Is it legal to camp on the beach in North Carolina? Here's what to know

Is it legal to camp on the beach in North Carolina? Here's what to know

Summer is in full swing. With the weather and water getting warmer, there are lots of great beach days ahead of us — but what about beach nights? It can be an attractive idea to pitch a tent, set up a bonfire, and camp on the beach, falling asleep to the sound of the waves. But as tempting as it might sound, you can’t do it just anywhere. Whether or not you’re allowed to camp depends entirely on which beach you’re at, and local governments decid…