Cape Hatteras National Seashore, a North Carolina National Seashore

CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE

CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE
1401 National Park Drive
Manteo, North Carolina 27954

Phone: 252-473-2111
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore
'Hatteras Morning'
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Stretched over 70 miles of barrier islands, Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a fascinating combination of natural and cultural resources, and provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Once dubbed the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" for its treacherous currents, shoals, and storms, Cape Hatteras has a wealth of history relating to shipwrecks, lighthouses, and the U.S. Lifesaving Service. These dynamic islands provide a variety of habitats and are a valuable wintering area for migrating waterfowl. The park's fishing and surfing are considered the best on the east coast.

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

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Park Visitor Online Reviews

October 5 Love it!!!! by Debbie G

July 3 National Park Service by Jeanette

The National Park Service is the WORST thing that has ever happened to the Outer Banks! Not allowing a fireworks display on the 4th of July is anti-patriotic and not fair to all the people who paid money to come down here this week and expect to see a display.

May 9 Our Favorite place to get away by Jason Holden

My wife n I had our honeymoon here n 07 n come back every year since. we have awsome memories of this place n hope to have many more years of memories with our 3 kids at this awsome island.. i couldnt think of a better place to go n just get away... The ocean sounds just relieve the stress so just take a few mins to just sit n listen its like having a natural theropist

May 21 One of my favorite parks by Joy McCartney

Visited Bodie Island light house and Cape Hatteras light house and camped out at the Frisco Campground. Great place with a fantastic view! Very relaxing. I highly recommend it to anyone.

September 24 Best beaches in America

I camped Cape Hatteras and it was impressive. The ocean is 80 degrees and the color is aqua. It is a magnificent place to camp.

Plane - The Norfolk, VA (ORF)Airport is 100 miles distance. Raleigh-Durham, NC (RDU) Airport is 200 miles distance.

Car - There are three major accesses to NC Highway 12, which is the only major route through the park. From the north, US Highway 158 accesses the Outer Banks at Kitty Hawk, and then intersects NC Highway 12 at the park's northern entrance below Nags Head, NC. From the west U.S. Highway 64-264 comes over Roanoke Island, and intersects NC Highway 12 at the park's northern entrance. NC Highway 12 may be used from the south (ferry transportation and reservations required; call 1-800-BY FERRY) from Morehead City/Beaufort NC area.

Public Transportation - State-operated toll ferries access the park's southern entrance at Ocracoke Island from Cedar Island or Swan Quarter (call 1-800-BY-FERRY).

Bus service may be available at Elizabeth City, NC.

Camp Hatteras 24798 Highway 12 MP 40.5 Waves, NC 252-987-2777	Ocean Waves Campground 25313 Highway 12 Waves, NC 252-987-2556