island, NC): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Escape to North Core Cabin Camp — a one-of-a-kind coastal getaway on North Core Banks within the stunning Cape Lookout National Seashore. Just off the mainland of North Carolina, this secluded destination offers unspoiled beaches, endless ocean views, and a true taste of island adventure. Built to replace the former Long Point Cabin Camp—which was lost to Hurricane Dorian in 2019—North Core Cabin Camp continues the tradition of seaside stays with a renewed spirit of resilience and natural beauty.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Cabins have toilets, showers, and gas stoves despite no grid electricity
Prepare for harsh weather and hurricane exposure
this is a remote barrier island location
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Morehead City, North Carolina , take Highway 70 east for approximately 30 miles. Continue straight on Highway 12 for 2.1 miles, then turn right onto Old Cedar Road and continue for 3.2 miles. Turn left onto Morris Marina Road and drive to the end of the road. Morris Marina Cabin Camps and Ferry Service is located at 1000 Morris Marina Drive, Atlantic, NC .
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Cape Lookout National Seashore fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Cape Lookout National Seashore before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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