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

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

Thomas Clower

5.0

Very nice staff and very nice landscape with pond sound side waterfront view.

February 20, 2024

Scott Wilkinson

5.0

We were right on the water. The view was fantastic. We saw herons, kingfishers and wild ducks. The boardwalk/nature trail is wonderful and peaceful and all the facilities were clean and just perfect. Yes, we were there in January and it got down in the 20's our first night! But our camper was toasty and we will be back!

January 24, 2024

Krystin Perry

3.0

Booked online and got an email with all the info like wifi password and bath house code but no site number. Sign said they never close and go to site 35 to check in… no one was there. Called and left a message, no response. Just picked a spot and parked. Texted and called the 2 numbers I had, no response. Emailed, no response. Next day we get a knock on the door saying we’re not on their schedule and that we’re “probably at the wrong place.” Showed her the confirmation email. We were at the right place. It’s was a fine place to stay just the whole checking in and no one to talk to was annoying.

December 30, 2023

Nancy Carter

5.0

Excellent communication from manager. Very quiet and clean. 15 short term rental on pond. The rest are full time permanent. Very close to Manteo.

December 27, 2023

Nancy Carter

5.0

Excellent communication with owner. Vclean RV park close to Manteo. There are 15 spaces on the pond for rent. The rest of the park has full time rentals.

December 27, 2023

Sharlene Thompson

4.0

Very nice, well maintained campground. Kathy was very pleasant & friendly. Gravel pads but level & easy to back into. There are 15 short term spots. The campground has long-term residents but everything is well maintained.

December 12, 2023

joanna Beach

5.0

We had a wonderful time the campground was delightful and immaculate, highly recommended.

November 27, 2023

Robert Bakowski

4.0

Nice well maintained campground. Good full service amenities. Would recommend but with caution about loud truck traffic on side road.

November 10, 2023

Mary Smith

5.0

Had a pleasant camping vacation, October 2023. Site on the pond was a great view each day. Bath house was very clean. And loved the location.

October 30, 2023

Amy Kirks

3.0

Very clean campground. It was very convenient to the location of our nephew’s wedding.

October 23, 2023