Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
National Seashore · NC
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!
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesClosure of Billy Mitchell Airport for Repaving Project
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesProject Safety Closure in Place Near Southernmost Groin in Buxton
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park4 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good5 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available28 activities
Park Name
InfoCape Hatteras National Seashore
Designation
InfoNational Seashore
State(s)
InfoNC
Phone
Info2524732111
caha_general_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe grounds of Cape Hatteras National Seashore are always open for visitors, though there are resource closures that seasonally affect different parts of the beach.
Visitor Center: Bodie Island Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Ocracoke Island Discovery Center
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Visitor Center: Museum of the Sea
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Themes & Topics
InfoBurial, Cemetery and Gravesite, Maritime, Lighthouses + 20 more
Weather Info
InfoThe 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.
Getting There
InfoCape 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 an
Location
Info35.4137° N, -75.6506° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website