A beach landscape with the black and white spiraled lighthouse in the background — Cape Hatteras Lighthouse NPS Photo

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

National Seashore / Lakeshore · North Carolina · National Park Service

Camping

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!

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone: 2524732111
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

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Activities & features: Auto and ATV · Auto Off-Roading · Astronomy · Stargazing · Camping · Car or Front Country Camping · Group Camping · RV Camping · Fishing · Saltwater Fishing · Food · Picnicking · Hiking · Hunting and Gathering · Hunting · Paddling · Canoeing · Kayaking · Junior Ranger Program · Snorkeling · Surfing · Swimming · Saltwater Swimming · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store