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tremorvoidtremorvoid Posts: 528
edited May 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
anyone have any information on the outer banks? im thinking about doing a minitrip out there between columbia and camden shows. ive never been there but have heard only great things about it. Can anyone point me in the direction of good information on traveling there, campsites, best places/beaches/hikes, driving times from mainland all the way out as far as i could go. can you drive all the way out and does the road somehow continue back to mainland (aka the scenic route) back up to new jersey? any campsites literally on the water? info any info would be great! i know its a popular place so im sure some of you have been there.

thanks ya!
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  • Tom KTom K Posts: 842
    I like Rodathe Watersports campground. Its right on the water on the sound-side, and a short walk to rodathe pier
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  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,811
    I vacationed there once many years ago. It was awesome, however, there was a hurricane looming and we couldn't go in the water because of high waves.

    But the place itself is nice. We did the Wright Bros. museum thingy and took a flight around the outerbanks in one of those very small engine planes. I would definately recommend that.

    They have these things they call Beer-Throughs - drive through beer stores - greatest thing EVER!

    Where I was (Kitty Hawk) - there was what seemed to be a miniature golf site on every corner.

    Being from Massachusetts (and a regular summer visitor to the Cape) and currently living not too far from the Jersey shore, I just found the outer banks to be different - can't really explain it.

    But I would definatley recommend it. Enjoy!!
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  • redmosquito10redmosquito10 Posts: 568
    That used to be a yearly vacation destination for me, and I think I'm going back there this year. I've never camped there so I can't help out on specific campsites, but if you're going for more that type of experience I'd recommend heading south to Salvo, Waves, etc. The towns right off the main bridge (Nags Head, Kitty Hawk) tend to be more tourist-oriented, but the whole place is still a great, relaxing spot for a vacation, and I would imagine a great place to camp
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  • tremorvoidtremorvoid Posts: 528
    redmosquito10 wrote:
    That used to be a yearly vacation destination for me, and I think I'm going back there this year. I've never camped there so I can't help out on specific campsites, but if you're going for more that type of experience I'd recommend heading south to Salvo, Waves, etc. The towns right off the main bridge (Nags Head, Kitty Hawk) tend to be more tourist-oriented, but the whole place is still a great, relaxing spot for a vacation, and I would imagine a great place to camp

    cool thanks! im definitely looking to get off the beaten path...im traveling solo and want some peace on the ocean...away from real touristy areas.
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  • Riot_MacRiot_Mac Posts: 473
    I will be heading to the Outer Banks as well for a couple days before the VA Beach show. I am going to Cape Hatterus to visit a good friend of mine who teaches kite boarding. I can't wait.
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  • tremorvoidtremorvoid Posts: 528
    Riot_Mac wrote:
    I will be heading to the Outer Banks as well for a couple days before the VA Beach show. I am going to Cape Hatterus to visit a good friend of mine who teaches kite boarding. I can't wait.

    sounds cool. ive found 2 places that look ok so far...
    ocean waves campground in waves, NC

    and

    frisco woods campground
    frisco, NC (on hatteras island)


    anyone have any comments or reviews of the the places or the nicest beachy areas?

    how hot will it be there? mid june? i want warmth!!! its too cold up here! brrr
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  • tremorvoidtremorvoid Posts: 528
    Bathgate66 wrote:
    http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/Bathgate66/?action=view&current=day.jpg

    i dont see an ocean....unless you call that an ocean of grass! :) could be cool either way ;)
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  • Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    tremorvoid wrote:
    i dont see an ocean....unless you call that an ocean of grass! :) could be cool either way ;)


    the ocean is just over the hill on the horizon.
    :D


    and, hes in a tree for gods sake,....


    :p
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  • tremorvoidtremorvoid Posts: 528
    bump it real good
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  • OneLoveOneLove Posts: 563
    I camped down in rodanthe at the KOA and it was nice :)

    Anywhere in OBX is good....but you should be aware that the hattaras area is pretty low key. Rodanthe is a bit more populated....
  • tremorvoidtremorvoid Posts: 528
    OneLove wrote:
    I camped down in rodanthe at the KOA and it was nice :)

    Anywhere in OBX is good....but you should be aware that the hattaras area is pretty low key. Rodanthe is a bit more populated....

    hattaras sounds like the place for me.

    how cold would it get mid june at night camping?? i keep reading no open pit fires....whats camping without a fire?!
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  • lavalounge2000lavalounge2000 Posts: 24
    What a place. Started off camping at the national camp ground. Primitive cold showers and no electricity. Have also been to frisco woods cape woods and the KOA. Both of the woods Camp grounds are a bit from the beach, koa is on the beach. Frisco woods has bay front and is a blast to wade out and soak in the sun set. Be sure to bring bug repellant!!!

    Once we camped in August. I swear the sand was turning to glass it was HOT. I freaked out around 3 am sore off the tent canopy stepped on cactus while doing it and ripped the tent. The next day we checked in to a hotel, never camp at a NPS in Aug.

    Fires could be an issue depending on the season. Never had a problem at the camp grounds with a fire, on the beach the NPS just changed their policy.

    There is a hot bed of controversy now on the right for driving on the beach. I see both sides of the issue.

    Food is pricey bring what you can. Bring fire wood. Bring a fishing pole, you will need a salt water license but you will catch fish. Binoculars for bird watching.

    As you can see I love this place PM me and I will give you more info!!

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  • tremorvoidtremorvoid Posts: 528
    lavalounge2000 wrote:
    What a place. Started off camping at the national camp ground. Primitive cold showers and no electricity. Have also been to frisco woods cape woods and the KOA. Both of the woods Camp grounds are a bit from the beach, koa is on the beach. Frisco woods has bay front and is a blast to wade out and soak in the sun set. Be sure to bring bug repellant!!!

    Once we camped in August. I swear the sand was turning to glass it was HOT. I freaked out around 3 am sore off the tent canopy stepped on cactus while doing it and ripped the tent. The next day we checked in to a hotel, never camp at a NPS in Aug.

    Fires could be an issue depending on the season. Never had a problem at the camp grounds with a fire, on the beach the NPS just changed their policy.

    There is a hot bed of controversy now on the right for driving on the beach. I see both sides of the issue.

    Food is pricey bring what you can. Bring fire wood. Bring a fishing pole, you will need a salt water license but you will catch fish. Binoculars for bird watching.

    As you can see I love this place PM me and I will give you more info!!

    Lava man

    thanks i will pm you as i figure things out more!

    im scared about the bugs now.
    Seems that needlessly it's getting harder
    To find an approach and a way to live
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