The Refuge on Roanoke Island

Rules

No Tent Camping

We allow RV/Motorhome/5th Wheel and pop up trailers, however we do not offer tent camping. This includes pitching a tent on your campsite alongside your RV

Rugs & Lawn Coverings

We ask that you do not use rugs, lawn coverings or anything else that might impede lawncare operations or hinder the growth of grass. This includes parking on grass instead of designated gravel parking pads. If you have any questions as to whether something is permitted, please feel free to touch base with Ron, our campground manager.

Pet Policy

We love pets at The Refuge on Roanoke Island, but ask that all pets remain leashed. Pets are not allowed in pool or bathhouse and must not disturb your neighbor. Aggressive dog breeds not allowed unless approved by Campground Manager.

Age Restrictions

Minors (under 18) may not occupy campsite without adult supervision. DO NOT leave children unattended in Pool as there is no lifeguard on property. Children under 12 not allowed to operate motorized vehicles on camp premises.

Fire Policy

Ground fires not permissible. Fireworks prohibited per N.C state law.

Vehicle Policy

2 vehicles allowed on campground per site. Additional vehicles will need to find alternative parking off premises

Occupancy Limit

Limit 6 campers per site

Cancellation Policy

NO REFUNDS provided for cancellations made less than 7 days prior to arrival. Contact us 7 days prior to your arrival to receive a partial refund. We do retain one night rental fee as well as cc processing fee for any cancellations, even if the reservation is cancelled more than 7 days prior to arrival. There will be no refunds or rainchecks for cancellations made with less than 7 days notice.

Quiet Hours

Quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Please be respectful of fellow campers during this time. A second noise complain can result in termination of reservation without a refund.

Check in/Check out time

Checkout time is promptly at 11:00 AM. We ask that you arrive between12:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Of course, if you will be arriving later we will be happy to provide you with your site number, WiFi passcode and the code for our bathhouse and you can arrive at your leisure.

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Area Tips

Conveniently located in Wanchese, North Carolina, The Refuge is within feet of Village Hardware our local hardware and convenience store. Within a few miles of the famed Wanchese Industrial Park for all your charter fishing needs. If you don't have the day to explore the Outer Banks on one of the world renowned fishing vessels, this is also where you can find the freshest catch on the beach to take home. Just 5 miles north, and you find yourself in Downtown Manteo.

A quaint small town with plenty of food and shopping to keep you entertained for the day. Of course, let's not forget the beaches that bring many visitors to the Outer Banks. We are a quick 7 mile drive to Jennette's Pier in Nags Head. Drive South down Route 12 to explore the beaches of Hatteras Island or North towards the 4 X 4 area of Corolla. There is so much to explore here along the Outer Banks of North Carolina and what better jumping off point than Roanoke Island.

Enjoy the peaceful serenity of the Marsh by night and tackle all of the adventures the Outer Banks has to offer by day. We cannot wait to see you for your next adventure.

Reviews Leave a Review

Sue Preece

5.0

This is a lovely little campground. Our site backed onto a small lake that has a boardwalk around some of it. The grounds looked well kept & the bathrooms were nice & clean. There is only 1 washer & dryer, but I did not have to wait when I needed to use it. The camp host is very friendly & helpful. Would definitely stay again!!

May 10, 2024

Bryan Kreider

5.0

Was a very nice and was very quiet when we were there. The laundry and bathrooms and showers were great. It does get windy there, would stay there again.

May 08, 2024

Debra K Lamb

5.0

Excellent beautiful campground! Level full hookup site~ very clean bath house. Park host personality visited each site to make sure everything was okay. Very tasty restaurant near by. Definitely will stop again if I’m in the area.

May 07, 2024

A G

4.0

Lovely, clean and peaceful. Easy access. Beautiful boardwalk through the marsh with benches for birdwatching or just relaxing. Park Manager is very friendly and helpful. Gravel, mostly level sites. Some long termers but very tidy.

May 07, 2024

Paul Legg

5.0

This is our favorite campground. Quite with beautiful views and close to all the beach attractions. Love this place!

May 07, 2024

Thomas Mousseau

1.0

This place has been declining over the last few years. Very few exterior lights were working this recent visit. The shower drain was backing up so you were standing in water by the time you finished. Sites are stone with grass butting up to your camper, so they mow and weed-eat up to your rig. Last time we were there, the weed-eater put a slice in my sewer hose. Guess how I found that out..! This time he hit one of my stabilizers. Very few people would actually pick up after their dog. I only go because it is convenient to where I want to be. Might move on to NPS Oregon Inlet next time.

May 03, 2024

Janet Freeman

3.0

Small place but sites were good sized, just a little short for 40’ 5th wheel because it’s a tight back in to maneuver. No dog park. There is only 1 washer/dryer in a closet at restroom/shower building. Top floor. I didn’t use because it was already full of quarters I found out after loading. There was a septic issue. Unsure if it was in desperate need of pumping or pump was broke but it wasn’t pleasant. Owner came out and it was taken care of. There seemed to be confusion on site assignments and concerns over the septic issue with the manager. The little lake is nice and it’s a cute place, unsure if I’d stay again.

May 02, 2024

Bob Chandler

5.0

We had a little problem with a bad septic pump, and it wasn't great the whole stay BUT the campground manager did a great job working thru the problem and the owner came out as well and made sure we were happy. If you camp enough, something will go wrong at a campground but all I can ask is the owner/staff is involved and do their best to make it better....and that is exactly what the manager and owner did!! We will go back there again

May 01, 2024

Cindy Zechman

5.0

Lovely clean, well maintained campground with sites right on the lake. The location is central to points of interest up and down the OBX and a quick drive to the beach and Bodie Lighthouse. Kathy, the campground manager was very friendly and accommodating. Despite the weather (lots of wind) we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend!

April 27, 2024

Kelly Kane

5.0

Excellent campground right on the water. Boardwalk was nice to take a stroll and watch the fishermen enjoying their catch and release. Kathy was amazing and came by several times to make sure that we had what we needed and to offer our dog treats! Will definitely come back and stay longer if we can. Highly recommend this campground!

April 25, 2024

Napunani

2.0

This mostly permanent resident park is a good location to access the Outer Banks. Waaaaaaay overpriced for amenities provided during off season. PROS Manager Kathy was helpful, sending text hours before arrival with site number, WIFI password and toilet-shower door combo…. Great water view from site…. Great dark sky viewing as there are no street lights in park…. Climate controlled toilet/shower facility very clean and sufficiently stocked with TP, hand soap and paper towels…. Moveable wooden picnic table…. Gravel parking pad surrounded by grass… Sites had a bit more space between the next site compared to other private RV parks… Trash dumpster next to toilet/shower building…. WIFI worked great…. Nice boardwalk with benches along savannah…. CONS Nonstop road noise as our site 6 was at one of three park exit/entrances which was 50 yards from Highway 345…. Site 6 uneven…. Had to use plumber tape to prevent site water connection leak…. No security gate to control entry via 3 entrances…. Woke up to people eating breakfast at our picnic table who has pulled into our site to catch some sleep and move on so they didn’t have to pay for a site. They used the bushes to relieve themselves…. No shade for sites along lakefront…. No privacy from next site…. One coin washer and dryer in toilet/shower building…. Charged a Processing Fee and a Platform Fee totaling $15.97…. No senior, veteran or club discounts…. No campfires to include solo stoves and propane fire pits…. Unable to select site when making reservations and site assigned upon day of arrival….

April 18, 2024

Annik Blanchet

5.0

Beautiful location to visit the Outer Banks. Close to the picturesque village of Manteo. Great view on the water and the marshes. Incredible sunrises and sunsets over the marshes! Clean, quiet and pet friendly.

April 17, 2024

Carole Hans

5.0

Quiet park and very clean bathhouse. Would definitely stay again. Great location for Outer Banks visiting.

April 14, 2024

Arisa Watkins

4.0

It was not our first stay and we have stayed in almost the same lot twice. My only complaint is that the lots by the road are pretty noisy as the road noise isn't muffled. Also the gentleman next too us was very kind but was gone most of the day and left a window open to his camper and his 2 dogs barked constantly to any noise.

April 05, 2024

Arisa Watkins

4.0

It was not our first stay and we have stayed in almost the same lot twice. My only complaint is that the lots by the road are pretty noisy as the road noise isn't muffled. Also the gentleman next too us was very kind but was gone most of the day and left a window open to his camper and his 2 dogs barked constantly to any noise.

April 05, 2024

Richard Taylor

5.0

Clean facilities, friendly staff. Nicely situated on water with nice walks on boardwalk.

April 05, 2024

James Brinkley

5.0

Beautiful setting, level gravel spot, bath house very clean. We plan to return in the future.

April 05, 2024

Jenni Garber

4.0

The RV park itself is nice with several places to walk your dog that were nicely maintained. The pool area, though closed, was also well kept and there are extensive wooden walkways to fish from or enjoy the views. Management was unprofessional to say the least but once we got past the minor error of numbers being mixed up, the rest of our stay was enjoyable.

April 02, 2024

Hartwell Morrissette

5.0

Have stayed here several times very nice campground

March 30, 2024

Susan Ussery

4.0

Pleasant stay

March 18, 2024