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CarolinaOuterBanks.com
Beach Ramp Locations on the Outer Banks |
The
map below provides detailed location information for many of
the beach ramps along the Outer Banks. Note that occasionally
the Park Service or townships will close or move ramps due to
storm damage, wildlife habitat protection, or construction projects.
Only permanent changes will be noted here.
A PERMIT IS NOW REQUIRED TO DRIVE ON
THE BEACH ANYTIME within the national park/seashore - 1 year-
$120, 7-days $50
How
and where to get a permit
NOTICE:
Due to legal battles between conservation groups and the park
service, 4x4 beach ramp access, and even on-foot beach access
may be severely limited during summer months in the national
seashore properties. For the latest news releases, maps and
brochure info, use these links:
Park
service web site off road information links
Cape Hatteras park service
off road info
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Sound
side recreational access for boating, canoeing, kayaking,
sailboarding, para-surfing and other activities within the
park is available via the many access roads along the west
side of Hwy. 12, though few are clearly marked. Unless chained
off with signs indicating no entry, most unmarked dirt roads
on the west side of Hwy. 12 are for public access.
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- N.C.
Hwy.12 ends in a beach access ramp
(N 36.39574 W 075.82954) just
north of Corolla, providing access to Carova and other communities
north to the Virginia line. The first few miles have no
ramps off the beach because of wildlife preserves which
are closed to any vehicular traffic. North of the wildlife
preserves numerous ramps provide access to homes in the
Carova area. A fence at the Virginia line prevents access
north of Carova.
- From
Corolla south to Nags Head, there are numerous beach access
ramps, but some areas require permits, and seasonal restrictions
may also apply. Check with individual townships before venturing
onto the beaches.
- Within the National Seashore
a permit is required for any vehicle access to the beach,
including all numbered ramps below.
- Ramp
#2- N 35.82930 W 075.49577,
directly across from Bodie Island Lighthouse entrance at
the Coquina Beach entrance
- Ramp
#4- N 35.79605 W 075.54603,
immediately across from Oregon Inlet Marina, next to Oregon
Inlet Campground
- Ramp
#23 - N 35.53232 W 075.47291,
4/10 mi. south of mile marker 43
- Ramp
#27 - N 35.46973 W 075.48314,
4/10 mi. north of mile marker 48
- Ramp
#30 - N 35.43861 W 075.48586,
7/10 mi. south of mile marker 49
- Ramp
#32 - N 35.408001 W 75.488374
- Ramp
#34 - N 35.37748 W 075.49577
- Ramp
#38 - N 35.32081 W 075.50876,
6/10 mi. north of mile marker 58, immediately on south edge
of Avon
- Ramp
#43 - N 35.23550 W 075.52740,
from NC 12 in Buxton, turn south at Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
sign. Continue past the lighthouse entrance, past the Coast
Guard Station until road ends near Cape Point.
- Ramp
#44 - Same directions as Ramp #43, you will pass Ramp
#44 as you near Ramp #43.
- Ramp
#49 - N 35.23454 W 075.60893,
from NC 12 in Frisco, north of the Frisco Pier, turn east
onto Billy Mitchell Road. Follow road past the airfield
until you reach Cape Hatteras Campground. Ramp #49 road
begins at campground entrance.
- Ramp
#55 & 57 - N 35.20596 W 075.70382,
take NC 12 to south end of Hatteras Village just past the
ferry dock. Both ramp entrances are across from the Graveyard
of the Atlantic Museum.
- Ramp
#59 - Just south of the ferry dock, north end of Ocracoke
Island. Access here is only to the north to reach Hatteras
Inlet. Southward between Ramp #59 and #67 is closed year
round.
- Ramp
#67 - Just south of the Pony Pen. Access southward only
from Ramp #67. May be closed in winter months.
- Ramp
#68 - Next to Ocracoke Campground. May be closed in
summer months.
- Ramp
#70 - At airfield entrance, just north of Ocracoke Village.
- Ramp
#72 - Take South Point Road (dirt) at edge of Ocracoke
Village (across from Howard's Pub). Ramp is at end of road.
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