Cape Hatteras National Seashore
National Park
Why pick this one
Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the nation’s first national seashore, offers beach recreation, lighthouse-climbing, camping, and permitted ORV access across three barrier islands.
Best for
- Visitors seeking ocean beaches and swimming
- Surf-fishing and kiteboarding
- Travelers wanting oceanfront camping
- Visitors interested in lighthouse-climbing and Outer Banks history
- Off-road vehicle beach access in designated areas
- Families seeking free ranger-led programs
Specialties
- lighthouse-climbing
- off-road vehicle beach access
- surf-fishing
- kiteboarding
- camping near the ocean
- ranger-led programs
What makes them different
- The nation's first national seashore
- Protects portions of Bodie Island, Hatteras Island, and Ocracoke Island
- Four campgrounds are located across the national seashore
- Designated areas allow off-road vehicle access to sound and ocean beaches
- All scheduled ranger programs are free and appropriate for all ages
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Phone
- +12524732111
- Website
- http://www.nps.gov/caha/index.htm
Services
- beach recreation
- swimming
- fishing
- camping
- nature trails
- lighthouse sightseeing
- off-road vehicle access
- educational programs