6 Family-Friendly Camping Activities in the Outer Banks

As you plan your trips for the rest of the year, consider taking an RV to the Outer Banks for a camping getaway. There are endless opportunities to enjoy fun experiences with the whole family, and 84 RV Rentals & Service can provide a motorhome rental or travel trailer rental for your trip. From the beautiful beaches to the diverse wildlife, we’ll explore six family-friendly activities that your family will never forget. 

1. Enjoy all the Beaches the Outer Banks Has to Offer

The Outer Banks has over 100 miles of pristine beaches, and you can discover each has charm. There’s nothing quite like quality time spent at the beach in the summer to create lasting family memories.

2. Visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial

If you want to take a break from the beach, consider learning about the history of flight at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills. This historic site, complete with a replica of their plane, commemorates the first successful flights by Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1903.

3. Climb the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

No visit to the Outer Banks is complete without a visit to the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Visitors can climb over 200 steps to the top to experience the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. There’s also a museum where you can learn about the lighthouse’s history.

4. Experience the Wildlife at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

If you enjoy wildlife and nature, you want to incorporate the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge into your trip. Established in 1938, this refuge is a haven for birdwatching and observing wildlife. There are several trails and observation platforms from which you can take in the wonder of nature.

5. Enjoy Water Sports, like Kayaking and Paddle Boarding

Make the most of your time in the water by engaging in fun water sports activities like kayaking and paddle boarding. Plenty of local rental options will allow you to explore the beauty of the area from the vantage point of the calm, serene waters.

6. Take the Family Fishing and Crabbing

You can’t visit the Outer Banks without indulging in some fishing and crabbing. There are several local piers and other spots where you can participate in this activity or take the family on a local fishing charter out into the Atlantic.

Make Your Reservation

There are plenty of campgrounds in the Outer Banks to take your RV rental, such as the Camp Hatteras RV Resort and Campground, Cape Hatteras KOA, Ocean Waves Campground, Sands of Time Campground, and Kitty Hawk RV Park. Contact us today at (973) 875-4961 to request a reservation. We serve New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Let us help you plan your Outer Banks getaway!