| Outer Coast, North Carolina. 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, & 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, & intersects NC Highway 12 at the park's northern entrance. NC Highway 12 may be used from the south (ferry transportation & reservations required; call 1-800-BY FERRY) from Morehead City/Beaufort NC area.
Stretched over 70 miles of barrier islands, Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a fascinating combination of natural & cultural resources, & provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Once dubbed the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" for its treacherous currents, shoals, & storms, Cape Hatteras has a wealth of history relating to shipwrecks, lighthouses, & the U.S. Lifesaving Service. These dynamic islands provide a variety of habitats & are a valuable wintering area for migrating waterfowl. The park's fishing & surfing are considered the best on the east coast.
4 campsites. Contact directly for rates.
Auto Touring
Biking
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Kayaking
Nature Walks
Snorkeling
Stargazing
Swimming
Wildlife Viewing
Windsurfing |
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
35.936085, -75.710008
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Campground: Cape Hatteras National Seashore in Manteo North Carolina *