Active Life in Dare, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Westcott Park

Active Life

Manteo, NC

Dare County Courthouse provides online access to Dare County staff-directory, GIS, public-meeting, and public-safety information.

  • Finding Dare County staff-directory information
  • Accessing Dare County GIS resources
  • Viewing Dare County public meetings

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Active Life

Nags Head, NC

Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the nation's first national seashore, offers surfing, fishing, camping, lighthouse-climbing, and off-road beach access.

  • surfing and kiteboarding
  • surf-fishing and crabbing
  • swimming at lifeguarded beaches

Jeanette's Pier

Active Life

Nags Head, NC

Jennette's Pier offers family fishing, rod rentals and bait, summer camps, exhibits, and event rentals through North Carolina Aquariums.

  • Visitors seeking pier fishing
  • Families interested in fishing activities
  • Children attending summer camps

Wanchese Marina Fishing Reports

Active Life

Wanchese, NC

Wanchese Marina offers offshore Gulf Stream charters, inshore trips, and two-hour wild dolphin tours from Wanchese, North Carolina.

  • offshore fishing for tuna, mahi, wahoo, marlin, and other Gulf Stream species
  • inshore or near-shore fishing for families and children
  • two-hour wild dolphin tours on Roanoke Sound

Pirates Cove

Active Life

Manteo, NC

Pirates Cove offers pirate-themed 18- or 36-hole adventure golf with caves, waterfalls, bridges, and courses across 29 U.S. locations.

  • Family miniature-golf outings
  • Birthday parties
  • Group outings

Beach Bum Fishing

Active Life

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Beach Bum Fishing offers 1-4-person Outer Banks light-tackle trips where customers set the hook without a mate.

  • anglers seeking light-tackle casting or live-bait fishing
  • private fishing trips for groups of 1-4 people
  • anglers targeting Red Drum, Speckled Trout, Bluefish, Cobia, Mahi, or Amberjack

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Elizabeth II Crew

Active Life

Manteo, NC

Roanoke Island Festival Park combines a 27-acre historic site, Elizabeth II ship, Settlement Site, American Indian Town, and Adventure Museum under one admission.

  • Families seeking interactive Outer Banks history
  • Visitors interested in the first English settlement in America
  • School field trips and historical group tours

Hayman Blvd.

Active Life

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Hayman Park offers soccer space, playground equipment, picnic facilities, and a five-loop one-mile biking and running circuit in Kill Devil Hills.

  • Adult soccer practice
  • Children's soccer games
  • Families seeking swings, slides, and a jungle gym

Dare County Radio Control Flyers

Active Life

Manns Harbor, NC

Dare County Radio Control Flyers offers free, equipment-provided introductory flights with qualified instructors through the AMA Introductory Pilot Program.

  • beginners wanting to try radio control aviation
  • people seeking assisted model aircraft flights
  • model aircraft enthusiasts interested in club activities

Edgecamp Sporting Club

Active Life

Salvo, NC

Edgecamp Sporting Club offers private kitesurfing lessons, jet skis, and waterfront villas at the Atlantic-Pamlico Sound junction on Hatteras Island.

  • Travelers seeking private kitesurfing lessons and access to foils or jet skis
  • Families or groups needing waterfront homes for 10 to 28 guests
  • Weddings requiring on-site lodging, a waterfront ceremony setting, and a clear-top reception tent

Reel Deal OBX

Active Life

Manteo, NC

Reel Deal OBX offers half-day and full-day fishing charters from Marshes Light Marina in Manteo, with licenses, bait, tackle, and ice provided.

  • Families fishing with children
  • First-time anglers seeking a guided trip
  • Groups of up to 3 adult anglers

Outer Banks Sporting Events

Active Life

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Outer Banks Sporting Events organizes Outer Banks running races with post-race parties and a Beer Garden for participants.

  • Participating in Outer Banks running races
  • Walking in organized Outer Banks races
  • Race events that include post-race parties

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Active Life

Nags Head, NC

Cape Hatteras National Seashore offers surfing, kiteboarding, swimming, and beach driving across three barrier islands.

  • surfing and kiteboarding
  • swimming at lifeguarded beaches
  • surf-fishing and crabbing

First Flight Memorial

Active Life

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Wright Brothers National Memorial preserves the site of the Wright brothers' first powered flights and displays a replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer.

  • Visitors interested in aviation history and the First Flight
  • Families exploring the 1903 camp buildings and flight locations
  • School groups seeking educational programs about the Wright brothers

Haphazard Sportfishing

Active Life

Manteo, NC

Haphazard Sportfishing offers six-person offshore charters from Manteo aboard a 60-foot Spencer yacht with Seakeeper stabilization and Furuno Omni sonar.

  • offshore yellowfin tuna fishing
  • bigeye tuna fishing from May through November
  • dolphin and mahi-mahi fishing for anglers of different ages

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FAQ

Where can I combine beach activities with camping in Dare County?

Cape Hatteras National Seashore offers surfing, swimming, fishing, nature trails, off-road beach access, and four campgrounds across Bodie, Hatteras, and Ocracoke islands.

Can I rent fishing gear near the Outer Banks?

Jennette's Pier offers rod rentals and bait on site, along with family fishing programs and fishing education activities.

What should I look for when booking a private fishing trip?

Check the group limit, fishing style, launch area, and target species. Beach Bum Fishing accommodates one to four people and focuses on casting, jigging, and live bait rather than trolling.

How much do these Dare County activities cost?

The supplied listings do not include current admission or charter prices. Costs will vary by activity, including pier access, equipment rental, campground use, and private boat-trip length.