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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse – Museum of the Sea, Cape Hatteras Light Station (Lighthouse), Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Buxton, North Carolina (14453492464)📷 Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Buxton, NC

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America’s tallest brick lighthouse, moved inland in 1999 to escape the sea.

Nearest town
Buxton, NC
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
35.2510, -75.5290
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Island Hide-A-Way CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    1 mi from Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Sands of Time CampgroundCampsite
    7 mi from Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    TentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Hatteras Sands Camping ResortCampsite
    10 mi from Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ocean Waves CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Cape Hatteras / Outer Banks KOAMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camp Hatteras RV Resort & CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in North Carolina · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Cape Hatteras Lighthouse?

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is in Buxton, NC, at GPS 35.2510, -75.5290. It is about 27 mi from Ocracoke.

Can you camp near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Flowers Ridge RV Park, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 22 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Cape Hatteras Lighthouse?

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Outer Banks.

What is there to see near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse?

Places worth a stop nearby: Ocracoke Village (27 mi), Jockey's Ridge State Park (50 mi), Wright Brothers National Memorial (53 mi) and Cape Lookout Lighthouse (71 mi).

When is the best time to visit Cape Hatteras Lighthouse?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)