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Seasonality, weather and other conditions affect whether lifeguards are on duty. Guards may be called away from their stand or a stand may be moved, this information does not guarantee rescue services will be available in any area at any particular time. Please use caution when entering the water and obey all warnings.
By continuing you acknowlege that you ALWAYS swim at your own risk.

Beach bonfires are NOT allowed in the towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil Hills.

Fires are permited WITH A PERMIT on the beach in Nags Head and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

For more information on permits in Nags Head go to How to Get a Beach Fire Permit.
For more information on permits on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore go to Permits and Reservations.

By continuing you acknowlege that a permit MUST be obtained for any fires on the beach.

The Town of Duck neither owns nor maintains any public beach access locations. The Town of Duck does not allow parking along state roads, and there are no public parking areas at beach accesses. Please check with the homeowners’ association for your vacation rental or with your rental company for beach access questions.

This section will still function but the closest public ocean access will not be within the Duck town limits.

The Town of Southern Shores neither owns nor maintains any public beach access locations. The Town of Southern Shores does not allow parking along state roads, and there are no public parking areas at beach accesses. Please check with your homeowners’ association or the civic association for beach access questions.

This section will still function but the closest public ocean access will not be within the Town of Southern Shores limits.

  • Duck- Pets may play unleashed, but must be under the watchful eye of a guardian.
  • Southern Shores- Dogs are only allowed on the beach between the hours of 6:00 p.m-9:00 a.m. from May 15th to September 15th.
  • Kitty Hawk- From the Friday before Memorial Day until the day after Labor Day between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. dogs must be on a leash not exceeding 6 feet.
  • Kill Devil Hills- Between Memorial Day and Labor Day of each year no dogs shall be permitted on the public beach between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. unless being used to aid a handicapped person.
  • Nags Head- Dogs are allowed on the beach at all times as long as they are leashed.
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore- Your pet must be on a 6’ leash at all times and are prohibited within any resource closure.

These are abbreviated rules please select the town above to see complete rules for pets on the beach.

Fireworks and Chinese Lanterns are illegal on all Dare County beaches.

  • Please stay on all marked trails.
  • Keep pets (WHEN THEY ARE PERMITTED) on a leash.
  • Remove all trash and leave nature as you found it.
  • Do not remove or damage ANYTHING.
  • Obey all signs and closures.
  • Please follow all rules for Nature Preserves, Wildlife Refuges and Parks, they can be accessed below.

For more information on The Nature Conservancy's Nags Head Woods site and to see rules please visit nature.org/nhw.

For more information on the NC Coastal Reserve Kitty Hawk Woods site please visit nccoastalreserve.net/web/crp/kitty-hawk-woods or call 252-261-8891.

For more information on the NC Coastal Reserve Buxton Woods site please visit nccoastalreserve.net/web/crp/buxton-woods or call 252-261-8891.

For more information on the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and to see refuge rules please visit fws.gov/refuge/Pea_Island/about.html or call 252-987-2394.

For more information on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and to see regulations please visit nps.gov/caha/index.htm or call 252-473-2111.

For more information on Fort Raleigh Historic Site please visit nps.gov/fora/index.htm or call 252-473-2111.

For more information on the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge and to see refuge rules please visit fws.gov/refuge/Alligator_River/ or call 252-473-1131.

  • You must have a permit to drive on the beach in Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and The Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
  • Beach driving in Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head is not year round, see either website listed below for updated season information.
  • There is no beach driving at anytime in Duck, Southern Shores, and Kitty Hawk.
  • Obey all signs and closures and keep vehicles away from the sand dunes.
  • Please obey all beach traffic laws and rules.

To see how to apply for a permit in Kill Devil Hills and to see rules please visit www.kdhnc.com.

To see how to apply for a permit in Nags Head and to see rules please visit www.nagsheadnc.gov.

To see how to apply for a permit in The Cape Hatteras National Seashore and to see rules please visit www.nps.gov/caha.

Find Yourself

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Selection

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Parks

Some amenities may be seasonal and unavailable certain times of the year. Contact park administration for field availability.

Beach and Water Accesses

Some amenities may be seasonal and unavailable part of the year.

Please check with individual towns or parks for ordinances on ORV Access, pets on the beach, lifeguards, and beach fires.

Attractions

Please visit the attraction's website or call the number provided for more information such as hours.

Fishing Info

A license is required to fish in the state of North Carolina. To learn more or see where you can purchase one visit NC Wildlife Resources Commission.

Walking Trails

Dare County Recreation

This map is intended for reference only. See individual towns and entities for up to date results.

DARE COUNTY ASSUMES NO LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MAP.

Disclaimer: This information is NOT to be construed or used as a "legal description." Map information is believed to be accurate, but accuracy is not guaranteed. For questions or comments contact Greg Ball @ 252.475.5831 or email: gregb@darenc.com.

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