Have you ever wanted to pitch a tent on the beach and sleep under the stars? Or, is parking your RV alongside the sand more your speed? Staying overnight at the beach is only a dream at most beaches in the United States, but here are four beaches where that dream can come true.
Sea Camp Campground, Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia
If you want a remote beach getaway, then the Sea Camp Campground in Georgia may be perfect. The only way to get to the campground on the Cumberland Island National Seashore is by ferry boat, but you cannot bring a vehicle, so you must walk or bicycle on the island.
A total of five campsites exist on the island, with Sea Camp having 11 individual sites and two for groups. Sea Camp is only a short walk from the beach, where you may see sea turtles, horseshoe crabs or some of the island’s wild horses.
Bolivar Peninsula, Texas
For primitive campers or those with travel trailers, this could be the best destination along the Texas Gulf Coast. Bolivar Peninsula is accessible via the Port Bolivar Galveston Bridge, so you can drive a vehicle to the beach community.
No reservations are necessary for available campsites on the 27-mile-long peninsula, but you will need to pay a fee of $10 for a motorized vehicle. The beaches are less crowded than those on Galveston Island, so you can hang out and go swimming at your leisure.
Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts
Another place that allows vehicles on the beach is the Cape Cod National Seashore in Wellfleet, MA. It’s part of the National Park system, so it is a well-maintained area, but it is primitive. To camp on the beach, you will need a self-contained, four-wheel drive vehicle.
The area has six swimming beaches with lifeguards on duty in season, which is from late June until Labor Day.
Fishing is also permitted in some areas and permits can be sought for building fires on the beaches too. Get information on what type of beach gear to take with you at BeachRated.
Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina
If you’re an experienced primitive camper than you may like Cape Lookout National Seashore. There is very little development, and campers will need to bring in everything they need with them, including water and wood for a campfire.
Kayaking and fishing are permitted, as are vehicles, but you should have a four-wheel drive vehicle as other vehicles can get stuck in the sand. The winds can be rough, so take long stakes to make sure the tent stays put. Also, keep an eye out for the wild horses that roam the island.
Beach camping can be a great experience if you’re traveling in the areas where it is permitted. However, be prepared to carry in everything you need because many camping areas are primitive with very little development.
When you leave the areas, make sure to take your garbage with you to keep them pristine for other campers to enjoy and prevent disrupting the lives of the wildlife in those areas.
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