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Over the winter of 2008-2009, all of Drum and New Drum inlets shoaled and closed up, leaving only Ophelia Inlet. In September 2005 Ophelia Inlet was opened by Hurricane Ophelia, just south of New Drum Inlet, at mile 23. In August 1999 Hurricane Dennis reopened the original Drum Inlet, at mile 19, which become New Old Drum Inlet, but it has again closed around 2008. The purpose of New Drum Inlet was to allow commercial fishing vessels to access ocean from several small coastal communities however, the inlet shoaled before any commercial vessels used it. Army Corps of Engineers dredged and blasted a new inlet, called New Drum Inlet, at mile 22. It reopened during the 1933 Outer Banks Hurricane, but closed by 1971 when the U.S. Conversationally, the inlet or inlets between mile 19 and 23, as measured from Ocracoke Inlet, are typically called Drum Inlet even when, geologically, they have other names.ĭrum Inlet initially opened at mile 19 in about 1899, but closed naturally by 1919. The exact inlet locations and names have changed with time, as new inlets open, merge, or close. They connect the Core Sound with the Atlantic Ocean and separate North Core Banks from South Core Banks. Be sure to bring all the food, water, and supplies you need (and carry your trash out of the park) when visiting these remote beaches.ĭrum Inlet and Ophelia Inlet are inlets of the Outer Banks in the U.S. Horse watching, shelling, fishing, birding, camping, lighthouse climbing, and touring historic villages-there’s something for everyone at Cape Lookout. The kids love the playground, Grounds are small enough to keep track of all the kids, Very clean showers and bathrooms.A boat ride three miles off-shore brings you to the barrier islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. It’s close to the beach and way cheaper than a motel. We can’t wait to go back on next year! - Claude & Guylaine, TripAdvisor Wood and ice available at a very reasonable price, and on top of it, clean restrooms and showers. We had a fantastic experience last week! A warm welcoming, a clean and quiet environment, very well located near the beaches and commodities. It was a last minute decision and a great one at that. This was our very first time at this campground. It’s my new favorite!! Brandi Wilson, Google I’ve never met a greater bunch of people or cleaner campground. The owners have excellent workers who really care about their place of business. Matthew Gonyo, Trip AdvisorĬlean clean clean!!! It’s never loud even when it’s packed. We loved that dogs were allowed! Enjoy your stay…. Good bang for the buck and perfectly situated to Hampton Beach and amenities. I notice lots of staff and grounds man around ready to assist with about anything. 50 cents for 6 min, but that’s plenty of time and they are clean. The area is very clean with nicely updated bathrooms. They have a nice 1pm checkout time so there’s no rush.

Everything you need! The campground is clean and quiet.

The campground is only a stones throw from diesel fuel, supermarkets, Dunkin‘ Donuts, rite aid and a liquor store. My family and I stayed at the campground for four nights for a family getaway.