Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Closure See 3 current alerts
Current alerts (3)
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Closure
Campgrounds, a handful of ORV ramps, and lighthouse climbing remain closed
The campgrounds, several off-road vehicle routes, and Bodie Island lighthouse climbing are currently closed. Reopening will begin after conditions improve and post-storm assessments are complete.
More from the park: Campgrounds, a handful of ORV ramps, and lighthouse climbing remain closed
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Closure
Closure 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.
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Closure
Project 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 from the park: Project Safety Closure in Place Near Southernmost Groin in Buxton
Hours
Park Grounds
| Every day | All Day |
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The grounds of Cape Hatteras National Seashore are always open for visitors, though there are resource closures that seasonally affect different parts of the beach.
Visitor centers
Bodie Island Visitor Center
Bodie Island Visitor Center
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 1 – Apr 12: Winter Hours (closed)
The hours of operation for the Bodie Island Visitor Center.
Ocracoke Island Discovery Center
Ocracoke Island Discovery Center
| Monday – Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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| Friday | 1:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday – Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Coming up:
- Oct 13 – Apr 13: Intermittent Hours mid-October - mid-April (closed)
- Nov 11: Veterans Day
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day
The Ocracoke Island Discovery Center is open daily from mid-April - October. The Discovery Center is closed each day from 12:30pm-1:30pm.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Ocracoke Island Discovery Center
Museum of the Sea
Museum of the Sea
| Monday – Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- May 1 – Nov 30: Summer Visitor Center Hours
- Oct 10 – Apr 15: Intermittent Hours mid-October - mid-April (closed)
- Nov 11: Veterans Day
- Nov 11: Veterans Day (closed)
- Nov 11: Veterans Day
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day
- Dec 1 – Apr 30: Winter Visitor Center Hours
The hours of operation for the Hatteras Island Museum of the Sea.
Whalebone Junction Information Center
Whalebone Junction Information Center
| Monday – Sunday | 8:30AM - 5:00PM |
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Open daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Whalebone Junction Information Center
Hatteras Island Weather Bureau Station
Hatteras Island Weather Bureau Station
| Monday – Sunday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Dec 1 – Feb 28: Winter Closure (closed)
Hours of operation for the Hatteras Weather Bureau Station.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Hatteras Island Weather Bureau Station
About this park
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!