The Refuge on Roanoke Island — RV Camping in Wanchese, NC

Nestled on the southern tip of Roanoke Island in Wanchese, North Carolina, The Refuge on Roanoke Island is a small, family-owned campground offering a peaceful waterfront retreat along the Outer Banks. The property features 15 back-in sites on gravel roads accommodating RVs up to 40 feet, with full hookups including 30-amp and 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections. Guests enjoy stunning sound views, a pool overlooking the water, a covered pavilion with picnic tables and grilling areas, and dock access to the canal leading directly to the sound — ideal for kayaking and canoeing. The fully equipped bathhouse offers heated and air-conditioned restrooms with showers, and coin laundry facilities are available on-site. High-speed WiFi makes the campground remote-work friendly. Roanoke Island sits at the heart of North Carolina's Outer Banks, placing campers within easy reach of Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, the Lost Colony outdoor drama, the North Carolina Aquarium, and the beaches of Nags Head and Manteo's charming waterfront. With its laid-back atmosphere, scenic water views, and personalized hospitality, The Refuge on Roanoke Island is an ideal base camp for exploring coastal Carolina. Pets are welcome on leash.