Hampton Roads, VA - 12.01.2008
Forecast
59°
Partly Cloudy
Forecasts | Doppler Radar
Traffic Cameras & VDOT Alerts
Home » Local Attractions Guide » Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Posted to: Beaches North Carolina

(Login to rate/review this attraction)
Quick Facts

Hours:
Open year-round; Cape Hatteras Visitor Center: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Christmas. Bodie Island and Ocracoke Island Visitor Centers are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. before Labor Day

Price:
Admission is free. Camping is $20 per day at Oregon Inlet, Frisco and Cape Point campgrounds; $15 per night at Ocracoke campground. Fees for concession fishing piers and charter boats.

Amenities:
Camping, boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, surfing, bird-watching. Restrooms.

Other Amenities:
Bird watching, dates for lifeguarded beaches at Coquina, Buxton and Ocracoke are 5/23 to 9/1/03

Parking:
Access by highways: N.C. 12, U.S. 64, N.C. 158. Closest bus service is Elizabeth City, N.C.

There are more than 70 miles of beach, sand dunes, marshes and woodlands on this stretch of barrier islands. This area, known as the

Special Features:
Camping, Hiking, Run/Walk Trails, Fishing, Swim, Windsurfing, Surfing, Jetskiing, Waterskiing, Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1401 National Park Drive
Manteo NC 27954
252-473-2111
http://www.nps.gov/caha

ADVISORY: Users are solely responsible for opinions they post here and for following agreed-upon rules. Comments do not reflect the views or approval of The Virginian-Pilot or its Web sites. Comments are automatically checked for inappropriate language, but readers might find some comments offensive or inaccurate. If you believe a comment violates our rules, click the "Report Violation" link below the comment to alert an editor. Repeat offenders will be denied automatic posting privileges.

Archived comments

5 stars September 15, 2006
This is an awsome beach.. I give it a 5 star because its beautiful and much to see. This place no matter how crowded it is, its still quiet and relaxing.
Reviewer: Melissa Z. from Chesapeake

5 stars June 04, 2006
Excellent Park! Walking paths, bike paths, camping areas, lots of plants and animals. A great place to get back to nature without having to drive for hours.
Reviewer: Archie Whitehill from Norfolk

5 stars March 05, 2006
Beautiful, natural beaches. Uncrowded. Plenty of local talent and shops. Great state. Nice weather and friendly locals.
Reviewer: Terri Bell from Terre Haute

5 stars October 30, 2005
Okracoke and Pea Island offer the solitude and naturalness that I expect from a beach. They are the best kept secrets on the East Coast and by far the the best beaches I've been to in CONUS.
Reviewer: C R. from Chesa

1 stars March 12, 2005
I used to tell everyone how great it was here... but now too many of you come. Go away! We like our beach clean and quiet! If you want to drink and party, find SOMEWHERE ELSE! This is a place to relax and enjoy the sun, surf, and sand. In case you haven't guessed I give this a 5 star rating. Our family is on the fourth generation for loving this seashore.
Reviewer: Jill B. from Montoursville