Accommodations - Rodanthe, Waves & Salvo
This page provides information for accommodations in Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo, NC, on the Outer Banks.
Camp Hatteras
- 24798 N.C. Highway 12
- Waves
- (252) 987-2777
Camp Hatteras is a sprawling 50-acre campground with 403 sites and both ocean and sound frontage. Every amenity you could possibly want is available, including full hookups, laundry facilities, bathhouses with hot showers, three swimming pools, hot tub, a clubhouse, tennis courts, miniature golf, water sports gear and more. Camp Hatteras is clean and well-kept, and it’s open year round.
Cape Hatteras KOA
- 25099 N.C. Highway 12
- Waves
- (252) 987-2307
On the oceanfront, Cape Hatteras KOA has more than 300 campsites in addition to small one- and two-room units known as Kamping Kabins and Kamping Lodges. The 12 Lodges have two bedrooms with many amenities. Campers and Kabin and Lodge renters are offered gated security, hot showers, four bathhouses, laundry facilities, two pools, a hot tub, a general store, a café, a game room and playground, miniature golf, kayak rentals, ocean and sound access and recreational programs. The KOA is fully operational all year round.
Hatteras Island Pet Resort—Rodanthe
- 23350 N.C. Highway 12
- Rodanthe
- (252) 987-1127
The Hatteras Island Pet Resort allows you to bring your pets on vacation, even if they aren’t allowed at your own accommodations. Daily pickup and visitation are encouraged. Dogs can get private runs or share a run if they’re from the same family. Cats and other animals are also accepted. Current immunization records for each pet are mandatory. The resort is open year round, and a groomer is available.
North Beach Campground
- 23781 N.C. Highway 12
- Rodanthe
- (252) 987-2378
North Beach Campground is on the oceanfront, which makes it quite popular. Most of the sites are rented permanently, and there’s a long waiting list for those sites. There are only a few transient sites—eight tent sites and five RV sites—so reserve early! Water and electricity are offered at every site. The bathhouse has hot and cold showers, and there’s a laundromat and small pool. The campground is behind a gas station/store, which sells groceries and RV supplies.
Ocean Waves Campground
- 25313 N.C. Highway 12
- Waves
- (252) 987-2556
Ocean Waves offers around 68 spaces for RVs and tents. Each site has its own picnic table, and full hookups are available. There are three bathhouses, hot showers and laundry facilities. Campers also enjoy the on-site grocery store, playground, game room, beach access and outdoor pool.
Rodanthe Watersports and Campground
- 24170 N.C. Highway 12
- Rodanthe
- (252) 987-1431
Watersports enthusiasts love staying at this soundfront campground, where they can view awesome sunsets, windsurf or kayak right out from their RV or tent site and get discounts on renting the watersports equipment. Electric and water hookups are available, and there’s a full bathhouse with hot showers. It’s within walking distance of the ocean, pier, convenience stores and restaurants.
Salvo Inn Motel
- 444 Sand Street and N.C. Highway 12
- Salvo
- (252) 987-2240
The only motel in Salvo offers basic accommodations just a short walk from the ocean. The Salvo Inn Motel has 16 rooms, three of which are efficiencies. All rooms have a microwave oven, refrigerator and coffeemaker. The motel also has three cottages available to rent. One is a three-bedroom cottage, and the others have two bedrooms.
Sea Sound Motel
- 24224 Sea Sound Road
- Rodanthe
- (252) 987-2224
Sea Sound Motel is located mid-island, between N.C. Highway 12 and the ocean, though the beach is only a five-minute walk away. There are 11 rooms here, including efficiencies with full kitchenettes, deluxe rooms with two queens with mini-kitchens and regular rooms with one queen bed. A swimming pool is on site, plus there’s a picnic area, basketball court and fish-cleaning station.
St. Clair Landing Family Campground
- 24781 N.C. Highway 12
- Rodanthe
- (252) 987-2850
If you crave peace and quiet away from the masses, try this small campground on the sound. There are full hookup sites for RVs or campers plus several primitive sites. The atmosphere is very casual and family-oriented. Hot showers and a bathhouse are offered.
