Cape Lookout National Seashore

National Park Service, North Carolina.

A boat ride three miles off-shore brings you to the barrier islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Horse watching, shelling, fishing, birding, camping, lighthouse climbing, and touring historic villages--there’s something for everyone at Cape Lookout. Be sure to bring all the food, water, and supplies you need (and carry your trash out of the park) when visiting these remote beaches.

Camping and Day Use

• Great Island Cabin Camp
• Long Point Cabin Camp

Activities and Experiences

• Cape Lookout National Seashore Duck Blind Lottery
• Cape Lookout National Seashore Orv Permits
• Cape Lookout National Seashore Tours

Nearby Activities

• Auto Touring
• Boating
• Camping
• Hunting
• Paddling
• Swimming
• Wildlife Viewing

Directions

Only two areas of Cape Lookout National Seashore can be reached without taking a ferry: the Visitor Center on Harkers Island and the Visitor Information Center in Beaufort, NC. Please note: the park mailing address does not bring you to the Harkers Island Visitor Center parking lot. If you are using a GPS device - use the parking lot coordinates (34.68494, -74.52725) or the following "address" which approximates the location of the parking lot entrance: 1800 Island Rd, Harkers Island, NC 28531

Additional Information

• Cape Lookout National Seashore Official Website
• Cape Lookout National Seashore Map

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