As I was researching campgrounds, I heard of a lovely place on the coast that was only accessible by ferry. The fun part was, this ferry could transport our van and trailer! And it's really cheap!
So we made our reservations for Ocracoke campground and boarded the ferry!
Once we got underway, we could walk around the boat and enjoy the views from the upper deck.
It was just over two hours out to the island, and we thoroughly enjoyed the ride.
I woke up early each morning to watch the sun rise over the ocean. At least one of the kids joined me each time.
The wind was a bit cool, so the kids found a low spot among the dunes and spent hours digging and finding the best shells
The little town had so much to explore.
Blackbeard the famous pirate was killed here! Some believe this was one of his places to stash treasure!
We will absolutely come back to this special little island.
The island is home to about 500 year-round residents, but has several thousand during the summer months.
Between one-half and three miles wide, and about fifteen miles long, the island is a perfect beach destination. Our rather primitive campground was just over the dunes from the Atlantic ocean!
We had two full days on the island, and we spent most of it on the beach! There were a ton of lovely shells, and hardly any people on the stunning beaches.
In the little town of Ocracoke, there was an historical museum with so much interesting information. The island has been inhabited for over 300 years, developing a unique culture and even their own colloquialisms. I was loving learning about their linguistic heritage!
The lighthouse here is the second oldest in the United States still in operation.
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