National Parks / Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
National Seashore — NC
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!
Current Alerts
- Park ClosureClosure of Billy Mitchell Airport for Repaving Project
The Billy Mitchell Airport (HSE) is closed to accommodate a runway pavement rehabilitation project. The project will provide full resurfacing of paved areas, new reflective paint, and new tie-downs and anchors, improving visitor safety and enhancing the overall visitor experience.
- Park ClosureProject Safety Closure in Place Near Southernmost Groin in Buxton
Public access is closed for 300 feet north and south of a groin repair project site in Buxton, as well as the adjacent ocean area to the east. Surfers, swimmers, and all other recreationists should stay at least 300 feet from the southernmost groin area for safety purposes.
More info → - Park ClosurePartial Beach Closures in Place in Front of Buxton Village
The beachfront in front of Buxton Village is temporarily closed due to the presence of threatened oceanfront structures and Dare County's beach nourishment project. Renourished sections of beach will open to the public immediately after construction activities conclude in the areas, generally within 24 hours.
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Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- Totally Turtles!Sun Aug 23 2026Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion.
- Life on a Barrier Island (Hatteras Island)Sun Aug 23 2026Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion
- Bodie Island Lighthouse: Lighting the Way for over 150 YearsSun Aug 23 2026Meet on the back porch of the Double Keeper's Quarters.
- The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse: Reflect on the Past, Preserve for the FutureSun Aug 23 2026Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion
- Bodie Island Lighthouse ClimbSun Aug 23 2026
- Life on a Barrier Island (Ocracoke)Mon Aug 24 2026Meet outside of the Ocracoke Discovery Center.
- The Ocracoke Lighthouse: Celebrating Over 200 Years of ServiceMon Aug 24 2026Meet on the boardwalk of the Ocracoke Lighthouse.
- Banker PoniesMon Aug 24 2026Meet outside of the Pony Pens - 8 miles from the Discovery Center.
- Old Days at the Weather StationMon Aug 24 2026Meet at the US Weather Bureau Station in Hatteras Village.
- Surf Fish with a RangerTue Aug 25 2026Hatteras Island
- Bird Walk (Ocracoke)Tue Aug 25 2026Meet outside at the beach access parking lot adjacent to the NPS Ocracoke Campground.
- Crabbing with a RangerWed Aug 26 2026Bodie Island
- Night Skies over OcracokeWed Aug 26 2026Meet at the Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach
- Beach Bird Walk (Hatteras)Thu Aug 27 2026Meet at fish cleaning tables at ORV Ramp 44.
- Soundside ExplorersFri Aug 28 2026Hatteras Island