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02-18-2020, 08:32 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Omaha
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Travel to Outer Banks
I will be travelling up US hwy 17 north from South Carolina pulling a 40 foot 5th wheel. Is there a ferry somewhere around James City, NC that I can put my 5th wheel and truck on to either Ocracoke, NC or Hatteras, NC? Also there is a free ferry from Ocracoke to Hatteras, will this ferry handle my 40 foot 5th wheel? My final destination is Buxton, NC. I can save lots of time and mileage using a ferry instead of driving to Williamston, NC to US 64 east to Hwy12 then drive south to Buxton. Thanks for you input.
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05-06-2020, 04:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Waynesville
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I sorry but I do not know any thing of ferry's that run in NC waters because I have only been there once. But if this help's we stayed at Hatteras Sands Camping Resort. Very nice camping, boating, swimming and fishing. People there are very very friendly. The site are good size and we had no problem's getting back into the site's. 50,30,and 20 amp service. I know this this is not what you asked about but saw your post and we thought this might be helpful to you. Have fun its a beautiful area. Great photography in early mornings with the fog, sun, and water.
Also if you like sea food, there's a great restaurant right next to the camping grounds. I forgot the name of it but you can't miss it.
Have lot of fun,
Charlie
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05-06-2020, 05:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Hagerstown
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go for the gold
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Originally Posted by Travelling Three
I will be travelling up US hwy 17 north from South Carolina pulling a 40 foot 5th wheel. Is there a ferry somewhere around James City, NC that I can put my 5th wheel and truck on to either Ocracoke, NC or Hatteras, NC? Also there is a free ferry from Ocracoke to Hatteras, will this ferry handle my 40 foot 5th wheel? My final destination is Buxton, NC. I can save lots of time and mileage using a ferry instead of driving to Williamston, NC to US 64 east to Hwy12 then drive south to Buxton. Thanks for you input.
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We went on both ferries from the Outer Banks down to SC. We where 35`w/ a short bed Ford at the time. It was no problem, they did pull us out of line and let us get on both ferries first, this did not set well with others as many people where in front of us and we got there almost late so we were at the back. We are heading that way again this year if they let us out of the house here in Md. and we are now 42` with the bike rack on the back`w/ a long bed dually like to know what you found out. Yes it saves a ton of miles to go that way and a ferry ride is always fun.
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05-07-2020, 07:32 AM
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Montana Master
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05-07-2020, 12:00 PM
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Montana Fan
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Thanks for the info. May have to add to our bucket list. Lots of good info here.
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05-08-2020, 08:38 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Hudson
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Ferries are from my experience, are expensive in comparison to driving.
There are so many benefits though.
You get to experience your trip in a different way. They have to load the ferries according to weight and balance of the ship. Relaxing and the ride is a great relief from over the road travel.
If a ferry is the only way to get there, You have no option.
Campgrounds on the islands are more expensive as well as food due to Transportation costs.
But money is not everything and nothing can make up for the experience and sights and sounds, Ocean air and sunrises and sunsets. Memories will last forever.
Best wishes and good luck with your search and journey .
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Originally Posted by bshgto
We went on both ferries from the Outer Banks down to SC. We where 35`w/ a short bed Ford at the time. It was no problem, they did pull us out of line and let us get on both ferries first, this did not set well with others as many people where in front of us and we got there almost late so we were at the back. We are heading that way again this year if they let us out of the house here in Md. and we are now 42` with the bike rack on the back`w/ a long bed dually like to know what you found out. Yes it saves a ton of miles to go that way and a ferry ride is always fun.
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