Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Beach
Why pick this one
Cape Hatteras National Seashore offers lifeguarded beaches, permitted beach driving, four campgrounds, and activities across three barrier islands.
Best for
- Visitors seeking swimming at lifeguarded beaches
- Visitors wanting permitted off-road vehicle beach access
- Families seeking camping near the ocean
- People interested in surfing, kiteboarding, or windsurfing
- Visitors seeking lighthouse climbing and ranger-led programs
Specialties
- lifeguarded beach swimming
- off-road vehicle beach access
- ocean-near camping
- lighthouse climbing
- ranger-led educational programs
What makes them different
- Nation's first national seashore
- Protects parts of Bodie Island, Hatteras Island, and Ocracoke Island
- Four campgrounds are located across the seashore
- Offers lifeguarded beach locations
- Free ranger-led programs are offered for all ages
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 46375 Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920-8005
- Phone
- +12524732111
- Website
- http://www.nps.gov/caha/index.htm
Services
- swimming
- surfing
- kiteboarding
- windsurfing
- surf fishing
- crabbing
- shell collecting
- nature experiences
- camping
- sightseeing
- beach driving
- ranger programs