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Cape Hatteras National Seashore
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- Designation
- National Seashore
- State
- NC
- Park address
- Buxton, NC
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeNPS data as of 2026-08-25
- Camping
- 4 campgrounds listed by NPS · 557 reservable sites
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Nearby ParkQwest Places
- Fort Raleigh National Historic SiteNational Historic Site · Approximately 36 miles away (straight line)
- Wright Brothers National MemorialNational Memorial · Approximately 42 miles away (straight line)
- Cape Lookout National SeashoreNational Seashore · Approximately 56 miles away (straight line)
- Fort Monroe National MonumentNational Monument · Approximately 117 miles away (straight line)
- Colonial National Historical ParkNational Historical Park · Approximately 136 miles away (straight line)
- Moores Creek National BattlefieldNational Battlefield · Approximately 154 miles away (straight line)
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Designation Date: 08/17/1937
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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All Visitor Facilities Closing at 12 p.m. on October 17
All Visitor Facilities Closing at 12 p.m. on October 17 Park Alert · Cape Hatteras National Seashore · 10/17/2026 Due to forecasted strong winds and coastal imp…
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Begins Treatments to Control Invasive Reed
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Begins Treatments to Control Invasive Reed NPS News Release · Cape Hatteras National Seashore · 10/14/2026 Over the next few wee…