Cape Hatteras National Seashore
North Carolina
Free entry
The sound of ocean waves, the starry night sky, or the calm of the salt marshes, you can experience it all. Shaped by the forces of water, wind, and storms these islands are ever changing. The plants, wildlife, and people who live here adapt continually. Whether you are enjoying the beach, kayaking the sound, or climbing the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse there is something for everyone to explore!
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No entrance fee.
Hours
The grounds of Cape Hatteras National Seashore are always open for visitors, though there are resource closures that seasonally affect different parts of the beach.
Conditions
Weather now: ☀️ Clear, 80°F
⛈️ 80°/80°
⛈️ 80°/76°
☁️ 77°/74°
Visitor centers
Bodie Island Visitor Center
Hatteras Island Weather Bureau Station
Museum of the Sea
Ocracoke Island Discovery Center
Whalebone Junction Information Center
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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