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Cape Lookout National Seashore Guide: Camping

Cape Lookout Island offers two choices for people who want to spend the night there: rustic cabins and barebones, tent-and-hand-spade camping. Bring your own water, toiletries, and whatever else you need to be comfortable, because you won't find it here.
You may bring your car or ATV to the island via ferry. You'll need a rig with high clearance, four-wheel drive, and a full tank of gas.
To stay on the island you'll need to request a free camping permit from the visitor center or pick one up at the self-serve permit station. The permit allows for a stay of up to 14 days.
The NPS allows campfires below the high water mark, but only ones made of driftwood. As driftwood can be scarce, you'll want to bring a camp stove.
Most folks prefer camping amongst the dunes during the summer: the dunes themselves provide a windbreak while the sand provides a break from the insects.

By Travel Expert: Mike Sigalas