Cape Hatteras, OBX
Beach
Why pick this one
Cape Hatteras, OBX is the nation's first national seashore, spanning portions of three islands with lifeguarded beaches and four campgrounds.
Best for
- Visitors seeking lifeguarded swimming beaches
- Surf-fishing and other ocean recreation
- Off-road vehicle beach access
- Oceanfront camping across Bodie, Hatteras, and Ocracoke islands
- Lighthouse climbing and sightseeing
- Families seeking free ranger-led programs
Specialties
- Lifeguarded beach swimming
- Surf-fishing
- Kiteboarding
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Crabbing
- Shell-collecting
- Lighthouse climbing
- Off-road beach access
- Oceanfront camping
Certifications
- U.S. National Park Service
What makes them different
- Authorized in 1937 as the nation's first national seashore
- Protects portions of Bodie Island, Hatteras Island, and Ocracoke Island
- Offers lifeguarded beach locations for swimming
- Four campgrounds are located across the national seashore
- Designated areas allow off-road vehicle beach access with a permit
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Contact & Location
Services
- Beach recreation
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Camping
- Off-road vehicle access
- Nature experiences
- Lighthouse sightseeing
- Ranger-led educational programs