Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Park
Why pick this one
Cape Hatteras National Seashore offers camping, lighthouse climbing, and permitted off-road beach access across three barrier islands.
Best for
- surf-fishing and other beach recreation
- camping near the ocean
- lighthouse climbing and sightseeing
- off-road vehicle beach access
- kiteboarding, surfing, or windsurfing
- nature experiences across beaches, dunes, marshes, and woodlands
- family activities and ranger-led programs
Specialties
- surf-fishing
- kiteboarding
- surfing
- swimming
- windsurfing
- crabbing
- shell-collecting
- lighthouse climbing
- off-road beach driving
Certifications
- National Park Service
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
- Designated areas allow off-road vehicle beach access with a permit
- Lighthouses, nature trails, beach access ramps, and campgrounds are available across three islands
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- NC-12, Salvo, NC 27915
- Website
- http://www.nps.gov/caha/index.htm
Services
- beach recreation
- camping
- nature experiences
- fishing access
- lighthouse sightseeing
- ranger-led programs
- accessible beach features