Ocracoke Village
Ocracoke, NC
A small village on an island reached by ferry, with a lighthouse, a working harbour and quiet beaches. Allow time for the ferry crossing, and book or queue early in peak summer.
Ocracoke lies on an island in the Outer Banks and can be reached with a vehicle only by ferry. A free ferry runs from Hatteras Island; ferries with a fee connect to Swan Quarter on the mainland and to Cedar Island. A single paved road, NC 12, leads from the ferry landing in the northeast to the village at the southwest end of the island. The island lies on average only about 3.3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
Ocracoke Light, built in 1823, has been in continuous operation ever since and stands near the harbor at Silver Lake. On 22 November 1718 the pirate Blackbeard was killed here in a battle with troops from Virginia. Apart from the village and a few other areas, the island belongs to Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Build the crossing into your schedule and check the current ferry timetables beforehand, especially in summer.
- Nearest town
- Ocracoke, NC
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 35.1150, -75.9810
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
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)
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Teeter's CampgroundMotorhome stopover0 mi from Ocracoke VillageTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Jerniman's CampgroundCampsite1 mi from Ocracoke VillageTentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- National Park Service Ocracoke CampgroundCampsite4 mi from Ocracoke Village · 136 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowers
- Hatteras Sands Camping ResortCampsite18 mi from Ocracoke VillageTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterDogs allowed
- Cedar Island RV ParkMotorhome stopover20 mi from Ocracoke Village · 61 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Long Point CabinsCampsite22 mi from Ocracoke VillageShowersToilets
All campsites in North Carolina · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Ocracoke Village?
Ocracoke Village is in Ocracoke, NC, at GPS 35.1150, -75.9810. It is about 44 mi from Harkers Island.
Can you camp near Ocracoke Village?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Teeter's Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Ocracoke Village?
Places worth a stop nearby: Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (27 mi), Cape Lookout Lighthouse (46 mi), Fort Macon State Park (49 mi) and Tryon Palace (60 mi).
When is the best time to visit Ocracoke Village?
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)