Park in Dare, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Park

Nags Head, NC

Cape Hatteras National Seashore preserves 30,351 acres of North Carolina’s Outer Banks from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island.

  • visiting preserved Outer Banks coastline between Bodie Island and Ocracoke Island
  • exploring a National Park Service-managed seashore in North Carolina

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

Park

Avon, NC

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is located between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe and has a refuge visitor center.

  • Visiting a national wildlife refuge between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

Park

Manteo, NC

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is supported by a nonprofit established in 1989 serving northeastern North Carolina’s national wildlife refuges.

  • Visitors seeking a northeastern North Carolina national wildlife refuge
  • Wildlife habitat preservation interests
  • Refuge educational programs

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FAQ

Which park preserves the most Outer Banks coastline in Dare County?

Cape Hatteras National Seashore preserves 30,351 acres and extends from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island.

Where can I visit a wildlife refuge visitor center near Oregon Inlet?

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is located between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe and has a refuge visitor center.

Which Dare County-area refuge offers educational programs?

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge supports refuge educational programs and is part of the Coastal North Carolina National Wildlife Refuge Complex.