| No designated campgrounds in the park; however, primitive camping is allowed on Core Banks & Shackleford Banks. Contact directly for information re: restrictions.
Cape Lookout National Seashore's Visitor Center is located on the eastern end of Harkers Island, approximately 20 mi (30 km) east of Beaufort, NC & 30 mi (50 km)south of the Cedar Island terminus of the North Carolina State Ferry route from Ocracoke Island to Cedar Island.
From Beaufort: Take U.S. 70 east to Harkers Island Road (SR 1332/SR 1335).
From Cedar Island: Take SR 12 south past the Atlantic turnoff to US 70 west. Continue on US 70 to Harkers Island Road (SR1332/SR 1335) .
Follow Harkers Island Road until it terminates. On the left is the two-story visitor center.
Sightseeing at Portsmouth Village, Lighthouse Complex; observing plants & wildlife on all three islands; picnicking, shelling, fishing & sunbathing. Swimmers should be aware that there are no lifeguards. All swimming is at your own risk.
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Interpretive Programs
Kayaking
Nature Walks
Stargazing
Swimming
Wildlife Viewing
Windsurfing |
Cape Lookout National Seashore Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
34.689562, -76.525982
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Campground: Cape Lookout National Seashore in Harkers Island North Carolina *