Cape Hatteras was the first national seashore established in the United States. Administered by the National Park Service, it encompasses 24,470 acres, including the 5,880 acres of the Pea Island national Wildlife Refuge located within the Seashore boundaries. Entry to Cape Hatteras National Seashore is free.
Entrances
There are two entrances to Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
- The northern entrance is on Bodie Island in Nags Head at the junction of US-64 and NC-12 South.
- The southern entrance is located just north of Ocracoke on NC-12 North. Ocracoke Island is accessible from Hatteras Island by ferry.
Visitor Centers
There are three visitor centers located within Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. from mid-June through Labor Day and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the rest of the year.
- Bodie Island Visitor Center is located in the Bodie Island Lighthouse Double Keepers Quarters building across from Coquina Beach.
- Hatteras Island Visitor Center is located in Buxton, adjacent to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
- Ocracoke Island Visitor Center is located in Ocracoke Village near the ferry terminal.
Things to Do
Cape Hatteras is popular for swimming, fishing, exploring nature, camping, boating, windsurfing, hunting and more. Popular attractions include:
Additional Information
National Park Service - Cape Hatteras Web Site
