The 7 best beach camping spots in America

Spring is finally upon us and summer camping trips are just around the corner, but many of America’s best sites require campers to book months in advance.

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One possible solution? Consider parking your RV by the beach instead.

Fod News uncovered America’s vast landscapes and versatile beaches to present a list of some of the best beach camping spots America has to offer:



Ocracoke Island in the Outer Banks of N.C. is a quaint, picturesque getaway. (Coastal Helicopters LLC)

1. OCRACOKE ISLAND, OUTER BANKS, NORTH CAROLINA

Located at the southernmost tip of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island rests twenty-three miles from the American mainland. Accessible only by private boat or plane, or the state-run ferry, this small barrier island is sixteen miles long and half a mile wide with 1,200 permanent residents living on the island. Ocracoke’s beaches are protected by the National Park Service, so the beach is natural and pristine. Ocracoke Village — at just a little over one square mile — is surrounded by water and has quaint restaurants and shops dating back to the 1880s that are tucked away on winding, tree-lined streets. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, there is also a lighthouse there that’s stood sentry over the island since 1823.

The best campgrounds are the Beach Comber Campground and the Ocracoke National Park Service Campground on Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which has one of the best views on the Atlantic. On-season kicks off Easter weekend and ends December 31.



Islamorada is the "village of islands" in Florida Keys, Fla. (Andy Newman/Florida Keys New Bureau)

2. ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA KEYS, FLORIDA

“Islamorada” translates to mean “village of islands,” and it's exactly that. Seated between the Everglades National Park and the deep blue waters of the Florida Strait, Islamorada is made up of six small keys. Renowned for its “glamping,” the island’s Point of View Key Largo RV Resort features an infinity-edge pool overlooking 1000 feet of shoreline, 110 full hook-up sites, a 20-slip marina, a boardwalk, and three docks. Islamorada is also known as one of the world’s best sportfishing destinations (saltwater fly fishing and backcountry sport fishing were pioneered on Islamorada).

While on Islamorada, one can also visit the History of Diving Museum, see a sea lion or dolphin show at the Theater of the Sea, and visit the BJ Royster Ocean Gallery to see and purchase local art.

At Islamorada, reservations are a must, especially during the popular winter season that runs from November until Easter.

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3. PATRICK’S POINT STATE PARK, CALIFORNIA

Resting on a bluff in Northern Calif., overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Patrick’s Point is one square mile of lush forest. With 135 camp sites and a steep path that wanders down to the ocean, the state park is accessible to RVs and provides front-country camping. Patrick’s Point also has 640 acres of day-use areas, in which visitors can take bike rides in the park and see breathtaking views of Northern Cali's pines, hemlocks, and redwoods along the Pacific.

Notable about Patrick’s Point is that it’s where the Sumeg Indians resided. The park service created a replicate Sumeg village for visitors to see and experience how the Sumeg used to live; in summer months, there are ceremonial dances and other demonstrations.

Camping reservations at Patrick’s Point are recommended up to seven months in advance.

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