Cape Hatteras National Seashore
National Park Service, North Carolina.
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!
Camping and Day Use
Activities and Experiences
- Bodie Island Lighthouse
- Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore Orv Permit
- Silver Lake Marina
Nearby Activities
- Auto Touring
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Paddling
- Picnicking
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
Directions
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.
