Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Active Life
Why pick this one
Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the nation's first national seashore, offers surfing, fishing, camping, lighthouse-climbing, and off-road beach access.
Best for
- surfing and kiteboarding
- surf-fishing and crabbing
- swimming at lifeguarded beaches
- off-road beach access
- camping near the ocean
- lighthouse-climbing and sightseeing
- free ranger-led educational programs
- nature experiences across three barrier islands
Specialties
- surf-fishing
- kiteboarding
- surfing
- swimming
- windsurfing
- crabbing
- shell-collecting
- lighthouse-climbing
- off-road beach driving
- camping
- nature trails
What makes them different
- Authorized in 1937 as the nation's first national seashore
- Protects portions of Bodie Island, Hatteras Island, and Ocracoke Island
- Four campgrounds are located across the seashore
- Offers lifeguarded beach recreation areas
- Free ranger-led programs are available for all ages
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- NC-12, Nags Head, NC
- Website
- http://www.nps.gov/caha/index.htm
Services
- beach recreation
- water sports
- fishing
- camping
- off-road vehicle access
- ranger-led programs
- lighthouse sightseeing
- nature experiences