Cape Hatteras National Seashore

About Cape Hatteras

The sound of ocean waves, the starry night sky, or the calm of the salt marshes, you can experience it all. Shaped by the forces of water, wind, and storms these islands are ever changing. The plants, wildlife, and people who live here adapt continually. Whether you are enjoying the beach, kayaking the sound, or climbing the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse there is something for everyone to explore!

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Getting there

Cape Hatteras National Seashore is located along NC-12 in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. You can reach the seashore from the north by following US 158 to Nag Heads, NC and the turn-off to NC-12 and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. From the south, you can take NCDOT ferries from Swanquarter, NC and Cedar Island, NC to the village of Ocracoke on Ocracoke Island. The provided physical address is the location of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, roughly in the middle of the park.

Weather

The weather along the Outer Banks varies throughout the year and even throughout the day. Please check the National Weather Service information at http://www.weather.gov/mhx/ for forecast information.

Things to do

Astronomy, Auto Off-Roading, Auto and ATV, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping, Canoeing, Car or Front Country Camping, Fishing, Food, Group Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Hunting and Gathering, Junior Ranger Program, Kayaking, Museum Exhibits, Paddling, Picnicking, RV Camping, Saltwater Fishing, Saltwater Swimming, Shopping, Snorkeling, Stargazing, Surfing, Swimming, Wildlife Watching.