Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a 72-mile stretch of the Outer Banks from Nags Head to Ocracoke Island. The waters off these barrier islands serve as an outdoor adventure paradise where the fun is powered by the sun, sea, and wind.
The park has four campgrounds run by the National Park Service. They are located on the southern tip of Bodie Island at Oregon Inlet, in Buxton (Cape Point), at Frisco, and down in Ocracoke.
Bird lovers will find nirvana at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge located on the north end of Hatteras Island. The refuge is situated on the eastern flyway and lures some 265 species of birds that seek out this oasis.
The park offers interpretive programs at its campgrounds and various other locations during the summer. For a schedule of events, pick up a copy of "In the Park" at the visitor centers or campground kiosks. If you'd like to check the schedule before you leave home, contact the park superintendent's office.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Overview

From Whalebone Junction in South Nags Head, Cape Hatteras National Seashore stretches 70 miles south down the Outer Banks barrier islands. The drive along N.C. 12 (about 4 1/2 hr.) takes you through a wildlife refuge and pleasant villages, past miles of sandy beaches untainted by commercial development, and on to Buxton and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest on the coast. Since...

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Hotels

The Inn on Pamlico Sound
49684 Highway 12
Buxton , NC 27920

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Cape Hatteras Bed and Breakfast
46223 Old Lighthouse Road
Buxton, Hatteras Island , NC 27920

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Ocracoke Campground
4352 Irvin Garrish Highway
Ocracoke, NC 27960

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Attractions

Canadian Hole, Avon
Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina Map

Distance: 0.5 Miles (from destination center)

Description: Canadian Hole is the Outer Banks' best... Read More

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Cape Point
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Distance: 3.1 Miles (from destination center)

Description: Cape Point marks the easternmost tip of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. A campground is located here that is suitable for both tents and RVs.... Read More

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Buxton Woods Coastal Reserve
Open Pond Road
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Description: Buxton Woods spans 825 acres and is located on... Read More

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