Cape Point Campground at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina will remain open two extra months, through the Thanksgiving weekend in late November.

“We’re trying out an extended season of the Cape Point Campground this year to improve visitor accommodations in this popular area during the time of year when pedestrians and off road vehicle users have the most access to the beaches in the area” said Outer Banks Group Superintendent David Hallac.

The Oregon Inlet and Frisco campgrounds will close at noon on October 12, and the Ocracoke Island Campground will close at noon on October 26. All four campgrounds accommodate tents, trailers, and motor homes up to 35 feet in length. Each campground provides restrooms, potable water, unheated showers, grills, and picnic tables. No hookups (utility connections) are available.

Oregon Inlet, Frisco and Ocracoke campgrounds are all on a reservation system. Cape Point Campground may be added at a later date but for now, remains a first come, first serve campground.

For those campgrounds that take reservations, you can make one up to six months in advance by calling 1-877-444-6777 or via the Internet at www.recreation.gov. No more than six persons and two vehicles may occupy a single campsite. Camping trailers, including pop-up campers, are considered vehicles.

From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, all camping is limited to a total of 14 days within a 30-day period. Quiet hours are between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Generators may not be operated during these hours.

Group camping is only available at Oregon Inlet Campground. The group camp site accommodates groups of 7-30 people, including infants and toddlers. Due to the popularity of the group camping site, it is recommended that reservations be made at least two weeks in advance.

Camping in Cape Hatteras National Seashore is permitted only in designated campgrounds. Camping on beaches is prohibited. Pets must be physically restrained at all times on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length.