What are the hours at Cape Hatteras National Seashore?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Park Grounds)

Does Cape Hatteras National Seashore require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Cape Hatteras National Seashore open right now?

Q: Is Cape Hatteras National Seashore open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Cape Hatteras National Seashore is partially closed. Partial Beach Closure in Northern Rodanthe

National Seashore · NC

Partially closed

Cape Hatteras National Seashore is partially closed.

Why this statusPartial Beach Closure in Northern Rodanthe

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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The sound of ocean waves, the starry night sky, or the calm of the salt marshes, you can experience it all.

Type: National Seashore
State: NC
Nearest town: Cape Hatteras Light Station

About Cape Hatteras National Seashore

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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Visitor info

Address46375 Lighthouse Road, Cape Hatteras Light Station, Buxton, NC 27920

Phone(252) 473-2111

Websitewww.nps.gov/caha/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Park Grounds

Getting thereCape Hatteras National Seashore is located along NC-12 in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. You can reach the seashore from the north by following US 158 to Nag Heads, NC and the turn-off to NC-12 and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. From the south, you can take NCDOT ferries from Swanquarter, NC and Cedar Island,…

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How we read this status

We derive Cape Hatteras National Seashore's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Partial Beach Closure in Northern Rodanthe Full method: how we check park status.