Harkers Island Visitor Center
Travel Services
Why pick this one
Harkers Island Visitor Center provides Cape Lookout orientation, exhibits, ferry ticketing, a kayak launch, maps, restrooms, and parking.
Best for
- Planning a Cape Lookout National Seashore visit from Harkers Island
- Visitors seeking park maps, brochures, exhibits, and orientation information
- Paddlers needing to file a float plan
- Travelers needing ferry ticket booth access
- Families seeking Junior Ranger booklets and interactive park information
- Visitors needing parking, restrooms, picnic facilities, or a kayak launch
Look elsewhere if
- Seeking a privately operated boat, walking, or vehicle tour
- Seeking access to Cape Lookout Lighthouse, which is currently closed
- Seeking Portsmouth Village visitor center access, which is currently closed
Specialties
- Cape Lookout National Seashore orientation
- Portsmouth Village, island ecology, and Shackleford Banks horse exhibits
- Ferry ticket booth services
- Kayak launch access
- Float plan filing assistance for paddlers
Certifications
- National Park Service
What makes them different
- Located at the eastern end of Harkers Island at 1800 Island Road
- Provides exhibits on Portsmouth Village, island ecology, and Shackleford Banks horses
- Includes a ferry ticket booth and kayak launch site
- Offers maps, brochures, park films, Junior Ranger booklets, and special event programs
- Serves as Cape Lookout National Seashore park headquarters and administrative office
- Serves
- Harkers Island
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 1800 Island Rd, Harkers Island, NC 28531
- Phone
- +12527282250
- Website
- http://www.nps.gov/calo/planyourvisit/visitorce...
Services
- Visitor information and trip planning
- Maps, brochures, and park orientation
- Educational exhibits and park film
- Ferry access information and ticket booth
- Restrooms, first aid, parking, and picnic area
- Kayak launch access
- Bookstore and park passport stamping